Mr Herbert Cyril King

Herb King, 73 of 179 Brookland St., passed away Saturday, July 7, 2012 at the Glace Bay Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Born on July 16, 1938 in Victoria Village, Nfld, he was the son of the late Sylvester and Rebecca (Hiscock) King. Herb was employed as a fisherman and was an avid sportsman who loved to hunt. He also enjoyed to follow hockey and baseball. Herb is survived by his loving wife Kay (Wilson), his daughters Kim (Wade) Keller of Halifax, Kathy MacLellan of Ontario and son Dave (Tammy) of Glace Bay, grandchildren; Kody, Zachary and Lucas; sister Vivian (Mrs. John McNeil), Oshawa, Ont. In addition to his parents herb is predeceased by his brothers Norman, Cecil, George, Ned, and Marvin; sisters Janey, Ruby and Myrtle. Visitation for the late Herb King will be held at Patten Funeral Home, 71 Union St., Glace Bay on Tuesday, July 10, 2012 from 11:30am until 1:45 pm with a funeral service to follow at 2:00 pm in the chapel. Rev. Michael Goodfellow officiating. Interment to follow in the Greenwood Cemetery. Donations in Herb’s memory may be sent to the NS Lung Association. Online condolences may be sent to www.pattenfuneral.com