He was a loving, kind, honest easy going father and grandfather who always had a smile on his face. In 1967 Earl moved his family from Truro to Halifax to open Scotia Auto Radio. He loved music and hockey and was a devoted Toronto Maple Leafs fan, as well as a long time Fairview and Centennial Minor Hockey Volunteer.
He was predeceased by his wife of 62 years, Ruth (Carr); brothers Guy and Gordon; sisters Edna McVean and Hilda Wier. He is survived by his sons Ralph (Roselle d’Entremont), Lee, daughter Joyce (Bruce Roberts), grandchildren Scott, Brianne and Leo; sister Verna Knowles, Sackville.
Funeral service to be held Tuesday January 3, 2017, 10:30 at St Benedict Parish; burial following at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Sackville.
We’d like to thank the doctors and nursing staff at the QEII Halifax Infirmary 8.4 for your kindness and care of our father and Linda Armstrong for always answering my calls.