Harold James Pyne

Harold James Pyne – Age 86 of Smith’s Cove passed away December 23, 2018 in Digby General Hospital. Born December 1, 1932 in Digby, he was a son of the late Lyman and Oda (Gates) Pyne. Harold is an Armed Forces Veteran, serving as a peacekeeper 1951-1954 and 1963-1966 in Germany, 1959-1976 RCEME, 1976-1984 Civilian RCEME. He earned trades as an electrician and heavy duty mechanic. He was a handy-man and mechanic extraordinaire who could fix anything; he was well organized and always had a list on the go. He loved his dog, Kokanee and he loved his family and friends, whether it was a visit or a connection by phone. He had a hearty appetite and enjoyed reading the paper, watching sports and favourite shows, Blue Bloods and Big Bang Theory on the TV. Harold enjoyed drives to take in the beauty of scenery but his true passion was hunting and fishing and spending time in nature. He will be greatly missed by his loving wife, Patricia “Pat”, Smith’s Cove; daughters, Deborah (Phil) Pyne-Young, Weymouth/Gray, Maine; Holly Pyne, Fredericton, NB; Brenda (Mike) Savage, Norton, NB; Veronica (Mark) Comeau, Digby; son, Lyman “Bill” (Heather) Pyne, Hatfield Point, NB; brother, James Pyne, Chipman, NB; grandchildren, DJ Bonnar, Edmonton; Kristina Bonnar, Fredericton; Ryan Savage, Toronto; Stacy (Kristopher) Nesbitt, Grand Prairie, Alberta; Matthew (Cassidy) Comeau, North Range, NS; great-grandchildren, Drake MacIntosh, Haley Moss, Skyla Savage, Hunter Savage, also several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents he was predeceased by his first wife, Patsy; sisters, Dora, Paula; brothers, Jack, Carl; grandson, James Lee; mother in-law, Mildred; sister in-law, Jeanette; brother in-laws, James Hall and Joe Yeoman. Visitation will be 7-9 Friday, December 28 at Jayne’s Funeral Home, 7 Birch Street Digby (902-245-2525) also where the service will be at 1pm on Saturday, December 29, 2018. Pastor Mark Phillips will preside. Interment in Riverside Cemetery, Weymouth North. Family flowers only. Donations in memory may be made to a charity of your choice. Leave condolences at www.jaynefuneralhome.com