Wallace Long

66 – Sydney

Wallace Stephen Long, 66 of Sydney and formerly of Whitney Pier, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at his home.

Born in Sydney, he was the son of the late John A. and Catherine (Young) Long.

He was a member of Holy Redeemer parish and a retiree of C.B.R.M Water Dept. Wally loved spending his retirement skating, swimming, going to the gym, walking and playing his guitar.

He is survived by five brothers, Lloyd (late Margaret), John (late Dolly), Robert (late Marie), Kenneth (Denice), Leo (Wilena); five sisters, Viola (George) Hubert, Joyce (late Adrian) Coté, Rose (James) Johnstone, Leona (Joe) Sampson, Colleen (Ernie) Sampson, sister-in-law Barbara Long, his longtime friend Eva Bernard, his first wife Elaine Hanna and by numerous nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his wife the former Janet Nicholson, brothers Arthur and Roy, sister Shirley (late Edward) Postlewaite and by 2 grandnieces and 3 nephews.

There will be no visitation for the late Mr. Long. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, August 22, 2012 at 11 am at Holy Redeemer Church with Rev. MacLellan officiating. Interment at Forest Haven Memorial Gardens, Sydney.

Donations to a charity of choice. Online condolences to www.twcurry.com