Denzel Yorke

Yorke, Denzel – 89, Bear River, passed away April 25, 2011 in Tideview Terrace, Digby. Born May 4, 1921 in Bear River, Denzel was a son of the late Robert and Winnie (Alcorn) Yorke. Denzel was a firefighter in Cornwallis for 26 years and volunteered with the Bear River Fire Dept. for 25 years. Denzel was a Staff Sgt. in the army from 1939-1945. After leaving the army, he operated a taxi service in Bear River for 5 years, and worked with Nova Scotia Power for 5 years. Denzel was an elder and trustee in the Bear River United Church, and he was proud to have received his 50 year pin from the Legion, Bear River branch # 22. Besides his parents, Denzel was predeceased by his wife Madie (Waltherr); two infant daughters; brothers Alvin and Merton; son-in-law Reg Innes. Denzel is survived by his daughter Sandi Innes, Bear River; brother Carl and sister-in-law Marion, Kentville; sister-in-law Velda Yorke, Ontario; many nieces and nephews. Visitation 2-4 and 7-9pm Sunday, with Legion Service to be held at 8pm, in Jayne’s Funeral Home, 7 Birch St. (245-2525). Funeral 2pm Monday in Hillsburg United Church, Bear River. Wade Reppert officiating. Reception to follow the service at the Advent Christian Church, Lansdowne. Private family interment in Morganville Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Parkinson Society of Nova Scotia, Canadian Cancer Society, or charity of choice. Family and friends are invited to sign the guest book or leave an online condolence at www.jaynesfuneralhome.com

“Always loved and forever remembered”