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Alcon Roy Henderson

Alcon Roy Henderson

HENDERSON, Alcon Roy - 88, Truro, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Wednesday, November 26, 2014, at Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Born May 19, 1926, in Truro, he was a son of the late Charles and Margaret (Upham) Henderson. He is survived by his children, David, Halifax; Karen (Joe Moore), Halifax; Lynn Knight (Alden), Valley; Stephen (Irene McNutt), East Mountain; Janice (Ian Sinclair), Valley. He is also survived by his sister, Eileen Caudle (Ron); brothers, David (Judy) and Fred (Lorraine); “Buppa” to grandchildren, Jeffery Knight (Rosie), Martha Thusi (Sbusiso), Chad Henderson, Lauren Sinclair, Christine Moore, Rachel Sinclair and several nieces and nephews. Thanks to special friend, Georgina Delaney, for her companionship and care. Along with his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Thelma (Ramsay); son, Donald. Roy served in the Second World War as a member of the Royal Canadian Navy and was a member of Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 26, Truro. He was a past member of Truro Fire Brigade and Truro Curling Club, and was a member of Saint Andrew’s United Church. He was a long-time supporter of the Progressive Conservative Party and the Conservative Party of Canada. Roy was a career life insurance agent with Metropolitan Life. He enjoyed travel and spending time with family and friends. The family would like to extend its gratitude to the nurses of Palliative Care Unit at Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Dr. Frank Slipp, Dr. Cortney Smith and Reverend Jay Ettinger. Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall – Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, where Roy’s family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m., Friday, November 28, 2014, with Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 26, Truro, conducting a Legion Tribute Service at 7 p.m., Friday. Funeral service will be held 1 p.m., Saturday, November 29, 2014, at Saint Andrew’s United Church, 55 King Street, Truro, Reverend Jay Ettinger officiating. Reception will follow in the church parlour. Interment in Robie Street Cemetery, 125 Robie Street, Truro. Family flowers only. As an expression of sympathy, donations in Roy’s memory to Saint Andrew's United Church or Colchester East Hants Hospice Society are welcomed. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Roy’s obituary on-line and selecting “Send A Condolence” at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com

 

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