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Hector Stone

Hector Stone

Born In: Nova Scotia, Canada

Passed in: Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: May 25th, 2015

NEW GLASGOW – Hector Alden Stone, 1926-2015, passed away peacefully at the Northumberland Veterans Unit on May 25th, 2015.
Hector was born in 1926 in Athol, NS to the late Percy and Gertrude (Brenton) Stone.
Hector enlisted in the R.C.N and served until 1945. He was employed by Cobequid Lumber Company, Oxford Junction owned by G.W. McLelan and C.C. Bragg and eventually became general manager of the company. Hector was a dedicated employee and later became a director/President of the Maritime Lumber Bureau. During the 33 years he was employed by the mill, Hector was also an active member of the Masonic Lodge, Royal Canadian Legion, Kiwanis Club and served on the Oxford School board. In 1977 he moved to New Glasgow and assisted his sons in opening their own businesses, Stone’s Superior Homes/RV and Target Mazda.
Hector enjoyed his retirement spending more than 25 years in Florida where he loved to play golf, shuffle board, cards and socializing. His summers were enjoyed at his cottage on the Gulf Shore. He also loved being close by and helping his sons in their day to day business activities. He greatly will be missed by the whole family.
Hector is survived by his three sons: Kim (Anne), Jeffrey (Angelia) and Timothy (Danalee); grandchildren: Jonathan (Chelsey), Danielle Park (Greg), Chantal Barker (Matthew), Marcus, Matthew and Michelle; great-grandchildren: Cullen and Liam Park, William Barker. He is also survived by his sisters: Helen Archibald and Erma (Gordon) Card.
He was predeceased by his loving wife of 63 years Jessica (Brown), sister Hazel Hatheway and brothers Herbert and Reginald.
Special thanks to Dr. Cooper, Dennis and all the nurses and volunteers at the Northumberland Veterans Unit that have provided excellent care for our Dad.
Visitation 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday in the R.H. Porter Funeral Home, New Glasgow, from where funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday with Mr. Michael Simmons officiating. Burial will be in Eagle Hill Cemetery, Westchester.
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 34 and the Admiral Murray Naval Association will meet at the funeral home at 6:30 p.m. to conduct their service.
Donations in his memory can be made to the Alzheimer’s Society or The Northumberland Veterans Unit.
Condolences may be sent by visiting: www.rhporter.ca

 

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