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Dennis Phillip Wright

Dennis Phillip  Wright

Wright, Dennis Phillip - Truro
The passing of Dennis Phillip Wright, 74, retired police officer of Truro occurred September 24, 2016 surrounded by his loving family at Cedarstone Enhanced Care after a valiant fight with Parkinson’s. Born in Stellarton, NS, to James and Margaret (Atkinson) Wright. Dennis started his police career in Streetsville, now Mississauga Ont. He made a name for himself as a young rookie after saving a man’s life from drowning for which he was awarded a Red Cross Citation. When Dennis returned to N.S he joined Trenton Police and then onto Truro Police in 1974. After years of regular policing, Dennis became a community police officer and loved working with the children. His motto was “Our children are our greatest resource.” Dennis introduced McGruff the crime dog who became a well-loved figure to help the children with safety and good moral conduct. Dennis was instrumental in forming Safe Graduation at CEC, which continues today. He was the recipient of many awards including the Queen Elizabeth Jubilee. Dennis served on many committees and boards in our town. He was past master of Lodge #43, a member of Colchester Children’s Aid, Dismas Society and many others. He was involved for twenty years with Crime Stoppers and Block Parent’s. In 1995 he was appointed representation for the Eastern Division of Canadian Crime Prevention Society. These are all tremendous honors but it can be said that his greatest achievement in life was being a loving husband, father, grandfather and a friend to all. Dennis is survived by his wife Alena (Wasson) of Truro N.S, two sons Jason (Leanna) and Darin (Tammie) both of B.C, four step children Diane Walker (Karl) of Truro N.S , Randy McLean (Sandra) of Coldbrook, NS, Nancy Rutherford (Logan) of Middle Stewiacke NS, and Paula Button (Darrin) of Clarenville NL, along with his nine grandchildren who loved him dearly. Dennis was predeceased by his mother, father and brother, all of Stellarton N.S. Visitation will begin with a Masonic Lodge No. 43 service at 5:40 p.m. followed by visitation until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, September 27. A celebration of life with take place on Wednesday, September 28 at 2 p.m. all in Colchester Community Funeral Home, 512 Willow Street, Truro with reception to follow. Donations can be made in his memory to CEC Safe Graduation. Condolences to the family may be made by visiting www.ColchesterCommunity.com

 

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