Gordon Coolen
Born In: Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed in: Stellarton, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: February 24th, 2011
Gordon Adelbert Coolen, 63 of Stellarton passed away Feb. 24, 2011 at Cedarstone Enhanced Care, Truro.
Born in Wolfville, he was a son of the late Wilfred Kirby and Hilda Mae (Van Buskirk)Coolen.
Gordon was born in Wolville, grew up in Cape Breton, moving to Pictou County, where he lived for a number of years.
He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Stellarton, was an avid bowler and was passionate about his garden.
Gordon was a retired employee of MT&T.
Surviving are sons, Scott (Jocelyn), Onslow Mountain; Jason (Tasia), Vancouver; three grandchildren; brothers, John, Cape Breton and Andy, Alberta; a sister, Linda Hume, Kentville; five nephews.
He was predeceased by his wife, the former Nancy Carrigan.
His remains will rest in the H.C. MacQuarrie Funeral Home, Stellarton for visiting from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Monday from the First Presbyterian Church, Stellarton with Rev. Charles MacPherson presiding. Reception to follow in the church hall. Burial will take place at Heatherdale Memorial Gardens at a later date.
Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Gordon may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association or to The First Presbyterian Church, Stellarton.
Online condolenses may be made to www.angusfuneralhomes.com.
