Howard Dickie
Dickie, Howard - Stewiacke
Dickie, Howard – 79, Stewiacke, passed away July 1, 2011 in Colchester Regional Hospital. Born in Stewiacke, he was a son of the late Albert and Edna (Stone) Dickie.
Howard lived most of his life in the house where he was born. He worked at Snook’s Save-Easy in Stewiacke for more than 25 years. Later, he enjoyed working as custodian of Stewiacke Elementary School, from where he retired. He will be remembered for his sense of humour and love of a joke. He enjoyed gardening and sharing its bounty, outings to pick mushrooms, dig clams, and fishing.
He is survived by son, Michael, Stewiacke; granddaughters, Emma and Moira; daughter, Wendy (Leo) Guyette; grandsons, Andy, Patrick, Thomas and Stephen; sisters, Sarah (Craig) Taylor; Celia (Hugh) Heasler; Joan (Don) Montrose, Ann (Felix) Poser; sisters-in-law, Avis Tufts and Bertha Ackles; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Gwen; brothers, William and Harry; sisters, Jean and Mary.
A graveside service will be held at a later date in Pine Grove Cemetery.
Special thanks to all staff of 3 West in Colchester Regional Hospital for their patience, love and care of Howard, and previously of Gwen.
Arrangements are under the direction of Arimathea Funeral Cooperative, Upper Musquodoboit.