BALCOM, Chester LeRoy “Chet” - of Middleton, formerly of Nictaux passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at home. Born in Middleton, he was a son of the late Royal and Bertha (Whynot) Balcom. Chet was a member of the Nictaux Baptist Church. He retired from the Militia after 11years of service and was a former partner with A.W. Allen’s, Middleton for 44 years. Chet was a member and founding member of the Nictaux and District Fire Department for 54 years and was Fire Chief for 28 plus years. He was a member of the Maritime Fire Chiefs Association, past member of the Western Nova Scotia Fire Association. His life was devoted to the fire service. Chet was a member of the Middleton Lions Club from 1962 to 2006 and a member of the Middleton Vocational School Board of Directors for 11 years. He is survived by his wife, the former Olga Conant; daughters, Carolyn Ann (Gary) Gates, Brooklyn, Annapolis County; Patricia ( Dale) Elliott, Spa Springs; Cyndi ( Eddy) Porter, Nictaux; sons, David (Diane) Balcom; Michael (Wendy) Balcom; Keith Balcom (Nicole LeClair) all of Nictaux; Ricky (Nadine) Balcom, Wilmot; sisters, Katherine (Henry) Prall, Melvern Square; Judy Hoffman-Balcom, Middleton; brothers, Lewis (Bev) Balcom, Middleton; Jimmy (Betty) Balcom, Thedford, ON; Donnie (Karen) Balcom, London, ON; Roy (Susan) Balcom, AB; 13 grandchildren and 7great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by brother, Russell; half sister, Pauline and grandson, Scott Gates. Visitation was held Friday, November, 18, 2011 in the Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main Street, (902) 825-3448. The Funeral Service was held Saturday, November, 19, 2011 in the Nictaux Baptist Church with Rev. Bill McLeod officiating. Private family interment in the Nictaux Community Cemetery. Donations in memory may be made to the Nictaux & District Fire Department or Charity of Choice. Online Guest Book may be signed by visiting: www.middletonfuneralhome.com