RHYNO, Howard Lee – 72, Brooklyn, Yarmouth Co., passed away on Friday, January 13, 2012 in Yarmouth Regional Hospital, surrounded by his family. Born October 30, 1939 in Yarmouth, he was a son of the late Percy and Olive (Surette) Rhyno. Lee was a member of the former Yarmouth Town Police force, having also worked at DomionTextiles/Cosmos Imperial Mills, as well as with Leroy’s Volkswagen and with Speedy Propane. Most recently, Lee worked as a flower delivery man for Atlantic Superstore in Yarmouth, a job en greatly enjoyed, and considered it more as a hobby than work. He was also the chairman of the Brooklyn Liberal Association. In his spare time, Lee enjoyed camping, fishing and hunting. He loved Christmas, and enjoyed playing Santa Claus for many years. He was also recognized for his volunteer work with the Canadian Diabetes Association. Lee is survived by his wife of 49 years, Alice A. (Muise) Rhyno, as well as their two children, Marilyn (Ralph) Winchester, Brooklyn, and Howard (Pam) Rhyno, Yarmouth; grandchildren, Brian (Tara) Winchester, Scott (Brittany) Winchester, Jeremy (Brittany) Winchester, Amber Rhyno and Melanie (Frankie) Peterson, and one great granddaughter, Addisyn. He is also survived by sisters, Ida (Vernon) Berryman, Eileen Muise, Ethel MacInnis and Paul (Shirley) Rhyno. Aside from his parents, he was predeceased by a daughter, Virginia in infancy, as well as brothers, Douglas Rhyno, David Rhyno, and sisters, Dorothy Nickerson, Kay Higby and Zoe Hagan. Visitation took place from 7-9 p.m., Monday, with prayers at 8 p.m., both at H. M. Huskilson’s Funeral Home, 29 Albert Street, Yarmouth, where the funeral was held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, January 17, Rev. Mr. Stephen Bourque officiated. Memorial donations may be made to the Nova Scotia Heart and Stroke Foundation or to the Canadian Diabetes Association. You may leave messages of condolence or sign the on-line guestbook by visiting www.huskilson.net