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McNEVIN, Sydney Raymond, 89, formerly of Jordan Bay, passed away peacefully in Camp Hill Veterans’ Memorial Building (6 West) on Thursday, February 9, 2012. Born in Prince Edward Island on September 7, 1922, he was a son of the late Sidney Frederick and Margaret (Costello) McNevin. Syd joined the RCNVR January I, 1940 and served until December 1946, serving on convoy duties in the North Atlantic on HMCS St. Croix, HMCS Nanaimo, HMCS Dauphin and HMCS Uganda in the Pacific until the end of the Second World War. Syd rejoined the RCN in 1948 and retired from CFS Shelburne in 1968. After retirement he served with the commissionaires, was custodian of Shelburne Regional High School and later custodian at CFS Shelburne. In retirement Syd became noted for his floral and vegetable gardens and Christmas lighting displays of which he and Frances received awards for both. Syd is survived by daughter Dale; son Donnie; stepdaughter, Carol (Frank) Robertson; stepsons, Kenny (Linda) MacAlpine; Danny (Deby) MacAlpine; several half brothers and sisters, grand-children and great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, Frances (Cunningham); brother, Louis and son, Sidney. While in Camp Hill Syd always looked forward and enjoyed frequent visits by his grandson Scott and great-grandchildren Olivia and Paige. Cremation has taken place under the direction of H.M. Huskilson’s Funeral Home, Shelburne. A graveside service will take place at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. On-line condolences may be sent to: hmhusklson@ns.aliantzinc.ca or you may sign the guest book at: www.huskilson.net