Salmons, Roland Gilbert “Gil” – 81, Truro passed away July 30, 2012 in Sackville Memorial Hospital, NB after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Montreal, he was a son of the late Clement and Annie (Thomas) Salmons. He was a resident of Cedarwood Lodge, Sackville, NB for the past few months. Gil was a member of the Royal Air Force serving in Iraq and Egypt during the “cold war” as a photographic interpreter. He spent many years in England where he earned many certificates related to engineering and metallurgy and returned to Canada in 1972. He was a member of Elm Chapter Masonic Lodge, Upper Stewiacke, Myrtle Chapter 21, Eastern Star, Truro and Atlantic Chapter 65, Tatamagouche. His hobbies included model boat building, gardening, painting and calligraphy. He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Rose (Gallant), Truro; daughter, Louise (Bill) Simmonds, son, Timothy (Clare) Sproston, nephew, Carl, several grandchildren; former wife, Ivy Sproston, all of England. He was predeceased by brother, Jim. Visitation will be held on Monday, August 6th from 7-9 pm with an Order of Eastern Star Service at 8 pm in Colchester Community Funeral Home, 512 Willow Street, Truro. Interment at a later date. Donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of choice. Live web-casting of the Order of Eastern Star Service will begin at 7:58 pm (Atlantic Time) and is available with on-line condolences and donations at www.colchestercommunity.com