Edward Thistle
Born In: Scotchtown
Passed in: New Waterford
Passed on: December 11th, 2013
It is with sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of Edward Thistle, 79, of Castle Bay Road, Castle Bay, N.S., on Dec. 11, 2013, at New Waterford Hospital.
Born in Scotchtown, he was a son of the late Cylus and Elizabeth (Wilson) Thistle.
Edward was a coal miner with Devco for many years. He also worked on Devco Railway and drove bus for Boutilier's Bus Service. Edward enjoyed playing darts, hunting, fishing and a game of cards with his brother and sister.
Surviving are his longtime companion and partner, Pauline Caverly, New Waterford; daughter, Fern (Jimmy) MacPhee, Alberta; sons, Gary Thistle and Wayne Thistle, both of New Waterford; brother, Ray (Deborah) Thistle, Trenton, N.S.; grandchildren, Julia, Heather, Jamie and Victoria; three great-grandchildren.
Besides his parents, Edward was predeceased by his wife, Julia (Antle), brothers, Frank, Johnny and sister, Mary.
There will be no visitation or funeral service. Cremation has taken place under the care and direction of V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith St., New Waterford.
Donations in his memory may be made to a charity of one's choice.
Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at: www.vjmcgillivray.ca.
