Earl Leslie Dillon
Passed in: Mira
Passed on: December 25th, 2013
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Earl Leslie Dillon on Dec. 25, 2013, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, after a lengthy illness.
Born in Sydney, he was the son of Louis Edward Dillon and Jean (MacDonald) Kerr.
In earlier years, Earl was employed by Chappell’s Limited and Shipyard Shell. In 1965, he joined the staff of J.R. MacDonald Ltd, Christies Biscuits, Nabisco and Kraft. Earl was fondly known and remembered by young and old alike as, “Mr. Christie”. Earl’s passion was time spent aboard “Me and the Buoys” with family and friends on the Mira.
He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Lynette (Larsen); sons, Brad (Nadine), Halifax, and Curt (Kim), Mira; grandchildren, Jacob, Maggie and Ryan; brothers, Ralph, John and Peter; sisters, Linda (David) MacIver and Marjorie (Wes) MacQueen; stepfather, Archie (Anne Lee) Kerr, all of Sydney.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by an infant son, Craig Melvin.
Visitation will be held to celebrate his life at the Mira Boat Club, Hillside Road, Mira on Saturday, Dec. 28, from 2-4 p.m. Interment at Oakfield Cemetery at a later date.
Memorials may be made to Palliative Care Unit at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, or charity of your choice.
The family would like to thank the staff of 4D and Palliative Care Unit , at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, for the care and support they received.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca or e-mail sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca.
