Elmer F. Morash, 89 years of age, of Amherst, formerly of Shinimicas, passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2014 at the Gables Lodge, Amherst. Born in Cole Harbour he was a son of the late Foster & Dora (Sellars) Morash.
Elmer moved to Northport, N.S. around 1946. A hard working man he was active in farming until he became engaged in Lobster Fishing. Following his career in fishing he was employed as a truck driver with Greeno's Lime Spreading up until 1981 when he joined Maritime Sod Ltd. retiring in 1988.
Elmer will be sadly missed by daughters, Betty Sinclair (Christopher) of Amherst, N.S. and Susan Soulliere (John) of Calgary, AB; sons Frazer of Amherst, N.S., David (Shirley) of Lower Shinimicas, N.S., Richard (Kathleen) of Wallace River West, N.S.; sister, Ruby Bissett of Dartmouth N.S., brother Ross (Sherann) of Hamilton, ON. and seven grandchildren ,10 great grandchildren.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, the former Hilda Trenholm, sister Esther Smith, brother, Mitchell.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Furlong-Jones Funeral Home, 70 Church St., Amherst, N.S. (667-8777). No visitation by request. A memorial service will be held at the Furlong-Jones Funeral Home on Saturday, March 15, 2014 at 2 p.m. Burial to take place in the Northport Hillside Cemetery at a later date.
Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Canadian Diabetic Association.
Special Thank You to the Nursing Staff of Gables Lodge for the wonderful care and compassion given to our father.