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Murray Milton Gilchrist

Gilchrist, Murray Milton – 86, Truro passed away peacefully on Monday, November 10, 2014 in Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Born in Truro, he was a son of the late Murray Sr. and Marjorie (Faulkner) Gilchrist. Murray joined the military serving with the RCASC from 1955-1967 and worked as a chef attached to the 2nd Battalion of Canadian Guards. In 1961 he served in the Far North, ALERT communication. Later he served with NATO in Cyprus with the Peacekeeping Force, 1964-65. He was an avid hunter and fisherman in his early years. In 1967 he moved back to Nova Scotia where he served as a chef in the Stonehouse Restaurant and then the Truro Jail until his retirement. Then he served for several years at Charles Street House. He is survived by daughter, Edwina (Willard) Schwantz, Petawawa, Ont.; son, Wayne, Debert; brothers, Neil, Rod; grandchildren, Jeff (Robin), Jennifer (Brandon) Williams, Brad (Courtney) Kennedy, Amy (Mike) Emerson, Holly (Colby) Espinola; sisters-in-law, Betty (Lester) Strout, Joy Weatherbey; brother-in-law, Allen (Irene); several great-grandchildren. He will be sadly missed by Steve Porter. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his wife Louise (Weatherbey); son, Ron; daughter-in-law, Margie; sisters, Shirley, Vivian; brother, Ron. Cremation has taken place. No visitation by request. A memorial service will be held on Monday, November 17 at 2 pm in Colchester Community Funeral Home, 512 Willow Street, Truro with Pastor Bill Martin officiating. Interment in Robie Street Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in his memory may be made to the Gideon Bible Society or a charity of choice. Live webcasting of the service will begin at 1:58 pm (Atlantic time) and is available with on-line condolences at www.ColchesterCommunity.com

 

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