Eugene Roland Whidden – 77, Bible Hill, passed away unexpectedly on March 26, 2016. Born in North River, he was the son of the late William Roland Whidden and the late Alice Blanche MacDonald. A celebration of Eugene’s life will be held 2-4 p.m., Saturday, April 23, 2016, at Cobequid Fire Hall, 3830 Highway 236, Lower Truro. Private family interment in Old Barns Cemetery. If so desired, donations in Eugene’s memory to IWK Health Centre Foundation are welcomed. Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall – Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Eugene’s obituary on-line and selecting "Send A Condolence" at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com