Nathan Tupper
TUPPER, Nathan M. - 79, of Templar Street, Parrsboro passed away Sunday, June 06, 2010 at South Cumberland Community Care Centre, Parrsboro. Born in Parrsboro, he was a son of the late Nathan F. Tupper and the late Vanessa (Berry) (Tupper) Canning. A man known as someone who could build anything, he was a former engineer, mechanic and was the very first employee at Parrsboro Metal Fabricators where he retired from in 1996. During his retirement, he became an avid gardener and carver with his plants, flower and crafts spread across the country. He was a former fire chief of the Parrsboro Volunteer Fire Department. He is survived by his daughters, Natalie Rector (Bill), Parrsboro; Sandra O'Quinn, Kinsac, Halifax Co.; sons, Michael (Cindy); Doug (Sue), all of Parrsboro; beloved grandsons, Jonathan, Chris, Craig, Shaun, Michael and Andrew; "special angel" great-granddaughter, Isabella; brother, Charles, Parrsboro; several nieces and a nephew. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, the former Avora Welton; "special" friend, Norma McBride; step-father, Wilfred Canning. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Smith's Funeral Home, Parrsboro. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Parrsboro Baptist Church, Rev. Greg Doyle officiating. Burial in the Parrsboro Baptist Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the South Cumberland Community Care Centre Foundation, Parrsboro or the Parrsboro Fire Department. Online condolences at www.smithsfuneralhome.com