LITTLE HARBOUR – Alfred Caulier, age 85, of Little Harbour, passed away peacefully in New Glasgow on October 15, 2016, surrounded by his loving family.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He was born in Stellarton, N.S., a son of Olga and Alfred Caulier.
Alfred was a devoted Christian and an active member of the Church of the Nazarene in Trenton. In his youth he was an avid hockey, rugby and football player. He was inducted into the Nova Scotia Sports Hall of Fame for his participation as a member of the Shearwater Flyers in the 1957 Canadian Champions.
He enjoyed his later years doing outdoor work, enjoying his grandchildren, visiting shut-ins, and watching sports. Alfred spent 25 years in the Royal Canadian Navy before retiring and had a second career with Michelin Tire in Granton.
He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Doris (Aikens) Caulier; brother, Tabor (Beverly) Caulier; sons: Barry (Paula), Wade (Nancy), Phillip (Darlene), Paul; daughter, Michelle (John) Porch. Mourning the loss of their Papa are his grandchildren: Matthew, Ashley (John Ross), Amy Lou (Dorian), Monica (Scott), Shawn, Austin, Myriska, Kali, Caulier, Brynn, Sampson; and great-granddaughter Tabor.
Alfred is also survived by extended family: Eva Aikens, Diane Aikens, Helen Bonvie, Lola Noseworthy, Isabel (Stirling) Snow, and Shirley Aikens. Visitation will be held 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, in R.H. Porter Funeral Home, 55 Almont Ave., New Glasgow. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Church of the Nazarene in Trenton. Reception to follow. Burial will be in Church Brook Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Lung Association of NS. Condolences may be sent by visiting: www.rhporter.ca