Green Hill, Pictou Co. – John George Palmer, in his 90th year passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, after a short illness, May 17th, 2008, in the Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. Born in Westville, he was the son of the late John Andrew and Margaret (MacMillan) Palmer. Proud and honourable he served in WWII and joined the Air Force in 1953. He was an avid gardener and many would remember him selling his beloved plants at the flea market on Sunday morning at the Highland Square Mall. He actively supported the Pictou West Food Bank and the Salvation Army at Christmas. John was a member of the Masonic order and the Overseas War Veterans Assoc. Known to most of his family as “Grandfather” he will be dearly missed by Diana (Gordon Spurvey), Hugh (Anne), Beverly (Verdon Locke), Deborah and Dawn “Annie” (Paddy Westhaver); nine grandchildren and eight great-grand children; sister, Vivian (Frank Brown); many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his devoted wife of 58 years, Theresa “Tess” MacMillan; sisters, Anna (Tom Rundle); Donna Michel; nephew, Johnny Rundle and special aunt and uncle, Hugh and Christine Cuff who raised him from a child after the death of his father. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at Eagles Funeral Home, Westville. The Overseas War Veteran’s Association will hold a service Tuesday at 4:15 p.m. with a Western Star Lodge service at 6:30 pm at the Funeral Home. His funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday from Eagles Funeral Chapel, Westville, with Rev. Barb Fotheringham officiating. Cremation to follow and private burial will be in Auburn Cemetery at a later date. No flowers by request. Donations may be made to the Pictou West Food Bank and the Salvation Army. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at: dawnwesthaver@eastlink.ca