TRURO - Donald Chapman Dernier, 89, Truro, passed away Sunday, May 6, 2007, in Colchester Regional Hospital, Truro. Born in Fort Lawrence, he was a son of the late Lorne and Emma (Chapman) Dernier. Donald was a veteran of the Second World War, serving overseas in the RCAF. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 26, Truro. He worked at Enamel and Heating Company in Amherst for several years and later worked as a letter carrier in Amherst and then in Truro for several years. He was a long-standing member and former elder of Brunswick Street United Church, Truro. Donald was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, the former Betty Elaine Forrest; son, Colin (Arlene), Fall River; daughters, Sheila Dernier (Stephen Boyd), Truro; Christina (Rev. Ian Wissler of Mahone Bay); grandchildren, Alexander, Nicolas, Lauren, Jonah; brother Lorne (Betty) Dernier, Fort Lawrence. He was predeceased by a brother, Colin Dernier. Visitation was 7-9 p.m Wednesday and the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 26, Truro, conducted a legion tribute service Wednesday at 7 p.m., both at Mattatall Funeral Home, Truro. A memorial service was held Thursday, at 2 p.m. in Brunswick Street United Church, Truro, with Rev. David Lutes officiating. A reception followed in the church hall. Burial took place in Bible Hill Cemetery, Bible Hill. Donations in memory may be made to the Veterans Wing of Colchester Regional Hospital, Truro, Colchester Regional Hospital Foundation Fund, or a charity of choice. Private messages of condolences may be sent to the family by visiting the 'guest book' at www.mattatallfh.com