HL - Freeman Howard Coulter



It is with great sadness that we, the family of Freeman Howard Coulter, of Springhill, NS announce his passing at the age of 89, on August 6, 2010 at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Center surrounded by loving family members.

Born in Wallace Station, NS in 1920, he was a son of the late Emmerson and Jane (MacEachern) Coulter.

Freeman was an honorable man and well respected by all. He served in World War II, Signal Corp. and worked at MT & T for 37 years. He was actively involved in the community and especially his church, St. David's Presbyterian, where he was an active Elder and known as "Mr. Fix It." He was also treasurer for the Knights of Pythias for many years. He enjoyed his summers keeping active at the cottage in Pugwash, NS and visiting long time friends in the surrounding area. He also loved to hunt, garden and walk. In his early years, previous to Military Service, he worked at the Pictou Shipyard, Malagash Mines and in various lumber camps. He was a member of the Aliant Pioneers, and recently received a Volunteer Award from the Town of Springhill.

He will be sadly missed by his wife of 62 years, Eleanor (Leadbetter) Coulter, his children, Fred (Grace), Sackville, NB, Marilyn (Bill) Beers, High River, AB, Doug (Linda), Lower Sackville, NS, Paul (Nadine), Hopewell, NS; grandchildren, Nicole, Monica, Jeff, Claire, Duncan, Sheldon, Sara; great granddaughter Ava; brother Layton, Dunnville, ON.

He was predeceased by siblings Roland, Beulah, Dorothy, Kathleen, Claude, and infant Charles.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the A H Brown Funeral Home, 5 McFarlane St., Springhill, NS (902-597-2361) where visiting hours will be held on Sunday from 6 to 9 pm. The funeral service will take place on Monday, August 9, 2010 at 11 am, Rev. Elizabeth Davies officiating. Burial will take place in the Heatherdale Memorial Gardens, Alma, NS.

Those wishing to make a donation in Freeman's memory may do so to the St. David's Presbyterian Church or the charity of your choice.