Gordon Horne
Born In: Albert Bridge, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed in: SYDNEY, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: January 18th, 2011
Gordon Elliott Horne, 87, of Kendall Street, Sydney, passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2011, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Long Term Care Unit, Sydney.
Born on Horne's Road, Albert Bridge, Gordon was a son of the late Thomas and Beatrice (Tutty) Horne.
He was a member of Bethel Presbyterian Church with close ties to Union Presbyterian Church, Mira Ferry, where he attended in his early years. Gordon retired from First United Church where he was employed as caretaker for over 30 years. On his own time, he carried out many similar duties for friends and neighbors. He took great pride in his work and enjoyed being of service to others.
Gordon is survived by his brother, Levi (Jenny), Meadows Road; sister-in-law, Helen Horne; many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his sister, Harriett MacIntyre and brothers, Allan Campbell, Albert Campbell and Kendall Horne.
Visitation will take place at Sydney Memorial Chapel on Thursday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held at Union Presbyterian Church on Friday 2 p.m., with Rev. Robert Lyle and Pastor Kevin Richardson officiating. Interment in Riverside Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca.
