Walter Horton
Born In: SYDNEY, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed in: Prime Brook, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: May 27th, 2011
It is with heavy hearts that we the family announce the passing of Walter Horton on Friday May 27, 2011 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital.
Born in Sydney, he was the son of the late Leonard and Martha Horton.
Walter was employed with the Sydney Steel plant for over 39 years until his retirement.
He served with the armed forces for the duration of World War II.
In his pastime, he was a musician being able to play six different instruments including piano, guitar, French horn, harmonica trumpet and accordion.
He was a member of the Sydney City Band. For many years he played in the orchestra at the Jehovah Witness conventions.
Walter was a faithful member of the Sydney congregation for 56 years. He had a strong belief in the promise that his God has made that there will be a future of no suffering and no death. Rev. 21:4
Walter is survived by his two sons, Daniel ‘Danny’ (Deborah Lynn) Horton, Prime Brook, Leonard (Minerva) Horton, Mexico; five grandchildren, David, Edward, Miquel, Natalie, and Donatela; three great grandchildren, Amadeaus, Azteca and Nubia as well as several nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Catherine; son Daniel Leonard; his four sisters, Ruth, Sady, Jenny and Dorothy.
Thank you to the County Homemakers, for the wonderful care provided to Walter over the years, especially Mary (Difkavio) Turbett.
Cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Monday, May 30, 2011 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses, 786 Alexandra St., Sydney officiated by Mr. Jason Diljohn there will be a reception to follow. Interment to take place in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens.
Online condolences may be sent to our webpage at www.chantfuneralhome.com.
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