HANSEN, Arnold Formann - 87, of Canning, Kings County, passed away Sunday, September 4, 2011 in the Windsor Elms. Born in Grafton, New Brunswick he was a son of the late Rasmus and Clara (Formann) Hansen. He was a Veteran of the Second World War and a Life Member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Habitant Branch No. 73, Canning. He had been employed with the Canadian Armed Forces and later worked as a civilian with the Department of National Defense, retiring in 1975. He is survived by a daughter, Janet (Ed) Frederick, Windsor; a son, Brian (Glenda), Kentville; a daughter-in-law, Jolene Hansen, Smith Falls, Ontario; six grandchildren, eight great grandchildren; nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Pauline Burton; a son, Barry; three brothers and their wives. Cremation has taken place. Visitation was held from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, September 8, 2011 with a Royal Canadian Legion service held at 7:00 p.m. in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville, where the funeral service, followed by a reception, was held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, September 9, 2011, Reverend David Garrett officiating. Burial will take place at a later date in the Wakefield Cemetery, New Brunswick. The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to the staff of the Windsor Elms for their care, kindness, support and compassion. Donations in memory may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville. For on-line inquiries, condolences, donations and video webcasts of the Legion and funeral services, please visit www.whitefamilyfuneralhome.com.