John Robert Twombly - 87, of Kentville, passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at home. Born in Springhill, he was the son of the late Percy and Myrtle (Lowther) Twombly. He served with the Canadian Armed Forces and was later employed with Western Investigation and the University of Calgary. He also served with The Canadian Corps of Commissionaires in Manitoba and Halifax. He was a member of the Salvation Army Kentville Citadel and a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Kings Branch No. 6, Kentville for over 35 years. He is survived by his wife, the former Gladys Hill; step-children, Viola Hill, Truro; David Hill, Maitland and Donald Hill, Newfoundland; a brother, Kenneth, Texas; seven step-grandchildren, six step-great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his first wife, Virginia (Brown); a sister, Dorothy Wilson; three brothers, Percy, James and Lawrence; a step-son, Robert Hill. Cremation has taken place. Visitation was held from 7-9 p.m., Monday, December 26, 2011 with a Royal Canadian Legion service held at 7:00 p.m. both in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville, where the funeral service, followed by a reception, was held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 27, 2011, Majors Ross and Doreen Grandy officiating. Burial took place in the Elm Grove Cemetery, Steam Mill. Donations in memory may be made to the Salvation Army Kentville Citadel. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville. On-line inquiries may be directed to www.whitefamilyfuneralhome.com.