WESTVILLE – Herbert Bernard Legere, Westville, NS, died May 14, 2015.
Born December 16, 1923 in River Hebert, NS. Herb was the son of the late Henry and Katherine (Blanche) Legere.
Herb is survived by his sister Marion Deveau, Mavillette, NS; sons: Peter (Hanne), Squamish, BC; Hal (Lynn), New Glasgow; Michael, New Glasgow; Yusuf (Hanaa), Halifax; daughters, Bernice Dooley, Halifax; Yvonne (Dodie) Westville; 11 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by Alice, his wife of 68 years, daughter Catherine Smith, son Henry "Hank"; brothers: George, Harold, Hance and sisters: Annie, Helen, Dorothy, Blanche, Bernice.
Herb grew up on the farm in River Hebert, NS. He was a machinist by trade. He was employed during WWII at the gun shop in Trenton, and later at Maritime Steel and Foundries in New Glasgow from where he retired in 1988 after 37 years of service. He was an avid curler with the Westville Curling Club and later with the Stellar Curling Club. During his retirement Herb was Mr. Fixit, frequently in his shop fixing bikes of other items for the neighbourhood children.
Visitation will be at Eagles Funeral Home, North Main Street, Westville, NS on Monday 18 May, 2015 from 7-9 p.m.
A memorial mass will be held at Holy Name Roman Catholic Church, Westville at 11 a.m. Tuesday May 19, 2015 with internment at Holy Name Cemetery to follow.
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