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Dr. Nevin D. Foltz, aged 76, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on November 23, 2016. Predeceased by his parents Samuel and Ella Foltz, sister Rose, all from Ephrata, Pennsylvania, brother Calvin and wife Eleanor from Silver Spring, Maryland, mother-in-law and father-in-law, Robert and Flossie Meixell of Trumansburg, New York, and sister in-law and brother in-law, Arthur and Lois Gower of White Haven, Pennsylvania. Left with much sadness and many wonderful memories, his beloved and devoted wife, Jane, sons Ian (Lynda) of Burnaby, British Columbia, and Warren (Inga) of Toronto, Ontario, three wonderful and delightful grandchildren, Sarah, Dylan and Emilia, whom he adored, loved to visit, and more recently to Skype with them. In addition, the remaining very special relatives include Edwin and Mary Meixell, of Trumansburg, New York, Gail and Reuben Horning of Ephrata, Pennsylvania, Sarah Meixell and Marty Hilliard of Moravia, New York, other relatives, plus many friends in the United States including former classmates from Ephrata High School, elsewhere in Canada, and here in Newfoundland. The extended family includes Nell and Barry Duncan of Nanaimo, British Columbia and Irina Drobesheva of Rostov on Don, Russia. After completing his PhD in Physics at The Pennsylvania State University, State College, Pennsylvania, Nevin came to Newfoundland in 1968 where he held an academic appointment as Associate Professor, Department of Physics and Oceanography, Memorial University, until his retirement in 2000. Nevin loved the outdoors, fishing and hunting, plus a genuine interest with all things relating to nature. In his later years, his passion was photography, especially taking pictures of the many flowers in our garden or our neighbour's garden, wild flowers around the Province, as well as birds. On the last day of his life, he was so delighted to have taken some beautiful photos of a rare visiting bird to the Avalon. Nevin was a member of the Optical Society of America, Physics Today of the American Institute of Physics, the Newfoundland Wild Flower Society, Canada Camera as well as being the official photographer for the Avalon Power and Sail Squadron. Visitation will take place at Carnell's Funeral Home, St. John's, Saturday, November 26th from 2:00 to 4:00 pm, Sunday, November 27th from 2:00 to 4:00 pm as well as Sunday evening from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Memorial services will be held Monday, November 28th at 2:00 pm in the Chapel at Carnell's Funeral Home, with burial to take place at a later time. In lieu of flowers, a donation in Nevin's memory would be greatly appreciated to either the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Memorial University Scholarship Fund or a charity of one's choice. You are requested to visit www.carnells.com to sign the memorial guest book.

Rest In Peace, dear Nevin.
You will be forever loved
and remembered
through your many wonderful photos and wonderful memories.