EAGLES, BASIL A. - Basil A. Eagles, 97, of Salisbury passed away at the Kenneth E. Spencer Memorial Home on February 25th, 2008. Born in Monteagle, he was the oldest child of the late Edgar and Ella (Taylor) Eagles. Basil taught at country schools at Gallagher Ridge, Lutes Mountain, Upper Rockport, Mountain Road School and McKee's Mills. During World War II, he served as a Lieutenant with the Field Artillery Regiment in England. After serving overseas, Basil worked for the Canadian National Railway, and retired as a Brakeman. Following his retirement, he worked for the Canadian Corps Commissionaires, receiving the 10 Year Long Service Medal. He was a member of the Second North River Baptist Church and he was a 60-Year member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Salisbury Branch 31. Throughout his life, Basil pursued a variety of interests. For many years, he raised goats and operated greenhouses at his home on the Blakney Road in Salisbury. An avid reader, his collection of books and maps reflected his love of learning and special interest in genealogy. He had a passion for knitting and his richly patterned socks, gloves and mittens are immediately recognizable to everyone who has the pleasure of wearing them. He is survived by one son, Bill Eagles (Patricia) of New Denmark; six daughters, Doreen Burnham (Fenwick) of Upper Coverdale, Marilyn Bishop (Mel) of Salisbury, Carolyn Prentice (Terry) of Santa Teresa, New Mexico, USA, Isabel Eagles of Moncton, Barbara Robb of Moncton, and Georgia Dent (Daniel) of Edmonton, Alberta; sons-in-law, Alex Kerr and Sherman Hicks; 18 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren; sister, Ruth Steves of Charlottetown; brothers, Gordon Eagles (Hazel) of Riverglade, Ernie Eagles (Gerry) of Sussex; sisters-in-law, Beulah Eagles of Kelowna, Annie Eagles of Thunder Bay; Marlene Gillcash of Lutes Mountain, Thelma Steeves (Aulden) of Moncton, Doris Gillcash of Moncton, and Louise Gillcash of Calgary; brother-in-law, Norman Gillcash (Phyllis) of Lutes Mountain and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Edna (Gillcash); sons, Junior and Merrill; daughters, Elaine Kerr and Lois Hicks; grandchildren, Julie Hicks, Quincy Robb, Laurie-Anne Currie and Jonathan Prentice; great-grandson Aidan Paradowski; infant sister, Bertha, sisters, Frances Eagles and Audrey Loftus; brothers, Lawrence, Gesner, and Nelson Eagles. Resting at the Salisbury Funeral Home, 3350 Salisbury Road (372-4800) with visiting Thursday, 2 to 4, 7 to 9 pm. The Royal Canadian Legion Branch, #31 Salisbury will conduct a memorial service Thursday at 6:45 pm. Funeral service will be held Friday, February 29th at 2 pm from the Salisbury Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Mark Hunter officiating and Rev. Jim Nicolle assisting. A reception will follow the service. Interment, Monteagle Cemetery at a later date. A special note of appreciation from the family to the Autumn Lee Special Care Home in Salisbury and to the Kenneth E. Spencer Memorial Home for the excellent care provided. For those who wish, donations to the Second North River Baptist Church or the charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated by the family. www.keirsteads.ca