Donald Burbeck Fay 1913 - 2007 HALIFAX, NS - The son of William B. and Selena (Pickering) Fay died May 6th, 2007 at Camp Hill Veteran's Memorial Building, Halifax. Born July 13th, 1913 and raised in Halifax, he survived the 1917 Explosion. He graduated from Halifax Academy and Dalhousie University, where he received his B.Sc in 1937. After graduation, he taught with Frontier College while working on the railroad. Upon the outbreak of war, he volunteered for active service. He served with the Royal Canadian Artillery in Newfoundland, and was commissioned a Lieutenant in 1942. At the end of the war, he returned to Dalhousie, where he graduated from the College of Pharmacy in 1951. He worked for Henderson's Drug Store in Port Elgin, NB, and later became a part-owner of the Corner Drug Store in Sackville, NB. Donald married Isabel Freestone in 1942. They were married close to 61 years and were rarely apart. When he retired in 1980, they returned to Halifax to be closer to their children and grandchildren. Summers were spent at their cottage in Upper Cape, NB, and at Big Island, NS. In the winters they travelled extensively, including many trips to visit family and friends in Bermuda. He was an avid gardener, a skilled tennis player, and a talented skater. He is predeceased by Isabel; three sisters and a brother. He is survived by son, Donald F. Fay (Margaret), Halifax; and daughter, Anne MacLean (Neil), Big Island. He was a beloved Grandad to eight grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Family and friends will gather for a memorial service in Saint Matthew's United Church, Barrington St., Halifax, Thursday, May 10th, at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to V3 West, Camp Hill Veteran's Memorial Building. Condolences may be sent to: Donald.fay@ns.sympatico.ca. The entire family extends its heartfelt thanks to the nursing team at V3 West for their care and support in the past year.