SNOW, Rev. Sidney Whitfield. It is with great sadness that the family announces his passing on Saturday, February 5 at the age of 93. He was born in Lewisporte, NL to the late Clement and Maria (Brown) Snow. He lived in Carmanville, NL until he attended Mount Allison University in Sackville NB. After graduation from Pine Hill Divinity College in Halifax he was ordained into the United Church of Canada in 1950. His pastoral charges included Little Bay Islands, Deer Lake and Burin in NL, West Bay and Northport in NS, and Douglastown, NB and Trinity United in Shelburne, NS. During the early part of his retirement, he continued as an active supply to charges in the South Shore Presbytery. While in Shelburne, he served as Protestant Padre at CFB Shelburne and chaplain for the Royal Canadian Legion. For his work with the Legion he was awarded the Friendship Medal. During his ministry he was an active member of the presbyteries to which his charges belonged. He was also heavily involved in other community organizations holding various positions such as a member of the District school board, serving as chair, mayor of Douglastown, and a long-time member of the Tri-County Housing Authority in the Shelburne area. He loved being out and about in his community; he enjoyed walking, reading, family visits, and travelling. He valued education and completed his Bachelor of Theology degree in the mid-1960’s and his Bachelor of Arts degree from MTA in 1997. Last May the United Church of Canada recognized him for his 60 years as an ordained minister. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Gertrude (Goodyear), daughters, Bonnie (Gordon) Steeves; Brenda (Ron) Butler of Timberlea, and Barbara (Nathaniel) Matthews, Shelburne; grandchildren, Paul (Brandy) Steeves, Wade Matthews, Carol (Jean Sabastien) Ferland and Kathryn Butler; great-grandchildren, Caleb, Logan, Rowan and Thomas; brother, Clifford and sister, Marina Osborne, both of St. John’s, NL. He was predeceased by brothers, Graham, Ford, and Donald; sisters, Marjorie Gillingham and Dorothy Andrews, and granddaughter, Kirstyn Butler. A funeral service to celebrate his life took place at Trinity United Church, Shelburne, NS on Thursday Feb. 10, with Rev. Joanne McFadden officiating. A reception was held in the United Church hall following the service. Burial will be held in Carmanville NL. Donations may be made to the N.S. Heart & Stroke Foundation. On-line condolences may be sent to: www.huskilson@ns.aliantzinc.ca or you may sign the guest book at: www.huskilson.net