Landers, Cecil Howard “Bud” – 80, of Sandford, Yarmouth Co., passed away peacefully at home on March 15, 2011, after losing a courageous battle with cancer. Born December 28, 1930, in Yarmouth, he was a son of the late Howard and Ruth (Durkee) Landers of Sandford. Early in his working life, he initially went lobster fishing with his father, later becoming a seaman on the original M.V. Bluenose with CN Marine. Known as “whipper” to his shipmates, he spent the next 35 years working on the various CN Marine and Marine Atlantic operated ferries that plied the waters between Nova Scotia and Maine. He was also a member of CBRT and GW Union. During his retirement, he helped with the upkeep of Camp Peniel and the Sandford Cemetery. He enjoyed camping at the “Highland Camp”, riding his ATV and having coffee with his friends. He was a director of the Chegoggin Cemetery Co. as well. He is survived by loving wife of 55 years, Elizabeth (Trask); sons, Michael, Lower Sackville; Peter (Debbie), Whites Lake; Andrew (Noreen), Saskatchewan; daughter, Meredith (Greg) LeBlanc, Bridgewater; sister, Evelyn Landers, Sandford; sister-in-law, Ruth Landers, Fredericton; grandchildren, Ashley, Matthew and Kayleigh Landers, Julia and Ira LeBlanc; step-grandchildren; Sara (Colin) Williston, Janet (Allen) McAdam and Jacob Robicheau; several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by brother, Murray Landers. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Sweeny’s Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Yarmouth. Visitation will took place on Friday, March 18 from 7-9 p.m. in Sweeny’s Funeral Home Chapel, where a celebration of life was held on Saturday, March 19 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Scott MacDonald and Rev. Perry Ingersoll officiating. Interment followed in Sandford Cemetery. Family flowers only, please. Donations in memory may be made to the Sandford Cemetery, Victorian Order of Nurses - Tri-County Branch or to Camp Peniel. There was a reception following at the Sandford United Baptist Church. On-line condolences may be sent to: sweenysfh@eastlink.ca or you may sign the guestbook on-line at: www.sweenysfuneralhome.net