Claude King
Lieu de naissance : North Sydney, Nouvelle Ecosse, Canada
Date de naissance : 27 avril 1915
Lieu de décès : SYDNEY, Nouvelle Ecosse, Canada
Date de décès : 14 juillet 2011
Claude King, a resident of the Cove Guest Home, Sydney, passed away at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney on Thursday, July 14, 2011.
Claude was born in North Sydney, the son of the late Henry and Emily (Roberts) King.
Claude was employed by the Canadian National Railway as a conductor, then yardmaster. He retired in 1977. He was a member of Bethel Presbyterian Church, a Past Master of St. Andrews Lodge #7, Sydney and founding President of Kiwanis Golden K Club, Sydney. Claude also served with the Cape Breton Highlanders.
Claude is survived by his son, David King; daughter-in-law, Linda (Mercer) King, Ben Eoin; daughters, Salvation Army Major Ruth King, Sydney and Rev. Shirley Murdock and son-in-law, Rev. Lloyd A. Murdock, Glace Bay; sister, Mrs. Ruby MacKean, Sydney. Also surviving are grandchildren, Laura King (Gerry Arnold), Oakville, Ont., Susan King (Kevin Chant), Howie Centre, Heidi Ruiter (Jeff Ruiter), Windsor, Ont., and Jason Murdock, Casper, Wyoming; great-grandchildren, Allyson and Christy Chant, Patrick and Christopher Arnold, Isabelle and Gabrielle Ruiter.
Claude was predeceased by his wife of 55 years, Evelyn MacDonald; infant sister, Frances; infant great-granddaughter, Sarah.
Claude was a special friend to the late Mrs. Shirley Campbell, Sydney and her daughter, Rev. Roslyn Campbell, Calgary.
Cremation has taken place. At Claude’s request, there will be a graveside service only, to be held on Sunday 2 p.m. at Forest Haven Memorial Gardens, Last Supper section, followed by a reception at Sydney Memorial Chapel.
Donations in Claude’s memory may be made to Bethel Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund or the Cove Guest Home Activity Fund.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca.
