SWANBURG, Paul Lawrence- 84, of New Minas, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2011 in the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in Shelburne, he was a son of the late Angus and Margaret (Corbett) Swanburg. He had been employed as a fire inspector with Kings Mutual and later owned and operated Swanburg Insurance for many years. He served with the Merchant Marines during the second World War and for his service he received the 1939-1945 Star, the Atlantic Star, the Pacific Star, the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp and the War Medal 1939-1945. He was a former member of the New Minas Village Commission, serving through the mid 1970’s and 1980’s. He was passionate about various New Minas park projects and the New Minas Water Commission. He enjoyed maintaining his home and property. He is survived by his children, Terrence “Terry” (Faye), Ontario; Perry (Shelley), Steam Mill; Gary (Marie), New Minas; Sherry, New Minas; Sally (Bill) Wallace, Wolfville; Shelley (Richard) Clayton, Fredericton; a brother, Karl (Phyllis), Tennessee; 11 grandchildren; two great grandchildren; nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Lillian Daley; three sisters, Margaret Fisher, Julia Griffin and Dr. Joyce Millett; a brother, Dr. Angus Swanburg. Cremation has taken place under the direction of the White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville. There will be no visitation, by request. The funeral service, followed by a reception, will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 5, 2011 in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville, Reverend Doctor Randy Crozsman officiating. Burial will take place in the Elm Grove Cemetery, Steam Mill. Family flowers only, by request. Donations in memory may be made to the charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville. On-line inquiries may be directed to www.whitefamilyfuneralhome.com.