McNab, Alexander Lawrence “Laurie” – 92, Truro passed away October 27, 2011 in Vimy Court, Bible Hill. Born in Malagash on April 23, 1919, he was a son of the late Alexander MacFarlene and Elizabeth Blanche (Porteous) McNab. Laurie served in the R.C.N. from 1940-1945. He served on the “Collingwood” on convoy duty. He was a life member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 26. Laurie was with the Truro Police Force from 1955 – 1966 and then he was out west from 1966 – 1981. He was a great gardener and loved his vegetable patch! Laurie found special time when being in the woods and hunting. He was predeceased by daughter, Elizabeth Marie; brothers, William, Charles, Douglas; sister, Elizabeth O’Neill. He is survived by wife, Betty (Hall); sons, David, Jackie; daughters, Lori Belinda (MacKay), Debbie (Boomer); sister-in-law, Jean McNab; three nieces; two nephews; 12 grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Monday, October 31st from 1-2 pm with a Royal Canadian Legion Tribute Service, Branch 26 at 2 pm followed immediately by a memorial service, all in Colchester Community Funeral Home, 512 Willow Street, Truro with Dr. Brian Ross officiating. Interment in Robie Street Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in his memory may be made to St. James Presbyterian Church, the Hospice Society, Greater Halifax Division, 9 Spring St, Bedford, N.S., B4A 1Y4 or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia. Live web-casting of the service will be on Monday at 1:58 pm (Atlantic Time) and is available along with on-line condolences and donations at www.colchestercommunity.com