Totten, Howard "Claude" - 91, Truro, passed away February 9, 2013 at Camp Hill Veteran's Hospital, Halifax, N.S. Born in Truro he was the son of the late Howard and Elizabeth (Crowe) Totten. In his early years he loved playing hockey and baseball and later referreed hockey and umpired baseball. Claude served in the Army as a gunner during WW II in Italy and throughout Europe. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #26 of Truro. He worked on the CN Railway and later on maintenance at the Colchester Regional Hospital in Truro. He is survived by daughters, Elaine (Gerald) Stevens, Lower Onslow, Brenda (John) Webster, Truro, Valerie, Truro Heights, Shelley (Paul) McLeod, Onslow Mountain; sons, Brian (Sharon Johnston), Onslow Mountain, Kevin (Suzanne), Truro; brother, Percy (Beatrice), Truro; twelve grandchildren; sixteen great grandchildren; five great great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his first wife of 52 years, Iris Irene and second wife Estelle; son Raymond; great grandchild Jason Jackson; sister Viola McNutt; brothers, Lloyd in infancy and Laurie. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 12th from 7-9 p.m. beginning with a Royal Canadian Legion Tribute at 6:45 p.m. with a Memorial Service to be held on Wednesday, February 13th at 2 p.m. with Rev. Valerie Kingsbury officiating, all in Colchester Community Funeral Home, 512 Willow St., Truro. Interment in Robie St. Cemetery in the spring. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the IWK Children's Hospital or to a charity of choice. Live webcasting of the service will begin at 1:58 p.m. (Atlantic Time) and is available along with condolences and donations at: www.colchestercommunity.com