LITTLE HARBOUR – Darrell Carl Brander, age 74, of Little Harbour, passed away suddenly on Monday, April 15, 2013 in the Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow.
Born in Amherst, he was the son of the late Carl and Erma (Thompson) Brander.
A former employee of NS Power, he loved working with his hands and creating things which spurred the opening of Fiddler’s Forge, a decorative wrought iron shop. His involvement in the community included; Scouts Canada for 20 years, including a term as District Commissioner; past Deputy Chief Little Harbour Fire Dept.; past President Little Harbour Community Centre; he was a trainer with the Christopher Leadership Course; and volunteer with various other activities.
He is survived by his wife the former Karen Jensen; daughter, Patricia Brander (Miles Whittingham) and their children, Avery and Eden, of Ottawa; son, Stephen (Jodi) Brander and their children, Ethan, Sophie, and Phoebe, of Moncton; sister, Eleanor Fillmore, Amherst; niece, Joan Fillmore; nephew, Bill (Fiona) Fillmore; numerous aunts and cousins.
Visitation 6-9 p.m. Friday in the R.H. Porter Funeral Home, New Glasgow, from where funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday with Rev. Dr. Glen Matheson officiating. Burial will be in Church Brook Cemetery, Little Harbour. Reception to follow in the Little Harbour Fire Dept.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Tim Horton’s Children Foundation or a charity of choice.
Condolences may be sent by visiting: www.rhporter.ca