
Donald Malcolm Langille
Date de décès : 28 juin 2007
Donald Malcolm Langille, 82, Greenfield, Colchester County, passed away peacefully, Thursday, June 28, 2007 in the Colchester Regional Hospital, Truro, after a valiant battle with pulmonary fibrosis. He was born in Boston, Mass. to the late William B. and Mazie (Waugh) Langille, formerly of Tatamagouche, N.S. In 1932, the family moved back to Tatamagouche, where his father opened a meat store. Don was involved with it as he grew up. In 1943, he joined the R.C.N.V.R. and served until the Second World War ended. Upon returning, he worked with his father. In 1962, he went to work with the Federal Department of Agriculture, Health of Animals Branch, retiring in 1987. Don and his wife spent 15 winters in Florida where he enjoyed golf. His hobbies included target practice, hunting, fishing and pool. He was on the Nova Scotia small bore rifle team for seven years in the 1970s. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch No. 26, Truro, the Keystone Masonic Lodge 102, Tatamagouche, and a life member of the Truro Lion's Club. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, the former Doris Dowell; daughter, Diane (Bob), Truro; sister, Barbara Ann (Harry) Sargent, Roseburg, Oregon; niece, Karen (Kenneth) Peterson, nephew, Harry W. Sargent, Roseburg, Oregon; nephew, Kelly (Patty) Sargent, Eugene, Oregon; three great nephews and two great nieces. Visitation will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, July 2; Legion Tribute Service 7 p.m., Monday; Masonic Lodge Service 7:30 p.m, Monday; Lions Memorial Service 8 p.m., Monday, and memorial service 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 3, all in the Mattatall Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, with Rev. Brian DeLong officiating. Interment to follow in the Lockerby Cemetery, Tatamagouche. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to the Lung Association of Nova Scotia or to a charity of your choice. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting the guest book at www.mattatallfh.com.