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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
TOFFLEMIRE, Roscoe Edwin (Toffey) - Age 84, Head of Chezzetcook, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family in Twin Oaks Memorial Hospital, Musquodoboit Harbour on February 14, 2015. Born in Arner, Ont., he was a son of the late Edwin Ross and Elinor Louise (Brown). Toffey will be sadly missed by his wife of 62 years, Joan Marie (Munroe). A father to six children, Cheryl Coughlin (John), Brian (Karen), Jay (Colleen), Ross (Gail), Scott (Lisa), and Jeff (Meredith), all residing on the Eastern Shore. Grandfather to Paul, Tara, Heidi, Megan, Matthew, Jayson, Travis, Fred, Josie, Ashley, Geneviève, Natasha, Dominique, Nichole, Kayla, Gabrielle, Georgia and 10 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by sisters, Elinor and Beatrice and brother, Langford, all of Ontario; and daughter-in-law, Lynn. Toffey moved to Nova Scotia to become a Naval Communicator with the RCN in 1950. He met his soon to be wife in Yarmouth and they married in 1953. They settled in Chezzetcook in 1962 where they raised their family. During and following his 25 years of military service, Toffey enjoyed his small hobby farm and was actively involved in many community services. He was a founding member and Past President of Eastern Marine Br. 161 Legion, a volunteer firefighter, Halifax County School Board trustee, NS Agricultural Board member, PC Party Board member/delegate/district electoral returning officer. He also spent many days coaching and umpiring baseball teams as well as participating in sporting and hunting activities. Toffey touched the heart and soul of each and every one of us. He enjoyed spending time at local watering holes sharing sailor and hunting stories with family and friends. The family would like to thank Dr. Lisa Bonang and the nursing staff of Twin Oaks for the wonderful care they provided. A Legion Tribute will be held in Toffey’s honour at Eastern Marine Legion Br. 161 in Gaetz Brook on Saturday, February 21 at 1 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations can be made to Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Trust Fund. Further information please contact Branch 161 at 902-827-3008
Ships served in: HMCS ATHABASKAN - Commissioning crew as a P1RP
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