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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
THORNTON, Ypres Clyde (Speed) - 81, Lower Sackville, passed away March 7, 2007, in the VG Site, Palliative Care Unit, QEII. Born in Halifax, he was a son of the late Fred and Sadie (Verge) Thornton. Speed was a salesman with Mahons Stationary for 13 years. He was a veteran of the R.C.N. in the Second World War with 26 years of service. He was a Past Master of White Ensign Lodge No. 129, past president of the Kinsman K40 Club and spent many years as a boy scout leader. He was a life member of C&POs Mess, member of C&PO Association, CFB Halifax, and a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 162, Lower Sackville. He was a member of the Silver & Gold Club, Lower Sackville, the Sackville Senior Legion Club. He was an ardent bowler, a member of the Senior Leagues at the Superbowl, Lower Sackville, and he loved to go dancing. He is survived by his wife, Gloria "Tootie" (Hartlin); daughter, Kim (Hans) Kreuzer, Halifax; sons, Dane (Meredith), Florida, USA; Lee, Kingston, Ont.; brother, Dennis, Dartmouth; sisters, Irene (Ralph) Craig, Florence (Jim) Boughen, both of Bridgewater; Liz Blais, Elmsdale; Elnora Rowe, Halifax; grandchildren, Sophia, Corey, Shelly, Kayla and Christopher. He was predeceased by brothers, Fred and Leonard; sister, Ola. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of J. Albert Walker Funeral Home, 149 Herring Cove Rd., Spryfield (477-5601). A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 17, in the Funeral Home Chapel, Arch Deacon Ron Cutler officiating. Donations in Speed's memory may be made to Canadian Cancer Society (423-6183). (The Halifax Chronicle-Herald 13 Mar 2007)
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