Cecil Small
1922-2018
It is with great sadness that the family
of Cecil Small, age 95, announce his passing at the Cumberland
Regional Health Care Center in Amherst NS on Friday January 26, 2018.
Born in Lewisporte NL on May 2, 1922 he was the son of the late
Frederick and Althea Small.
Cecil is survived by his wife of 65
years, Louise (née: McKibbon); his brother Ernest Lorne
Small (Jean), his children: stepson Laurie Mutch (Mary), stepdaughter
Lindsay Lozinski (Michael), son Stanford Small (Patricia), daughter
Shawnie Kinnear (John), daughter Rhonda MacDonald (Paul), son Robert
Small (Wendy), 15 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and many
nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents he was
predeceased by his brothers, Parmenious and Roy and two sisters
Mildred and Pheobe.
He was a store manager for Sears, living
in Moncton, Bathurst, Sussex and then transferred to Amherst. He
spent 23 years with Sears and also worked at Home Hardware.
Residing in Amherst the last 60 years Cecil was instrumental in
building the first little league field in Amherst (Ernie Landry
Field). He was very active in minor baseball and Lion Cecil Small ball
field was named in his honor.
Cecil served in the Royal Air Force in
World War 2 and also served with US Air Transport Command. He was a
chartered member of the Moncton Flying Club and also started the model
airplane club in Moncton. He was a Master Mason of the Alexandra
Lodge. He also was a Life Member of the Amherst Lions Club holding all
offices several times. He also received the Caring Canadian Award from
the Governor General and also the Exceptional Volunteer Services Award
from the town of Amherst. He was instrumental in starting Drug
Awareness in the schools and also served on the school
board.
The staff that cared for Cecil at
Shannex will be remembered for being patient and kind. They were held
in high regard by him. Special thanks to Dr. Skotnicki and the staff
who gave Cecil special care at the Intensive Care unit at the
Cumberland Regional Health Care
Center.
Arrangements are under the care and
direction of Furlong-Jones Funeral Home, 70 Church St., Amherst, NS
(902-667-8777). No visitation by request. A memorial service will be
held at Trinity-St. Stephen’s United Church, Amherst, on Saturday,
February 3, 2018 at 1p.m. Burial to take place in the St.
Stephen’s United Church Cemetery, Redbank, NB in the
spring.
Should friends desire, donations may be
made to the Amherst Lions Club or the charity of your choice. Sharing
of memories and condolences may be sent to the family by
visiting Cecil’s online memorial at www.furlongjones.ca or through the
Furlong~Jones Funeral Home Facebook Page.
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Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Cecil Small 19222018.source
Décès pour la Ville: Amherst, Province: Nova Scotia
