Obituary Overview
Herbert John « Jake » Cummins
Cummins, Herbert John “Jake” – age 78 of Cole Harbour passed peacefully February 28, 2018 surrounded by his beloved family after courageously battling cancer. Born on August 18, 1939 in Victoria, BC, he was predeceased by his parents, Herbert Duncan and Lily Rose (Cronk) and brother, Robert Edward. He will be sadly missed by his beautiful wife of 56 years, Yvette (Bisson); daughters, Sandy Denny (Wade), Debbie MacLeod (Mark), Denise Loraas (Michael) and Deanne Meredith (Steve), and grandchildren, Erinn and Elaine Denny, Shelby and Courtney MacLeod, Thomas and Andrianna Loraas, Robyn, Kylie and Jillian Meredith and sister in law, Shirley Cummins. Jake lived a full life, joining the RCAF at 18 years old. He was very proud to have served his country as an Instrumental Electrical Technician (IE Tech) until he retired in 1993 after 36 years of dedicated service. The RCAF allowed Jake the opportunity to visit numerous countries and make friends everywhere he went including postings in Greenwood, NS, Gimli, MB, Comox, BC and Shearwater, NS. He thoroughly enjoyed his postings on HMCS Margaree, HMCS Fraser and as Air Chief on HMCS Skeena. During his time in the RCAF he was recognized for his hard work, dedication, attention to detail and his unique ability to boost moral. Jake treated everyone he met with kindness. He was a big man with an even bigger heart. Jake was known for his love of outdoor sports excelling in fastball, being named by Bernie Parent in 1981 to Greenwood’s All Time All Stars of baseball players and being a member of the winning team at both the RCAF Provincial and Canadian softball championship in 1965 winning “The Bat”. He also loved to fish and hunt and upon retirement took up the great game of golf. He loved his hunting buddies (Bill, Les, Murray, Walter, Alec, Wade, Miles, Neil, Chad and Glen) and fellow golf enthusiasts Jack, Wayne, George, Ford and Dennis. He also loved his many other friends too numerous to name. A big thank you for the compassion and care Jake received during his time of need, especially from the staff at the Dartmouth General Hospital. Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life followed by a Legion Tribute and Reception will take place Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at 2:00 pm, at the Centennial Branch Legion, 703 Main Street, Dartmouth, NS. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Centennial Branch 160 Royal Canadian Legion or Dartmouth General Hospital Foundation. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.atlanticfuneralhomes.com (Dartmouth Chapel)
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Herbert John Jake Cummins 2018.source
Décès pour la Ville: Dartmouth, Province: Nova Scotia
