Howard Leland Mahar
1949-2018
Unexpectedly at his home in Truro NS on April 11, 2018. Born in Blacks
Harbour NB on February 8, 1949 he was a son of the late Vean and Hazel
(Cooke) Mahar. He leaves behind his wife: Shirley (Clyke); daughter:
Terri Mahar of Truro; son: Timmy of Truro; step-son: Thomas (Tracy)
Strange of Lower Sackville NS; step-daughter: Shirley Dawn (Michael)
Duck of Halifax NS; his dog: Brendel; brothers: Bob (Betty) of
Penticton BC, David (Eliza) of Blacks Harbour NB, Allen (Glenna) of
Pennfield NB and Randy of Burnaby BC; sisters: Dawn (Cal) Justason,
Norma (Gerald) Belliveau and Dorothy (Michael) Barry all of Pennfield
NB, Lucy Tracy of Lake Utopia NB, Janice (Ralph) Justason of Seeley’s
Cove NB and Beth Mahar of Blacks Harbour NB; five grandchildren; 17
nieces and nephews, 14 great-nieces and nephews and two
great-great-nieces. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by
his brother: Roger; sister: Patricia: and brother-in-law: Carl Tracy
Jr.
After graduating from Blacks Harbour High School, Howard went into the
Air Force and served as a Peace Keeper in Egypt. Upon leaving the
service, he worked for Irving Oil for over 25 years. He enjoyed going
on walks with his K9 companion, Brendel, playing old timers Hockey,
baking, cooking, hunting, fishing, reading and gardening. Howard
really enjoyed the company of others and could often be found meeting
up with his buddies at the food court in the mall. He was a Witness in
the Truro Congregation and he will be missed by all who knew him.
Arrangements in the care of the Colchester Community Funeral Home
(902-895-5587) 512 Willow Street, Truro, Nova Scotia. A service will
be held from the Colchester Community Funeral Home in Truro on Friday,
April 20, 2018 at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers and honoring Howard’s
memory, donations to the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of
Canada, New Brunswick Heart and Stroke Foundation, Charlotte County
Cancer Society or the S.P.C.A. would be appreciated by the family.
www.stgeorgefh.ca
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Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Howard Leland Mahar 19492018.source
Décès pour la Ville: St-George, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick
