Phillip Seagrave Pine
1922-2018
Phillip Seagrave Pine – 95, Truro, passed
away Friday, March 2, 2018, in Camp Hill Veteran’s Memorial
Building, QEII, Halifax. Born in Truro, he was a son of the late Harry
and Josephine (Rath) Pine.
He started his career with Royal Canadian Air Force and was
stationed in Bathurst, New Brunswick, where he met and married the
love of his life, Mary Clothilda « Tillie » (Doucet)
Pine. He worked at Fairey Aviation while pursuing a career with
Canadian National Railway, where he worked as a Fireman and then
Engineer. Dad loved music, both at home and during his stay at
Veterans Memorial.
He was the last surviving member of his immediate family and
is survived by his daughters, Ann (Tony) Benson, Beaver Bank; Vickie
Pine, Lower Selma; Dr. Lila Pine, Toronto; six grandchildren; seven
great grandchildren. Along with his parents, he was predeceased by his
wife of 60 years, Mary Clothilda « Tillie » (Doucet);
son, David; sisters, Pauline Lynds, Lila Foster; brother, Harry
Pine.
Special thanks are extended to Sheila Hoyt and Yeshe Moon
(Dad’s caregivers), Veterans Memorial Interdisciplinary
Team, nurses of Victoria 6 East and Music Therapist, Johanne Gallant,
for their care and compassion.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall –
Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, where the funeral service
will be held 1 p.m., Wednesday, March 7, 2018, Rick C. Benson
officiating. Reception will follow. Spring interment in Immaculate
Conception Cemetery, 125 Robie Street, Truro. If so desired, donations
in Phillip’s memory to a charity of choice are welcomed.
Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing
Phillip’s obituary on-line and selecting « Send A
Condolence » at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Phillip Seagrave Pine 19222018.source
Décès pour la Ville: Truro, Province: Nova Scotia
