Frederick William « Fred » Creelman
1928-2019
Creelman, Frederick William, « Fred » 90,
Truro, passed away Thursday, January 3, 2019, in the Colchester East
Hants Health Centre, Truro. Born in Truro, he was a son of the late
Davis and Amy (Crowe) Creelman. Fred was a salesman for many years and
was a self-taught musician. He was a member of the Grand Chapter of
Royal Arch Masons of Nova Scotia, Keith’s Chapter 4, R.A.M.,
Truro; a member of Knights Templar of Canada, Malta No. 27, New
Glasgow, and a member of the Shriners. He was one of the founding
members of the Old-Time Music Band, « The Bible Hill
Swingsters ». Fred was a loving husband, father, grandfather,
great-grandfather and a great friend to many and will be sadly missed
by all.
He is survived by sons, Randy (Bonna), Valley, Roddie
(Nancy), Valley; daughters, Kathy MacDonald (Kevin), Valley, Joanne
Burris (Hector), Valley, Lisa Creelman (Mike), Bible Hill;
grandchildren, Sean (Ame), Colin (Andrea), Sonia (Christopher), Cody
B., Joshua (Emily), Bradley (Emily), Chantel, Cody F.; 8
great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his wife the former Lorena Mabel
Burgess; brother Seymour; sister Ruby in infancy; niece Belinda;
nephew Leland.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Mattatall~Varner
Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, from where family will receive
friends from 12:30 to 1:45 pm Saturday, January
5th followed by funeral service at 2 pm. the
Reverend Lori Ramsey will officiate with a reception to follow in the
funeral home. Burial will take place at a later date in Bible Hill
Cemetery, Bible Hill. Donations in memory may be made to the Heart and
Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia. A special thanks to the
staff of Magnolia Continuing Care, Enfield, Cedarstone Enhanced Care,
Truro, Nurses and Doctors of 3rd Floor, East
Wing, CEHHC, Truro, for all your compassionate and wonderful care
given to Fred and his family. Private messages of condolence may be
sent to the family by viewing Fred’s obituary on-line and
selecting « Send A Condolence » at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Frederick William Fred Creelman 19282019..
Décès pour la Ville: Truro, Province: Nova Scotia