Michael Goble
1928-2019
Michael Edwin Goble, age 90, of New Glasgow, passed away
peacefully Wednesday, February 20, 2019. Born in Harrow, England, he
was a son of the late Sydney and Delia (Lee) Goble. Michael was born
and raised near London, England. He attended the Old Merchant Taylor
School followed by the Royal Naval College. He graduated Lieutenant
Commander, Professional Mechanical Engineer. Mike served a large part
of his naval career as a submariner. In October 1956 while in port in
Halifax, he met Betty. They would marry the following spring and spend
the next 61 years together. After retiring from the Navy, Mike began
his second career with Michelin, returning to Nova Scotia as one of
the first employees. Mike was recognized for his long-term service to
the Gyro Club of New Glasgow and the Royal Canadian Naval Association,
Admiral Murray Branch. Mike and Betty enjoyed many winter trips to
Hutchinson Island, Florida and summer at the cottage on Sinclair
Island where family and friends gathered. He is survived by a sister
Ruth; daughter, Susan; son, Edwin; grandchildren, Ryan, Lindsay and
Taylor. He was predeceased by his wife, Betty; brothers, Mark and
David. Visitation 7-9 pm Monday, in the R.H. Porter Funeral Home, 55
Almont Ave., New Glasgow. Funeral Service 11 am Tuesday in Saint
Georges Anglican Church, New Glasgow, with Rev. Falen McNulty
officiating. Reception to follow. Family burial will be in Western
Shore. The Royal Canadian Naval Association, Admiral Murray Branch
will meet at the funeral home at 6:30 pm Monday to conduct their
service.
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Michael Goble 19282019..
Décès pour la Ville: New-Glasgow, Province: Nova Scotia