Kenneth Holmes Pringle
1938-2019
Kenneth
Holmes Pringle – Passed peacefully from this earth in the presence of
family on April 11, 2019 at Evergreen Home for Special Care,
Kentville. Born in Antigonish on October 19, 1938, he was the son of
the late Kenneth Pringle and Hazel (Holmes) Pringle. Ken grew up in
Mulgrave as part of a loving and extended family and often referred to
his childhood as idyllic. He attended school in Mulgrave to completion
of Grade 11. Then, completion of Grade 12 required a move to St.
Peters, Cape Breton where he resided with other students in a home
away from home, a time that generated fond memories. Until no longer
able to travel, Ken looked forward to happy visits to the family home
in Mulgrave and to his Pringle roots at The Points, Cape Breton. A
graduate of Dalhousie School of Pharmacy, he worked in the industry
for over 30 years, initially at Wilson’s Pharmacy in Berwick and
retiring from Lawton’s Drugs after many years in Halifax. Ken loved
classical music and live theatre and visited New York City frequently
over a forty year period to indulge his passion for Broadway and for
many years enjoyed season tickets to Symphony Nova Scotia and Neptune
Theatre. A lifelong Anglican, he was a dedicated and active congregant
as well as sacristan of St. George’s Anglican (Round) Church, Halifax
and looked forward to monthly Eucharistic visits during his stay at
Evergreen which began in 2013 as a result of advancing Parkinson’s
Disease. While able to do so, he participated fully in the life of the
Evergreen community and derived tremendous pleasure from the extensive
gardens surrounding the home. Ken is survived by sisters, Thelma
(Truman) MacPherson, Mulgrave and Marjorie (Tony) Nette, Morristown;
nieces, Marjorie Paulette MacMillan, Sherwood Park, Alberta; Amy
Jackson, Newmarket, Ontario and Laura Szilier, West Chester,
Pennsylvania in addition to great nieces and nephews and extended
family and friends. Remains are resting at the White Family Funeral
Home in Kentville with visitation on Monday, April 15, 2019 from 6-8
p.m. A service of Holy Communion will take place at St. George’s Round
Church, 2222 Brunswick Street, Halifax at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April
16, 2019 following visitation in the church from 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Father Nicholas Hatt and Father James Purchase will officiate. Burial
will take place at a later date in the Berwick Cemetery. The family
extends thanks and appreciation to the compassionate, dedicated and
caring staff and administration of Evergreen who respected and
supported Ken’s autonomy and independence even in failing health.
Family flowers only. Donations may be made to St. George’s Round
Church, Evergreen Home for Special Care or charity of choice. Funeral
arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home and
Cremation Services, Kentville, Nova Scotia. On-line inquires and
condolences may be directed to www.whitefamilyfuneralhome.com.
Rest In Peace
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Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Kenneth Holmes Pringle 19382019..
Décès pour la Ville: Kentville, Province: Nova Scotia