Ernest «Ernie» Draper
1949-2019
Ernest «Ernie» Draper
– age 70, of Port Williams, passed away in the Valley
Regional Hospital on December 5, 2019 after a courageous battle with
cancer. Born in Windsor, NS on February 19, 1949, he was the son of
George and Rosamond (Dimock) Draper. After graduating from Windsor
Regional High School, Ernie moved to Toronto where he began a 36 year
career with Canada Customs. He married Susan Surette in 1978 and the
couple returned to Nova Scotia where Ernie continued his career in
Kentville and Halifax. He retired in 2004. Ernie subsequently enjoyed
15 years of family time, travel and fitness pursuits, even including a
part-time job at Woods Limousine for five of those years. Ernie is
survived by his loving wife, Susan Surette-Draper; dear son, Alex
(Charlotte Warren), Toronto; sisters, Dorothy Phillips, Winnipeg,
Gloria (Carl Hick), New Minas, Brenda (Mike Faucette), Kitchener, Gina
(Ken Burns), Windsor; brothers, Blaine (Mary), Moncton, Bryan (Linda),
Port Williams, Kenny (Linda), Moncton, Gary (Kim), Halifax; 23 nieces
and nephews are left to fondly remember time spent and treats enjoyed
with their Uncle Ernie. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by a
sister, Judy (Cory Ozon, Truro). Cremation has taken place.
Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Monday, December 9, 2019 in the
White Family Funeral Home, Kentville. The funeral service will be held
at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 10, 2019 in The Covenanter Church,
1989 Grand-Pre Road, Grand Pré, Reverend Don Sellsted
officiating. A reception will be held in the Horton Community Centre
(Hortonville). Burial will take place at a later date in the Sainte
Anne Cemetery, Ste-Anne du Ruisseau. Family flowers only, by request.
Donations to Ernie’s favourite charities are welcome: Covenanter
Church Heritage Fund, www.OrchardValleyUnited.ca,
130 Cornwallis Avenue New Minas NS B4N 3M7 or to the Chrysalis House:
www.chrysalishouseassociation.org
PO Box 356, Kentville, NS B4N 3X1. Funeral arrangements have been
entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services,
Kentville.
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Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Ernest Ernie Draper 19492019..
Décès pour la Ville: Kentville, Province: Nova Scotia