Arnold B. Blenkhorn
1921-2021
It is with sadness we announce the passing of
Arnold Blenkhorn, 99, of Athol, NS, on
Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at his residence.
Born in Amherst, he was a son of the
late Cecil T. and Anna M. (Mitchell) Blenkhorn.
Arnold grew up on a farm in Southampton
than graduated from Agriculture College in Truro. A proud
Veteran, he was a member of the 415th Swordfish Squadron, Bomber
Command, in the Second World War. He returned from the war,
marrying his wife of over 70 years, Catherine, and together they took
over her family dairy farm. He was Marsh Lands Supervisor
for Cumberland County for close to 30 years. Retirement
suited him. He sang with the Barbershop Quartet, the
Travelers, and his church choir. He started curling in his
retirement, and curled for over 30 years. He enjoyed
watching and playing hockey, playing from a young man well into his
60’s.
He will be sadly missed by his three
children, David (Avis) Blenkhorn, Bedford, Allan (Jennifer) Blenkhorn,
Halifax, and Ann (Michael) Almon, Halifax; five
grandchildren; several great grandchildren, and many wonderful
friends.
He was predeceased by his wife
Catherine; brothers Charles and Harold.
Arnold’s family would like to extend a
thank you to his special home care workers from Lean On Me Assisted
Living Services, the Cumberland VON and the CRHCC Palliative Care
team.
Arrangements are under the care and
supervision of A H Brown Funeral Home, 5
McFarlane Street, Springhill, NS (902-597-2361). A public
funeral service will be held on Monday, February 1, 2021 at 2 pm from
the funeral home, William Drysdale, DLM, officiating. Please
call to pre-register. Kindly respect all social distancing
protocols and wear your mask. Interment for Arnold will take
place in the Southampton Cemetery in the spring.
Donations in memory of Arnold may be
made to the VON, or the CRHCC Palliative Care, or the charity of your
choice.
Sharing of memories and condolences may
be sent to the family by visiting Arnold’s online memorial at
www.brownsfuneralhome.com or through the A H Brown Funeral Home Facebook
Page.
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Décès pour la Ville: Springhill, Province: Nova Scotia