Joseph Seaman “Joe” Rector
1931-2018
Joseph Seaman “Joe”
Rector – 86, Truro, passed away peacefully on
Sunday, April 29, 2018, at Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro.
Born in River Hebert East, he was a son of the late Seaman and Roberta
(Porter) Rector.
Joe served in Canadian Army,
Queen’s Own Rifles, did peace duty in Korea and was a member
of Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 26, Truro. He was a cook at
Colchester Correctional Centre for 21 years, retiring in 1996 and also
worked security at Colchester Legion Stadium for 42 years, retiring in
2013.
Joe is survived by his daughter, Cheryl
(Wayne) Woodworth, Central Onslow; sons, Terry (Glenda), Bible Hill;
Leonard, Bible Hill; Steven (Denise), Belmont; loving grandchildren,
Mandi, Michelle, Sarah, Joseph, Nicole, Mitchell, Allan, Matthew;
great grandchildren, Cruz and Quinn; sister, Sandra “Sandi”
(Colin) Galloway-Howell, Oakfield; brother, Dara (Elaine) Rector,
Moncton, New Brunswick; several nieces and nephews. Along with his
parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Marion Edith (Fletcher)
Rector; brothers, Gerald, Morris, Charles. Special thanks are extended
to all the staff at The Mira for their excellent care; Joe loved you
and we know you loved him, too.
Arrangements have been entrusted to
Mattatall – Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro,
where a Legion Tribute Service will be held 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, May
2, followed by visitation from 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, also at the
funeral home, and funeral service 2 p.m., Thursday, May 3, 2018,
Reverend Donna Lawrence officiating. Reception will follow. Private
family interment in Peniel United Church Cemetery, Five Islands. In
lieu of flowers, donations in Joe’s memory to McCulloch
United Church or Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia are
welcomed. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by
viewing Joe’s obituary on-line and selecting “Send A
Condolence” at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Joseph Seaman Joe Rector 19312018.source
Death notice for the town of: Truro, Province: Nova Scotia