Lionel Wayne Main
1931-2018
Lionel Wayne
Main – Bible Hill.
With profound sadness but with gratitude for his life,
Lionel’s family announces his passing at the age of 86 on
Friday, January 19, 2018, in Truro. Born in East Noel, Hants County,
he was the eldest child of the late Alworth and Hildred (Miller)
Main.
Lionel is survived by his life partner, Joan (Barron) Main,
Truro; daughter, Janet (John) Budreski, Vancouver, British Columbia;
son, Jeffrey (Kristen) Main, Airdrie, Alberta. He was a proud
grandfather to Andrew (Marli) Budreski, Mitchell Budreski, River Main,
Noah Main, Chris Rutherford and Logan Rutherford and fondly remembered
by his brother, Ronald Main; sister, Myrna (Malcolm) Morash;
brothers-in-law, Blaine (Yvette) Barron, Brian Barron, Darrell (Carla)
Barron, Ted Curry and the Curry family; nieces and nephews, Sherri
(Paul Elder), Cairine (Blair) Morrison, Craig Morash, Mark
(Dallas) Morash and their families. Along with his parents, he was
predeceased by his parents-in-law, Roland and Minnie Barron;
sisters-in-law, Eileen Main, Claire Curry, Dana Barron; niece, Lisa
Barron; grand-nephew, Adam Curry; maternal grandparents, Creighton and
Elsie Miller; paternal grandparents, Seymour and Annie Main; many of
his close friends.
Lionel’s extensive work experience in the auto
industry as well as summer school, evening classes and several summers
at the Institute of Technology in NB earned him a Vocational Teachers
Class 1 and the position of Vice Principal at Truro Vocational School
and head teacher at Springhill Vocational School. Volunteer work in
the Truro area and community included over forty years in St.
David’s United Church choir, men’s club, trustee,
cemetery committee and 54 years in the Bible Hill Fire Brigade where
his love of mechanics served him well in the role of Captain of
Equipment for many of those years. He was well known for his sense of
humor, quick wit, love of music and generosity to friends and
community. A special thank you is extended to our family, friends and
neighbours for their support during his illness and at this time of
our bereavement.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall –
Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, where Bible Hill Fire
Brigade will conduct a Firefighter’s Tribute Service at 5:30 p.m,
Tuesday, January 23, 2018, followed by visitation from 6-8 p.m.,
Tuesday, January 23, 2018, also at the funeral home. Funeral service
will be held 2 p.m., Wednesday, January 24, 2018, at St.
David’s United Church, 18 St. David’s Avenue
(corner of St. David’s Avenue and Pictou Road), Bible Hill,
Reverend Donna Lawrence officiating. Reception will follow in the
church hall. Spring interment in Bible Hill Cemetery. In lieu of
flowers, donations in Lionel’s memory to St.
David’s United Church, Bible Hill Fire Brigade, Colchester
East Hants Health Centre Foundation or charity of choice are welcomed.
Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing
Lionel’s obituary on-line and selecting “Send A
Condolence” at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Lionel Wayne Main 19312018.source
Death notice for the town of: Truro, Province: Nova Scotia