Stanley Earl Porter
1938-2019
It is with profound sadness, that we share news of the
passing of our father, Stan Porter at the Palliative Care Unit,
Western Hospital, Alberton on Monday, September 2, 2019, aged 81
years.
Dad was surrounded by his loving family in his final days. He
is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Phyllis (Cameron) Porter
and their four children, Marcia (late Mike Dinn), Christine (Philip)
Burton, Stephen (Merryman) and Kevin (Jill).
He was also a special Grampie to Sam and Kipp Dinn, Emily,
Joseph (Kirsty Whyte), Aaron (Renee Savoy) and Luke Burton, Tarun
(Graham MacLean), Hayley (Layne Greene), Cameron Porter and Kayl,
Hayden and Karch Porter. Also survived by Heather Wayte of New
Glasgow, NS (late Donald, dear friend and first cousin) and their
sons, Kevin and Jason. Survived by niece Janet Fage and nephew Robert
Fage of Massachusetts.
Dad was predeceased by his parents Frank and Hilda (Lawley)
Porter of Amherst, N.S., sister Joyce Fage (late Lawrence) of
Massachusetts and his granddaughter Mallaigh
Dinn.
Dad was deeply involved in his community and especially
athletics. He was coach, trainer and referee for many sports including
hockey, basketball, soccer and track and field. He set the standard
for baseball officiating on P.E.I. and served as Umpire-in-Chief
during the 1980s and 90s.
Dad loved books and shared this love as a Master Tutor with
Laubach Literacy Canada. He had a Bachelor of Kinesiology,
Bachelor of Education and Masters of Education. In keeping
with his curious and scientific mind, Dad donated his body to the
Dalhousie Medical School, Halifax, N.S.
Dad was happiest when he was with his famly. He loved his
children, adored his grandchildren, but most of all he loved his wife
Phyllis, who was his best friend and his very own
nurse.
We will hold a celebration of his life at a later date. Our
family would like to acknowledge the compassion, kindness and
excellent care provided over the past week by Island EMS and the staff
at Western Hospital in Alberton. Our family will always be
grateful.
www.rooneyfh.ca
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Stanley Earl Porter..
Death notice for the town of: Alberton, Province: I-P-E