David Edward Bagnell
1935-2020
David Edward Bagnell “The Fiddler” – 85,
Truro, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 6, 2020, at
Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Born in Truro, he was a
son of the late William and Harriett (Irvine) Bagnell, and was the
last surviving member of his immediate family.
David was a mechanic and worked as Mechanical Foreman for
Colchester East Hants School Board for 15 years and also owned and
operated Colchester Car Clinic Ltd. Active in Masonic Lodge, he was
Past Master of Truro Lodge 43. He was also an avid fiddle player,
beginning at the age of five; he enjoyed playing with and for his
friends and also enjoyed his many students over the
years.
David is survived by his daughters, Vanessa Denton-Bagnell
(Kieron McGibney), Debert; Sherry Bagnell (Lynn Patriquin), Brookside;
sons, Richard Bagnell (Colleen), Truro; Stephen (Janet) Bagnell,
Caribou River; grandchildren, Becki Haltom, Benjamin (Lindsay)
Cumming, William Cumming, Richard (Allie) Bagnell, Thomas Bagnell,
Breanna Denton, Colum Haight, Michael Bagnell (Beth), Jeffrey
Bagnell, Sarah (Adam) Terry; great grandchildren, Hannah, Logan,
Everly, Janelle, Hendrik; several nieces and
nephews. Along with his parents, he was predeceased by his sisters,
Bessie, Gertrude, Opal, Alma, Avis, Gloria; brothers, James, Jack,
Robert; two siblings in infancy.
Due to Covid-19 restrictions, a visitation and funeral
service will be held in the spring/summer of 2021. Interment will then
be held at Robie Street Cemetery. If so desired, donations in
David’s memory to IWK Health Centre Foundation are
welcomed.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall –
Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro. Private messages of
condolence may be sent to the family by viewing David’s
obituary on-line and selecting “Send A Condolence” at:
www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of David Edward Bagnell 19352020..
Death notice for the town of: Truro, Province: Nova Scotia