Reginald (Reggie) Rupert Fry
Sydney Mines
Reginald Rupert Fry, 88, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 10, 2020, at the Northside General Hospital. Born in Florence on August 6, 1932, he was the son of the late Joseph and Ethel Fry.
In his younger years, he worked as an elevator operator at the VG Hospital in Halifax. Eventually, he came to work in the coal mines of Cape Breton for 38 years, where he was well liked and respected by his peers.
Reg loved playing baseball as a young man and enjoyed watching kids play it when he got older. He took pride in his flower garden and never failed to wave at every single car that he passed when on his walks. He had a love for children, who all affectionately referred to him as “Poppy”. He was a regular fixture at the North Sydney Mall and Sobeys, where they always ensured that he got his share of the freshest baked goods.
Reg is survived by his sons, Kevin (Irene) and Keith (Noelle); special daughter, Debbie Milley; grandchildren Brandon (Alyssa), Tiffany, Aaron, and Zachary; great-grandson, Dominick; and his partner of over 40 years, Pauline MacLean.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Anna (McPhee), with whom he fostered many children, and his mother-in-law, Ethel McPhee, whom he lovingly cared for for many years.
A special thanks is due to Crown Taxi, especially Bernie Gillis, who always made sure that Reg and Pauline had their fish suppers delivered on Fridays. We would also like to thank Drs. Alison Archibald and Andrew Wawer, as well as staff at the Cape Breton Regional and Northside General Hospitals for their compassion, kindness, and professionalism. Finally, thank you to J. M. Jobes Funeral Home for helping to fulfill Poppy’s final wishes. He will be sorely missed and fondly remembered by all who knew him. Because of Reg’s love of community, we invite you to consider making a donation in his memory to the Sydney Mines Food Bank. There will be no visitation. A graveside service will take place on Monday, August 17, 2020, at 1 pm in St. Joseph Cemetery, Sydney Mines. All are welcome. Please respect Covid restrictions. Words of comfort may be forwarded to his family at www.jmjobesfuneralhome.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Reggie Fry 2020..
Death notice for the town of: Sydney-Mines, Province: Nova Scotia