William Allen Large
1935-2020
William Allen
Large – 85, Lower
Truro, passed away peacefully, with loving family at his side, on
Sunday, August 9, 2020, at Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro.
Born in Malagash, Cumberland County, he was a son of the late Herbert
and Viola (Millard) Large.
Allen is survived by his daughters, Louise (Gil) Russell,
Betty Hammill; granddaughters, Lisa (Frank), Christena, Pauline; great
grandchildren, Julia, Tyler, Zachary, Violet, all of Ontario;
siblings, Berton (Beatrice) Large, Truro; Kathleen Chivers, Malagash;
Willis (Jeannine) Large, Ottawa; Marie Embree, New Glasgow; Wayne
(Jeanette) Large, Truro; sister-in-law, Barb Gorman, Truro;
brothers-in-law, Wilfred (Isabel) Perry, Elson (Mary) Perry, Truro;
several nieces and nephews. Along with his parents, he was predeceased
by his wife, Violet (Perry) Large; sister-in-law, Marie (Cecil) Yorke;
brother-in-law, Malcolm (Leota) Perry.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall –
Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, where Allen’s
family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m., Thursday, August 13, 2020.
(Please use the front doors of the funeral home, wear
face masks and practice physical distancing.) Private
funeral service will be held on Friday, August 14,
2020, Keith Selwyn-Smith DLM officiating. Interment in Old
Barns Cemetery.
Webcasting of the funeral service will be open to all and may
be viewed from this site at 1:55 p.m., Friday, August 14,
2020; this link will remain active for some time after the
funeral. To access the webcast, click on “Video of
Funeral” link to the left of this obituary. Family flowers
only.
If so desired, donations in Allen’s memory to Old
Barns United Church, Economy United Church or a charity of choice are
welcomed. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by
viewing Allen’s obituary on-line and selecting
“Send A Condolence” at:
www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of William Allen Large 19352020..
Death notice for the town of: Truro, Province: Nova Scotia