Allan Clark
Bentley – 92, Truro,
passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 13, 2022, at Colchester
East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Born in Alton, Colchester County, he
was a son of the late Elbert and Ethel (Clarke)
Bentley.
In earlier years, Allan was proud to be a police officer with
Sarnia Police Force in Sarnia, Ontario. After returning to Nova
Scotia, he had a varied career which included working with CN, truck
driver, taxi driver, construction, electrician, burner mechanic and
caretaker with Truro Cemetery.
He was very musical and could play anything that he put his
hands on whether it was piano, fiddle, saxophone, guitar or some other
instrument; Allan would often break out into song, and not quietly,
anywhere he would be with whoever he was with. Over the past few
years, music was Allan’s medication and he so loved
attending the local jamborees.
He was a positive and happy person who didn’t value
tangible items but was concerned with the well-being of everyone else.
A life-long bachelor, Allan’s height, handsomeness and
personality made him quite the charmer with the ladies. He was
well-known in the neighbourhood and we are going to nick-name him the
“Unofficial Mayor of MacDonald Street”; everyone absolutely
loved seeing Allan sitting on his front step, waving a friendly hello
or stopping in for a chat which would always involve sharing good
stories about each other’s lives; he was genuinely
interested in people. Allan enjoyed visits and drives with his nephew,
Brian, and the times they shared together, with Allan often pointing
out places where he or family lived and recounting local history.
Although Allan never had a family of his own, he considered his
neighbours to be his family, and Leona, Shelley, Katie and Alex
“Alfie” will miss him terribly; his presence will not soon
be forgotten.
Special thanks are extended to VON Home Support, staff of
Colchester East Hants Health Centre and Lillian Fraser Memorial
Hospital and anyone who contributed to Allan’s care which
enabled him to remain in his own home right up until his
death.
Allan is survived by his sister, Nesta Haggard, Moncton, New
Brunswick; many nieces, nephews and friends. Along with his parents,
he was predeceased by his brothers, Edson and Wilfred.
Given Allan’s love of cars, he will be driven to
Pine Grove Cemetery, East Stewiacke, in the spring in an old suburban
that was near and dear to him, where he will be laid to rest with
other members of his family. If so desired, donations in
Allan’s memory to Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 26, Truro or
PANS 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 Allan’s
obituary on-line and selecting “Send A Condolence” at:
www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Allan Clark Bentley 1929 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Truro, Province: Nova Scotia