Crowe, Milford
“Bruce” – It is with great sadness that we, the
family of Milford Bruce Crowe of Truro, announce his peaceful passing
on Sunday, September 4, 2022, in Colchester East Hants Health Centre
at the age of 93. Born in South Athol, Cumberland County, he was the
oldest son of the late Laurie Milford and Ursula (Smith) Crowe, (East
Mapleton, Cumberland County).
Bruce worked as an
auto mechanic for approximately 37 plus years, where he specialized in
cars, trucks and heavy duty equipment. His places of employment were
Goodspeed’s Ltd. (Truro), Scot Truck Plant (Debert), Moffatt
Brothers Ltd. and Nova Enterprises, both in Truro. Bruce spent his
free time helping family, friends and neighbours whenever the phone
rang and doing projects around the house. He also made time for his
family by going camping on weekends, snowmobiling, visiting relatives,
and playing his fiddle. Once Bruce retired, he joined a musical group
called the Musical Vets where they played at the Truro Legion. He also
played with other groups at the Senior Care Homes, dances at the
Onslow Junior High School, Douglas Street Community Center, Bible Hill
Fire Hall, and at special events like birthdays, anniversaries and was
also a member of the Y Seniors Group.
Bruce will be sadly
missed by his loving wife of 62 years, Joan, Truro; his children,
David (Janice), Herring Cove; Wendy (Robert), Bedford; and Kimberley
(Kevin), Clifton; grandchildren, Colin (Megan), Calgary; Connor,
Halifax; Mary (Steven), Lower Sackville; Dustin (Janelle), Debert; and
Emily (Noah), Westchester; great grandchild, Jayce; brothers, Keith,
East Mapleton; Glynn (Gertrude), North River; Alfred, Georges River;
and Lionel (Janet), Lake Echo; many nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents he
was predeceased by a granddaughter in infancy, Alisha (Wendy and
Robert); brother, Garth, (Gander, Newfoundland); brothers-in-law,
Lemert Brown, (South Brook); Horace Pugsley, (Dieppe, New Brunswick);
Charles Fickes, (Annapolis Royal); Stewart Pugsley, (Athol); and
Charlton Crowe, (Onslow Mountain); sisters-in-law, Betty (Alfred),
(Georges River); Lorna (Keith), (East Mapleton); Ruth (Garth),
(Gander, Newfoundland); Melvina (Lemert), (South Brook); Doris
(Charlton), (Onslow Mountain); Shirley (Horace), (Dieppe, New
Brunswick); Anne (Stewart), (Athol); and Mary-Ann (Charles),
(Annapolis Royal).
The family wishes to
extend a special heartfelt thank you to the doctors and nurses at the
Colchester East Hants Health Centre Palliative Care Ward and VON
nurses for the excellent care.
Arrangements have been
entrusted to Mattatall – Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro,
where a funeral service will take place 2 pm Sunday, September 11,
2022, Reverend Shannon MacLean officiating. Interment to follow in
Mapleton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Truro
Boys and Girls Club, Heart and Stroke Foundation, Canadian Cancer
Society, or a charity your choice are welcomed. Private messages of
condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Bruce’s
obituary on-line and selecting “Send A Condolence” at:
www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Milford Bruce Crowe 1929 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Truro, Province: Nova Scotia