Obituary of George Brimicombe

George Alexander Brimicombe, age 91, Hoyt Street, Westville, passed away Saturday, April 3, 2010 at his home. Born July 8, 1918, at Admiral Rock, Hants Co., he was a son of the late Fred and Jennie (Caddell) Brimicombe. He was a veteran of WWII, serving in Italy, Belgium, and Holland, with the West Novas. Prior to going overseas, as a Sergeant, he trained recruits at Aldershot. After the war, he worked at the Nova Scotia Power Corp. for over 30 years until retirement. George was an elder at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Westville; past president of the Overseas War Veterans Assoc.; past treasurer of Scotia Lodge #11 I.O.O.F.; and past treasurer of I.B.E.W. He loved being at his cottage, working in his garden, wood carving, and walking "his rounds". George was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grand father, brother and uncle. He will be sadly missed by his wife of 63 years Lily (Grist); children, Gina McCulloch (Dave Lundie), Shubenacadie; Cheryl (Gary) Ward, Little Harbour; Donna (Bill) Scott, Trenton; Dave (Jolene), Mt. William; Sandra (Mike) McCulloch, Springville; Eric (Maureen), Trenton; Alice (Harold) MacKay, Trenton; Peter, at home; Alta (Tom) Owen, New Glasgow; Ray (Suzanne Degaust), Halifax; eighteen grandchildren; and ten great grandchildren. He is also survived by sisters and brothers Ruth (Lloyd) Prouse, Ont.; Vince (Joan), B.C.; Pearle Cameron, Urbania; and Walter, Stellarton. He was predeceased by brother Bob; sisters, Dot Pineo and Margaret Buell; a brother in infancy; and an infant grandson Jacob. Visitations will be held from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Monday at Eagles Funeral Home, Westville. The Overseas War Veterans Assoc. will conduct a service 6:30 Monday at the funeral home. His funeral service will be held 2 o’clock Tuesday from St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Westville with Rev. Dr. Norman Marple officiating. Burial will be in Auburn Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in his memory may be made to St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, the Aberdeen Palliative Care Society, or the V.O.N. www.eaglesfuneralhome.ca