| Name |
Morley Greer |
| Born |
8 Aug 1929 |
Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada  [1] |
| Gender |
Male |
| Obituary |
Sep 2015 |
Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada [1] |
| the website for Campbell's Funeral Home |
Obituary
Morley Greer
August 8, 1929 –September 28, 2015
Morley Brunswick Greer age 86 formerlyof River Hebert passed away peacefully on Monday, September 28, 2015 at the Evergreen Nursing Home in Kentville, NS. Born August 8, 1929 in Joggins, NS, Morley was a son of the late Alexander “Sandy”and Viola (Melanson) Greer. He grew up in the Ragged Reef area during the depression years and at the age of 16 trained briefly with the Reserve Army, Camp Aldershot in 1945, but did not make it overseas due to the war ending the same year. Dad journeyed to Ontario in the late 40’s working with MacNamara Construction building the Don Valley Parkway express lane into Toronto. He then travelled up Northin the early 1950’s where he worked as a Heavy Equipment Operator on the Pinetree Line, just south of where the DEW (Distant Early Warning) Line was built that ran from Alaska to Greenland. After leaving the North and moving back home he married Eleanor Lowther (the love of his life) and eventually started working for Domtar Chemicals, Sifto Salt Plant in Nappan where he retired after 25 years’ service. Dad was a proud family man who cared fiercely for both his children and especially his grandchildren. He was a devoted husband who stayed by his wife’s side during the many years she suffered from MS, a disease that eventually took her life. He was a man of discipline and great work ethic that you could count on as always being there. He enjoyed washing and polishing his Ford cars and was a lifelong automobile enthusiast. Dad also enjoyed traveling and Curling. He was a member of the Brookside Curling Club and a 30 year member of the Joggins R.C. Legion, Branch No. 4. He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his son, Jeff (Joyce), Coldbrook; granddaughters, Jana (Matthew) Wilson, Kentville and Vanessa (Alexander) Halifax; grandson, Wade (Cheryl), Cambridge; great grandsons, Liam and Jeremy. In addition to his parents, Morley was predeceased by his wife, Eleanor Francis (Lowther) in 2008; and son, Kimberly in 2013. Also, by sisters Bertha, Mariam and Shirley,brother Gordon (Bud), adopted nephews, Gordon and Blair. He was the youngest and last surviving member of his immediate family. Family and Friends are invited to a graveside service at the Hillside Cemetery, River Hebert on Saturday, October 3, 2015 at 3:00 pm with Pam Harrison, LLWL presiding. A reception will be held at the Joggins Royal Canadian Legion Br. No. 4, immediately following the service.In lieu of floral tributes, memorial contributions in Morley’s memory may be made to the Joggins R.C. Legion Branch No.4 or Charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Campbell’s Funeral Home, Amherst (902-667-9906). Online condolences and sharing of memories may be forwarded to the family via: www.campbellsamherst.ca or by visiting the funeral home Facebookpage.
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| Occupation |
a Heavy Equipment Operator who worked on the Pinetree Line [1] |
| Occupation |
Nappan, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada [1] |
| employee of Domtar Chemicals working at the Sifto Salt Plant where he retired from after 25 years of service |
| Occupation |
Toronto, , Ontario, Canada [1] |
| employee of MacNamara Construction involved in building the Don Valley Parkway |
| Residence |
River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada [1] |
| formerly |
| Died |
28 Sep 2015 |
Evergreen Nursing Home, Kentville, Kings County, Nova Scotia, Canada [1] |
| Buried |
3 Oct 2015 |
Hillside Cemetery, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada [1] |
| Person ID |
I10470 |
Annette - Research |
| Last Modified |
21 Aug 2016 |
1929 - 2015 (86 years)
