Obituary
Richard Leon "Rich" Hoeg 1944-2011
Richard Leon "Rich" Hoeg - 67, Truro, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday evening, July 14, 2011, at Colchester Regional Hospital, Truro. Born February 26, 1944, in Springhill, he was the beloved son of Martha (Weirich) Hoeg, Valley, and the late Norman Hoeg. Rich joined the military in 1964 and served at HMCS Cornwallis, HMCS Shearwater and aboard the HMCS Bonaventure, before returning to Truro in 1967. He worked at Nelson's Cleaners, taking ownership in 1978 and retired from there in 1992. He was a life member of the Royal Canadian Legion. Along with his mother, Rich is survived by his wife, Sarah (MacKenzie) Bonnell; sons, Stephen (Lynn), Truro; Rick (Julie), Tatamagouche; daughter, Paula (David) Crocker, North River; step-daughters, Cindy Bonnell, Surrey, British Columbia; Cathy (Marc) Hynes, Medicine Hat, Alberta; sister, Norma (Norm) MacKenzie, Tatamagouche; nine grandchildren; one great grandson; one niece; one nephew. Special thanks are extended to Dr. Trevor Locke and the staff of Floor 4 East, Colchester Regional Hospital. An extra special thank you to Colin Gibson (Richard's life-long friend of 46 years) for all your support. All are welcome to attend a Legion Tribute Service that will be held 7 p.m., Monday, July 18, 2011, at Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 26 (upstairs auditorium), corner of Brunswick Street and Exhibition Street, Truro. Reception will follow in the lower lounge. In lieu of flowers, donations in Rich's memory to Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 26, Building Fund or charity of choice 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 visiting the "Guest Book" at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com Love You Forever
[from Mattatall~Varner Funeral Home, Truro, NS, posted to NSCumber Mailing Lst by EMKeys 2011-07-16]
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1944 - 2011 (67 years)
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