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• Residence: Aft 1950, Truro, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Occupation: Aft 1952, Truro, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada; owner/operator of Nelson's Dry Cleaners
• Obituary: 11 Dec 2006, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; the Halifax Chronicle Herald (also www.thechronicleherald.ca)

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Obituary

HOEG, Norman Vaughn - 83, College Road, Bible Hill, passed away Saturday, December 9, 2006, in Colchester Regional Hospital, Truro. Born August 19, 1923, at Sackville N.B., he was a son of the late Warren Leon and Sarah Agnes (Hicks) Hoeg. A bandsman for many years, he played in bands in Amherst, Joggins, Moncton and Truro. He was a past president of the Truro Concert Band. He helped start the Legion Lyrics and Musical Vets. He was an Honorary Member of the Truro Fire Brigade, having served as Ward 3 Lieutenant. He was a member of Fellowship Lodge No. 112, A.F. & A.M. He was a veteran of the Second World War serving with the 2nd Canadian Infantry Division Engineers in Canada, Great Britain, France, Belgium, Holland and Germany. He was a past president and past secretary of Colchester Branch No. 26, Royal Canadian Legion, of which he was a life member. He was also awarded the Legion Meritorious Service Medal and Palm Leaf. He moved to Truro in 1950 where he established a branch of Nelson's Dry Cleaners and purchased in 1952. He had a great love for woodworking, especially the wood lathe. Surviving are his wife of 64 years, the former Martha Weirich; son, Richard Hoeg (Sarah), Truro; daughter, Norma (Norman) MacKenzie, Truro; grandchildren, Stephen, Rickie, Paula, Jennifer, Michael; five great-grandchildren; sisters, Grace Lee, Amherst; Emma Conrad, Truro; Barbara (Ronald) Creelman, Orleans, Ont. He was predeceased by sister, Violet Wells; brother, Warren; two brothers in infancy, William and John. Visitation will be held 7-9 p.m. today in Mattatall Funeral Home, 55 Young St., Truro, where a Legion tribute service will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, followed by funeral service at 3 p.m., Rev. Gordon Delaney officiating. A reception will follow in the Royal Canadian Legion Lounge. Burial will be held at a later date in Crossroads Cemetery, Valley. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to First Baptist Church, Truro, or Royal Canadian Legion, Branch No. 26, Truro. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting the "guest book" at: www.mattatallfh.com

Norman married Augusta Martha Weirich [Group Sheet]

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• Obituary: Truro, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Occupation: Between 1964 and 1967; Canadian Armed Forces (Navy) dps
• Occupation: Between 1967 and 1978, Truro, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada; employee of Nelson's Cleaners
• Occupation: Between 1978 and 1992, Truro, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada; owner of Nelson's Cleaners
• Misc: Jul 2011; nine grandchildren; one great grandson (could include step-gdch)
• Residence: Jul 2011, Truro, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada

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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]

Richard — Betty Ramsay. [Group Sheet]

Richard — Sarah MacKenzie. [Group Sheet]

Norma — Michael MacDonald, Sr. [Group Sheet]

Norma married Norman Lorin MacKenzie [Group Sheet]

Stephen married Lynn Sorensen [Group Sheet]

Richard — Janice Buckler. [Group Sheet]

Richard — Julie ?. [Group Sheet]

Paula married Robert Wayne MacPherson [Group Sheet]

Paula — David Crocker. [Group Sheet]