Parents Father: McELHINNEY, William Ira Mother: FISHER, Helen Gertrude Birth Born on March 26, 1939 in Lower Debert, Colchester Co., NS Death Died on May 13, 2022 in Truro, Colchester Co., NS Marriages BRUCE, Jean Florence Married on November 10, 1960 in Hilden, Colchester Co., NS Children McELHINNEY, David Michael McELHINNEY, Margaret Lynn McELHINNEY, Terry Bruce McELHINNEY, Ian Brent McELHINNEY, Donna Jean McELHINNEY, Ronald James: 1964 - 1964 McELHINNEY, Robert Glen: September 13, 1964 - September 16, 1964 Notes Occupation: Teacher - Industrial Arts Obituary: Age 83, Central Onslow, passed away on May 13, 2022 in Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. He was a son of the late Ira and Helen (Fisher) McElhinney. He was born in Lower Debert on the farm that had been in the McElhinney family since the 1780's. He attended Mount "A" and Normal College in Truro. Walter taught Industrial Arts at Central Colchester Junior High for 33 years. Walter loved music, especially "old time" fiddle music and waltzes. He and Jean attended many dances. Another favourite interest was antique cars. He restored several, but his favourite was a 1963 white Ford Thunderbird. In the summer, he golfed and in the winter, he curled. He liked to remind people that his name was on the trophies at the curling club and the golf club. Walter was a 50-year member of the Onslow Belmont Fire Brigade. He served in several offices over the years. He was Deputy Chief, Chief and finally, Treasurer. Walter is survived by his wife of 61 years, Jean (Bruce) McElhinney; daughters, Margie Andrews (Bill) and Donna (Dennis) Gertridge; sons, Bruce (Sharon) McElhinney and Ian (Tania) McElhinney; daughter-in-law, Anne Marie LeBlanc; grandchildren, A.J. Andrews, Steven (Dew) Andrews, Brenden McElhinney, Sarah (Joe) McElhinney, Zachary McElhinney, Reid (Sierra) Gertridge, Drew Gertridge; great-granddaughters, Jackie Andrews and Ultra Legacy. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by son, David; infant twin sons; brother, Arthur (Marie) and sister, Margaret. Donations in Walter's memory may be made to Colchester East Hants Health Centre "We Care About Cancer," Colchester East Hants Health Centre Foundation or charity of choice. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Colchester Community Funeral Home, 512 Willow St., Truro. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.ColchesterCommunity.com Sources Halifax Chronicle Herald: Obituary May 17,2022 Images Walter McElhinney