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WEATHERBEE, Herman Lorne (14554)

Birth

  • Born on April 16, 1913 in Truro, Colchester Co., NS

Death

  • Died on August 25, 2003 in Truro, Colchester Co., NS
  • Buried in Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Truro, Colchester Co., NS

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  • Military Service: WW2 RC Army North Nova Scotia Highlanders
  • Obituary: WEATHERBEE, Herman L. - 90, passed away Tuesday, August 26. 2003, in Colchester Regional Hospital, Truro. Born in Truro, he was a son of the late Lorne Campbell and Rebecca (Ferguson) Weatherbee. He will always be remembered as a soft-spoken, friendly person with a dry sense of humour. Herman was an adventurer and was known to his closest friends as "Rabbit". Sponsored by Stanfield's, he and his close friend "Bunny" walked and hitch-hiked across Canada at the age of 24. He worked for two years at the Lewis Hat Factory before joining the army in 1941. A veteran of the Second World War, Herman went overseas in 1941 with the North Nova Scotia Highlanders. He was injured during his tour of duty. On his return he began his career with the Post Office where he served for 32 years before retiring. After his retirement, he worked at the Truro Club, where he was made an honorary member. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion for 47 years, the North Nova Memory Club, the Heritage Club, the Rifle Association, and Truro Seniors League. He had a passion for hunting and fly-fishing and was a world traveler (he visited his favourite country, Cuba, more than 17 times). His father was one of Truro's first barbers and owners of the former Weatherbee Tourist Cabins on Willow Street. Herman, along with his wife Catherine, was a well-known and friendly face around town especially at "the mall" and bingo. He was also a letter writer for "Santa Claus" for the last 20 years through the Post Office. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Catherine (St. Peter); children, Marilyn (Gary Moore), Smithers, B.C.; Sonny (Ruby), Miramichi, N.B., and Annette (Winston C. Weir), Truro; sisters, Ethel O'Brien, Niagara Falls, Ont.' Eva Coulstring, Truro; grandchildren, Phillip Moore, Kevin Moore, Trevor Moore, Michael Moore, Katherine Washburn, and Kimberley Corcoran; great-grandchildren, Dale Moore, Mitchell Moore, Nicholas Moore, Phillip Jonathan Moore, Travis Moore, Nathan Corcoran, Shelby Corcoran, and Sarah Washburn. He was predeceased by sister, Edith Rogers (Bridgewater); Rita O'Brien (Truro); brothers, Murray, Foster, and Hughie. Visitation today and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 26 will conduct a tribute service Friday at 7 p.m., funeral service Saturday at 11 a.m., all in Mattatall Funeral Home, Truro. Reception to follow. Halifax Herald Halifax,NS August 28,2003
  • Occupation: Post Office Employee

Sources

  • Halifax Herald: Obituary August 28,2003

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