Parents Father: STAPLES, Charles Edward Mother: ROODE, Clara Zeruah Birth Born on August 18, 1916 in Belmont, Colchester Co., NS Death Died on January 31, 2008 in Truro, Colchester Co., NS Buried in Belmont Cemetery in Belmont, Colchester Co., NS Marriages CARTER, Margaret Vivian Notes Occupation: Carpenter Military Service: WW2 Royal Canadian Army Obituary: Staples, Carman Elroy 91, Belmont passed away peacefully Thursday, January 31, 2008 at Cedarstone Enhanced Care, Truro. He was the son of the late Charles and Clara (Roode) Staples and was the last surviving member of his family. Carmon was a veteran of the Second World War, a carpenter by trade and loved music, family reunions and spending time with his friends. He is survived by numerous nieces, nephews and special friend Hazel Hill. He was predeceased by his former wife, Vivian Carter; sisters, Corena Carter, Leone Pearson, Rachel Marr, Grace Stedman, Jean Barnhill; brothers Guy, Paul and Grant. Visitation will be held Monday Feb. 4th at 12 noon followed by a Legion Tribute and Memorial Service at 1 p.m. in Colchester Community Funeral Home, 512 Willow St., Truro with Pastor Cy Mersereau officiating. Spring interment will take place in Belmont Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, the Canadian Cancer Society or charity of choice. On-line condolences may be made at: www.colchestercommunity.com Sources Funeral Home: Colchester Community Funeral Home Truro,NS Obituary January 2008