- TRACEY, George Alton — 88, of Halifax, formerly of Hantsport, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 29, 2009, at Camp Hill Veterans’ Memorial Building, Halifax. Born on October 2, 1920, at home, in Hants Border, he was the son of the late George and Eva (Boyd) Tracey. In 1942 George joined the army and saw active duty overseas with the West Nova Scotia Regiment, returning home on October 1, 1945. He had a varied working life including 12 years at Minas Basin Pulp and Paper and eventually retired from his own business, Tracey’s Hardware, which he and Louise ran from 1965-1977. George was very active in his community. He served with the Hantsport Fire Department for 19 years and was a member of the Hantsport Historical Society. He was also a long-time member of the Poyntz Lodge No. 44, A.F. & A.M. Hantsport, becoming Master in 1968. George was a devoted husband, father and grandfather and was happiest when surrounded by family and friends. Funeral service will be held in St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, Main Street, Hantsport, 1 p.m., Saturday, August 1, Rev. Michael Boyd officiating. Burial will follow the service in Riverbank Cemetery, Hantsport, immediately followed by a reception in the church hall.
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