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Died:
Peter Milford Thorpe, age 67 of Hortonville, passed away on December 24, 2023, in the Victoria General Hospital, Halifax. Peter fought a courageous battle with leukemia.

Peter retired from Minas Basin Pulp and Power with 40-years of service. He then worked for TRC Hydraulics Inc. for seven years until his illness. When not working, Peter loved to go camping with his family, four-wheeling, hunting, and enjoying a cup of coffee at Tim Horton’s with friends.

Peter was predeceased by his father, Bernard Thorpe, son, Joey (in infancy); father-in-law, Eldon Spencer; and brother-in-law, Eldon Spencer Jr.

Cremation has taken place and a Graveside Service will be held at a later date in the Willowbank Cemetery, Wolfville.

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Living
2. Living
3. Joey Thorpe died in infant.

Notes:

Died:
THORPE, Bernard Henry

Age 80, passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2017, in Valley Regional Hospital, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was predeceased by his brother, Lewis; his sister, Grace and grandson, Joseph. Born in Centerville, Kings Co., in 1936, to George and Dorthy Sanderson-Thorpe. Bernie’s mother passed away when he was six years old and he went to live with his grandmother, Minnie Sanderson, in Pereau until his father remarried; he then moved with them to Wolfville. In his early years, Bernie worked for Archibald’s Poultry Farms in Billtown. He later moved to Lockhartville and worked for the Minas Basin paper mill in Hantsport. The family attended Glad Tidings Tabernacle Church in Windsor then the Cornerstone Assembly in Canning for many years. In 1977, Bernie suffered an aneurism which restricted his ability to work. With the care and support of his family, however, he was able to live a long and enjoyable life. He especially enjoyed the trips to California with Frances to visit their son and his family. A special highlight was their trip to Hawaii with several family members. Bernie had a passion for music and was an exceptional fiddle player. He also enjoyed playing other instruments including the guitar and harmonica. Bernie enjoyed playing at family gatherings with his father and brother. He was also an avid hunter and liked to fish whenever he had the chance. Interment will take place in West Brooklyn Cemetery.

Bernard married Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Dorothy Ellen Sanderson. Dorothy was born on 14 Jul 1909; died on 14 Aug 1944 in Kentville, Kings, Nova Scotia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Manning married Cora Atwell on 9 Jul 1931 in Melanson, Kings, Nova Scotia. Cora was born about 1911 in Melanson, Kings, Nova Scotia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Otis married Mary S. Wheeden. Mary was born on 12 Mar 1871 in Nova Scotia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]