- CLARK, Allister Roy - 69, Hantsport, Hants County, died November 20, 1993, at home. Born in Meadowville, Pictou County, he was a son of the late Roderick and Isabel (Elliott) Clark. He received his early education at Meadowville, graduated from Pictou Academy and entered Acadia University in 1940. After service in the RCAF as a flight sergeant, he returned to university, earning a bachelor of arts, a bachelor of education and subsequently, a master of arts. He formerly taught at Kings County Academy and was principal of Canning School. He moved to Hantsport in 1952 where he was supervising principal until his retirement in 1985. He was deeply involved in the community. In his earlier years, he coached many sports with a special interest in track and field. He was a former president of Hantsport Memorial Community Centre and for many years was on the board of directors. He was a former president of the Hants County VON; the local branch of the Canadian Cancer Society; Hants County Acadia Alumnus and executive member of the Hants County Retired Teachers Association. He was founding president of the Hantsport and Area Historical Society. A lifelong member of the Presbyterian Church of Canada, he was an adherent of St. James United Church, Hantsport and served for many years in the Sunday school and on the official board. He is survived by his wife, the former Olive Myatt; sister, Clarice (Mrs. Kenneth Murray), Valley, Colchester County; a number of nieces
and nephews.
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