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Cecil James Cunningham

Cecil James Cunningham

Male 1930 - 2022  (92 years)

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  • Name Cecil James Cunningham 
    Birth 18 Apr 1930  Hantsport, Hants, Nova Scotia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Death 8 Aug 2022  HCH, Windsor, Hants, Nova Scotia Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    • Cunningham, Cecil James age 92 of Windsor passed away peacefully with family by his side on Monday, August 8, 2022 at the Hants Community Hospital.

      Born in Hantsport, he was the son of the late Hamilton and Verna (Benedict) Cunningham of Mt. Denson.

      Besides his parents, Cecil is predeceased by his wife of almost 60 years, Eva. Brother Leverette Biff, son Garth, son-in-law Bernard Tack.

      Cecil was a 25 year veteran of the Royal Canadian Air Force Having joined right out of Highschool. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion branch #009 for 55 years and a 48 year member of the Lions Foundation.

      Cecil and Eva were Foster parents for many years and looked after a lot of Children some have still kept in touch. Cecil was heavily involved in Minor Hockey and Baseball with his boys and Umpired for many years along with playing sports. He was a proud parent and Grandfather.

      The family would also like to express their appreciation of the support Cecil received in the Hants Community Hospital from all the Doctors and Nursing Staff. They were all very caring and supportive.

      A Graveside service will take place on Friday, August 19, 2022 at 1:00pm at Mt. Denson Cemetery. A Celebration of Life service will take place immediately following the burial at the Royal Canadian Legion branch #009, 35 Empire Ln, Windsor.

      In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lions Foundation of Guide Dogs
    Burial Mount Denson Cemetery, Hants, Nova Scotia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I3658  Hantsport Families
    Last Modified 27 Jul 2025 

    Father Hamilton William Cunningham,   b. Abt 1907, Halifax, Nova Scotia Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1984 (Age 77 years) 
    Mother Verna Evelyn Benedict,   b. 27 Apr 1911, Upper Falmouth, Hants, Nova Scotia Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 7 Jan 2003, Windsor, Hants, Nova Scotia Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 91 years) 
    Marriage 12 Sep 1929  Upper Falmouth, Hants, Nova Scotia Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Family ID F1228  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Eva Alice Vesta MacDonald,   b. 3 Dec 1931, Falmouth, Hants, Nova Scotia Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 22 Dec 2011, Halifax, Nova Scotia Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 80 years) 
    Children 
     1. Living
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     8. Garth Cunningham
    Family ID F1230  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 25 Dec 2019 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 18 Apr 1930 - Hantsport, Hants, Nova Scotia Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 8 Aug 2022 - HCH, Windsor, Hants, Nova Scotia Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - - Mount Denson Cemetery, Hants, Nova Scotia Link to Google Earth
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    Cecil Cunningham
    Cecil Cunningham

  • Sources 
    1. [S69] East Coast Memorial, 2022.

    2. [S2009] Nova Scotia Historical Vital Statistics, (website), Registration: Year: 1929 number: 56701.