- McKINNON, Curtis Alvah — 90, of Hantsport, passed away on Wednesday, March 21, 2012, in Soldiers Memorial Hospital, Veterans Unit, Middleton. Born in Port Williams, he was a son of the late Marsden and Viola (Winters). Curtis owned and operated Home Hardware stores in Hantsport and Wolfville for most of his life. He served in the Second World War on the Fleur-de-lys. Curtis was a member of the Hantsport Legion Branch No. 109, choir director in Hantsport Baptist Church for many years, and he was a charter member of the Dukes of Kent. He really enjoyed gardening and was especially proud of his peach orchard. Besides his parents, Curtis was predeceased by his wife, Charlotte Marie \'Chris\' (DeLong); brothers, Fred, Marsden, Bruce; sisters, Dorothy Wellwood, Mary Meisner, and one grandson. Cremation has taken place. A private graveside service will take place in Riverbank Cemetery, followed by a public reception in Hantsport Baptist Church (Reception Area) on Saturday, April 28, at 2:30 p.m. The family are very thankful for the excellent care and attention given to Curtis while he was a patient in the Veterans Unit of Soldiers Memorial Hospital.
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