- POLLARD, Capt. David Edward, (Navy Ret’d)
Age 82 of Hantsport, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2021 in Valley Regional Hospital. He was born on March 20, 1939 in Montreal a son of the late Edward and Rolande (Cyr) Pollard. He was a graduate of the Royal Military College in Kingston, Ont. He served 38 years in the Navy. He commanded HMCS Skeena and HMCS Algonquin. He served two years in Ghana teaching at the Ghanaian Armed Forces College. His last posting was as Military Defence Attaché in the Kingdoms of Scandinavia. In his retirement, he wrote two books entitled Avon Valley Golf and Country Club and Ships & Sails and Hantsport Tales. He was past president of HMCC Hantsport, Avon Valley Golf and Country Club and Annapolis Valley Senior Men’s Golf Association. He also served on Hantsport and Area Historical Society and Board of Directors of Annapolis Valley Housing Authority. David was a devoted Montreal Canadiens fan. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by brother, Russell. Thanks to the paramedics and the Hantsport Fire Department for their assistance. Also, a special thanks to the VRH staff for their care. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Hantsport and Area Food Bank.
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1939 - 2021 (82 years)
