Starr Russell Atwell
1930-2016
Starr Russell Atwell - 85, of Forest Hill, Kings County, passed away Thursday, January 21, 2016 in Shannex-Orchard Court, Kentville. Born on Gaspereau Mountain, Kings County, he was a son of the late Harold and Mildred (MacInnis) Atwell. He enjoyed being a farmer and woodsman. He was employed as a roofer and also as a custodian at the Nova Scotia Community College, Kingstec Campus, Kentville. He is survived by two sons, Joseph (Cheryl) Atwell, Wolfville; Byron Martin, Canning; a brother, Edward Atwell, Wolfville Ridge; eight grandchildren; two step grandchildren; seven great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, Myrtle (Schofield); a daughter, Anne; a son, James; two sisters, Shirley and Gladys; two brothers, Victor and Blake. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Monday, January 25, 2016 in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville. A private family graveside service will take place in the Pereau Cemetery, Kings County, Reverend Gary Manthorne officiating. Donations in memory may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville.