Adelbert Allister Sheffield
1922-2017
Adelbert Allister Sheffield – 94, of
Glenmont, Kings County, passed away on Monday, May 8, 2017 in the
Veteran’s Unit of Soldiers Memorial Hospital, Middleton.
Born in Glenmont, he was a son of the late Allen and Emily (Fraser)
Sheffield. He spent most of his life in Glenmont as a part-time
farmer. He was a Veteran of the Second World War, serving five years
in the 3rd Division Patrol RCA, SC. He is survived by his wife of 68
years, Lucy (Ward) Sheffield, daughters, Emily Hazel and Twila
Maxwell; sons, Leslie, Leon, Dale and Vincent; sister Velma; 10
grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was
predeceased by a sister, Florence; brothers, Ralph and Glenn;
half-brothers, Augusta and Henry; son-in-law, William Young. Cremation
has taken place and there will be no visitation by request. A private
family graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 11,
2017 in the Glenmont Cemetery. Donations in memory may be made to the
Veteran’s Unit of Soldiers Memorial Hospital. A special
thank you to the staff at the Veteran’s Unit, where he
received exceptional care. Their tender compassion and support will
always be remembered. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the
White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville. On-line
condolences and inquiries may be directed to
www.whitefamilyfuneralhome.com.