Carl Eugene Bancroft

Carl Eugene Bancroft - age 91, of Kentville, passed away on Monday, September 16, 2019 in the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in Middleton, he was a son of the late John William and Myrtle Elaine (Ritchie) Bancroft. Carl was employed with the Dominion Atlantic Railway for several years. Following in his father’s footsteps, he was trained in telegraphy and served as Station Agent in many DAR train stations, becoming the permanent agent in Yarmouth. He retired as Mobile Supervisor for the area. He is survived by his wife, Florence "Flo" (Auton) (Steele) (Thomas) Bancroft; sons, Gregory, Sunken Lake; George, Calgary; stepchildren, Joy (Calvin) Tupper, Scott’s Bay; Sonia (Peter) Eagar, Canaan; Brian Steele, Kentville; son-in-law, Shawn Ramey, Upper Sackville; sister, Anna Elaine Hiebert, Modesto, CA;  a number of grandchildren,  step-grandchildren and step-great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife, Phyllis (Woolaver); daughter, Heather Ramey and cousin, Cecil Atkinson. Cremation has taken place. The funeral service, followed by a reception, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, September, 22, 2019, in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville, Reverend John Andrew officiating. Burial will take place in the Elm Grove Cemetery, Steam Mill. Family flowers only, by request. Donations in memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, Nova Scotia Lung Association or a charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville.