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Hugh Sharkey

1923-2015

Hugh Sharkey

Hugh Sharkey - 92, of Kentville, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2015 at home. Born in Scotland, He was a son of the late Hugh and Rose (Rhodie) Sharkey. He served with the Royal Marines from 1941-1946 in Egypt and Ceylon. After immigrating to Canada, he was employed as a truck driver for several years. He is survived by two daughters, Lynn, Hamilton, Ontario and Margaret Creighton, Kentville. He was predeceased by his wife, the former, Elizabeth Irvine; three sisters, Annie, Grace "Bunty" and  Agnes "Babs". Cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation by request. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 6, 2015 in Kings Presbyterian Church, New Minas, Reverend Tim Archibald officiating. A graveside service will be held at a later date in the Elm Grove Cemetery, Steam Mill, Kings County. Donations in memory may be made to the Parkinson Society, Alzheimer Society or the Annapolis Valley Victorian Order of Nurses. 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.

Service Location
Kings Presbyterian Church, New Minas

Visitation Location
there will be no visitation by family request

Burial Location
Elm Grove Cemetery, Steam Mill

Requested Charity
Parkinson Society, Alzheimer Society or the Annapolis Valley Victorian Order of Nurses