Harold "Hap" Pearl

Harold Leroy “Hap” Pearl … 79, passed away just before sunrise on Sunday, November 18, 2007 in the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville calmly and with dignity after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Kentville on January 7, 1928, he was a son of the late Walter and Florence (Rogers) Pearl. Following his completion of schooling at Kings County Academy, he began working with T. P. Calkin Limited. After seven years, his successful career in sales began with the Monarch Knitting Company Limited based in Montreal and culminated with Electrical Distributors of Truro, from where he retired in 1983. He then founded Pearl Enterprises Limited, a family commercial and residential property rental business of which he was president at the time of his death. He was committed to the betterment of Kentville and the surrounding area. Hap was a past member of the Kentville Volunteer Fire Department, served as Deputy Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus, #5030 Father Holden Council, Kentville and also served on a number of committees at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, Kentville. He was a former King Lion of the Kentville Lions Club and was a provincial appointment to the Kentville Police Commission. His proudest contribution to his community was as founding President and Chairman of the Boards of the Valley Health Services Association and the Valley Health Foundation. He was also instrumental in the development, funding and completion of the Valley Regional Hospital. Hap believed above all that family always came first and will be fondly remembered by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, the former Winnifred Zahringer; three sons, Mark (Mona), Stephen (Andrea) and Jon, and daughter-in-law, Shirley, all of Kentville; two sisters, Joyce Neville, Bridgetown; Theda (Don) Keddy, Monmouth Beach, New Jersey; seven grandchildren, Sarah, Nick, Alex, Matthew, Ryan, Lindsay and Rylee; two great grandchildren, Jaeda and Kate; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son, former Kentville Mayor, Gary; two brothers, Garnet and Victor. Cremation has taken place under the direction of the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville and there will be no visitation by family request. The funeral service, followed by a reception, will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 21, 2007 in St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, Father Craig Christenson officiating. Family flowers only, by request. Donations in memory may be made to the Valley Regional Hospital. A thank-you to Dr. Ian Verryn-Stuart, a special neighbour and friend, for his friendship and compassionate care. On-line inquiries may be directed to www.whitefamilyfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville.