Lyn Dalton "Tuffy" Tufts – 90, Brookfield, passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening, September 8, 2015, at Oakwood Terrace, Dartmouth. Born May 19, 1925, in Simpsons Corner, Lunenburg County, he was a son of the late Heber and Elva (Veinot) Tufts.

Tuffy started his career with CNR for a number of years, then did various labour jobs and finally worked with Lafarge in Brookfield from where he retired after 22 years of service. He was well liked wherever he went and made friends easily. He played the mouth organ and guitar but never made it big!

Tuffy is survived by his sister, Ila Vidito, Nictaux; sisters-in-law, Hazel and Pearl Tufts; daughters, Vida (Boyd) Parsons, Lena (Richard) Chipman, Truro; Roberta (Gary) Perrin, Hilden; sons, Barry (Jude), Dartmouth; David, Steve (Debbie), Whitby, Ontario; grandchildren, Jeff, Terry, Michelle, Tammy, David, Dalas, Richard, Nicole, Brandi, Michael, Claudia, Abby, Taylor; great grandchildren, Shawn, Ella, Addie, Olivia, Dawson, Wyatt; step-grandchildren, Patrick, Chrystal; step great-grandchildren, Owen, Frankie, Harold, Saylor; numerous nieces and nephews. Along with his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Alice (Fisher); common-law wife, Gladys Foley; daughter, Claudia; daughter-in-law, Sheila Johnstone; brothers, Roy, Guy, Lee, Ira (Rose), Sheldon in infancy; sisters, Una (Layton) Tipert, Ola (Russell) Savary, Fay (Morrell) Whynot.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall – Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, where the funeral service will be held 2 p.m., Monday, September 14, 2015, Reverend Valerie Kingsbury officiating. Reception will follow. Interment in Brookfield Westside Cemetery, Carter Road, Brookfield. If so desired, donations in Tuffy’s memory to Oakwood Terrace (Recreation Department) are welcomed. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Tuffy’s obituary on-line and selecting "Send A Condolence" at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com