Wight, Charles Edward, 69, of Bible Hill, passed away suddenly, on Monday evening, November 9, 2015, in Stewiacke as the result of a motor vehicle accident. Born in Berwick he was a son of the late Donald and Isobel (Durling) Wight. After High School in the Valley, he attended the Nova Scotia Teachers College, and then went to work as a Child Councilor at the Nova Scotia Youth Training Centre in Brookside. He then was a Industrial Hardware Salesman with Farming Equipment for Cameron Equipment. He was a Driver Improvement Officer for the last 6 years before retirement. He was also a volunteer driver for the VON taking many people to their appointments. He was a firefighter and member of the Bible Hill Fire Brigade since 1987 where he was a Steward, Fire Police, and a recipient of the Firefighter of the Year Award and also received an award for Volunteer Services. He was a Commissioner of Oaths, loved to play cards, especially cribbage and solitaire. Loved scrabble, crossword puzzles, playing guitar, piano and the organ. He sang with the John Fisher Choir and was a member of St. David’s United Church, where he was a Choir Member and on the Board of Stewards. He also belonged to the Antique Tractor Club. He is survived by his wife the former Anne Peterson; daughters, Leanne Alexander, Debert, Heather Gillis (Paul), Bible Hill, and Dawna Wight, Waterville; grandchildren, Marlee, Georja, Shawnn; step-sisters, Ethel Beers (Rev. John), New Minas, Audrey Evans (Derek), Edmonton, Shirley Simmonds, Charlottetown, Cora Aulenbach, Bridgewater, Grace Gillighan, Harbourville; step-brothers, Les Harlow (Emma), Halifax, Stephen Harlow (Robyn), Lawrencetown; brother-in-law, Brian Peterson (Linda), Riverview, NB; many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews; his furry dog, Xena, who will miss her daily walks with Charles. Besides his parents he was predeceased by his step-mother, Joyce; brothers, Robert and Andrew; sister, Janet; son-in-law, Shawn Alexander. Visitation will be held 2 – 4 pm and 7 – 9 pm , Thursday, November 12, in the Mattatall ~ Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street Truro. A fireman’s Tribute Service conducted by the Bible Hill Fire Brigade will be held 6:30pm Thursday, November 12 as well in the funeral home. Funeral service will be held 2 pm Friday, November 13, in St. David’s United Church in Bible Hill, Rev. Donna Lawrence officiating, with interment to follow in the Bible Hill Cemetery. A reception will then be held in the Bible Hill Fire Hall. Family flowers only. Donations in Charles’ memory may be made to St. David’s United Church, the Bible Hill Fire Brigade, VON, or Kings Regional Rehabilitation Centre in Waterville. Private messages of condolence can be sent to the family by viewing Charles’ obituary and selecting "Send A Condolence" at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com