Leroy Richard Dryden – 82, Truro. With
heavy hearts we sadly announce the passing of our loving husband,
father, grandfather and brother, Leroy, on Thursday, April 14, 2016,
at home following a brief illness. Born in Truro, he was a son of the
late Trevoy "Roy" and Blanch (King)
Dryden.
Leroy spent his early years as a truck driver, first for Ted
Gostic, Taylor’s Transport and then for Loughead’s
Transport before accepting a custodial position with the school board,
spending many years at CEC. Leroy enjoyed model railroading and was a
former member of Truro Model Railroading Association; he spent many
hours building and working on his own displays in his train room, much
to the delight of visitors, both young and old.
Leroy is survived by his loving wife and best friend of 61
years, Elsie (Bennett) Dryden; children, Ken (Jo-ann), Calgary,
Alberta; Kevin (Shelley), Greenfield; Janet (Carolyn), Union Corner;
Scott, at home; beloved grandchildren, Mark Dryden, Kristi Dryden,
Megan Fox-Dryden, Calgary, Alberta; Eric Dryden, Jaime Dryden, Lindsey
Dryden, Greenfield; sisters, Pat Dryden, Stroud, Ontario; Betty
(Ernie) Baxter, Amherst; sister-in-law, Coral Dryden, Beeton, Ontario;
several nieces and nephews. Along with his parents, he was predeceased
by his son, Roy Michael in infancy; brother, Bill.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall –
Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, where the funeral service
will be held 3 p.m., Sunday, April 17, 2016, Reverend Dan Gibson
officiating. Spring interment in Watson Cemetery. If so desired,
donations in Leroy’s memory to Chidren’s Wish
Foundation are welcomed. Private messages of condolence may be sent to
the family by viewing Leroy’s obituary on-line and selecting
"Send A Condolence" at:
www.mattatallvarnerfh.com