Richard Wilfred Furlotte – 70, Truro. It is with broken hearts we announce the passing of our beloved husband, brother, father and grandfather, Richard Furlotte on Tuesday, January 10, 2017, in Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Richard was born in Blackville, New Brunswick in 1946 to Leo and Minnie (Keenan) Furlotte.

He later moved to Truro and in 1965 he joined the Royal Canadian Navy. He sailed on ships including HMCS Protector and Nipigon. He spent the last years of his military career working in the "Diefenbunker" at CFB Debert. For his service, he earned the Canadian Forces Decoration and the Queen Elizabeth Jubilee medals. After retiring from the military in 1980 he worked with Brookside Abattoir and many years with McDonalds Restaurants in most communities in Northern Nova Scotia. He loved fishing, reading, watching sports and spending time with his grandchildren. For several years, he coached minor softball and was President of Bible Hill Recreation Association. He and Sharon especially enjoyed trips to Cheticamp with Leonard and Joyce.

Along with his parents, he was predeceased by his son, Troy; brother, Gary; brother-in-law, Wayne.

Nothing was more important to Dad than his family who he loved with all his heart and he looked forward to every visit and moment he spent with them. He loved hosting the traditional Christmas Eve potpie for his large extended family.

He is survived by his wife, Sharon (McCabe); children, Scott (Deanna), Cory (Joanna), Tracy (Frankie), Kelly (Troy), Tammy (Luke); grandchildren, who were his pride and joy, Joey, Dillon, Ryan, Morgan, Hayden, Daniel, Caitlyn, Ryder, Parker; great grandson, Sebastian; sisters, Joyce (Len), Gert; sister-in-law, Darlene (John); brother-in-law, Brud (Kim).

A special thanks to the paramedics and other first responders, Dr. Berghuis and nursing staff at Colchester East Hants Health Centre and a huge thank you to Dr. Trevor Locke for all of his help over the years.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall – Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, where the funeral service will be held 2 p.m., Saturday, January 14, 2017, Father Jim O’Connor officiating. Reception will follow. No flowers by request. A kind and caring person, Dad always put others before himself, so a donation to a charity of your choice that helps young people would make Dad happy. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Richard’s obituary on-line and selecting "Send A Condolence" at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com