Douglass Nelson Gamble – 93, Truro, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 6, 2020, at Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Born in Truro, he was a son of the late Arthur and Elizabeth (MacAuley) Gamble.

Doug worked at CN Express in Toronto and following retirement, he and his late wife, Mary, returned to Nova Scotia. He was always known for his humour and generosity.

Douglass is survived by his daughters, Audrey Gamble (John Merriman), Hamilton, Ontario; Arlene (Don) Piercey, Dartmouth; sisters, Susan (Norman) Tooley, Agincourt, Ontario; Noreen (John, deceased) Thornbeck, Palmerston, Ontario; grandchildren and great grandchildren. Along with his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Mary (Diggins); sisters, Kathleen (Victoria, British Columbia), Grace (Dartmouth), Elsie (Sheet Harbour), Lillian (Dartmouth); brothers, Arnold (Ottawa, Ontario), Tommy (Scarborough, Ontario).

Thanks to cousins, Charlotte MacVicar and Marie Faulkner and their families,  who welcomed Dad and Mom to Truro and hosted many fun times. As well, thank you to his many kind nieces and nephews for staying in touch with Dad, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Private family interment will be held 12:30 p.m., Saturday, August 15, 2020, at St. Mary The Virgin Episcopal Anglican Church Cemetery, Bayfield, Antigonish County, The Reverend Sue Channen officiating. (Due to Covid-19 and Public Health requirements and size of the cemetery, a maximum of 50 people will be permitted to attend and masks are required; please bring your own chair and practice physical distancing.)If so desired, donations in Douglass’ memory to Heart and Stroke Foundation are welcomed.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall – Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Douglass’ obituary on-line and selecting "Send A Condolence" at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com