Charles Woodrow McKenna – 97,
Truro, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 1, 2014, at Colchester
East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Born September 11, 1916, in Milford,
he was a son of the late Nathaniel and Annie (Marriott) McKenna.
Charles was a Supervisor at Nova Scotia
Training Centre for 30 years and also did upholstery work from his
brother’s home for many years . He was a veteran of the
Second World War and was a member of Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 26,
Truro. In younger years, Charles played baseball and hockey. He also
loved to fish on Stewiacke River in Middle Stewiacke and fish, hunt
and spend time at the camp in Kemptown.
Charles is survived by his sons, Roy (Sherry)
McKenna, Bedford; Wayne McKenna (Judy), Onslow; Floyd McKenna,
McCallum Settlement; Bill (Jane) Truffa, New York; grandchildren,
Jennifer McKenna, John McKenna, Andrew McKenna, Shannon Downey,
Francis Downey, Christine (John) Duhs; Jennifer McKenna, David
McKenna, Danny McKenna; several great grandchildren, nieces and
nephews. Along with his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Hilda
Gertrude (Creelman); grandson, Billy Truffa; sisters, Muriel Reid,
Lottie Logan and one in infancy; brothers, Aubrey McKenna, Purdy
McKenna. Special thanks are extended to "Charlie’s
Angels" for their excellent care that allowed Dad to remain
at home right until the end.
All
are welcome to attend a graveside interment service that will be held
11 a.m., Wednesday, August 6, 2014, in Bible Hill Cemetery, Warren
Drive, Bible Hill, Reverend John Parsons officiating. If so desired,
donations in Charles’ memory to Royal Canadian Legion,
Branch 26, Truro (Building Fund) 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 Charles’ obituary on-line and selecting
"Send A Condolence" at:
www.mattatallvarnerfh.com