John Reginald Worthington – 72, Truro. We regret to announce the passing of John Reginald Worthington, on Sunday, August 10, 2014, at Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Born May 13, 1942, he was the only son of the late Reginald and Gladys (Moores) Worthington.

John is survived by his children, Kyle (Laura), Rebecca (Damien) Wile, Truro; David (Martha), Sydney; Paul, California; Colleen (Alex) Castilloux, Michael (Marie), Sydney Forks; Trish (Stephen) Slade, Fort McMurray, Alberta; sisters, Shirley (Adrian) Coleman, New Brunswick; Joan (Lorne) Green, Ottawa, Ontario; Arlene (Late Ralph) Morrell, Truro; Patsy (Gerry Spencer) MacDonald, Glace Bay; eight grandchildren; two great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Along with his parents, he was predeceased by his first wife, Delores (Curry) Worthington; second wife, Cindy (Carroll) Worthington.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall – Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, where John’s family will receive friends from 3-6 p.m., Saturday, August 16, 2014. Interment will be held in Onslow Island Cemetery at a later date. If so desired, donations in John’s memory to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia are welcomed. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing John’s obituary on-line and selecting "Send A Condolence" at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com