White, Melvin Stearns - 88, Bible Hill, passed away peacefully, Sunday, September 5, 2021, in the Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Born in Truro, he was the son of the late Cyril and Blanche (Blackmore) White. Melvin worked as a telegraph operator for 25 years in various places in Nova Scotia for the CNR. He later worked for a number of years with Eddy Group, Truro. He was an avid fisherman and hunter, and enjoyed music and playing his guitar. Melvin enjoyed travelling the trails in his side by side with his wife Audrey and meeting people. He was also a great hugger with people including his wife. He was a great story teller. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather, who loved his family and we all loved him.

He is survived by his wife of  66 years, Audrey (Brown) White; daughters, Doris Stewart (George), Upper North River; Dianne Rae (Terry), Watervale, NS; Shelley Pettipas (Mike), Watervale, NS; sons, Brian (Shelley), Fort McMurray, AB; Ricky (Margie), Watervale, NS; Tim (Summer Lee), Union Centre; 12 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren.

No visitation by family request. Funeral service will take place on Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021 at 2:00 pm in the Mattatall~Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro.  April E. Hart, Student Minister will officiate with burial to follow in Blackmore Memorial Cemetery, Upper North River. (Due to Covid-19 restrictions, seating is limited and you must pre-register to attend the funeral service by calling 902-893-3177; thank you for your cooperation and understanding. Webcasting of the funeral service will begin at 1:55 p.m., Sunday, Sept.11, 2021 and will remain on this site for some time.) Donations in memory may be made to the Blackmore Memorial Cemetery, VON, or to a charity of choice. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Melvin’s obituary on-line and selecting "Send A Condolence" at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com