Dr. Calvin Allan "Cal"
Cullingworth – 84,
Truro. The family of Dr. Calvin Allan Cullingworth are saddened to
announce his passing on Thursday, July 28, 2022, at Colchester East
Hants Health Centre, Truro. He was born in Toronto, Ontario where he
grew up with his parents and younger brother.
Cal graduated from St. Francis Xavier University in 1961 with
his degree in geology. He met his wife, Bonnie (Mann), and the two
married in 1963. He then returned to his schooling and graduated from
Dalhousie University with his degree in dentistry in 1969. Cal and
Bonnie went on to have four children. He raised his family and spent
the majority of his career as a dentist in Owen Sound, Ontario. He
then moved to the South Shore of Nova Scotia in 1990 to end out his
dentistry career. In 2002 he retired and moved to Truro. He and his
wife enjoyed travelling throughout Canada and the states after he
retired.
Cal was predeceased by his parents, Allan and Ethel (Davis)
Cullingworth. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Bonnie (Mann);
children, Christy Hoeppner (Garth), Denice Hammond (Cory), Nicolle
Molyneaux (Fred), Allan Cullingworth (Pam); grandchildren, Joseph
Hammond, Jesse Hammond, Kelsi Hammond, Allie Cullingworth, Keira
Cullingworth, Brennan Hoeppner, Aaron Hoeppner, Rhylee Molyneaux;
great grandchildren, Jami Lynn Scott and Sage Scott; brother, Ross
(Betty) Cullingworth; niece, Lisa Cullingworth; nephew, Kevin
Cullingworth.
We would like to thank all the nurses on D3 and Palliative
Care Unit at Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro, for all the
great care that they provided. A special thanks to Dr. David
Henderson, Dr. Jamie Grandy and the other Hospitalist for all their
care as well. Thank you to Dr. Stephen Ellis for all that you did for
him over the years when he was under your
care.
No service will be held as this was Cal’s
request. Private interment will be held in Bible Hill
Cemetery, Warren Drive, Bible Hill.
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 Cal’s
obituary on-line and selecting "Send A Condolence" at:
www.mattatallvarnerfh.com