THEY SHALL GROW NOT OLD AS WE
THAT ARE LEFT GROW OLD;
AGE SHALL NOT WEARY THEM NOR
THE YEARS CONDEMN.
AT THE GOING DOWN OF THE SUN
AND IN THE MORNING,
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM.
COMRADE BERNIE DOBBIN
DOBBIN, Bernard Joseph "Bernie" - 67, Auburn, formerly of Scarborough, Ont., died Saturday, October 27, 2007, in Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in Corner Brook, N.L., he was a son of the late Arthur and Winnifred (Young) Dobbin (Corner Brook, N.L.). He served in the Royal Newfoundland Regiment Militia for three years. He was a 12 year member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 098 Kingston where he served as Poppy Chairman, first, second and third vice-president and Call to Remembrance Chairman. He had a passion for the Royal Canadian Legion and was extremely dedicated to our War Veterans. Bernie was a certified boat-builder, heavy equipment mechanic and union representative. He retired from the City of North York, Ont., in 1995 after 11 years of employment with them. He was very social and his hobby was deer, moose and caribou hunting. He is survived by his wife, the former Diane Barrey, Auburn; daughters, Denise Quigley (Ben Thorne), Edmonton, Alta; Ida (Ken) Courtney, Francois, N.L.; Susan (Gary) Wilson, Edmonton, A.B.; Ellen (Curt) Abbot, Fredericton, N.B.; Laura Jackson, Scarborough, Ont.; stepson, Kevin Sullivan, Chippawa, Ont.; sisters, Gertrude Beevor (Diane Burton), Middleton; Selena (John) Gillis, Barrie, Ont.; Marion (John) Burton, Bradford, Ont.; Rose Marie (Fred) Rideout, Ottawa, Ont.; brothers, William (Linda), Nictaux; Gerald (Susan), Oshawa, Ont.; Frank, Nictaux; many grandchildren; great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his mother, Winnifred and father, Arthur. Cremation has taken place. Royal Canadian Legion Service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 31, in the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 098 Kingston, Legion Chaplain Rick Tibbel officiating, with a reception to follow. By request, family flowers only. Donations in memory may be made to the Veterans Unit, Soldiers Memorial Hospital, Middleton. On-line condolences may be made through: www.middletonfuneralhome.com