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 RAYMOND OLIVER

88, of Port George passed away, Friday, December 5, 2008 in the Valley Regional Hospital , Kentville. Born in Lucasville, he was a son of the late James and Lena Oliver. He served with the Canadian Anti Tank Regiment in the Hochfeld - Rhine Valley area of Germany during the Second World War from 1939 to 1946. Following the war, he was employed with Canadian Cartage Systems Ltd. in Toronto for 28 years. Raymond was a member of Branch No. 59 Royal Canadian Legion Toronto, as well as Branch No. 98 Royal Canadian Legion Kingston. He is survived by his wife, the former Margaret Stevens; son, James (Laura) Oliver, Ajax , Ont.; and grandchildren, Shelly, Marlo, and Scott. He was predeceased by sister, Thelma Levy; and brother, Carl. Cremation has taken place. A Royal Canadian Legion Tribute will be held 7 p.m., Monday, December 8, 2008 in the Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main St., (902) 825-3448, conducted by Branch No. 98 Kingston. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 9, 2008 in the Middleton Funeral Home, Rev. Theresa Character officiating. By request, family flowers only. Donations in memory may be made to the North Street Mission , Middleton. On-line condolences may be made through: www.middletonfuneralhome.com

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