Obituary of Charles Vincent Sumara
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Sumara, Charles Vincent -94 of Wolfville formerly of Oxford, passed away peacefully with his family present on August 2, 2011 following a brief illness in the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in Joggins, N.S. on April 9th 1917, he was a son of the late Frank & Ottilie (Lazarz) Sumara. Charlie was a journeyman machinist at the Oxford Foundry & Machine Co. for 39 years, even building a steam engine from the ground up. He was also a master craftsman in woodworking, designing many pieces of furniture which were given to his family & friends. Charlie was an active member of the Oxford Baptist Church, having served many years as a deacon. He also loved singing in the choir and participated in many community activities, including the town council. Other interests included fishing, golf, curling, gardening, needlepoint and especially spending time with his grandchildren. Charlie is survived by his wife of 66 years: Eva (West); daughters: Diane (Grant) McAllister of Halifax, Nancy (Charles) Purdy of Malagash; brother: Ron of Springhill; five grandchildren: Shannon (Shane) Robilliard, Darren McAllister, Julia (Jamie) Shipley, Rachel (Zack) Purdy-MacKenzie, Miranda Purdy; six great grandchildren: Sumara, Kaden, Patrick, Nathan, Jakob & Isabella; he also had many nieces & nephews. He was predeceased by his brothers: Albert, Albin, John & Edward. There will be no visitation by family request. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, August 6, 2011 from the Stoney Hill Baptist Church, Lockhartville. Rev. Gary Manthorne officiating. A reception will take place in the church hall immediately following the service. Interment will take place in the Lower Horton Cemetery, Grand Pre. The funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Annapolis Valley Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 34 Coldbrook Village Park Drive, Coldbrook. Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Charlie may be made to the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made through www.annapolisvalleyfuneralhome.com
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