Obituary of Frederick William Scaife

SCAIFE, Frederick William - Age 73, passed away peacefully Sunday, March 22, 2015 in the Annapolis Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born on September 4, 1941, he was a son of the late Bill and Jennie (Otter) Scaife. Fred retired from the RCAF after 25 years of service. In his retirement he enjoyed many trips to the Caribbean with good friends and family as well as crosswords and Sudoku. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Edith “Dee” (Robertson); son Bill (Shay) Scaife, Port Williams, NS; daughter JJ (Chris) Walsh, New Minas, NS; brother Eric (Maddie) Scaife, Allumette Island, PQ; sister Dee (Dana) Rector, Penhold, AB; brother-in-law Gordon Reid, Eastern Passage, NS; brother-in-law Ken (Marg) Robertson, Fort Saskatchewan, AB; best friends Larry and Christine Cuschieri, Angus, ON; also grandchildren Jenna and Michael Scaife, Sudbury, ON; Stuart Walsh, New Minas, NS; step grandson Zach Rafuse, Port Williams, NS, and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by sister-in-law Barbara (Robertson) Reid. Cremation has taken and there will be no visitation or service as per his request. Interment will be held at a later date at Waterside Cemetery, Pictou County, NS. Special thanks to the doctors and staff in Medical B at Valley Regional Hospital and all other medical staff that helped. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, Red Cross Society, Palliative Care Fund of Annapolis Valley Regional, Kentville, Nova Scotia; or a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to Serenity Lindsay Annapolis Valley Funeral Home and Chapels (Coldbrook) (902) 679-2822. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.serenitylindsayfuneralhome.ca