Obituary of Edward Stewart Hart

Sackville, N.B.- It is with sadness that the family of Edward S. Hart announce his passing at the Drew Nursing Home on Thursday, January 13, 2011. Edward was 90 years of age. Born in Sackville, N.B. on September 20, 1920, he was the son of the late Sarah Alice (Stewart) and Dr. Edward Reuben Hart. Ed attended Sackville High School and Mt.A Academy and University before joining RCAF as a Radar Mechanic with whom he served overseas during WWII. He was released from the RCAF due to medical conditions and returned home. He was a life-long member of Amateur Radio Canada International and “ham operator” for many years and a life-member of the Sackville United Church where he participated in the choir for many years. Ed was a life-member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #26, Sackville and former member of the Boy Scouts of Canada. He was a prolific photographer and worked for Foundation Maritimes on several buildings at Mt. A including the Gymnasium, Chapel, Fine Arts Building, Jennings and the new Library. Ed also enjoyed music as well as oil and water color painting. Ed will be sadly missed by his brother John Hart of B.C.; nephews, Richard Hart of B.C. and Graham Hart of Ont.; nieces, Sharon Hart of Ont., Mary Ann (David) Kiley of N.S. and Margaret Rogers of N.B.; several great-nieces and great-nephews and his special friend, Allan Sears of Sackville. Besides his parents, Ed was pre-deceased by his three brothers, Donald, Cecil and Herbert Hart and their families. Arrangements are entrusted to Campbell’s Funeral Home, 89 Bridge Street, Sackville, N.B. (364-8188). Visitation will take place on Saturday, January 15, 2011 from 7-9 pm at the funeral home from where the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #26, Sackville, will hold a service at 7 pm. A memorial service will take place at the funeral home on Sunday, January 16, 2011 at 2 pm with Rev. John Perkin officiating. Burial will take place in the spring. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Ed may be made to the Drew Nursing Home, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #26, Sackville Memorial Hospital Auxiliary or to the charity of ones choice.