Obituary of Blair Gerard "Spike" Sullivan

80, Herring Cove, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 20,2013 in the New Halifax Infirmary, QEII..  Born in Halifax, he was a son of the late Bernard and Marion (Power) Sullivan.  Spike served with the Canadian Navy joining at the end of the Korean Conflict and was deployed during the Cuban Missile Crisis.  He served on the HMCS Fraser, HMCS Athabaskan and numerous others during his 30 years of service.  Upon retiring, he continued pursuing his passion for the sea as an inshore fisherman.  Over the years, he volunteered as a coach in minor hockey, baseball and was one of the founders who brought ladies ringette to Nova Scotia and was active in the fishing community.  He earned his Life Master Certificate with the American Contract Bridge League; he was an avid chess player, owned and raced thoroughbred horses.  He is survived by his sons, David, British Columbia; Bernard (Fran), Barry (Sandi), both of Herring Cove; daughters, Doris, Herring Cove, Pamela Lively (Philip), Ajax, Ontario; sister Marina Quinn (John), Pembroke, Ontario;  six grandchildren; four great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by his best friend and wife of almost 60 years, Donna (Power), brother, Leonard "Leo".  Arrangements are under the care of J. Albert Walker Funeral Home (2005) Ltd. (477-5601).  No visitation by request.  Funeral mass to be held on Monday, March 25at 11:00 a.m. from St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church, Herring Cove, Father Zachary Ronanowsky  as celebrant.  Reception to follow at the church hall.  Interment to take place at a later date.  Donations in memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or the Alzheimer’s Society.