Obituary of John D. "Jack" King

Age 96 of Herring Cove, passed away peacefully at the VG Hospital on Monday October 16, 2017 after a brief illness. Born in Yarmouth he was a son of the late Clifford and Rose (Herman) King.   Jack attended school in Yarmouth, Weymouth and Kentville. During the 2nd World War he served with the Royal Canadian Engineers, principally on the West Coast.  Following the war, he worked with Dominion Atlantic Railways in Kentville and Halifax Transfer. After finishing a business course at the Maritime Business College, he went to work with the Provincial Government; first with the Department of Highways and Public Works and then with the Office of the Auditor General, until his retirement. He was an avid stamp collector and long-time member of the Nova Scotia Stamp Club. Jack is survived by his wife, Helen Celeste "B" King.A special thanks to the support provided by close friends, Calvin and Colleen Avery and Gary and Sharon Skidmore. Jack was predeceased by brother, Carl "Bud" and sister, Eleane. Arrangements are under the care of J. Albert Walker Funeral Home (2005) Ltd., 149 Herring Cove Road, Halifax. At his request there will be no visitation.  A funeral service will be held on Monday, October 23 at 11 AM from the J. Albert Walker Funeral Home Chapel, with a reception to follow. Interment will be at the St. Paul’s Cemetery, Herring Cove.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of choice.