Obituary of Riginald Rimmer

Reginald Baldwin Rimmer 86, of New Germany, Lunenburg Co., passed away June 30, 2007 at the South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born in Mara, British Columbia, he was a son of the late Emily (Bretherton) and William Rimmer. Reginald was a veteran of both World War 2 and the Korean War. He was a life member of the Royal Canadian Legion New Germany Branch No. 102 and a recipient of the Meritorious Service Medal, the highest honour of the Royal Canadian Legion. He is survived by his daughter Gail (Roland) Pilote, Rimbey, Alberta; step-daughter Rosalie (Terry) Weir, Canberra, Australia; son Ron (Corinne) Orillia, Ontario; sister Edith “Toots” (Dave) Young, High River, Alberta; brother Jack Rimmer, Bakersfield, California USA; 8 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife Marie (Robar) and brothers David and Clarence "Bud". A public Legion Tribute will be held at 6:45pm prior to the visitation which will be from 7 to 9pm Wednesday. 4 July in Sweeny's Funeral Home, 4895 route 10, New Germany, with cremation to follow. A memorial service will be 11am Thursday, 5 July, in Epworth United Church New Germany, Rev. Joan Conrad officiating. Interment to follow in St. Paul's Lutheran Church cemetery, North River. Family Flowers only, memorial donations in Reginald's memory can be made to the Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Fund of New Germany Branch No. 102. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.sweenysfuneralhome.com.