Obituary of Errol Lorne Crossland

Errol Lorne Crossland 89, East Dalhousie, Kings Co., passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2013 at Rosedale Home for Special Care, New Germany, where he had been residing. Born in Walden, Lunenburg Co., he was a son of the late Stanley and Lorena (Veinotte) Crossland. Errol was self-employed woodsman and farmer. He also often worked for Department of Transportation and enjoyed the apple harvest in Marlboro, Mass; for many years. He enjoyed, hunting and fishing and his storytelling. His wife and family were very dear to him and home was where he was happiest. Errol was a member of St. Cyprians Anglican Church, East Dalhousie, where he was warden and caretaker for many years. He worked hard for the community fair and could always be found on the pulling grounds where he too sometimes would have a horse. After a stroke in 2001, he was lovingly cared for by his wife, Greta and assisted by family and home support workers who were all greatly appreciated. For the past year he was cared for at the Rosedale Home for Special Care, New Germany. We would like to give special thanks to everyone for his care. In 1959, he married Greta (Fancy) and they began their happy life together. Left to mourn are his wife, Greta,; daughters, Donna (Lawrence Emery) Crossland, Tupperville; Liana (Larry Oickle) Crossland, Union Square; Nova (George) Redden, Kentville; son, Erwin Crossland, East Dalhousie and precious grandson, Lincoln; step grandchildren, Jonathan, Samuel and Katherine Emery all of Moncton; Kyle Redden, Kentville. Sisters, Guida Veinotte, Wilmot; Charlotte Pare, East Dalhousie; brothers, Edwin (Edith) Crossland, Waterville; Arthur, Lake Paul; Marcus, Middleton; Ivan, Bridgewater. He was predeceased by sister, Isabelle in infancy; Margaret Gaul. Visitation 7-9 p.m., Sunday in Sweeny’s Funeral Home, 4895 route 10, New Germany. Funeral service 2 p.m. Monday, October 21, 2013 in St. Cyprian’s Anglican Church, East Dalhousie. Rev. Juanita Barteaux officiating with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Donations may be made to St. Cyprians Anglican Church, The Molly Appeal, South Shore Regional Hospital or charity of choice. On-line condolences may be made by visiting www.sweenysfuneralhome.com.