Obituary of Ralph Veinot

Ralph H. "Tootie" Veinot 85, of Bridgewater, passed away July 16, 2002 at Green Bay. Born in Bridgewater, he was a son of the late Walter and Hortence (Aulenback) Veinot. He was a veteran of the Second World War having served overseas with West Nova Scotia Regiment from 1940 to 1946 in the European Campaign. He was a member of Branch 24 of the Royal Canadian Legion in Bridgewater; an honorary member of the Bridgewater Fire Department and Fireman’s Band; past president of the Travellers Club and was a past employee of Saunders Motors in Hebbville having worked there for 35 years. He is survived by his wife, Doris (Mann); daughter, Pauline (Bruce) Tanner, Lunenburg; son, Dwight (Jane), Stillwater Lake, Halifax County; grandchildren, Steven (Jodie) Tanner; Roger (Wendy) Tanner; Stefanie (Darin) Johnston; Christopher and Michelle Veinot; 5 great grandchildren; sister, Dorothy (Douglas) Macklin, Lunenburg. He was predeceased by brothers, Fletcher and Walter; infant sister, Elizabeth. A memorial service will be held 11am Friday in Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Bridgewater, Archdeacon John Clarke officiating. No visitation or flowers by request. Memorial donations may be made to the Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Bridgewater, the Red Cross or the charity of your choice through Sweeny’s Funeral Home, Bridgewater. www.sweenysfuneralhome.com