Obituary of William Layton Carey

William Layton Carey 90, Bridgewater, Lunenburg Co., died Sunday, September 19, 2010 in Hillside Pines Nursing Home, Bridgewater of natural causes. Bill was born, October 17, 1919 in Fox River to Charles and Eva Maude (Parsons) Carey. Bill grew up in Aylesford and married Alta (Kinsman), July 26, 1949 in Woodville and recently celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary. In 1938, Bill joined the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Regina, Sask. He had a long and distinguished career with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, with postings all across Canada. The majority of his service was at Eskimo Point, Coppermine, Aklavik and Baker Lake in the Northwest Territories. He retired as a Sergeant in Virden, Manitoba. After his retirement from the RCMP in 1961, Bill and his family retired to Bridgewater, where he started the Co-Operators Insurance Agency in the basement of his home. He grew the business for 23 years and was joined by his son Danny in 1978. Bill was extremely proud that his business has expanded into three generations and will celebrate its fiftieth year in January. Bill was an avid outdoorsman. He loved hunting and fishing at his camp in Cannan Mountain and Peter Stillwater or where ever he and friends would go. He was a long time member of the Bridgewater Hand Gun Club and had a “reserved” seat at the card table as it was one of his favorite pastimes to play cards with his friends. He also loved woodworking and it was often said that anything he made would never blow away ! Above all else, Bill (Dad, Grampy) loved being with his family. His favorite time of year was Christmas when he could spoil them by following his rule: one special gift to be opened on Christmas Eve. He treasured every special occasion and anxiously waited with his “boots on” for Danny to pick him up for the daily trip for coffee. Bill is survived by his wife, Alta (Kinsman); sons, David (Denise), Danny (Rhona); grandchildren, Cathy (Jonathan Lewis), Samantha and Danielle; step grand-daughter, Terry Lynn Hartwell (Shawn); great grandchildren, Madeline and Clara Lewis, Zoe and Fin Hartwell; sisters, Nita Morton and Ada DeLouchery; many nieces and nephews. No visitation at the funeral home by request. Service 1 p.m. Wednesday in Bridgewater United Church, Bridgewater. Rev. Ivan Norton officiating, with interment in Brookside Columbarium, Bridgewater. No flowers by request, donations may be made to Bridgewater United Church or charity of choice. A reception will follow in the Bridgewater United Church Christian Education Centre. Arrangements entrusted to Sweeny’s Funeral Home, Bridgewater where on-line condolences may be made by visiting www.sweenysfuneralhome.com.