Edward James NOFTALL

NOFTALL, Edward James NOFTALL, Edward James - Passed away on February 14, 2008, at home following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Ed was born in St. John's, N.L., and was a son of the late James and Catherine (Tobin) Noftall. Ed was a member of the RCAF for 25 years, retiring as a Warrant Officer, and then was a member of the Public Service for 15 years at CFB Shearwater. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Joseph E. Mills Council 10486, where he held the positions of Grand Knight, Financial Secretary, and most recently, District Deputy. He was also a member of the 4th Degree Assembly. He was an avid bowler and coached both the men's and ladies' teams representing Nova Scotia in the Canadian 5 Pin National Championships as well as the Youth Nationals, and was a member of the St. Andrew's Folk Choir in Eastern Passage for many years and dearly loved his "choir family". He is survived by his loving wife, Heather, and loving daughter, Amanda; sisters, Marion Jones (Phil), North Carolina, and Elizabeth Noftall, St. John's, N.L. He was predeceased by daughter, Michelle; as well as son, Christopher, and brother, Tommy, both in infancy. Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. Saturday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday in Eastern Passage Community Funeral Home, 5 Cow Bay Rd. (461-2281). Funeral mass will be celebrated 10 a.m. Monday in St. Clement's Roman Catholic Church, Gaston Road, Dartmouth, Father John Mills, celebrant. A reception will follow in the church hall. Burial will take place at a later date in Dartmouth Memorial Gardens. No flowers by request. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Andrew's Roman Catholic Church Building Fund or Canadian Cancer Society.