Wallace Allison WILE

WILE, Wallace Allison - 91, Dartmouth, passed away peacefully, on Friday, March 7, 2008, in Dartmouth General Hospital. Born in Bridgewater, Lunenburg Co., on May 20, 1916, he was the son of the late Evans and Estelle (Walker) Wile. His career was devoted almost entirely to music, serving with both the Princess Louise Fusiliers, and The Royal Canadian Artillery Bands during the Second World War. Following the war he joined the Stadacona Band from which he retired in 1968. Among the many highlights of his years with the Stadacona Band he was most proud of his participation in the first International Tattoo held at Expo '67 in Montreal. He was an accomplished musician playing several instruments including, trumpet, violin, clarinet, organ, but primarily piano and saxophone. He moved to Port Wallace in 1955 and was a member of St. Thomas Moore Church. Gardening was a favourite hobby and one that he enjoyed for more than 50 years. He also enjoyed social evenings playing cards at Brightwood Golf and Country Club. Following his retirement from the service he joined the Naval Research Establishment, Dartmouth, which later became the Defense Research Establishment Atlantic where he worked until 1981. He was predeceased by his first wife, Doris (Gaudet), of Summerside, P.E.I., in 1964; daughter, Marcia Doucette (Bernie) in 1994; sister, Ulua Mott (Ralph). He is survived by his second wife, Anita (Himelman) (Johnstone) Wile; daughter, Sharon (MacKenzie) LeBlanc (Dr. Clement), Elgin, N.B.; son, Daniel (Janice), Waverley; grandchildren, Christopher Stewart (Janice), Andrea (MacKenzie) Rowe, Andrew MacKenzie, Evan Wile (Jennifer) and Sarah (Wile) Clapham (Warren), as well as Anita's children, Patsy Leitch (Fred), Gail Symonds (George), Joan Swinimer, Michael Johnstone (Debbie) and their extended families. The family would like to express their sincere thanks to all the dedicated caregivers of Northwood Homecare Ltd. who provided such excellent support over the last few years. The family would also like to thank the staff of the Dartmouth General Hospital for the care during the last three weeks. Arrangements have been entrusted to Atlantic Funeral Homes, 771 Main St. Dartmouth where visitation will be held today from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday in St. Thomas Moore Catholic Church, Rev. Father Irek Bem officiating. Reception to follow in the church hall. Internment will take place in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville following the service and reception. Donations may be made to St. Thomas Moore Parish, or a charity of your choice. On-line condolences may be made by visiting the website: www.atlanticfuneralhomes.com