Herbert J. CORMIE

J. HERBERT "HERB" CORMIE Truro, passed away Sunday, May 18, 2008 at Colchester Regional Hospital, Truro. Born in Moncton, N.B., on November 10, 1931, he was a son of the late James and Annie (Wadman) Cormie. Herb worked for C.N. Railway for 38 years. He was a member of Brunswick St. United Church, Truro and was a member of the Masonic Lodge of Nova Scotia, through his Mother Lodge, Duke of Kent #121 Spryfield and affiliated with Fellowship Lodge #112, Truro. He also volunteered for Meals on Wheels. Herb is survived by his wife, the former Ann Reid MacDonald; son, Vaughan S. Cormie, Truro; grandson, Michael J. Cormie, Halifax; brother, Douglas (Monique) Cormie, Winnipeg; sister, Kathryn (Manning) Jay, Moncton; several nieces and nephews. Herb was predeceased by his step-mother, Mary Cormie. The family would like to give a special thanks to Mary MacIsaac and David Hape. A Masonic Lodge Tribute, conducted by Fellowship Lodge #112, Truro, will take place at 6:45 p.m. Tuesday, May 20th, followed by visitation from 7 to 9 p.m. in Colchester Community Funeral Home, 512 Willow Street, Truro. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 21st, in the funeral home chapel, Rev. David Lutes officiating. Burial will follow in Watson Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Herb's memory may be made to the Palliative Care Unit at Colchester Regional Hospital, Brunswick St. United Church or to a charity of choice. On-line condolences may be made at: www.colchestercommunity.com