Obituary announcement for club member Henry Redmond LM311

Henry Redmond passed away suddenly at home on Wednesday, February 25, 2015. Born in New Waterford, he was the son of the late John Alexander and Anne Blanche (Cropley) Redmond. A veteran of World War II, he served overseas with the Royal Canadian Corps of Signals. Henry retired from the Federal Department of Health and Welfare in 1979. Previous to that he was a field auditor with the unemployment insurance commission. He was a life member and past president of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 12. He was a member of the Kiwanas and a past president of the Sydney Credit Union and a member of the Riverdale Seniors Club. Henry was a member of the United Church where he served on several committees. Henry is survived by his loving wife, Leona (Gillis); his daughters, Julia Lusk(Mike), Kamloops, B.C., Claire (Fred) Ceruk, St. Catherine’s, ON; his grandsons, Zackary Lusk, Greg, Stephen, Michael and Christopher; son-in-law, Ernie Lusk, Sydney; nephew, Harold Phillips, Mira Gut; niece, Shirley MacLeod, Dartmouth. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his sister, Hazel Phillips; brother Frank Redmond. Cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 4, 2015 at the SW Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney with Rev. Sheldon Chant officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Salvation Army or charity of choice. Online condolences may be sent to our webpage at www.chantfuneralhome.com.