Obituary of Walter Brimicombe

BRIMICOMBE, Walter Edward "Ole Softie", - 76, Stellarton, our loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle and friend passed away peacefully on February 27, 2013 in the Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. He was born in Halifax on March 13, 1936 to loving parents Jenny (Caddell) and Fredrick Brimicombe. Dad grew up in Admiral Rock on the family farm and resided there for the first part of his life until moving to Stellarton, which he also called home. Dad was a jack - of - all trades, a farmer, a fisherman and a professional truck driver-which he loved. Running up and down the road with all his buddies was what kept him so young at heart. He was predeceased by his parents, Frances (his wife of 22 years), Barbara (Mother of his children), brothers Bob and George, sisters Dot and Margaret. He is survived by brother Vincent (Joan), sisters Ruth (Lloyd Prowse), and Pearl Cameron. Also survived by loving children Mark, Jennifer (Darrell Robinson), Julie (Troy Ritchie) and Meredith (Paul Wallace); grandchildren Brandon and Chelsie Robinson, Alicia and Rene Ritchie, Jeffrey and Carissa Brimicombe, Jessica and Lynden Wallace; great grandchildren Skylar and Marissa. Visitation 2-4 & 6-8pm Tuesday in Ettinger Funeral Home, 2812 Highway 2, Shubenacadie from where funeral service will be held 3pm, Wednesday. Interment will be Admiral Rock Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation in memory of Walter. Special thanks to Dr. Park and Dr. Hack for the wonderful care over the years, also to all the family and friends who helped us along the way. Family and friends may send condolences to the family at: ettingerfuneralhome.com