Obituary of Debney Oickle

Debney Basil Oickle 77, of Upper Northfield, Lunenburg County, passed away February 20, 2002 in the South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born in Upper Northfield, he was the son of the late Hubert and Alma (Veinot) Oickle. He was a member of the Upper Northfield United Church; a life member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 24, Bridgewater; a member of the MicMac Rod and Gun Club in Wentzell’s Lake; one of the founding members of the LaHave River Ramblers Square Dancing Club. He is survived by his 2 daughters, Mary Ellen, Mrs. Wayne Zinck, Brenda, Mrs. James Fancy, both of Upper Northfield; 6 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; a sister, Hope (Lincoln) Lohnes, Upper Northfield. He was predeceased by his wife, Shirley (Mossman); daughter, Marilyn Woodworth. Visitation will be 7 to 9pm Friday in Sweeny’s Funeral Home, Bridgewater, with a public legion tribute service being held at 7pm. Funeral service will be held 11am Saturday in the Upper Northfield United Church, Upper Northfield, Lt. Don McFadden officiating. Burial will follow in the Hillside Cemetery, Upper Northfield. Family flowers only. Memorial donations may be made to the N. S. Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Upper Northfield United Church through the funeral home or at www.sweenysfuneralhome.com