Obituary of Donald Crossland

Donald Franklyn Crossland 72, of Maitland, Lunenburg County, passed away peacefully February 1, 2002, in the South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater, after a brief illness. Born December 29, 1929 in Clearland, he was a son of the late George and Nita (Gilnaught) Crossland. Donald was employed with Maritime Tel and Tel for 39 plus years as a lineman, retiring in 1989. He was a member of the Telephone Pioneers. He is survived by his wife, the former Shirley Barry; sons, Dwight, Branch LaHave; Edward (Virginia Oickle), Lower Northfield; Gary (Elizabeth Wentzell), West Northfield; a daughter, Patricia (Eddy Hodder), Middle LaHave; twin grandsons, Joseph and Jonathan Crossland, West Northfield; granddaughter, Vanessa Nauss, Middle LaHave; sisters, Isabel Crossland and Rowena Rhuland, both of Mahone Bay. He was predeceased by his brother, Edward. A memorial service will be held 11am Monday in the Christ Anglican Church, Maitland, Rev. Linda MacDonald officiating. Burial will take place at a later date in the Christ Anglican Cemetery, Maitland. There will be no visitation at the funeral home by request. No flowers by request. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Christ Anglican Church, Maitland or the N S Heart and Stroke Foundation through Sweeny’s Funeral Home, Bridgewater or at www.sweenysfuneralhome.com