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Hollis Ralph Prest

 

Chief Shipwright, V25267, RCNVR

 

Born: 06 Mar 1912, Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia

 

Died: 24 Dec 1993, Bridgewater, Nova Scotia

 

PREST, Hollis Ralph - 81, Maders Cove, Lunenburg County, died December 24, 1993, in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born in Shubenacadie, he was a son of the late Archibald and Lottie (Wentzell) Prest. He was a retired carpenter and taxi driver. He is survived by his wife, the former Marguerite Peeler; two daughters, Nancy (Mrs. Terrence Furlotte), Patricia, both of Lunenburg; three grandchildren. He was predeceased by a sister, Nita; grandson, Darren. Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. tonight in Mahone Funeral Home, Mahone Bay, where funeral will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, Rev. Fred Snyder officiating. Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery, Clearland. Donations may be made to Trinity United Church, Mahone Bay.

 

Headstone for Chief Hollis Prest - Hillside Cemetery, Clearland, Lunenburg Co., NS

Photographer / Courtesy of George Newbury

 


 

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