On to Ottawa and a weekend with Clair & Deb. Then to Limerick and stayed over 2 weeks with Don & Lee. Stayed in Camrose the first night in case there were problems with the sale. Got out of the house with 20 minutes to spare. We accepted, after negotiations, the first offer received (11th of July), conditions closed on the 20th and possession on the 11th of August. Our Edmonton house was listed on 26 April 2010 after undergoing almost 6 months of renovations. The difference in the economy and real estate market between Edmonton and Nova Scotia allowed us to pay off all our debts, build a house and retire 3 years early. Between the two of us, we had some knowledge of the living conditions in Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, Saskatchewan, and Nova Scotia, therefore the discussion was made to concentrate on Nova Scotia (reverse migration). It quickly became evident that the best prices were in the maritimes. A search was started in 2005 on the MLS which covered all of Canada. The prime consideration was affordability. The dream was to own a large amount of rural land that was as natural as possible and where we could build, enjoy, and protect it. which is 14 km east of the community of Guysborough, on Highway 16. The name for the property, Red Maple Ridge, came about because of the beautiful Red Maple trees and the ridges that are on it. I’ll stay there forever.The Making of a Rural Retirement Home in Nova Scotia “If there ever comes a day where we can’t be together, keep me in your heart A private service for family, extended family and church family will be held on Saturday, October 13 in Emmanuel Anglican Church at 2pm Rev. In keeping with Bob’s wishes, there will be no visitation. Bob also enjoyed playing Hearts, Bridge and Solitaire on his computer.
He awaited the newspaper every morning so he could do the Crytoquote and Sudoku, and always left the crossword puzzle for Dot.
Although he missed his yard and wine making, it wasn’t long before he was playing Bridge and Cribbage with other residents. At age 84, Bob and Dot decided a move to condo living and settled in Bedford. During the colder months, Bob was mastering winemaking, including an Ice Wine. Bob was predeceased by four sons, Gary, Richard, William, and just recently, David, all of Halifax and brother Richard, YK.īob enjoyed his early retirement years puttering around the yard keeping his lawn and gardens so immaculate that passerby’s would stop and complement him. He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Dorcas “Dot” nee Pearce daughters, Julie (Gordon Flemming), Bedford NS, Donna (Craig Archambault), Surrey BC sons, Robert (Martha) Beaver Bank NS and Gregory, Victoria BC, and sister, Shirley Tocher, Maple Ridge BC, as well as several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. In early 1946, Bob became employed with the Queen’s Harbour Master and retired 43 years later, proudly leaving his career behind, as Chief Engineering Superintendent.ĭuring Bob’s early career, he found himself on the opposite coast, where he met a lovely lady from Newfoundland. and after three years of service received an honourable discharge as a Stoker 1. Born in Port Hammond, BC, Bob was a son of the late Rosa (Little) and John Wallingham.Īt the young age of 16, Bob was employed as a Millhand at the Hammond Cedar Company in BC, then at 19 joined the R.C.N.V.R. Age 94, previously spending 56 years in Spryfield and most recently of Bedford, passed away peacefully at Camp Hill Hospital on Tuesday, October 9th, 2018.
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