Obituary of Walter Joseph Tingley

TINGLEY, Walter Joseph – 80, Lantz, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 25, 2015 in the Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Born in Baddeck, he was a son of the late Walter and Cassie (Burton) Tingley. Walter served his community as municipal councillor for many years. He was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, C.W. Saunders #125 Masonic Lodge, Elmsdale, the Shriners and was also a member of the Scottish Rite. He was a professional firefighter at the Halifax Stanfield International Airport and was a founding member of the Lantz Volunteer Fire Brigade. Walter owned and operated a successful business in Stephenville, NL. He was an active member of St. Matthew’s Presbyterian Church, Elmsdale. He will be sadly missed by his children, Walter (Karen), Wendell, Wanda, Wendy (Brad) Traverse, Wayne (Raylee); grandchildren, Scott, Melanie, Michael, Jonathon, David, Kalie, Brian and Kingston; great grandson, Aithne; companion, Diane; brothers, Duval (Linda), Lester (Jenny); sisters Evelyna Hussey and Betty Moore; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Anna Katherine “Nan” (MacLeod), brothers-in-law Jack Hussey and Claude Moore. Visitation will be held 2-4 & 7-9 pm, Monday, November 30th, with a masonic service commencing at 7pm in Ettinger Funeral Home, 2812 Highway 2, Shubenacadie. A celebration of Walter’s life will be held 1:30pm, Tuesday, December 1 in Ettinger Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Beth Mattinson officiating. A reception will follow in the funeral home hospitality area. Interment will be in the Hardwood Lands Cemetery, Hardwood Lands. Donations in memory of Walter may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or a charity of your choice. Condolences, words of comfort and memories of Walter may be shared with the family at: www.ettingerfuneralhome.com