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Donald Malcolm Langille
April 7, 1925 - June 28, 2007
LANGILLE, Donald Malcolm - 82, Greenfield, Colchester Co., passed away peacefully Thursday, June 28, 2007, in Colchester Regional Hospital, Truro, after a valiant battle with pulmonary fibrosis. He was born in Boston, Mass., U.S.A., to the late William B. and Mazie (Waugh) Langille, formerly of Tatamagouche. In 1932, the family moved back to Tatamagouche, where his father opened a meat store. Don was involved with it as he grew up. In 1943, he joined the RCNVR and served until the Second World War ended. Upon returning, he worked with his father. In 1962, he went to work with the Federal Department of Agriculture, Health of Animals Branch, retiring in 1987. Don and his wife spent 15 winters in Florida where he enjoyed golf. His hobbies included target practice, hunting, fishing and pool. He was on the Nova Scotia Small Bore Rifle Team for seven years in the 70s. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch No. 26, Truro, the Keystone Masonic Lodge 102, Tatamagouche and a life member of the Truro Lion's Club. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, the former Doris Dowell; daughter, Diane (Bob), Truro; sister, Barbara Ann (Harry) Sargent, Roseburg, Ore.; niece, Karen (Kenneth) Peterson; nephews, Harry W. Sargent, Roseburg, Ore.; Kelly (Patty) Sargent, Eugene, Ore.; three great-nephews and two great-nieces. Visitation will be held 7-9 p.m. Monday, July 2, Legion Tribute Service 7 p.m. Monday, Masonic Lodge Service 7:30 p.m. Monday, Lions Memorial Service 8 p.m. Monday, and memorial service 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 3, all in Mattatall Funeral Home, 55 Young St., Truro, with Rev. Brian DeLong officiating. Interment to follow in Lockerby Cemetery, Tatamagouche. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to the Lung Association of Nova Scotia or to a charity of your choice. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting the "guest book" at: www.mattatallfh.com
