Roland "Rollie" David Zinck
1919 - May 9, 2008
ZINCK, Roland David "Rollie" - 89, River John, passed away peacefully in Lillian Fraser Memorial Hospital, Tatamagouche, on Friday, May 9, 2008. Born in Cape John, he was a son of the late John David and Margaret (Langille) Zinck. Rollie was a veteran of the Second World War in 23rd Field Company, Royal Canadian Engineers, serving in Holland and Germany. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 108, River John, receiving his 60 year membership pin, and was one of the founding members of River John Volunteer Fire Department. He was a fisherman and an auto body shop owner for over 30 years. He also enjoyed antique cars, woodworking and gardening. He is survived by sons, Ronald (Fern), Haliburton; John (Brenda), Abercrombie; Paul (Donna), Fall River; daughter, Jane (Allen) Tattrie, River John; sister, Bertha (Colin) Douglas, Louisville; sisters-in-law, Ruth MacLeod, River John; Mabel (John) McGee, River John; grandchildren, David (Claudia), Paul (Laurie), Bobby, Sarah, Alana; great- grandchildren, Cédric, Noah, Gail, Mila; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Linnie (Chisholm); infant daughter, Elizabeth Ann; sisters, Vera, Elsie, Daisy, Thelma; brother, Aubrey. Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 11, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in MacLeod's Funeral Home, River John. Funeral service will beheld on Monday at 2 p.m. in St. John the Baptist Anglican Church, River John, with Rev. Marilyn Lamb officiating. Burial in Cape John Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to the River John Fire Department, Anglican Church or a charity of choice.
The Chronicle Herald Halifax, NS
Saturday, May 10th, 2008
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