Cyril Blair Carlin

CARLIN, Cyril Blair – 88, of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. The family of Cyril Carlin is saddened to advise of Cyril's peaceful passing on September 3rd in the Dartmouth General Hospital. Cyril was born in Hillsborough, New Brunswick, on January 2nd, 1934, to Alston and Frances (Steeves) Carlin. Cyril graduated from the Maritime Forest Ranger School and Nova Scotia Land Survey Institute and completed B.Sc.E. and M.Sc.E. degrees in Survey Engineering at the University of New Brunswick. Cyril began his career as a survey engineer with the federal government in Energy, Mines, and Resources Canada. During this time, he travelled throughout Canada, including the northern territories, managing survey projects. He then began a career with the Council of Maritime Premiers, working with Land Registration and Information Services. At LRIS, he helped create a world-class land-registry service that pioneered usages of GPS satellite survey mapping. His placements during this time included Fredericton, Halifax, and Summerside. Cyril was a kind and loving man who took great pride in community and helping others. He enjoyed learning and was interested in studying scripture, Canadian history, and technological advancements. Following his retirement, he volunteered his time at Steven's Road United Baptist Church and, later on, at Parkland at the Lakes, teaching weekly bible studies. During its construction, he also spent a great deal of time at Bayside Camp, helping to build cottages and the supporting infrastructure required for its success. Cyril was interested in the well-being of others and was known not only for his sage advice but also for his willingness to listen. He enjoyed hiking and spending time outdoors. In his younger years, he actively participated on several hockey and baseball teams in Moncton and Fredericton. He fondly remembered his time as the goalie for the UNB intramural engineering hockey team. Cyril was predeceased by his loving wife, Sarah "Sadie" May, who passed away just days prior. He was also predeceased by brothers Douglas Carlin and Donald Carlin, as well as a sister, Kathryn "Kay" Steeves. Cyril is survived by sisters Ardeth (Jack) Allen and Rita (Al) Renton, and brother Gerald (Pauline) Carlin. He also leaves behind to mourn his passing and celebrate his life, his children Dr. Betty (Paul) Croft of Dartmouth and Dr. Robert (Christopher Paci) Carlin of Montreal. His legacy includes two grandchildren who will fondly remember his contributions to their lives, Matthew Croft and Sophia Croft. A celebration-of-life service will be held at Steven's Road United Baptist Church in Dartmouth on Friday, September 9th, 2022, at 3:30 pm. A reception to follow in the church gym. Burial will be held at Gray's Island Cemetery, Hillsborough, N.B., on Sunday, September 11th at 1 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Steven's Road Memorial fund or Crandall University.