Leo Gilbert Zinck

Leo was a loving father, grandfather and great grand-father.

Leo was predeceased by his wife Vesta in 2017, his partner Betty Druken, sisters Frances, Hilda, Nema, Thelma, Alice, Margaret, and brother Stanley. He is survived by his daughter Karen (Chuck) Brookside, grandsons Lee (Rebecca) BC, Ryan (Silver) AB, great-granddaughters Erin and Brooke, brothers Ken (Joyce), George (Mary), sister Sharon and his special friend Erna Balcom.

Leo joined the military at 19 looking for adventure and to "see the world". He became a Paratrooper and loved the thrill of jumping. After a shoulder injury he transferred to the CProC which provided military police services. One of his first postings was Hamburg, Germany shortly after the war ended. It was an eye opener to see the devastation and destruction and to be confronted by Hitler Youth still roaming the streets.

He became a Special Investigator with the Security and Intelligence Unit (SIU). One of his fond memories was training with the FBI for six months in Georgia He became a pistol marksman and had a long list of distinguished credits on the pistol ranges having competed against the United States Army teams as well as in Canada winning the Gillis Trophy. He also won top honors in the rifle competitions and in rapid fire pistol competitions. He ended his military career as Section Cdr of Security and Intelligence in Halifax in 1970.

Not one to sit around, he became Security Officer for Dept Supply and Services Halifax. From there he moved to Moncton as Security Officer for Transport Canada and then on to St John for Postal Inspector covering NB and PEL. He finished his career as Divisional Director of Postal Investigations covering the Atlantic Provinces.

On his second retirement, he and Vesta enjoyed life to the fullest spending winters in Florida, relaxing at all inclusive resorts and cruising the Caribbean and Europe. He continued to travel into his 90s.When home, he enjoyed golfing, deep sea fishing, and hunting. He loved a good game of cribbage and was passionate about the Blue Jays who gave him great joy and frustration. He loved his weekend trip to Toronto with his grandsons to take in the games. He enjoyed Coronation Street. He liked nothing better than fine dining but also liked to cook. He loved lobster and it was not Christmas Eve without a lobster feast. And lots and lots of honey on everything - said it kept him healthy. His memory was sharp and he started each day with three crosswords puzzles before breakfast. He spent countless hours on his computer researching things of interest. He counted his blessings for a life well lived.

Arrangements have been entrusted to J.A. Snow Funeral Home, Halifax. Leo has requested no visitation. A grave side celebration of life will be held at a later date at Dover United Baptist Cemetery Donations in his memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Society, the Dover Cemetery Fund or a charity of your choice.