Brunt, Roy S., Halifax, passed from this life on April 16, 2019. Born January 4, 1918 in Halifax, he was the eldest child of the late Edward S. and Ethel G. (McDonald) Brunt. Educated in Halifax and a graduate of Maritime Business College, he started his career with the Bank of Nova Scotia. He joined the R.C.A.F. in 1942 serving in the Directorate of Finance, Ottawa until his discharge in 1946 when he returned to the Bank for a short time. He then joined the firm of Maritime Furriers and after 31 years retired from the fur industry as Vice-President of Maritime Furriers, Halifax, and Brunswick Furriers, Moncton. Roy completed his career as Director of Finance & Administration at the Nova Scotia Rehabilitation Centre, Halifax. A quiet and wise man, Roy's life was marked by his love for Jesus, family, friends and neighbours. This love was shown through countless acts of service. As a member of West End Baptist Church, he faithfully served his Lord for over 87 years and as a member of the Gideons personally distributed Bibles in local schools for over 25 years. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Dorothy (Lawrie); daughter Marilyn, and her husband Bruce Havill; son Gordon, and his wife Shirley. Four grandchildren: Allison Havill (Kevin Frame) in BC and Amy Havill Landymore (Will), in Massachusetts, Graham Brunt and Laura Brunt, both of Halifax. Great grandson Griffin Landymore, great grandaughters Violet and Ellie Landymore, USA. Predeceased by a brother Harold, sister Dorothy (Brunt) Weston and brother Edward. Visitation will take place Monday 4-6 PM at Snow's Funeral Home, Lacewood Dr. A funeral service and reception with the family will be held at 11 AM on Tuesday April 23, 2019 at West End Baptist Church, Rev. Dr. Leslie McCurdy officiating. A private family burial service will be held at Fairview cemetery at a later date. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to Canadian Baptist Missions care of West End Baptist Church, Gideons International or charity of one's choice.
Special thanks to family physician Eddy Kinley for his exceptional care as well as the Palliative Care team whose expertise, advice and support made "staying at home" for all his days a reality.
For online condolences please visit: www.jasnowfuneralhome.com
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