Maurice A. Fancy
1933 - 2005
Fancy, Maurice A. – 72, of Maple Court, Parrsboro passed away Thursday, May 5, 2005 at Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre, Upper Nappan. Born in Parrsboro, he was a son of Marie (Smythe) Fancy, Parrsboro and the late Morris Fancy. He was a veteran of the Korean War serving with the Medical Corp. He was a retired merchant mariner. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, the former Gwendolyn Phinney; daughters, Bernice Pettis (Harold), Truro; Heather Best (Danny), Parrsboro; Diane MacDonald (Mike), Halifax; Wandalyn Walton (Wyman), Wharton; sons, Terry (Bonnie), Parrsboro; Robert, Wharton; Jim "Happy" (Sheila), Newfoundland; a brother, Frederick Leopold (Carolyn), Parrsboro; 15 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by sons, Cyril; Burton in infancy; a sister, Louise; brothers, Arthur and Jimmy. Visitation 7-9 p.m. Saturday, May 7, 2005 at Smith’s Funeral Home, Parrsboro where funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, May 8, 2005, Rev. Greg Doyle officiating. Burial in the Parrsboro United Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Nova Scotia Lung Association.
