Obituary of Eric Temple

80, Kingston, Kings Co., formerly of Aylesford, Kings Co. passed away Friday March 7, 2008, in the Soldier's Memorial Hospital, Middleton. Born in Halifax, he was a son of the late Burton and Janet (Naugler) Temple. Eric was a retired Captain in the Royal Canadian Army and throughout his military career was posted across Canada at various locations and had been a member of the Black Watch Regiment. He was a member of the Aylesford United Church, and Kentville Lodge # 58, A.F. & A.M., Kentville and was a 50 year jewel holder. Eric was also a member of various other Masonic related organizations. He was an avid sports enthusiast, playing hockey and was one of the founding directors of the Maritime Quarter Horse Association. Surviving are his wife, Ardith P. (Collins) Temple, Kingston; son, Jeffrey (Samantha) Temple, Shubenacadie; daughter, Karen (George) Atkins, Aylesford; grandsons, Derek & Steven Atkins. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by brothers, Roy & Alan Temple; sisters, Margaret Yates; Helen Temple. There will be no visitation. Masonic Service & Funeral Service will take place 2 p.m. Wednesday March 12, in the H.C. Lindsay Funeral Home, 192 Commercial St., Berwick, N.S., B0P 1E0, (902-538-9900). Pastor Kay Dean D.M. officiating, with burial in the Aylesford Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Aylesford United Church or to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia. Condolences may be made by visiting: www.hclindsayfuneralhome.ca