Obituary of Norman Harvey Bird

BIRD, Norman Harvey, 81, of Wolfville passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2015 at the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born on March 7th, 1934, he was the son to the late John and Lilah (Smith) Bird. Left with fond and loving memories are his sons, David (Avril), Canaan; Steven, Halifax; Robert (Leanna) Hantsport; brother John, Ontario. His pride and joy, was his four grandchildren Anita, Keighan, Kate and Grace. Norman was predeceased by wife Mary (2012) of 49 years. Norman was a member of the Lions Club, Stamp Club, on the Adopt-a-Highway Committee and volunteered with the VON. Norman lived several different parts of the country in his younger years and had several different occupations. Until he settled in his home town of Wolfville, to raise his family and worked for Hostess Foods for over 25 years, where he made several lifetime friends. Even after retirement, he continued to work at several other jobs including Carquest and Elderkin's Farm. Norman's true passion and what he was best known for was his bee keeping, which he continued till the very end. He also loved selling his honey and his wood working creations at the Wolfville and Kentville Farm Markets where he was well known as the "Bee Man". Cremation has taken place. A visitation will be held at the Wolfville Funeral Chapel, 568 Main Street, on Tuesday October 20th, 2015 from 6:30-8:30p.m. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, October 21st, 2015 at 2:00p.m. at the St. John's Anglican Church, Wolfville, Archdeacon Sandra Fyfe officiating. Reception to follow at the Church. Burial in Church cemetery. Donations in Norman's memory may be made to the St. John's Anglican Church Memorial Garden or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Arrangements have been entrusted to Serenity Lindsay Annapolis Valley Funeral Home, Wolfville Funeral Chapel (902)542-4656. On-line condolences may be sent to www.serenitylindsayfuneralhome.ca.