Kenneth Munroe CREELMAN

CREELMAN, KENNETH MUNROE Kenneth Munroe Creelman of Truro, Nova Scotia, died Wednesday, April 27, 2005 in the comfort of his home with his family by his side. He was 80. He was born on June 30, 1924 to parents Jesse (Johnson) and Hedley Creelman. On October 18, 1948 he married Muriel J. Davis of Five Islands in Truro, Nova Scotia, and they became the proud parents of three sons and one daughter. Kenneth lived most of his life in the house where his eight siblings were born on the Creelman farm at Otterbrook, Colchester County. Kenneth was the only one born in Truro Hospital. The story goes that his father Hedley picked him out of the babies in the nursery by the distinctive sound of his cry. Hard work and long hours in the logging and lumber business defined Kenneth's work life spanning 67 years. Kenneth started driving a yard horse in Smith Field in the winter of 1937, when he was 13 years old. Decades later he was still building the business, always passionate about his life's work. His last day in the office was just a few days ago. He was President of the Marwood group of companies. Kenneth enjoyed his work, enjoyed the friendship of Marwood employees, and took great pride in ensuring Marwood provided top quality products and customer service. Kenneth enjoyed seeing people grow and succeed in his work life. During his long career, Kenneth worked with his father, his brothers, and his sons. Along with being dedicated to the best interests of his business and his employees, he was, above all else, dedicated to caring for the needs of his family. Kenneth had two families -- his own family and his corporate family; he loved and enjoyed the company of both. He was the leader who his families looked up to right through to the last days of his life. He was always there as a teacher and as an advisor for both. He was dedicated to the well being of the members of each of his families. Although soft spoken, with gentle humour, he provided clear direction and guidance. He set the example with a strong work ethic. He was a leader and a teacher to so many for so long; his attentive, caring hand and his guidance will be greatly missed. Kenneth was associated with horses all his life -- first work horses in woodland operations and in more recent years, the champion Cape Cod Percherons in the show ring. Not one for hobbies, he did enjoy horse racing and horse shows as long as they did not interfere too much with work. Kenneth was a 50 year plus member of the Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia A.F. & A.M. He is predeceased by his parents and brothers Walter and Donald of Truro. Among the survivors are his wife, Muriel of Truro, and his four children: K. Ross (Carrie) of Fredericton, Barbara L. of Falmouth NS, Douglas (Karen) of Fall River, NS and Michael A. (Stephanie) Fredericton; his sisters Helen A. Lawlor and Mary E. Creelman of London, Ontario, S. Gladys (Alan) Workman of Vancouver, His brothers, H. Gordon (Joan) of Truro, Warren R. (Helen) of Fredericton, Alan E. (Joanne) of Dartmouth; his sister in laws, Debra J. Creelman (Walter) and Mrs. Beryl Sutton; his grandchildren: Sarah and Daniel Creelman (Douglas & Karen), Andrea, Katherine, and Austin Creelman (Michael); and step grandchildren Jansen and Travis White (Ross & Carrie). Arrangements are being made with Colchester Community Funeral Home, 521 Willow Street, Truro, Nova Scotia with visitation on Friday, April 29, from 6 to 9 pm and Saturday, April 30, from 2 to 4 pm. A celebration of Mr. Creelman's life will be held at Middle Stewiacke United Church on Sunday, May 1, at 3 pm and the Reverend Larry Harrison will officiate. Interment will follow at Middle Stewiacke Cemetery. On line condolences to colchestercommunityfh@ns.sympatico.ca [Daily Gleaner]