April 8, 2007 to April 14, 2007

Donald Beverly “Don” Spinney – 73, of North Alton, Kings County, passed away on Sunday, April 8, 2007 at home. Born in Canning, Kings County, he was a son of the late Gilbert and Ethel (Hales) Spinney. He had been self-employed as a farmer, a construction contractor and developer. Don enjoyed music. He played several instruments and in recent years created a CD. He was an avid outdoorsman and especially enjoyed hunting and fishing. He is survived by five sisters, Joyce (Mrs. Kenneth Carey), Hamilton, Ontario; Reverend Ardythe Ashe, Black Point, Halifax County; Marguerite (Mrs. Keith Rogers), Bridgewater, Lunenburg County; Rita (Mrs. Kenneth Jess) and Joanne (Mrs. Michael Johnston), both of Coldbrook, Kings County; three brothers, Eugene (Sheila) and Greg (Dorothy), both of Coldbrook; Frank (Donna), Greenwood; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Sheila Mildred Rogers and a brother, James. Visitation was held from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, April 13, 2007 in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville where a funeral service followed by a reception was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 14, 2007. Reverend Ardythe Ashe officiated. Burial took place in the Hillaton Cemetery, Kings County. Family flowers only by request. Donations in memory may be made to the Kidney Foundation or the Canadian Diabetes Association. On-line inquiries may be directed to www.whitefamilyfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville.