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Herbert "Max" DeWOLFE

August 7, 1916 - September 8, 2018. Passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, September 8th in University Gates, Waterloo, Ont., one month after his 102nd birthday. Max was born in New Brunswick. He trained for the ministry at Acadia University where he received his B.A., B.D. He was ordained to the Baptist ministry in 1940 and served in pastorates in the Maritime Provinces, Quebec and Ontario. He also served as a Chaplain to the Canadian Army during the Second World War and in the YMCA War Services. Max received a Doctor of Divinity in 1964. From 1952 to 1964, he served as minister at First Baptist Church in Halifax. In 1981 he and his late wife Margaret retired in Kitchener -Waterloo where they were involved in interim pastoral ministry including three terms at Highland Baptist Church. Predeceased by his wife, Margaret DeWolfe (2016); and his daughters, Elizabeth and Emily. Survived by his son, John (Maureen) of Halifax; his stepdaughters, Sharon (Bob) of Waterloo; Brenda (Bruce) of Ottawa; and his grandchildren, Warren (Coleen), Kathryn (Brad) and Heather. Max's family will receive relatives and friends in Henry Walser Funeral Home ( www.henry walser.com) on Friday, September 14th from 4-6 p.m., and from 2-2:45 p.m. on Saturday, September 15th where a memorial service will take place in the chapel at 3 p.m. officiated by Rev. Das Sydney. Reception to follow. Cremation has taken place. As expressions of sympathy, donations to Highland Baptist Church would be appreciated by the family (cards available at the funeral home). Special thanks to all the caregivers at University Gates for all their special and loving care of Max.
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