Obituary of Wayne H. Baltzer

BALTZER, Wayne Harold - 65, South Berwick, Kings Co., passed away suddenly on Thursday, January 3, 2013, in the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in Berwick, he was a son of the late Harold R. and Mildred K. (Ogilvie) Baltzer.Wayne's greatest enjoyment was truck driving, which he did for over 40 years, with the last 37 years being employed at Easson Transport Ltd., Berwick. He was devoted to his family, friends and neighbours and was well known for his sense of humour. In his free time, Wayne loved to play Skip-Bo with Heather, Betty and Bill.Surviving are his wife, Heather L. (Kelley) Baltzer; sons, Greg, Fairview; Jeff, South Alton; daughters, Donna, Berwick; Tammy (Eugene Gaudet), Baxters Harbour; Crystal (Jamie Harris), Simms Settlement; grandchildren, Sarah, Courtney, Cody, Dawson, Drake, Savannah-Lee and Dylon; brothers, Allan and David (Eda), all of Edmonton, Alta.; sisters, Carolyn (Bill) Tremain, Vancouver, B.C.; Linda Tufts, Berwick; Jean (Murray) Scotney, Falmouth; several nieces and nephews.Arrangements have been entrusted to Bryce Johnstone of DeMont Family Funeral Home & Cremation Service (902-538-8317). Visitation will take place from 7-9 p.m., Tuesday, January 8, in the annex of the Berwick Baptist Church, 265 Commercial St., Berwick. Funeral will take place in the church at 2 p.m., Wednesday, January 9. Rev. Marilyn Rose officiating, with burial in the Pleasant Valley Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Margaret Salsman Cancer Care Patient Navigator Memorial Fund, 5387 Brooklyn St., Grafton, NS B0P 1V0, or to any charity. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting: www.demontfamilyfuneralhome.ca