Halifax Chronicle Herald: Monday August 4, 2008
MORIARTY, Donald Francis - 83, Halifax and Shad Bay.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce Donald's passing in Camp Hill Veterans' Memorial Building, QEII, on Saturday August 2, 2008.
Born in Halifax to the late Dennis and Margaret (Brackett) Moriarty, Donald grew up on Wellington Street in Halifax and attended College Street School. Donald had a progressive career that spanned over 35 years at Canada Post. He held many positions including that of postmaster for Halifax.
Later he took on the key role as the Project Manager for Canada Post during the development and implementation of the Almon Street plant which introduced new mechanized sorting. He then became Manager of Collection and Delivery for metro Halifax prior to his retirement. "Dinny and Fran" spent many years in the community of Shad Bay where their home was a welcoming place for friends and family. Here they renovated the Moriarty family cottage that was originally constructed by his father.
They enjoyed many outings on Prospect Bay with friends and family on their boat or fishing with the grandchildren. Despite his many health issues in his retirement years he was able to travel to China, Australia, England, Europe and winters in Florida. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather (fondly known as "Pa"), great-grandfather, brother and friend. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Frances Elizabeth (Nunn); daughter, Christine and children Christopher and Colin Cahoon, Jennifer (Tony Tenwolde), Bridgewater; son, Don (Linda) and grandchildren Nick (and Marcie), Luke and Jacquelyn, Dartmouth; son, Michael (Bev) and grandchildren Lora, Melanie and Peter, Halifax; daughter, Susan (Rick Servatiak) and grandson Jeff Horne, Halifax; son, Tom and grandchildren Chelsea, Cora Leigh and Erin, Glace Bay; son, Bruce (Fiona) and grandchildren Ryan and Kate, Perth, Australia; daughter, Barbara (Michael Furlong) and grandchildren Nicole and Jill, Halifax; son Brian (Monica), grandchildren Alex and Kathleen, Halifax.
He was predeceased by his youngest son, Peter, and is survived by granddaughter, Kaitlyn. He is survived by great-grandchildren, Devin, Jacob, Liam, Sophia and Gaylin. He is also survived by brother, Peter, St. Stephen's, N.L.; sisters, Margaret Sullivan, Halifax; Ruth MacDonald, Dartmouth, and Jean (Dave Falconer), Halifax. He was predeceased by his sisters, Dorothy and Joan (John Alguire), and his brother, Douglas.
Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, August 5, in J.A. Snow Funeral Home, Windsor Street, Halifax.
Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, August 6, in St. Agnes Church, Halifax.
Private family burial at a later date. Thanks to his family doctor Harris Crooks and the 5th floor staff at the Camp Hill Veterans' Memorial Building, QEII, for their wonderful care. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the 5th Floor, Camp Hill Veterans' Memorial Building, QEII, or Veterans' Memorial Garden.
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