HILCHIE, Ernest Nightingale - 84, Sterling Brook, Hants County, passed away August 7, 1996, in the Colchester Regional Hospital, Truro. Born in Minasville on September 4, 1911, he was the son of the late Roland and Marion (Hamilton) Hilchie. He was a butter maker at Bay View Creamery, later became Manager, he farmed for several years and was a foreman with Dept of Transportation retiring in 1976. He was an avid gardener and fisherman. He is survived by his wife, the former Kathleen (Dean) Gorman; two sons, Roland and his wife Effie, Lower Selma; Brian, Winnipeg; two daughters, Sheila Green and husband Leonard, Lower Selma; Sandra Hines and husband Murray, East Noel; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a brother Harold, Noel; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by three brothers, William, Borden, Earle; two sisters, Evelyn, Vivian. The family requests no visitation at the funeral home, family and friends may visit at the Hilchie residence. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Ettinger Funeral Home, Shubenacadie. The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, August 10, 1996 in Selma United Church, Rev. Wade Allen officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Family flowers only. Memorial donations may be made to Selma United Church Cemetery or to the charity of one's choice.

Fri, August 9, 1996
The Chronicle-Herald, Halifax, N. S.