SANFORD, Courtney Robert – Age 77, of Grafton, Kings Co., passed away on Friday, February 23, 2018, in Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born on April 13, 1940, in Berwick, Kings Co., he was the only child of the late Charles N. and Lucy M. (Hollis) Sanford. Courtney was the Division Crewman for the Nova Scotia Department of Highways, having worked there for 20 years before his retirement. He had also worked as a carpenter. Courtney was a veteran member of the Waterville & District Volunteer Fire Department, with over 30 years of service, and had been a member of the board of directors for the Grafton Community Hall. He was a loving husband, father and especially loved his grandchildren and great-granddaughter. Courtney's hobbies included gardening and time spent on his puzzle books. Surviving are his loving wife of 53 years, the former Joan M. Langille; daughters, Tamie (Derrick) Zinck, Canaan; Holly (Shawn) Warrington, Fairview, Alta.; grandchildren, Brock and Denziel; C.J., Levi and Zoe; great-granddaughter, Harmony. There will be no visitation. A service in celebration of Courtney's Life will take place at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, March 3, in Waterville & District Volunteer Fire Department, Cornwallis Square Village Hall, 1415 County Home Rd., Cambridge. Rev. Freda MacDonald officiating, with a reception to follow. Interment in Pleasant Valley Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in his memory may be made to Waterville & District Volunteer Fire Department. A rrangements have been entrusted to the Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main St., toll free 1-855-825-3448. Online guest book may be signed by visiting: www.middletonfuneralhome.com