McMullen, Earle Fraser Newton age 80 of Halifax passed peacefully on Monday, September 8, 2014 at Soldiers Memorial Hospital in Middleton NS. Born Dec. 4 1933 in New Glasgow, he was the son of the late Archibald (Archie) and Margaret (Himmelman) McMullin. Earle proudly served in the Canadian Armed Forces for 23 years. After retiring in 1974, he worked at the Sears Store in Greenwood, NS before becoming a Bus Driver for McKenzie Bus Lines in Bridgewater and ended his career driving for Nova Bus Charters travelling around eastern Canada and the U.S. He enjoyed his road trips to Florida, and had a special love for Quebec City as part of his route. He was a card carrying member of the Royal Canadian Legion for 39 years and also the Halifax branch of the Army, Navy, & Air Force Club. He is survived by his wife Mildred (Roberts) Spruce Grove Alta , sister Ruby Martin Musquodoboit Harbour, NS brothers James (Jim) MacMullen, Lyons Brook NS and Lorne McMullin, Moncton N.B. If anyone knows the real spelling of our last name could you please let us know!! Children, Lorne (Cheryle) Middleton NS, Robert (Becky) Berwick NS, Gary(Sharon)Spruce Grove Alta, Meredith(Richard) Spruce Grove Alta, and Donna (Hailen) Onoway, Alta. Grandchildren, Jessica, Vanessa, Natasha, Brandon, Molly, Ryan, Christopher, Crystal, Jason, Cynthia and Kailey; Great Grandchildren, Noah, Logan, Quentin, Dakota, Haley and Carley. He was predeceased by his daughters Margaret and Susan and grandson Christopher. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at the Middleton Funeral Home, Middleton Nova Scotia, on Friday, September 19, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. Everyone welcome. We would like to thank friends and family who have supported us in the past few months. Also, a sincere thank you to the Doctors, nurses and support staff of Soldiers Memorial Hospital, Middleton for the care given to Earle during his illness. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, Nova Scotia Division. Arrangements have been entrusted to Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main Street, Middleton (902)825-3448. Online guest book may be signed by visiting: www.middletonfuneralhome.com