ACKER, Elthan St. Clair-89 of Kingston passed away Thursday, July 25, 2013 in Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in Kingston, he was a son of the late Perley and Effie (Freeman) Acker. Elthan served in the Canadian Army as a Bren gun carrier driver during the Second World War. He is was a member of Royal Canadian Legion Branch #98 Kingston. Elthan retired as a Branch Manager with Irving Oil, Kingston. He is survived by daughters, Joy Banks (Bruce Wood), Centreville; Rae Acker (Gayle Baltzer), Kingston; Kit (Doug)Spencer , Elmsdale and Ann (Bob) DePaolo, Hooksett, NH, USA; foster daughter, Donna Marie Schofield, Kingston and foster son, "Alfred" LeRoy (Sylvia) Sproule, Kingston; brother, Aubrey (Madeline) Acker, Texas and Maine; 6 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Florence; sisters, Ethel, Noreen, Doris and brother, Ronald. By request there will be no visitation, however, friends and family are invited to stop by Elthan's home to offer condolences. A Royal Canadian Legion Tribute conducted by Branch #98 Kingston, followed by the funeral service will be held 5:00PM, Sunday, July 28, 2013 in Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main Street (902) 825-3448 with Rev. Leon Langille officiating, Interment will be in North Kingston Cemetery. By request, family flowers only. Donations in memory may be made to the Canadian Red Cross. Online guest book may be signed by visiting: www.middletonfuneralhome.com