HINES, Elvert LeRoy "Al" ~ age 51 of Digby, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2019 in Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Born in Middleton, he was a son of the late Walter Murray and Margaret Faith "Faye" (Burns) Hines. Al was employed as a truck driver with Nautical Seafoods. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and loved to work with his hands. He was known as a "jack of all trades" and was always willing to help others. Al was very social and loved spending time in the company of his friends while enjoying a cold beer. He will be sadly missed by his wife of 26 years, Kathleen (Yohnke); daughters, Emily Hines, Didsbury, AB; Allison Hines (Jared Thibodeau), Digby; Tammy Hines, Digby; sister, Wanda (Joe) McGill, Inglisville; brother, Brian Hines, Halifax; step-brothers, Stuart (Cleo) Bentley, Dartmouth; James (Angela) Bentley, Eastern Passage; step-mother, Nita Hines, Brickton; several nieces and nephews and one great-nephew. Besides his parents, Al was predeceased by his step-sister, Susan Bentley. In keeping with Al's wishes, cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will be held at 3 pm, Monday, October 28th, 2019 in the Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main St., toll-free 1-855-825-3448, with Rev. Eugene Foster officiating. A reception for family and friends will follow the service. Private family interment will be in Whitman Cemetery, Lawrencetown. By request, family flowers only please. Donations in Al's memory may be made to Heart & Stroke Foundation or Canadian Cancer Society. Online guestbook may be signed by visiting: www.middletonfuneralhome.com