CREELMAN, John Francis "Frank" (Master Warrant Officer Ret'd) - Age 66, of Kingston, NS, passed away peacefully at Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville, with his loving family by his side on Sunday, September 25, 2016. He was the son of the late John Francis Creelman and Florence Marjorie (Brown-Creelman) Hamilton. He was born in Truro on October 24, 1949. He was an avid music lover and enjoyed playing guitar with his friends and family. Frank served in the Canadian Armed Forces from 1968-2002 and the Canadian Armed Forces Reserves from 2002-2009. During his 41 years in the military, his postings included Greenwood, NS (1969-1973), (1980- 1988), (1997-2009); Baden Baden, Germany (1973-1977); Summerside, PE (1977-1980) and Ottawa, ON (1988-1997). During his stay in Ottawa, he took up golfing and curling and enjoyed playing these sports with his great friends Ken and Sharon Dujay. Another adventure Frank enjoyed was camping with his good friends, Ron and Diane Sampson and Debbie and Lawrence Ramey. He is survived by his amazing step-dad Reginald (Audrey) Hamilton, Shortts Lake; brothers Hallie (Susan) Hamilton, Middle Stewiacke, NS; Leonard Hamilton, Dartmouth, NS. Nieces Gail Sampson and Cheryl Hamilton; nephews Halley Hamilton; Jason Hamilton and Stephen Sampson. Great nieces and nephews Paxten, AnnaWen, Jack and Elliot Sampson. The Creelman Legend continues with his loving wife of 44 years, Brenda (Keddy), his wonderful daughters, Kelly (Sean) Francois, Dartmouth; Kamy Creelman, Halifax; his precious granddaughters Lily and Leia Francois. There will be no visitation by request. A celebration of Frank's Life and reception will take place at 2 p.m., Sunday, October 2, 2016 at Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main St., (902) 825-3448. Rodina Braden will be Master of Ceremonies for the service. Donations in memory may be made to the Victorian Order of Nurses, Annapolis Valley Branch; Valley Regional Hospital Foundation. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to Dr. Alison Wellwood and her staff who supported Frank through every step of this difficult journey. The family would like to thank the pharmacy staff at Shoppers Drug Mart and the Staff on Medical B at Valley Regional Hospital for their outstanding care and support. Online guest book may be signed by visiting: www.middletonfuneralhome.com