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William "Bill"
Vaughan Gormley
February 1, 1936 – March 14, 2020
Gormley, William "Bill" Vaughan
- age 84, of Nictaux, Annapolis Co., passed away peacefully with family by his side, Saturday March 14
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, 2020. He served in the Black Watch with Canadian Armed Forces. While stationed in Cagetown, Kentville he met his wife of 57 yrs. Ardythe. He was employed at TRA's as a truck driver until he retired. He would often speak about how much he enjoyed and missed driving truck. He was a volunteer firefighter for the Nictaux fire department. Those who knew him knew he liked to live life to the fullest and that there was always a glint of mischief in his eyes. He enjoyed going to any of the community musical events & county fairs; with video camera in hand, camping, woodworking & touring around to the different sights in the province with Ardythe by his side. Most of all he loved having family & friends gathered in his home. The more the merrier. He is survived by his son, John (Wendy Canning) Gormley Middle Musquodoboit; daughters, Veronica (Ken) Archambault, East Tremont, Bonita Gormley, Nictaux; foster daughter/ neice, Debbie (Carl) Veinot, Nictaux; former daughter in-law, Teresa Donahue, Lawrencetown; grandchildren, Andrew Gormley, Vancouver & Chelsea Merrill, Calgary. He was predeceased by his wife, Ardythe; sisters, Marie Boudreau, Josephine Bauer & Erma Stack; brothers, Cyril, Vernon & Bart Stack, James & Emery Gormley. He was the last remaining member of his family. Family would like to express their love & appreciation to Gary, Sherry & Warren for their love & support for Bill; also Rose & Marian from St Monica's Church for their visits & prayers. Visitation was held 2-4 & 7-9 pm Friday, March 20
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, 2020 at the Middleton Funeral Home 398 Main St., Middleton, N.S. toll free 1-855-825-3448. A funeral mass will be held at 2 pm Monday July 13th, 2020 at St. Monica's Roman Catholic Church. Father John MacPherson officiating. Due to public gathering restrictions, a live stream of the funeral mass will be available to be viewed through the funeral home website 'Live Stream' option beginning at 1:55 pm ADT. Burial will follow in Elm Grove Cemetery, Steam Mill. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to any animal rescue or shelter of your choice. To view the live stream or leave condolences please visit: www.middletonfuneralhome.com
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