Porter, Seymour Ernest - Lunenburg, Passed away peacefully on Feb 16, 2010 at Mountain Lea Lodge, Bridgetown, NS at the age of 95. Born on May 20, 1914 and raised in Claire, Sask. he was the son of the late William and Amy (Cook) Porter of Claire, Sask, (originally from Lester, England).

He lived a good long happy life and is survived by his loving wife of 54 yrs - Joyce (Mooers), son Duane (Sheila) Porter, both of Lunenburg, NS and brother Robert Porter of Chilliwack, BC, and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by brothers; Jack, George, Sydney, David and infant Henry. Seymour grew in Clair, Sask., worked in the family business and later moved to Ottawa where he worked in General Warehouse maintenance, married and brought up his family, then, upon retirement moved to Nova Scotia. He was an avid reader of the Bible and as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses, he spent over 72 yrs personally teaching others about the future hope held out in the Bible. He had a beautiful voice and loved singing and whistling. Often you would find him singing a little tune to many that he met.

In accordance with his personal wishes, cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Cookville, on Saturday, Feb 27, at 2:00 pm with James Woolner officiating. Special thanks for the excellent care received from the staff of Mountain Lea Lodge and Lunenburg County Home Support Services. Also special thanks to the Lunenburg Alzheimer’s Support Group for helping the family understand and provide the needed support in caring for a loved one with dementia. Donations may be made to the Bridgewater Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Cookville, NS. Funeral arrangements under the direction of R.A. Corkum Funeral Home, Wileville, where On-line condolences may be made by visiting