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On Jan. 13th the community of Torbrook Mines learned with deep regret of the passing of George Spurr, 17-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. W.V. Spurr, after an illness of three days from infantile paralysis. George was an ideal youth, both mentally and physically, quiet and unassuming, reserved and courteous in manner. Possessed of a keen mind, he was always a good student and last year won the prize for best all-round pupil at the MacDonald High School, Middleton with a membership of ninety-three students. He was an all-round athlete and always excelled in every sport in which he took part, and won several prizes and trophies in his work at various track meets. He lived a clean life and never boasted of his achievements.
The funeral service was held on Saturday afternoon in the United Church, conducted by Rev. T. Ross, with the message by Rev. P.M. Hamilton, who took his text from Proverbs 20:29, "The Glory of Young Men is Their Strength." The following hymns were rendered by the male choir, ’Lead Kindly Light,’ ’The Old Rugged Cross,’ ’Rock of Ages,’ and a solo, "The Beautiful Garden of Prayer," by Frank Martyn. Burial took place in the cemetery adjoining the church. The pallbearers were: Reagh Neily, Carrol Armstrong, Jack Banks and Robie Barteaux. Boy Scouts from Wilmot, Nictaux and Torbrook attended the service. Those in the immediate family left to mourn are the father and mother, three sisters and one brother, Margaret, Mrs. Byron Armstrong, Halifax, Jean in Wolfville and Philip and Joyce at home.
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1920 - 1938 (17 years)
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