Lloyd "Sonny" Orion Deale

Deale, Lloyd Orion “Sonny” – Age 78 of Middle Musquodoboit, passed away May 2, 2022 in Musquodoboit Valley Memorial Hospital, with his wife by his side.

Born in Elmsvale, he was a son of the late Lloyd and Hazel (Stewart) Deale.

Sonny’s working life started in construction, he later earned his mechanic licence working with several dealerships in Dartmouth, and finished as a truck driver with Department of Highways. Over the years he enjoyed hunting and fishing and lending a hand where he could.

Surviving are his wife of almost 54 years, Evelyn (Dechman); son, George; grandchildren, Colton, Tasha (Mike), Tyler and Orion; great-granddaughter, Kora; brothers, John Allen, Richard and Robert.

He was predeceased by his daughter, Sheryl; sister, Marjorie; brothers, Cameron, Fred and Phillip.

Cremation has taken place.  

A family graveside service will be held in Elderbank Cemetery on Tuesday at 2 p.m., with Rev. Allan Lynk officiating. Friends are welcome to visit the family downstairs in St. Andrews United Church from 3-4 p.m.

Memorial donations may be made to Musquodoboit Valley Health Foundation - Hospital.

Arrangements are under the direction of Arimathea Funeral Cooperative, Upper Musquodoboit.

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