Reginald Cyril, ”Reg” Myatt

Campus. He retired in 1989. In 1989, he moved with his wife Joyce to Bass River, where they became involved in their adopted community and actively involved in many organizations and activities while making numerous friends along the way. In the community he served with the Bass River Fire brigade, the Rural Development Association, the Senior Citizens Club, was a founding member of the Heritage Society member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 72 ,Great Village where he served two terms as president. He had a great sense of community and was actively involved in various fund raising activities, always eager to participate when asked. He received many commendations and acknowledgements in the form of certificates from municipal, provincial and federal governments. He was a recipient the Queens Jubilee Medal. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, snowmobiler, four wheeler and maker of maple syrup at “The Sugar Shack”. He cherished his time at “The Camp” with Joyce, his family and hunting buddies. Above all, Reg was a family man and cherished special moments with his kids, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

He is survived by son Donnie Myatt (Jane) Valley, daughter Arlene (Steve) Sharpe, Smiths Falls, Ontario, sister Lillian (Delbert) Truro, Betty (late Ron), Amherst; stepson, Lian Walton (Doreen) Bass River, step- daughter Leaellen (Greg) Lewis, Dartmouth, brothers-in-law, Anson Reid (Ann) Amherst, Stan Miller, BC; Grandchildren, Jason, Melissa, Natalie, Sonya, Valerie, great grandchildren Gaberiella, Alexander, Jenna, Kylie, Jordan, Elise, step grandchildren Mike, Samantha, Kelton, Sarah, Emily, Kayla, Arya, great grandchild, Lexi, Charlotte

He was predeceased by his children’s mother Minnie; his wife Joyce, (nee Reid), son Wayne, grandson Jeffrey, brother, Lawrence and sister, Thelma.

Arrangements are under the direction of Mattatall~varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro. Visitation will take place on Tuesday, June 19th from 1 – 2 pm followed by the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 72, Great Village Tribute Service, followed by funeral service in Riverside United Church, Bass River. Rev. Florence Antle-brison will officiate with a reception to follow. A family burial will take place on Wednesday in Pinegrove Cemetery, Oxford. Family flowers only.

Donations in memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia, Riverside United Church, Bass River, Canadian Cancer Society, or charity of your choice. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Reg’s obituary on-line and selecting “Send A Condolence” at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com.