Lawrence Richard Seldon 2001 Halifax Chronicle Herald Lawrence Richard Seldon, 77, South Brookfield, died peacefully, Tuesday, December 4, 2001, at home. Born in Timmins, Ontario, he was a son of the late Lockland and Beulah (Telfer) Seldon. He was a veteran of the Second World War, serving overseas with the Royal Canadian Army Signal Corps. Following the war, he worked with Bowater Mersey Paper Company Limited in various capacities. He went on to become a grader operator for the Department of Transportation and later was superinendent for the County of Queens before retiring after 32 years service. Following his retirement from the Department of Transportation, he rejoined Bowater Mersey and tended gates and did road patrol in West Brook and Rossignol. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping. He was a member of the North Queens Fire Fighters Association and past president of A.L. Patterson, Branch 87, Royal Canadian Legion, Caledonia and the Queens County Exhibition. He was a recipient of the Provincail Volunteer Award. He is survived by his wife, the former Joyce Martin; daughter, Joanne (Terry), North Brookfield; sons, Richard (Christine), Halifax; Mitchell, Edson, Alberta; Neil (Wanda), Port Mouton; 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sisters, Alwilda (George) Zwicker, Beach Meadows; Gertrude Selig, Harmony Mills; brother, Francis, Douglas Point, Ontario; half-sisters, Florence (Robert) Douglas, Moncton; Marie Montgomery, Liverpool; half brothers, Basil Carver (Catherine), John Seldon (Wendy), both of Alberta; Nelson Seldon, Dartmouth. He was predeceased by daughter, Margaret Ann. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers' Funeral Home, Liverpool. A memorial service will be held at a later date. No flowers by request. Donations may be made to Lunenburg-Queens Palliative Care Unit.