Orlando John Lace 2000 Halifax Chronicle Herald Published: Saturday, March 11, 2000. >From the collection of Gwen Christie Orlando John Lace, 74, Lunenburg, died Friday, March 10, 2000, at Fishermen's Memorial Hospital, Lunenburg. Born in Lunenburg, he was a son of the late Orlando and Alice (Payne) Lace. At age 7, he made his first trip to sea with his father. While completing his education, he continued to fish until 1959. He was a recipient of the Dow award during that time. He then was employed with Imperial Oil attaining the position as captain, retiring in 1985 after 26 years of service. After his retirement, he continued with his love of the sea and inshore fished for a number of years and was a member of the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary Marine and the Company of the Master Mariners of Canada. He was a member of St. John's Anglican Church, Lunenburg. He was a 50 year member of Unity Lodge 4 of the Masonic Order, Lunenburg and a lifetime member of the LaHave Chapter 17, Royal Arch Masons of Nova Scotia. He was a member of the Dartmouth Esso Annuitant Club and the Lunenburg Rod and Gun Club. After attaining his pilot's license, he owned a sea plane which he enjoyed for many years. Orlanso is survived by his wife, the former Marguerite Marie Mosher; daughters, Jean (Richard) Leary, Halifax; Nan (Ross) Richards, Corkum's Island; sons, Orlando and Carolyn Gray, Williams Wood; Leslie and wife, Della, Italy Cross; sisters, Marion (Cy) Ruth, Sackville; Madelyn (James) Peterson, Mississauga; grandchildren, Melissa Kate Leary, Crystal Dawn Lace, Jared John Lace, and Jordan Gray Lace. He was predeceased by brother, Gordon. Memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Monday in St. John's Anglican Church, Lunenburg, Rev. Irving Letto officiating. Interment will be in Hillcrest Cemetery, Lunenburg. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Dana L. Sweeny Funeral Home, Lunenburg. Family flowers only. Memorial donations may be made to St. John's Anglican Church or the Fishermen's Memorial Hospital, Lunenburg, the VON, or to any charity.