Earl Thomas West, Sr. 2000 Halifax Chronicle Herald Published: Saturday, January 29, 2000. >From the collection of Gwen Christie Earl Thomas West, Sr., 91, Liverpool, died Wednesday, January 26, 2000, in the Mahone Nursing Home, Mahone Bay. Born at Liverpool, he was a son of the late Charles and Jessie (Prudence) West. He was a self-employed, holding various occupations throughout his life. He was renowned for repairing bicycles. He was an avid hunter. Surviving are his wife, the former Rhoda Noreen White; daughters, Ardith Gerbert, Milton; Freda Nelson, Montreal; Linda West, Whitehorse; Julie West, Halifax; sons,Vaughn, Western Head; Earl, Jr., Port Hawkesbury; Walter, Montreal; David, Saint John; Gordon, Bridgewater; sister, Elva Whynot, Liverpool; brother, Charles, Montreal; 24 grandchildren; a number of great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by daughter, Mary; son, Jack; sister, Ardith; brothers, Nevill, Lionel; grandson, Wendell. Funeral 2 p.m. today in Chandlers' Funeral Home, Liverpool, Rev. Joanne MacFadden officiating. Burial will be in the Zion United Church Cemetery, College Street, Liverpool. Family flowers only. Donations to the Mahone Nursing Home.