UNKNOWN PAPER - 1976 KENNETH LEROY STAPLES - Funeral service for the late Kenneth Leroy STAPLES, 21, of Truro who was killed June 30, in a highway accident at Wentworth, was held from St. James Presbyterian Church, July 3, at 2 p.m. The largely attended service was conducted by Dr. A.E. MORRISON, assisted by Rev. Robert K. ANDERSON, a former Minister and Rev. Clair MacLEOD, new Minister at St. James. The church choir led in the singing of the hymns. Mr. Morris PATTON, a friend of the family rendered a favorite of the deceased. Kenneth was a graduate of Cobequid Educational Centre and was entering his third year at Acadia University. He had also attended the Nova Scotia Agricultural College for 1973-74 term. He was employed by Moffatt Bros. Ltd. for the summer months. He was a member of St. James Church, a former member of 4th Truro Bluenose Scout Troup, C.E.C. Symphonic Band, 1972-73 Reach For the Top and Debating Teams. He is survived by his parents Lloyd and Jean (GRAHAM) STAPLES, his maternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Simon GRAHAM, Salmon River, (formerly of West Branch, Pictou Co.), his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest STAPLES, Onslow, and his maternal great-grandmother Mrs. George MacINTOSH, Bible Hill. He was predeceased by an infant brother Murray Robert. Pallbearers were cousins Alan HAMILTON and James MacDONALD and friends Gerry GODSOE, Doug MacKENZIE, Tom MacLEAN and Rod MacLENNAN. The family pillow was carried by Mr. Wayne Foster, a close friend and a former teacher, and the casket spray by Professor James STOKESBURY from Acadia University. Former members of 4th Truro Bluenose Troup and school and college friends sat in a body, as did employees of Moffatt Bros. Ltd., members of St. James Couples Club, Colchester Hospital Staff, and Colchester Assessment Region Staff. The remains had rested at the Mattatall Funeral Home and burial was in Valley Cemetery.