Gifford Vernon Grimm 1987 Bridgewater Bulletin The death occurred on July 5, 1987 of Gifford Vernon Grimm, 98, at Shoreham Village Nursing Home, Chester. Although in failing health for some time, his passing was sudden. Born at Springfield, Annapolis County, he was the son of the late John and Sarah (Meisner) Grimm. In his early years he was a surveyor with the C.P.R. in Kenora, Ontario; later returning to Nova Scotia, he worked with the C.N.R., surveying the rail line from Dartmouth to Musquodoboit Harbour. After several years, he returned to his home and worked with "Springfield Trading Company," later managing the general store for 35 years. In 1974 he and his son, Maxwell, moved to Conquerall Bank. He is survived by two sons, Maxwell, Conquerall Bank; and John, Springfield; also by one granddaughter, Carol Ann Jennings, Halifax; and one great granddaughter, Jeannine Jennings; also a number of nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Margaret Smith of Chezzetcook and by eight sisters, Bertha, Theresa, Cora, Nettie, Effie, Lottie, Flora, and Nellie in infancy. The body rested at Langille's Funeral Home, New Germany, from where funeral services were held on July 8, 1987, conducted by Rev. David Keith, Springfield Baptist Church. Favourite hymns of the deceased were "His Eye is on the Sparrow," sung by Mr. Harry Delong and "How Great Thou Art," by Mrs. Harry DeLong. Burial was in Springfield Baptist Cemetery and pallbearers were Gordon Schnare, LeRoy Naugler, Ronald Veinot, Russell Conrad, Laurie Charlton, and Fletcher Varner.