OBITUARY J. NORMAN BUCKLER On November 7, the death occurred at Dalhousie West, of J. Norman Buckler, who might be called its "grand old man.'' He was born there 87 years ago, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Buckler, first-generation descendants of English pioneers who settled that place, and there was scarcely a day throughout his active lifetime when he did not do a service for someone in the community, in some way. Whether the individual needed advice on a point of information (he was a constant and perceptive reader) or a "paper" to be filled out (he was for years a Notary) or a delicate job of carpentry or metal work which baffled average capacity (his talent with tools went beyond proficiency into the artist category almost), or whether advice sometimes on a personal problem which good judgment, honesty, and understanding might clarify, the solution was to "ask Norm." Besides the help which he rendered so freely to individuals, he was also identified with every project for the communal good. To name one instance only, he was a foremost instigator in the original establishment of a telephone system at Dalhousie West; and for years, as Secretary-Treasurer of the Company, his wise and scrupulous management of its nip-and-tuck budget spelled the difference between maintenance and lapsing of service. He was possessed of excellent health all his life, until the summer of last year. Following an almost incredibly successful leg amputation then by Dr. Gordon Mahaney (Mr. Buckler was 85), he could no longer be active. But his personality (with its flavour of intelligence, kindliness, and sharp but never acid wit), his phenomenal memory (which was a sort of repository for all the local history and legend and was linked with a comparable talent for recounting them), his savor of life, and his grateful con-, tent with the faithful ministrations and company of his family, were unchanged. The end came peacefully, after a critical decline of only two days. Funeral services, with Rev. Abraham Pitcher officiating, were held at All Saints' Church. Dalhousie West, on November 9, with interment at the cemetery there. He is survived by his wife, the former Elizabeth Harris, and by two sons and four daughters: John, of Bridgewater; Arthur, of Montreal: Kathleen (Mrs. DeBlois Anderson) at home; Laura (Mrs. Lawrence Gillis), of Dalhousie West and Hartford, Ct.; Alma (Mrs. Carmon Mills) and Lillian (Mrs. Ronald Longmire), of Bridgetown; and Freda (Mrs. Charles Holdt), of New York.