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    1. [Queens] FARQUHAR, C.R. - Halifax Herald, March 17, 2004
    2. Muriel M. Davidson
    3. FARQUHAR, Clyde Roland, C.A. FARQUHAR, Clyde Roland, C.A. - 65, passed away March 16, 2004, in the Nova Scotia Rehabilitation Centre. Born in Summerville Centre, Queens Co., he was a son of the late Gordon and Helen (Adams) Farquhar. Clyde was a cadet in high school and later joined the Princess Louise Fusiliers Band. In his 20s, he moved to Halifax and put himself through college and graduated as a Chartered Accountant in 1963. For over 20 years, Clyde operated his own accounting practice and cherished the friendships that he had developed with his clients. Following his retirement, he also obtained his real estate sales license and was well-known in Halifax as a real estate investor, a business in which he was still involved with until his death. Clyde lived by a very high standard of justice for all, and was very sympathetic to the plights of the underprivileged and the physically disabled. He was a founding member of Big Brothers/Big Sisters, board member for Canadian Paraplegic Association, and was involved with other organizations including Homes for Independent Living and the MS Society. Until recently, he remained an active member of the Farquharson Clan of Canada. Clyde is survived by his wife, Ruth (Pineo); daughter, Lisa; sons, Greg (Stacey) and Alan; grandchildren, Shanna, Alex and Ben, all of Halifax; sister, Muriel (Bill) Davidson, Brampton, Ont.; brothers, Ronald (Joan), Dartmouth; Eugene (Geraldine), Liverpool; many nephews and nieces. He was predeceased by brother, Donald (Dartmouth); nephew/baby, Stephen (Liverpool). Memorial service Friday, March 19, at 2 p.m. in Edgewood United Church, Young Street, Halifax. Reception to follow. Visitation in Atlantic Funeral Home, Thursday, March 18, 7 to 9 p.m. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, Atlantic Division, Canadian Paraplegic Association, Victorian Order of Nurses, or charity of choice would be greatly appreciated. On-line condolences to: www.atlanticfuneralhomes.com

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