Pulsifer, George Ivan – age 85, Truro passed away October 25, 2016 in Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Born in Hantsport, Hants County on April 5, 1931 he was the son of the late Ivan Lester and Margaret Blanche (Hewitt) Pulsifer. George received his teaching education at the Provincial Normal College and Acadia University. He taught school in Debert for two years, then Truro Junior High for four years and was Principal at Douglas Street for six years and also principal at Bible Hill Central for 23 years. George retired in 1985. He was very active in community affairs having been a former member of the Truro Recreation Commission, member of the Original Stadium Building Committee, member of the Retired Teachers Association, member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #26 and member of the First Baptist Church. He was also President of the Truro and Area Minor Hockey Association for years and coached PeeWee and Bantam Hockey for 20 years. His favourite hockey team was the Montreal Canadians. George ran for the Liberal Association against Robert L. Stanfield and won 44% of the vote. He enjoyed his winters in Florida (all 21 years) but had to be home by April to plant his Canna Lilies as he was an avid gardener. George absolutely loved his cars, and would trade as often as possible. He also enjoyed a good meal and loved ice cream treats. He is survived by step-children, Paula Evelyn Jenkins (Vernon) Matheson, Stanton Wayne (Donna) Jenkins, Sharon Frances Jenkins Lynds, Florence Carol Elizabeth Parks; 10 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 27 years, Evelyn (Drake) Jenkins Pulsifer whom he married August 1, 1970. Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 29 from 1 pm until time of the service at 2 pm, both in Colchester Community Funeral Home, 512 Willow Street, Truro with Rev. Glenn MacLean officiating. Reception to follow. Interment in Robie Street Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Live webcasting of the service will begin at 1:58 pm (Atlantic time) and is available with on-line condolences at: www.ColchesterCommunity.com

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