Everett Malcolm "Mac" Langille
September 18, 1922 - August 11, 2005
LANGILLE, Everett Malcolm - 82, Truro, passed away August 11, 2005,
in Lillian Fraser Memorial Hospital, Tatamagouche.
Born in Louisville, Pictou Co.,
he was a son of the late Allan and Eva (Mingo) Langille.
He was a chartered accountant in public practice until his retirement in 1987.
Malcolm served overseas with the North Nova Scotia Highlanders
in the Second World War and was seriously wounded.
He was past president and treasurer of the North Novas Memory Club, Truro.
He was a life member and past president of Colchester Branch No. 26,
Royal Canadian Legion, Truro, and was awarded the Legion Meritorious Service Medal and the Palm Leaf.
He was an avid reader and with his wife enjoyed many holidays in Britain.
Malcolm was an adherent of First United Church.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, the former Frances Fulton;
son, Bruce, Truro;
sister-in-law, Phyllis Gratton;
nieces, Emily Gratton and Beverly Cavanaugh.
He was predeceased by his sister, Betty.
Visitation will be held today from 7-9 p.m. with a Colchester Branch No. 26, Royal Canadian Legion tribute service at 7 p.m.,
and funeral service on Saturday at 2 p.m., all in Colchester Community Funeral Home, 512 Willow St.,
with Rev. David MacNaughton officiating.
Interment in Robie Street Cemetery.
Family flowers only please.
Donations in Malcolm's memory may be made to the Colchester Legion, Branch No. 26, Truro;
First United Church
or Lillian Fraser Memorial Hospital, Tatamagouche.
On-line condolences may be sent to: [email protected]
The Chronicle-Herald
Wartime Memories of our Veterans
from MP Bill Casey - Cumberland, Colchester, Musquodoboit Valley's website: (http://www.billcasey.ca/meetbill.html)
Mac�s Story: Born in Louisville, Pictou County and educated in Louisville School and Tatamagouche High School.
I joined the North Nova Scotia Highlanders in June 1938 at 15 years of age
and volunteered for active service when the Battalion was mobilized in September 1939.
I embarked for England in July 1941.
On D-Day, 6 June 1944, I landed with the North Novas at Bernieres-sur-Mer, France.
I was an Intelligence Sergeant with Battalion Headquarters.
At noon, on 9 June 1944, I was seriously wounded at Les Buissons
and spent the next one and a half years in military hospitals.
I was awarded the Efficiency Medal.
I was Chairman of North Novas Monument Committee,
and we were responsible for the erection of their monument at Authie, France.
I attended the unveiling on 7 June 1967.
I am also president of the North Nova Scotia Highlanders Memory Club (Truro).
I am a Past President of Colchester Branch No. 26, Royal Canadian Legion.
A Life Member of the Legion awarded with the Meritorious Service Medal and later the Palm Leaf.
I visited Normandy for the 25th Anniversary of D-Day, 1969,
and for the 50th Anniversary in 1994.
A Chartered Accountant, in public practice for 41 years, I retired in 1987.
I am married to the former Frances Lucilla Fulton and we have one son Bruce.
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