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David Kurts
April 28, 1927 - January 15, 2016
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<div itemprop="description">The Kurts family is very saddened to announce the passing of David Arthur Kurts on Friday, January 15, 2016, who passed away peacefully in the loving care of the amazing staff of the Veterans Memorial Hospital, Halifax. He was a kind and loving man with a sharp wit and generous nature. Born in Osaquin, Ontario he was a son of the late Leila (Wilson) and Arthur Kurts. David was predeceased by his loving wife, Heather Margaret Jeffery; brothers, John, Fawcett; sisters, Joan Sasil, Rosemary Stewart, and half-sisters, Dianne &amp; Deanna. He was also predeceased by his constant canine companion, Scruffy. David is survived by son, Kyle; daughter, Alwyn; granddaughter, Shane&rsquo; and grandson, Kaleb. David served 4 years with the Canadian Merchant Navy during the 2nd World War, 22 years with the Canadian Navy, retiring in 1973 with the rank of Chief Warrant Officer, as Coxswain of the H.M.C.S. Preserver, followed by 18 years with the Canadian Ministry of Transport. David served 2 tours of duty in active service during the Korean conflict, and also served with U.N. forces during the 1st Lebanese Civil War, the Seven Day War and Suez Crisis. He remained a very active member of the Merchant Navy and the retired Chiefs &amp; P.O.s Associations, and was very active within his community and neighbourhood. Cremation has taken place, and there will be a private internment for immediate family only, though fondest regards go out to his wide circle of friends and former co-workers. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the 6 west floor of the Veteran&rsquo;s Memorial Hospital in his name. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.atlanticfuneralhomes.com (Dartmouth Chapel) <br /><br /></div>