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Earl Lynton "Lyn" Conrad
May 19, 1929 - February 4, 2017
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<div itemprop="description">Conrad, Earl Lynton “Lyn” C.P.O., RCN – age 87 of Dartmouth passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, February 4, 2017 in the Camp Hill Veteran’s Memorial Hospital, QE II. Born May 19, 1929 in Lockeport, he was a son of the late Alexander and Sophie (Anderson) Conrad. Lyn was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He served for 25 years in the Royal Canadian Navy including serving in the Korean Conflict for which he received the Canadian Decoration and the Korean Medal. Before retirement in 1972 Lyn reached the rank of Chief Petty Officer. He spent 17 years with the Halifax Dockyards before his full retirement in 1989. Lyn was an avid outdoorsman who loved fishing, hunting and camping. He loved to find treasures on walks along Nova Scotia’s beaches and instilled a love of nature in his children. He served as Cub Leader at First Baptist, Dartmouth and was fondly known as “Nag”. Upon retirement he enjoyed gardening and woodworking. Lyn is survived by his devoted wife of 66 years, Mildred “Millie” (Ross); children, Darlene Doyle (Frank), Shelley Dickey (Mitch), Scott (Crystal); sister, Catherine “Dot” Collishaw; grandchildren, Erin Wilson, Tara Doyle, Alanna Power, Anna Dickey, Bethany Dickey, Jakob Conrad and Samuel Conrad; great grandchildren, Brigh, Cian, and Kaleigh. He was predeceased by brother, Herbert; sisters, Mildred, Joyce, Jean, Alice. Visitation will held from 2-4 and 7-9pm Tuesday, February 7 with a funeral service, Rev. Martin Zwicker officiating, 1pm Wednesday, February 8 followed by a reception all in Atlantic Funeral Home, 771 Main Street, Dartmouth. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of Nova Scotia. Thank you to the nurses, staff and volunteers of 3 West in Camp Hill Veteran’s Memorial Hospital, QE II for their care and compassion for the past four years. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.atlanticfuneralhomes.com (Dartmouth Chapel) <br><br></div>