It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Carl M. Porter Sr. of 1048 Cove Road, Oxford, NS, who was called home to God on Friday, June 26, 2015.

Born in Springhill on February 18, 1936.  He was the son of the late Thomas and Annie (Fisher) Porter and was the last surviving member of his immediate family.

Carl attended the Springhill and Sydney school systems.  Carl's working years were with the railroad, coal miner, taxi driver, heavy equipment operator, truck driver, ice maker at the Mayflower and the Town of Springhill until his retirement.  

He will be sadly and lovingly missed and remembered by his wife of 51 years, Marie.  His son Carl Jr. (Tammy) of Springhill; daughter Anna (John) Alberta, and son Thomas (Darlene) of Oxford.  Grandchildren, Matthew, Jessica, Kristie, Lucas and Alaina.  Several great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

Carl is predeceased by a grandson, Thomas, a sister, Stella and a brother Charles.  Carl was a member of All Saints Anglican Church.  Carl loved life, his family, friends and a good joke.

Carl was a member of Philae Shriners, Royal Canadian Legion #17.  Orange Lodge, Buffalo Lodge, Pioneer St., Club, Past Chancellor, Knights of Pythias #5 and Knights #26 of Oxford, Seniors Centre, Masons and past volunteer fire fighter in Brooklyn, Hants Co.  He loved playing cards, watching hockey and ball, darts and his summer trips every year to PEI.  But most of all he loved his family and friends.

Cremation has taken place under the care and direction of A H Brown Funeral Home (902-597-2361).  There will be no service by request.  Graveside service will be held at a later date.

If so desired, donations in Carl's memory may be made to a charity of choice.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting Carl's online memorial at www.brownsfuneralhome.com or through the funeral home Facebook page.

"Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us everyday, so when tomorrow starts without me, don't think we're far apart, for every time you think of me, I'm right there in your heart."