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G. Douglas Embree
August 19, 1913 - January 11, 2017
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<div itemprop="description">G. Douglas Embree age 103 of Amherst passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, January 11, 2017 at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre in Upper Nappan.<br><br>Born August 19, 1913 in Warren, Cumberland County, he was a son of the late Ernest and Jennie (Carter) Embree.<br><br>Doug was a proud veteran of the Second World War, where he served overseas in Sicily, Italy and following the front line through the Netherlands over a five-year period as a driver for the field ambulance unit. <br><br>Following his return Doug owned and operated the Planer shop in Amherst for many years and later carried on trucking until his retirement. <br><br>He will be lovingly remembered by his brother, Lorne, Fort Lawrence NS; as well as several nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours.<br><br>In addition to his parents, Doug was predeceased by his sister, Mabel Chapman; brother, Raymond in sister in law, Rena Embree.<br><br>As per his wishes, cremation has taken place under the direction of Campbell’s Funeral Home, Amherst (902) 667-9906.<br><br>A graveside service will be held in the spring in the family plot in the Warren Cemetery.<br><br>In lieu of floral tributes, memorial contributions in Doug’s memory may be made to the charity of your choice. <br><br>On line condolences & sharing of memories may be forwarded via: www.campbellsamherst.ca or by visiting the funeral home Facebook page. <br><br></div>