We regret to advise of the death of Norman Vaughn Hoeg of Bible Hill, NS in Colchester Regional Hospital, Truro, NS on 9 December 2006 at the age of 83 years.

Norman was born in Sackville, NB and was a veteran of the Second World War who served with the 11^th Field Company, Royal Canadian Engineers from 1942 until 1946 in Canada, Great Britain and after D-Day, in France, Belgium, Holland and Germany.  Norman was a Past President, Past Secretary and Life Member of the Royal Canadian Legion Colchester Branch # 26. He was awarded the Legion Meritorious Service Medal and Palm Leaf.

Norman was a bandsman for many years who played in various bands throughout Nova Scotia including Amherst, Joggins and Truro as well as Moncton, NB.  He was a past president of the Truro Concert Band and helped start the Legion Lyrics and Musical Vets.  He was an Honorary Member of the Truro Fire Brigade and served as Ward 3 Lieutenant.  He was a member of Fellowship Lodge No. 112, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons.  He moved to Truro in 1950 became the owner of a branch of Nelson's Dry Cleaners. 

Visitation will be held on 11 December 7-9 PM in Mattatall Funeral Home, 55 Young St., Truro, where a Legion tribute service will be held on 12 December at 2 PM followed by funeral service at 3 PM.   A reception will follow in the Royal Canadian Legion Lounge. Burial will be held at a later date in Crossroads Cemetery, Valley.  Donations may be made to First Baptist Church, Truro, or Royal Canadian Legion, Branch No. 26, Truro.  ^{{gdMar2017dc}}