EMBREE, Ellsworth "Sam" – Age 93, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2020, in St. Anne’s Centre, Arichat. Sam is survived by his wife of 58 years, Shirley (Murray); daughter, Levina (Hughie); son, Bruce, both of Port Hawkesbury; son, Arthur (Alice), Cole Harbour; grandchildren, Evan, Alexandra, Jacob, Dylan, Vanessa, Isaac and Rylan; sisters, Marion (Dave) Langley; Catherine (Angus) MacDonald. He was predeceased by sisters, Mabel and Helen; brothers, Art and Robert (Marg); grandson, Kyle. Sam worked on the construction of the Canso Causeway and was retired from Stora Enso. He was a member of the Port Hawkesbury Volunteer Fire Dept for 50 plus years. Dad always enjoyed telling a good joke and doing the lexicon puzzle. Dad was a large, kind and gentle soul and we are better for having known and loved you and we will miss you dearly! Cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation as per his wishes. A family graveside service will take place at 2 p.m. on Thursday with Pastor Maggie Plant officiating. A lite lunch will be served at St. Mark’s United Church immediately following. The family would like to thank the staff of Strait Richmond Hospital and St. Anne’s Centre for their kind and compassionate care. Memorial donations in Sam’s memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of NS or to St. Mark’s United Church. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at: www.haverstocks.com Visitation Information Visitation No Visitation Service Information Service Date Thursday, August 6, 2020 Service Time 2 p.m. Burial Information Burial Date Thursday, August 6, 2020