Frank Wall

Stephen Frank Wall

Sydney Mines

We, the sisters of Stephen Frank Wall, regret to announce his passing on Thursday, September 22,2022.

Born November 6, 1935, Frank lived in Sydney Mines, Little Pond and Groves Point. He worked at Canada Post in Sydney Mines for over 30 years, and at John C. MacMillan before that.

He was a retired member of the Sydney Mines Fire Dept, where he was secretary treasurer for a time. Frank was also involved with amateur boxing for over 40 years as manager and coach. He was a life member of Boxing Canada and Boxing Nova Scotia. He also took many young boxers to many fights all over Canada with Tommy Gordon and others.

Frank also enjoyed camping with family and friends for many years.

Frank is survived by his sisters; Chrissie (Robert Sullivan), Mary Steele (Francis MacKinnon), with whom he lived, brother-in-law John Filliter, and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents Frank and Vivian (Shinners) Wall, brother Harvey, sister-in-law Elaine Wall, sister Clevie Wall (Filliter), brother-in-law John Steele, and nephews Danny Steele and Jordan Wall.

Special thanks to Dr. Beth MacCormick, Dr. Dawn Browne, and Amanda Chapman for their many years of care.

Thank you also to the staff at the Northside Community Guest Home and Joseph Hall for their care and kindness over the years. Donations in his memory may be made to the Northside Guest Home, Sydney Mines Food Bank, or Boxing Nova Scotia.

In honouring Frank’s wishes, there will be no visitation. A Mass to celebrate his life will be held Friday, October 7, 2022, at 11 am in Holy Family Church, Sydney Mines, with Fr. John Mills officiating. Words of comfort may be forwarded to his family at www.jmjobesfuneralhome.com

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