MR. DONALD ANDERSON KELSO, of Sussex, NB, passed away at Sussex Health Centre on September 28, 2001. Born in Sussex, NB on July 29, 1924, he was the son of the late William W. and Bessie May (Anderson) Kelso, he was the former husband of the late Marie Peck (Gunter) Kelso who passed away in 1991. Don is survived by his son, Bill Kelso at Sussex, his brother, Sidney H. and his wife Lotta of Sussex, 2 sisters, Grace E. Reading and her husband Tom of Letbridge, Alberta, Florence E. Harvey of Colburg, Ontario, a sisters-in-law, Elva (Kelso) Greer of Sussex, several nieces and nephews. Don was predeceased by his brothers, W. Aubrey and Gordon E.; his sisters, Eva M Vail, E. Mae Clain all of Sussex; and his brother-in-law, Leonard M. Harvey of Coburg, Ont, and his sister-in-law Phyllis Llewellyn of Georgetown, PEI. Don was both a family, and a community, minded man. Throughout the years he was a Cub Leader and a Warrant Scout in the Boy Scouts of Canada. He was also a member of: the Belleisle Valley Lodge # 159 Loyal Order of the Odd Fellows, the Sussex Chamber of Commerce, the Junior Chamber of Commerce, the Royal Canadian Legion (Branch 20); the Kings County Historical Society; and the Sussex United Baptist Church. Don's passions included: his family and many friends, maritime history, and travel. He spent endless hours researching vessels that sailed from Nova Scotia and New Brunswick ports during the days of wooden ships. He loved to read, he loved poetry and he could quote many poems; he loved to talk about the days of the schooners; he loved to study local history; he loved to listen to music of the 'Big Bands' era; and he loved to travel the back-roads of our area, which he knew so well. Don was a man full of love. Love for others, and for many worthy pursuits. He had a strong and independent spirit and he was a kind and considerate person. Don attended Sussex Grammar School, but early on it was evident his first love was for the sea and schooners, not academics. In his early years Don lived his dream and sailed aboard the 'Ralph and Arthur,' out of Parrsboro, NS. This vessel transported lumber and other goods up and down the eastern seaboard, making stops at various ports such as: Apple River, Spenser's Island, Martin Head, St. Martins, Windsor, and Quincy, Massachusetts. In 1943 Don left the Merchant Marine and joined the Royal Canadian Navy Volunteer Reserve. His sea time was aboard a corvette, the 'Rosthern', tasked to conduct convoy escort duties along the eastern seaboard of Canada and the United States. He was discharged at H.M.C.S. Brunswicker on the 5th of November, 1945. Upon his return to Sussex, Don began his career as a machinist with Wallace Manufacturing. He later worked in his father's machine shop 'W. W. Kelso' on Winter Street, which later became 'W. W. Kelso & Sons' on Main Street. Don retired from the family owned and operated business in 1987 thus ending a forty-two year career. After his retirement he continued to serve as the Vice President and was on the Board of Directors until 1991 when the business changed hands. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Wallace Funeral Home, 34 Sunnyside Drive, Sussex, (506-433-1176), the family will be receiving relatives and friends on Saturday 2-4, 7-9, Sunday 2-4,7-9 at Wallace Funeral Home. The Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 20 will hold a tribute Sunday at 6:45 p.m. Funeral Service will be held from Sussex United Baptist Church on Monday, October 1, 2001 at 2:00 pm, with Pastor Gordon Walker officiating. Interment at Kirk Hill Cemetery. Donations made to Heart Beat Sussex Health Centre, Canadian Cancer Society, Heart and Stroke Foundation, or to the memorial of the donor's choice would be appreciated by the family. Don will be greatly missed by his family, his many friends and his community. He was a unique individual loved by all who knew him.