Vincent Melanson McMaster

Funeral service for the late Vincent Melanson McMaster, D.D.S., 97, Inverness, was held December 12 in Stella Maris Church with Father Dan MacDonald officiating. Mr. McMaster died December 6, 2018, in Inverness Consolidated Hospital. Born December 14, 1920, in Sydney, he was the youngest of eight children of the late Duncan and Elizabeth ‘Lizzie’ (Deveau) McMaster. He was an able athlete and academic in his youth, receiving top honors in both athletics and academics for the city of Sydney. After completing high school, he worked at the Sydney Steel plant. He attended Dalhousie Dental School, graduating in 1947. He opened his first dental practice in New Waterford, later moving his practice to Inverness. In 1957, he joined the Canadian Army Dental Corps. While with the services, he was stationed in Shearwater, N.S., and Slemon Park, Prince Edward Island. In his last three years of service, he served aboard the aircraft carrier Bonaventure and supply ship Cape Scott. In 1969, he returned to Inverness where he worked as a public health dentist in the schools of Inverness County. He enjoyed visiting family, playing bridge and reading. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Alice Anne McMaster (Burke); eight children, Pat MacNeil, JoAnne (Lloyd) MacDougall, Alice (Scott) MacGregor, Vincent (Sandy) McMaster D.D.S., Duncan (Wanda) McMaster D.D.S., Elizabeth McMaster, Elaine (Charlie) Cameron, Michelle (Brenda) McMaster; 12 grandchildren, Ashley, Dustin, Hayden, Eppy, Hayley, Bryden, Justin, Patricia, Matthew, Duncan, Lindsay, Caleb; eight great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the Inverness Food Bank, or charity of choice. Online condolences: www.invernessfuneralhome.com