Elms, Captain Edgar Atheling "At" - Mulgrave, age 90 years. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of a great man. Atheling died peacefully on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at home with family and his special nurses by his side. Atheling was born in Bay L’Argent, NL on February 28, 1926 to the late William "Bill" and Edith (West) Elms. Atheling was 11 years old when he would skip school to sail on a schooner with Frank Bond. He also took the local nurse across the bay in a small boat to see patients. It was during this time that Atheling realized his love of the sea. Atheling served in the Second World War with the Merchant Marine from 1942-1945. Atheling and Alma with their first born Eric moved to Halifax for him to continue his long and distinguished career as a commercial fisherman. In 1956 they moved to Glace Bay where he owned and operated his own fishing vessel, The Edith Jane. In 1961 they relocated to Mulgrave, where he was Captain with Acadia Fisheries. Atheling retired from National Sea Products in 1988 as shore Captain in Canso. Following retirement Atheling worked with East Coast Hydraulics, Mulgrave. Atheling was an active member of the Masonic Temple Lodge and the Eastern Star, receiving his 50 year jewel with both. He was also an active member of St. Andrews Anglican Church, Mulgrave. Atheling is survived by his sister, Emma White, Lewisporte, NL; sons, Eric (Carola), Bolivia; Wayne, Victoria, BC; Ron (Sue), Mulgrave; Mark (Mary), Sarnia, ON; and special daughter, Jane Wilneff, Mulgrave. He was the proud grandfather of Derek, Dawn, Erin, Eric, Karen, Heather, Ashli, Jeffery and Jonathan; great–grandfather of 11 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife of 57 years, Alma (Moulton); brothers, Claude and Albert; brother-in-law, Lloyd, son-in-law, Douglas Wilneff; grandson, Wesley; step-father, Martin Hickey and special aunt, Lizzie. The family would like to thank all the special caregivers who made it possible for Dad to spend his last days at home. Visitation will take place on Thursday, April 14, from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. with a Masonic Service at 6:30 p.m. followed by an Eastern Star Service at 6:45 p.m. all in Mulgrave and Area Resting Place, Mulgrave. Funeral service will be held on Friday, April 15 at 11 a.m. in St. Andrews Anglican Church, Mulgrave with Rev. Evelyn Knorr officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations may be made to Strait Richmond Palliative Care, St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, Mulgrave or Mulgrave and Area Resting Place. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Port Hawkesbury. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at: www.haverstocks.com Visitation Information Visitation Thursday, April 14, 2016 Visitation Time 2-4 & 6-9 p.m.; Masonic Svc 6:30 & Eastern Star Svc 6:45 Visitation Location Mulgrave and Area Resting Place, Mulgrave Service Information Service Date Friday, April 15, 2016 Service Time 11 a.m. Service Location St. Andrews Anglican Church, Mulgrave Burial Information Burial Date Friday, April 15, 2016 Burial Time Following the funeral service Burial Location St. Andrews Parish Cemetery, Mulgrave