Rev. Morley Porter Bentley
Passed 08/06/2021
Obituary For Rev. Morley Porter Bentley
Reverend Morley Porter Bentley -91 years. It is with grateful hearts for a remarkable life, that was so well lived, that the family announce the peaceful passing of Morley at the Lillian Fraser Hospital, Tatamagouche on August 6th, 2021. Born in Springhill he was a son of the late Urias Willigar and Doris (Porter) Doncaster. At a young age he became the foster son, and later adopted son of the late George and Georgina (Dunlap) Bentley of Upper Stewiacke. Morley is survived by his daughters Sherril (Pierre) Benoit and Ginny (Rick) Corkum both of Tatamagouche. 8 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren. Also surviving are his sisters Irene Hickey, Gladys Vandenburg, and Ruth Dacey, his brothers Elden, Alvin, and Ralph. He was predeceased by his wife Margaret (Cameron), son Shawn, daughter Lorena as well as sisters Dorothy Niles, Joyce Harrison, and Frances Harting, brothers Urias, Ernest, Stanley and Kencil. A 1949 graduate of the Truro Normal College, Morley began his working career as a school teacher and soon afterwards received the call into the ministry, graduating from Pine Hill Divinity Hall in 1960. An ordained minister of the United Church of Canada, he recently was recognized for 60 years of faithful service. Morley served congregations of Amherst Head, Cape North, Halifax, St Andrews, Cavendish, Wentworth, Harmony and Tatamagouche. A talented pianist and organist, with much delight he headed several male choirs during his career. In 2019 he was honoured by the people of Tatamagouche and surrounding areas for his contributions to the community and it’s people. Described as a humble, kind and compassionate man, a life long learner. Morley had varied interests, gardening, music, genealogy – but his true love was people, getting to know them and hearing their stories. He will be remembered for his understanding, laughter and extremely quick wit. Recently in his own words “I think people have been my journey, and that is what it is all about. It has been a good journey” and “I have had a wonderful, truly beautiful life”. The family are ever grateful to Dr. Dan MacDonald, the nurses and staff at the Lillian Fraser Hospital for the care, respect and attention shown to Morley and his family during his short stay there.
A memorial service is being held for Rev. Morley Bentley September 25, 2021, 1:30PM at the West New Annan Meeting House(former WNA United Church) 1128 Warwick Mountain Rd. Central New Annan. Please be advised due to COVID-19 restrictions seating is limited. Masks are a must.
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