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It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Dad and Papa, Calvin Latta, at the age of 89 years. He passed away peacefully on January 4, 2026 at the Cumberland Regional Healthcare Centre, surrounded by his family. Calvin endured a difficult three months of multiple health challenges, which he was ultimately unable to overcome.

Calvin was born in Pugwash Junction on December 4, 1936, to the late Amos and Myrtle (Teed) Latta. At three months old, his family moved to Malagash, where he spent his early years working on the family farm. He later began a long career at the Windsor Salt Company in Pugwash, where he worked for 33 years until his retirement in 1993.

On September 9, 1972, Calvin married the late Irene Larsen. They shared nearly 49 years of marriage before Irene's passing in 2020. Together, they raised their two daughters in their family home in Malagash. Calvin was a devoted member of the Wallace River Baptist Church, where he held a position until the time of his passing.

Calvin's happiest moments were spent with Irene, surrounded by his children and grandchildren. Family was always at the heart of his life.

Calvin was the last surviving member of his family of eleven children. He is survived by his two daughters, Lisa (Shawn) Brunt of Amherst and Rebecca (Shawn) Johnson of Oxford. His four grandchildren—Leah and Hannah Brunt, and Paige and Chase Johnson—were his pride and joy.

He is also survived by his sister-in-law Hazel (Lloyd) Cain of Halifax; brothers-in-law Darrell (Cora) Larsen of Sylvester and Kris (Holly) Larsen of Wallace; his brother by choice Kenneth Langille; Brody and Zachary Langille who had a special place in his heart; and his best friend, his dog, Gopher.

In addition to his parents, Calvin was predeceased by all of his siblings: Clarence; Sandy (Hazel); Lou (Don); Weldon (Betty); Raymond (Barbara); Ross; Gesner (Cecile); Ola (Jack); George (Muriel); and Jean (John)

Visitation will be held on Tuesday January 6, 2026 from 6:00-8:00pm at Mundles Funeral Home in Pugwash.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00pm on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at Mundle's Funeral Home in Pugwash. Burial will take place immediately following at the Miners Cemetery in Malagash.

Donations in Calvin's memory may be made to the Diabetes Association of Canada or to a charity of your choice.

The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the staff of the Cumberland Regional Healthcare Centre in Amherst and All Saints Hospital in Springhill for their compassionate care.

A very special thank you is extended to June Thurber and Betty Warrell for the care, support, friendship, and love they provided to Dad over the past five years since Mum's passing. Your kindness meant more than words can express.