It is with deep sorrow that the family of Clyde Thomas Zinck, 83, of Centre announce his passing on January 12, 2015.at South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater.

Born in First South, he was the only son of Thomas and Mildred (Whynacht) Zinck.

With the exception of several years at Paceship and Demones Monuments, Clyde spent the majority of his career on the Great Lakes steam ships, oil tankers and fishing boats.
He enjoyed outdoor activities including mackerel and smelt fishing and loved to tell stories. He always said the “Sea was in his Blood.”
He loved his family, friends, shipmates and special Tim Horton’s dory mates.

Clyde is survived by Sylvia Zinck; daughters, Wendy (Jerome) Romkey, Blue Rocks; Shelley Zinck, Centre; and Tammy Zinck, Halifax; Grandchildren, Alicia (Rich Johnson) Romkey and Adam (Jenn) Romkey.

Predeceased by his only son, Marlin Clyde Zinck.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Dana L. Sweeny Funeral Home, 11213 Hwy #3, Lunenburg, where a memorial service to celebrate Clyde’s life will be held Thursday at 2:00 pm, Rev. Robert Zinck officiating. Interment at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Fishermen’s Memorial Hospital, Lunenburg, South Shore Regional Hospital, or SHAID Tree Animal Shelter.