Hurst, Francis "Red" Alexander ~ Age 77, Hilden, NS. Francis died peacefully at Cedarstone Enhanced Care, Truro on June 24, 2015.  Born in Port Hilford, Guysborough Co. on December 3, 1937 he was a son of the late Alexander and Augusta (Jordan) Hurst.  Francis graduated from Mt. Allison University in 1961 where he was president of the Engineering Society.  After graduation, he was employed at NS Tractors & Equipment Ltd. where he was Manager of Industrial Products.  Eventually he joined Cummins Diesel Ltd. as Marine Engine Sales Manager where in 1981 he received a special recognition award for Industrial Direct Engine Sales in the Canadian Marine Market.  He was well know in his field for specializing in hydraulic and generator repairs and often had his driveway full of boats and motor-homes waiting to be serviced. He was Past-President of the Kinsman Club of Sackville and served at zone and district levels.  He was building chairman and Vice-President of the Lake District Recreation Association in Sackville where he secured the contracts to build the Sackville Arena and the Metropolitan Field for the community.  He enjoyed working on projects in his garage, playing guitar, all sports, and spending time with his family.  Francis is survived by his wife, Arlene (Mills); daughters, Heather, Ottawa; Alison (Perry) Kelly, Windsor Junction, son, Craig (Lyn), Tucson, AZ and their mother Marilyn (Schultz); grandchildren Fionn & Lachlan Kelly, Daisy & Baron Hurst; sister, Mona Mills, Sherbrooke; brother, Sherman (Shirley), Tennessee; sister-in-law, Mary Hurst, Antigonish. He was predeceased by brother, Donald and brother-in-law, Douglas Mills. He will also be missed by many nieces and nephews.  Funeral service will be held on Monday, June 29, 2015 at 2pm in St. Thomas Anglican Church, Indian Harbour Lake, with Rev. Tory Byrne officiating. Interment at a later date. Family will receive friends at Indian Harbour Lake Community Center immediately following the service. Family will also receive friends in Middle Sackville on Tuesday, June 30 from 6-8pm at St. John’s the Evangelist Anglican Church Hall, 954 Old Sackville Road.  Family flowers only please.  Donations in memory of Francis may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia. Funeral arrangements are under the dignified and compassionate care of the G.W. Giffin Funeral Home, 17545 Highway 316, Country Harbour. On-line condolences may be made at www.gwgiffin.com