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Halifax, NS June 05, 1968 - October 07, 2025 Wade was born on June 5, 1968 in Halifax, NS to Glennie and the late Carol Zinck. Wade is survived by his spouse Tish Anne Morash (Annie), daughter Chelsey Leigh (Andrew) Williamson, son Kyle Zinck, stepsons Kenneth Allen (Eileen) and Michael Morash (Tiffany), grandchildren Georgia, Haisley, Declan and Alexis, brothers Larry and Glen (Shelly), sister in-law Tanya Allen, niece Sarah, nephews Ryan (Lesley) James (Janna) and JR. He is also survived by numerous great nieces, great nephews and extended family members. Wade worked for and was an important part of Dover Masonry Limited for his entire bricklaying career. Wade loved hunting, fishing, being on the water and spending time at his cottage, anything outdoors. Wade had a heart as big as he was and wasn't afraid to show it. He loved his family and friends deeply and it showed in the relationships he had. Besides his mother, Wade was predeceased by his in-laws Catherine Zinck and Weldon Allen and his nephew Matthew. As per his wishes there will be no service and interment will be held at a later date.

Amherst, NS July 12, 1931 - September 29, 2025 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mary Jean Bishop, a beloved daughter, mother, aunt, great aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother, and dear friend, after 94 remarkable years, on September 29, 2025 at Sunnyside Longterm care facility. Daughter of Charles (predeceased April 24, 1988), and Jemima (Mina - predeceased June 3, 1970), Mary is survived by brother Charles Jr. (Marguerite), living a life full of adventure, joy, and countless cherished connections with more friends than we could ever name. Born in Amherst, Nova Scotia, on July 12, 1931, Mom carried the love of the East Coast in her heart, though the bright lights of Toronto soon called her name. From there, her journey unfolded with travel, fashion, entrepreneurial spirit (as the proud owner of Our Little Shop in Saint George), and endless exploration. Never one to settle for long, her adventurous soul made a home in many communities and cities throughout her life. An avid skater, she was often compared to the great Barbara Ann Scott—and never let us forget it as the years went on. Her passion for skiing also led her to become an instructor on the slopes of Chicopee, where she shared her love of the sport with others and forged even more lasting connections—always ready for the next trip, ski poles in tow. Above all, Mom’s greatest joy was found in her family. She treasured every moment with her children, grandchildren, and lived to hear the exciting news that she recently became a Great Grandma. Mom filled our lives with laughter, wisdom, and unconditional love—leaving behind memories that will continue to brighten our hearts for the rest of our lives. A woman of deep faith, Mom believed in the power of Jesus and looked forward to finding peace with the Lord. This faith gave her strength, comfort, and hope throughout her life, and now we take comfort knowing she is at rest in his arms. Over the years, we were blessed to witness her strength, independence, and unwavering spirit. We will forever carry these gifts with us. You will be dearly missed, Grams, but your light shines on in all of us. We promise to continue carrying the torch, striving each day to “change the world”—just as you inspired us to do. (Queue Johnny Reid). With all our eternal love: Daughter Joy (forever in spirit and in our hearts), Granddaughter Ferris (Dave) and great-granddaughters Charlotte and Lucy, Son Glen (Martine) and grand-fur-baby Saydah, Son Steve (Leighe), granddaughter Amberleighe (Jarad) and great-grandson Callum, granddaughter Brooklynn (John-Wesley) and great-grandson Theodore, grandson Coleton (Sierra), Daughter Lynne (Robert) and granddaughter Abbey. Special thanks to the loving staff at Sunnyside Longterm Care facility - the journey would not have been as comforting without all of the amazing teams, especially Christine (extremely gifted nurse practitioner), who was so attentive to Mary's every need, and Pearletta from Buttonworks, who was at Mary's and our side supporting her comfort and care needs until the last moment. We promise to honor your request - love one another and look after each other's needs every day. You are an angel Pearletta, a true angel. Cremation has taken place. A service will be held at a later date in Mary's hometown of Amherst, Nova Scotia. As expressions of sympathy, donations to Sunnyside Foundation or the Canadian Alzheimer Society would be greatly appreciated by the family. Next Spring, when the buds on your plants are popping and your hydrangeas and roses are showing signs of a new beginning, pause and think of Mary; she was a true lover of all that was flowers.

Sydney, NS October 6, 2025 We, the family of Joseph Theadore Proctor, regret to announce his passing, surrounded by his loving family, on October 6, 2025, at 84 years of age, in Sydney. Joe was the adopted son of the late James and Margaret MacDonnell, New Glasgow. Joe is survived by his devoted wife of 59 years, Agnes Proctor; daughters, Margie (Todd) Ferguson, Middle Sackville, and Cathy (Peter) Proctor, Sydney; son, Terry (Tracy) Proctor, Sydney. He is also survived by his sister, Jeannie MacGillivary, BC; brothers-in-law, George (Arlene), and Tom (Janet) Hines, and sister-in-law, Linda (Joe) Hines. Joe will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by his grandchildren, Sarah, Emily, Cassidy, Mitchell, Tyler, Jenna, and Caellum, and by his great-granddaughter, Sophie. Joe was predeceased by his brothers and sisters, Jimmy MacDonnell, Francis MacDonnell, Father Duncan MacDonnell, Sister Catherine MacDonnell, Theresa MacDonnell, the Honourable Hugh MacDonnell, Bill Potter, Dan Burns, and Kaye Gottschall. He was also predeceased by brothers-in-law, Joe and John Charles Hines. Joe will be remembered as a man who was always willing to lend a helping hand and who always had a story to tell. His bright smile and twinkling blue eyes will never be forgotten. In Grampy’s eyes, “if you’re not early, you’re late”, and you could always count on him to be waiting in the driveway long before it was time to leave. The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the wonderful staff at MacGillivary Guest Home, who treated our “Grampy” and “Papa Joe” like family. Special thanks to Madison and Vicky for your love, kindness, and devotion to our Dad. Cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation for the late Joe Proctor. Memorial Mass will be celebrated at a later date. Donations in Joe’s memory may be made to the SPCA, Cape Breton Chapter.

Sydney, NS September 01, 1954 - October 02, 2025 It is with deep sadness that we, the family of Joy Elizabeth MacLean (née Kelly), announce her peaceful passing on October 2, 2025, at Celtic Court in Sydney. Born in Sydney on September 1, 1954, Joy was the daughter of the late Gordon and Betty Kelly (Tatlock). Left to mourn her passing are her children Kenneth (Nicole) and Dana; grandchildren Brendon (Joni), Holly, Kelsey, and Lorne; and great-grandchildren Naomi and Wrenley MacLean. She is also survived by step-grandchildren Ellie and Everett; sisters Sharon (Eric) and Linda (Marshall); and brothers Jimmy and Keith Kelly. Joy will be fondly remembered by her many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends. Joy was predeceased by her parents; her sister Brenda; and nephews Carl, David, and Adam. Throughout her career, Joy worked with Sobeys in New Waterford and at The Store in New Waterford, where she was known for her kindness, dedication, and warm smile. Cremation has taken place. In keeping with Joy’s wishes, there will be no visitation or funeral service. Burial will take place at a later date. The family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to the wonderful staff at Celtic Court for their exceptional care and compassion. Your kindness and support will never be forgotten. Forever loved and remembered by all who knew her.

Spryfield, NS October 12, 1959 - September 28, 2025 With broken hearts, we share the sudden passing of our beloved Keen. Keen had a gift for making every person she met feel seen, loved, and valued. Her devotion to her family was endless and unwavering as not only a sister, daughter, wife, and stepmother, but also a steady support, confidant, and friend to so many. Keen shared an especially close bond with each of her eight siblings, and her nieces and nephews grew up knowing her love as deeply as if she were a second mother. With her sharp wit and playful sarcasm, she kept us laughing, even in life hardest moments. This past year was an unexpected blessing. We were able to welcome her home, where she spent time in her happiest place. She found joy in kayaking, cherished precious time with her family, and took one last walk along Sugar Loaf Beach, a place she held close to her heart. Keen is now reunited with her husband, John Carmichael; her parents, Iris and Harold Wilkie; and her in-laws, Rolane Daisly, Theodore Fricker, Gloria Arapis Short, and Bonnie Wilkie. She leaves behind a family who will forever carry her love in their hearts: stepdaughters Ashley and Clair Carmichael; her siblings Wanda MacKinnon, Cindy Fricker, Wilda MacDonald (Buddy), Sheldon Shorty Wilkie, Gar Wilkie, Blair Wilkie, Sherry Duguay (Don), and Brent Wilkie (Arnessa); along with her many nieces, nephews, and grand-nieces and nephews who adored her Heidi MacDonald, Jamie Fricker, Phillip MacKinnon (Lyndon, Nathan, Ethan), Jody MacDonald, Christian LeFort (Lilly), Daniel Wilkie (Rolane), Cody Wilkie (Hanna), Rya Duguay (Oliver), Blair Duguay, Jacob Wilkie (Charlie), Jade Wilkie, Adrianna Wilkie, and Kenny Wilkie (Mason). Keen’s absence leaves an unfillable space in our lives, but her love, laughter, and light will live on in each of us forever. At Keen’s request there will be no public service. Anyone wishing to honour Kathleen may make a donation to Pinkalicious north of Smokey in her name. We appreciate your love and support during this difficult time.

Sydney River, NS March 10, 1956 - September 28, 2025 We, the family of Alfred Wallace “Alfie” MacLeod, regret to announce his passing on Sunday, September 28, 2025, in Hospice Cape Breton surrounded by his loving family. Born March 10, 1956, in Sydney River, he was a son of the late Alfred and Elizabeth (Kennedy) MacLeod. At the age of 16, after growing up in Sydney River, Alfie moved to Stirling to live with his aunt and uncle to attend high school in St. Peters where he boarded through the week and looked forward to seeing Shirley on the weekends. He attended his first political meeting in high school and was hooked. In his grade 12 year, Alfie was class president, valedictorian, and was awarded the Lieutenant Governor's Medal and the Burke’s Medal. After high school, he spent a season as a soldier at the Fortress of Louisbourg before starting his lengthy career with Devco where he manned the Sheep Project, worked underground, was in the lab and finished as their safety officer. In the fall of ‘95, Dad’s love for politics drove him to put his name on the ballot, resulting in his first term serving as MLA for the constituents of Cape Breton West. In 1999, under the Honorable John Hamm’s government, Dad ran the Cape Breton Cabinet office. He then was Community Relations Manager for the Sydney Steel Corporation. In the spring of 2006, the political fire was burning in Dad’s belly once again and a successful election resulted holding his seat until retiring from provincial politics in July of 2019. During this time, Dad was caucus chair and from 2007 - 2009 was elected by his peers to be Speaker of the House. In 2017, Dad became a Justice of the Peace adding to his lengthy list of skills which allowed him the pleasure of performing the ceremonies at both Jessica and Daniel’s weddings that very year. Adding his love of auctions (or maybe just raising tons of money for every charity, school, and person in need), weekends were full of love and community passion, two of the fundamentals that drove Dad’s inspiring dedication to his community, to Cape Breton, and that he instilled in us kids and then grandkids. During the years of public service, visiting church halls, legions, fire halls, schools, ushering from meetings, to speaking engagements and legislature sessions, Mom kept life moving at home. As the kids grew, so did their family, adding two sons-in-law, a daughter-in-law, six beautiful grandkids, who were the absolute loves of his life and, in a blink, Alfie MacLeod, MLA became Pops, which at the end of the day, was his most favorite title. Dad’s sun rose and set on his beautiful grandkids. The worst of days were turned around by any one of their happy faces. Meetings turned into basketball and baseball games, conference calls to drama performances, legislature sittings to impromptu sleepovers and he couldn’t have dreamed of a better reality. Dad was known for bragging of winning the Cape Breton Lottery. All of his kids and grandkids were here on our island, and could be all in one place within the hour. Family was everything and Dad knew he had it all. Alfie is survived by his wife of 48 years, Shirley (MacDonald); daughters, Sandra (Solomon) Linklater and Jessica (Joe) Stonehouse, both of Howie Centre; son, Daniel (Amber) MacLeod, Gabarus Lake; honorary daughter, Kim Collins and her son, Cameron Collins; grandchildren, Logan, Keigan, Emma, Nolan, Rylee and Lauchie; sister, Valerie (Steve) MacIntosh, Etobicoke, Ont; mother-in-law, Pearl MacDonald; sister-in-law, Susan (Rick) Charbonneau; and niece and nephews. In addition to his parents, Alfie was predeceased by his brothers, Richard and Blair; father-in-law, Allister MacDonald; and step-father, Jack Skinner. Visitation will take place at Our Lady of Fatima Church, Sydney River on Friday, October 3rd from 4-8 p.m. Funeral service will be held in Our Lady of Fatima Church on Saturday, October 4th at 1 p.m. followed by a reception in the United Protestant Church of Sydney River Hall (on the lower level of the church). Interment will take place in Zion Cemetery, Gabarus Lake, at a later date. We would like to extend our sincere thanks to all the health care professionals whose compassion and care allowed Dad to remain comfortable and enjoy his family to the end. Memorials may be made to the Horizon Achievement Centre or the Two Rivers Wildlife Park.

Halifax, NS March 15, 1942 - September 23, 2025 It is with heavy hearts that the family of George William MacDonald announce his peaceful passing on September 23, 2025, surrounded by loved ones, at Parkstone Enhanced Care in Halifax, Nova Scotia. George was born on March 15, 1942, to Dorothy (Ferrand) McDonald and Gordon McDonald in Halifax, NS. George met the apple of his eye, Janet (McDougall), at the age of 12 in Maitland, NS, and finally married her on June 6, 1964, after several summer visits, hundreds of letters, and many years of dating. Together they had a beautiful life built on their shared passions, close-knit family, great adventures, and unwavering love for each other. In his career, George was never afraid to take on a challenge. Open to moving across the country and around the world, George was a business leader of great integrity and vision. One of his proudest accomplishments was becoming an executive at Imperial Oil where he led teams in Calgary, Malaysia, Russia, and Azerbaijan. As he would say, this North Hants Rural High boy had “done good”. He remained passionate about traveling and learning to the end. Always with a twinkle in his eye, kindness in his heart, and quick wit, George was loved deeply by his family. To his grandchildren, he was “Papa,” the one who never said no to ice cream, who came back from the store with twenty things when he was sent for one, and who delighted in having their help on the John Deere tractor for whatever task needed to be done. His generosity was boundless, his laughter infectious, and his love of music and family filled every gathering with joy. Competitive in the best and most playful ways, George had a gift for turning life into something fun, meaningful, and full of love. He leaves behind not just memories, but the legacy of a man who lived with open hands, a full heart, and a spirit that will always be remembered. George is survived by his wife, Janet; his three children, James (Rochelle), Heather (Bob VanDorpe), and Heidi Leslie (Stefan); five grandchildren, Michael (Sydney), Jordyn (Brody), Jade (Braeden), Annika Leslie, and Mattias Leslie; two great-grandchildren, Charlotte and Everly; his sister, Beth deCarle (Art); and his brother, Curtis. He will be missed terribly by his family, friends and the wider community including at Trinity United Church in Mahone Bay, The Berkeley on Pepperell and Parkstone Enhanced Care. The family will always be grateful to the staff at Parkstone for the incredible care and love he received in his final year. They too appreciated his sense of humour which was with him to the end. A celebration of life will be held at Trinity United Church in Mahone Bay at 11:00 am on Monday, September 29, 2025. In lieu of flowers, please consider honouring George’s memory with a donation to Trinity United Church in Mahone Bay or to a charity close to your heart. MacDonald, George William

Sydney, NS September 25, 2025 It is with profound sadness that we, the family announce the devastating loss of our father, William ‘Bill’ J. Corbett of Whitney Pier. Dad passed away at home on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at the age of 81, after a Warrior-like battle with Cancer. Dad is survived by his adoring daughters, MaryRose (Dan), and Stacy (Brad); son-in-law, Mark; and by his best friend and partner, Martina Youden and her sons, Buddy and Joey. Dads memory will be forever etched in the hearts of his beloved grandchildren, Christena (Madeleine), Kaitlyn (Corbin), Shelbie (Ryan), Ryan and Kory; and the sparkle of his eye, his great-grandson, Greyson. Dad will also be missed by Martina’s loving grandchildren, Stacy, Ava, Mason, William and Alice along with the mother of his children, Judy Surette. Dad is also survived by his brothers and sisters, John, Mary, Brenda, Delores, Gary, Alma, Janice, Gloria, Tony, Terrance and Judy, Dad was predeceased by our precious sister, Kimberly Lawrence; parents, Alma and Pius Corbett; sister, Patrica Hawco; brothers, Pius, Tom, Robert and brothers-in-law, Mort and Eric. Dad took an active roll in the lives of all of his grandchildren by teaching them how to fish, finding the greatest joy in hearing them sing, and taking them to the bungalow. Dad had a deep love of music, nature walks, and sharing caramels with his fur baby, Luke. Most often than not, you would usually find an old Western on the TV at home and Dad was an avid reader of Louis L’Amour.  His chuckle was infectious. He will always be remembered for his cheeky smiles and “Doobie Doobie Doo’s”. The family wants to extend a sincere thank you to his palliative care team with special regards to Linda, for their amazing compassion and care to Bill during his time of need. We also want to thank Martina for the love she gave to our dad. We are forever grateful for how you took such amazing care of him especially in his final days. Visitation and memorial service to celebrate the life of Dad will be held at the Pier Community Funeral Home on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. A gathering of family and friends will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. with the memorial service to follow at 6 p.m. in the All Faith Chapel with Father Paul Murphy officiating. A light lunch will be served following the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Palliative Care Society of Cape Breton. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home. “Please Lord bless our Father’s precious soul and have mercy on him, keep him in Your shadow until we see them again in the afterlife”

Sydney, NS June 24, 1947 - September 20, 2025 It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Robert Glenn “Bobby” Myers on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Sydney on June 24, 1947, he was the son of the late Lavinia (Hagell) and William Postlethwaite. Bobby was a school bus driver for 24 years, retiring in 2016. He loved his work and had many stories about the children he was responsible for during his school bus driver days. He often said he could write a book about conversations he had with or overheard from the little ones in his care. Bobby loved camping, especially when he extended hospitality to other campers as campground host at Nova Scotia Provincial Campgrounds around the province. In his younger days, he developed great skill playing pool and snooker and spent many hours at the “pool room”. He won several horseshoe championships and loved playing golf. He played in several dart leagues and love dart tournaments, winning many awards for high scores and 180s. He also loved watching golf and cheering for the Toronto Blue Jays and Toronto Maple Leafs on TV. Bobby is survived by his wife, Mary Theresa (Gale) Myers; five sons/daughters, Rob (Christa Davis and her daughter, Madaelyn MacPhee), South Bar, Rochelle (Andrew) Johnston, Glenn and Suzanne (Jean-Rene Losier), all of Moncton and Kenny (Emily MacDonald), Halifax; grandson, Simon Johnston; and sister, Cathy Postlethwaite. He will also be missed by his beloved pets, Bandi and Benny. Bobby loved his grand dogs, Summer, Turbo, Mina, Kali, Molly and Sprinkles; and grand cats, Zelda, Charlie, Mini, Maggie, Loki, and Nemo. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his sister, Joan Wall and brother, Darryl Postlethwaite. The family would like to thank the first responders and CCU staff at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital for their excellent and compassionate care of Bobby during his illness. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Sydney Memorial Chapel. A graveside service will be held Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 11:00 am in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks. Donations in his memory may be made to the Cape Breton SPCA or a charity of choice.

Kentville, NS February 08, 1941 - September 18, 2025 Winston died peacefully at the age of 84 while under the care of nursing staff of North Queens Nursing Home, Caledonia. Born in Kentville, Nova Scotia he later worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), retiring from South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Winston loved Elvis, yard sales and antiquing. He had a passion for horses, dogs, artwork and all things western. As a child, on his family farm, he would pretend the fence was a horse and “ride” the railings. Winston is predeceased by his parents Clarence and Elsie (Weir) Wells. Leaving to mourn are his daughters, Stephanie (Michael) Wells, Kimberley Wells, sister Carol Whitman and her sons. Winston’s family would like to thank the staff of North Queens Nursing Home, Caledonia for their many years of dedicated care during his time there.

Halifax, NS March 05, 1940 - September 16, 2025 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joan Marie Bower (Reynolds), who took her final journey to be with her Lord on September 16, 2025, at the age of 85. Joan's life was filled with love, laughter and a deep commitment to her family and friends. Her legacy will live on in the hearts of all who knew her. Joan was born on March 5, 1940, to Alice and Joseph Reynolds, and raised on a farm in Ridgetown, Ontario. She and her little brother, Allen, were inseparable in their childhood, sharing many adventures as they explored the land and fished from ‘the crick’. Later, Joan embraced her role as a loving big sister when her little sister Nancy joined the family. Joan was predeceased by her parents, Alice and Joseph Reynolds, and her beloved brother, Allen. She was also preceded in death by her grandson George and granddaughter Hannah, whose absence left a hole in her heart. After graduating from high school, Joan moved to London, Ontario, briefly before heading to Nova Scotia, where she would build a home, a career, and a family that was the centre of her world. Joan was the beloved partner of Harold Walker for over 25 years. In her final months, Harold was her steadfast and tireless caregiver, a testament to the depth of their love. Joan is survived by her partner, Harold Walker; her sister, Nancy (Tom); her children, Dan (Darlene), Patricia, Cynthia and her stepson, Jason. She was the proud grandmother of Emily (Scott), Stephanie (Aaron), Julia, Samuel, Annika and Tricia. Joan will be deeply missed by her many nieces, nephews and friends, all of whom were touched by her kindness, warmth and generosity. In her professional life, Joan had a fulfilling and successful career at ManuLife Financial, where she served as an executive assistant in leadership. Known for her sharp mind, her eagerness to learn and her hard work, Joan earned the respect and admiration of her colleagues. Joan loved sharing time with others through her many hobbies. She enjoyed fishing, playing bingo, bowling and, in her later years, being part of lively dart leagues. Joan was a loyal member of the Royal Canadian Legion, where she spent countless evenings dancing, laughing and creating lasting memories with her friends. It was there that she met Harold, her partner and greatest companion. Joan's memory will live on through her loving smile, her molasses cookies, the treats she always had ready for her grandkids, her warm hugs and her generous spirit. She had a unique ability to make everyone feel special and valued and her absence will be felt deeply by all who knew her. We are grateful that Joan is now at peace, reunited with her Lord and her loved ones. Though she will be missed beyond measure, we find comfort in knowing that her legacy of love and kindness will continue to inspire us all. The family extends heartfelt thanks to the staff at the Veterans Memorial Hospital 3 East for their unwavering care and support for Joan over the last many weeks. A celebration of Joan’s life will take place on Sunday, September 28 from 1:00 - 4:00 pm at the Fairview Legion, 50 Hillcrest St, Halifax, B3N 2X5. There will be a short service starting at 1:00PM, with refreshments to follow. Private interment at a later date. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to honour Joan’s memory are invited to consider a donation to Canadian Cancer Society or The Royal Canadian Legion Fairview #142. "In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety." – Psalm 4:8

Dartmouth, NS October 30, 1952 - September 05, 2025 Garth F. L. Brown, born in Truro in 1952, passed away in the presence of family on September 5, 2025. He was predeceased by his parents Horace and Annie (Hall) Brown, brothers Phillip, and Orvin and his sister Susan. Garth survived by his wife Carolyn (Stoddard), daughters Laura Brewer (Scott) and Theresa Colbert (Steven), stepsons Curtis Cox (Jenny) and Michael Cox (Lisa), stepdaughters Katherine Johnson (Garry) and Jennifer Cox (Craig), and his grandchildren Toriana, Skylar, Carter, Hunter, Lexi, Joshua, Jasmine, Lucas, Reid, Brooklyn and Sadie. He was also survived by his siblings Carol, Alan (Joyce), Eric (Hendrika), Lynn (Donald), Mae (Earl), Sylvia, Kathy, Norman (Elaine), and Ramona and a multitude of nieces and nephews. Our hearts ache as our family grieves the loss of a great man! He was a loving son, brother, uncle, husband, father, stepfather, grandfather, cousin, and friend to many. As time goes on and the pain fades away, we will cherish each and every memory that was made with him! Garth was a jack of all trades and was a man of many talents who could fix almost anything, often thinking outside the box (to the point of sometimes being scary - a true MacGyver). He was especially known for giving roses (sometimes 80+ at a time) and for always having candy to share. He loved deeply and without question. He was the type of man that would drop anything to help someone, to hug you (he had the most amazing hugs), to listen, give sage advice, and stand up for you. You didn't need to be family or a friend for him to help you. The strangers that he helped often became friends. He was magnetic, kind, loving, loyal, funny, generous, thoughtful and he was a huge softy! Garth was a giving person, and even in death his giving continues as the donation of his body will touch the lives of as many as 400 students. Through his selfless gift, he has ensured that his legacy will live on by assisting in the advancement of medical research and education, providing future healthcare professionals with the opportunity to learn and innovate. The family would like to thank the amazing staff at the Dartmouth General Hospital (4 East and 5 East) and would also like to express our deepest appreciation for the team at Melville Lodge. Your kindness, compassion, and dedication to Garth’s comfort and care in his final days will forever be in our hearts. Thank you for being a shining light during our darkest times. There is a Celebration of Life for Garth scheduled for Friday, October 3, 2025, from 6:00 pm and 8:00pm, at the South Woodside Community Centre located at 5 Everette Street in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests contributions in Garth’s memory be made to Alzheimer Society of Canada. Garth F. L. Brown