George Winston Wessell was born May 14, 1941 Bridgewater,NS
died suddenly on November 3, 2020. Although he had not
been in good health for several years his death came as a shock to his
family,friends & the community. He was the son of
the late George H. & Princetta (Crouse) Wessell and
lived most of his life on the family homestead in East Clifford.
Besides his parents he was predeceased by brothers:
Chester, Maxwell & Kenneth. He is survived by his Wife of 33
years Pauline A. Kempton (nee Baker); Sister
Beatrice & husband Andrew Ernst & niece
Sherry.
He attended East
Clifford & West Clifford schools. He went to work in the
Christmas tree industry and loading lumber boats, cutting
out the power lines in East River, Acadia Construction, working his
way up to being a crusher operator, worked at the construction of
Michelin Bridgewater. He picked tobacco in Rodney, Ontario. He spent
11 years working in the deep sea fishing industry out of Riverport
Seafood’s on various boats and loved to tell stories,
including working upon the ships which carried scientists from the
Bedford Institute where he would be gone for months in
advance. Afterwards he worked on his own in the woods..
Around this time was when he started his
hobby of the C.B. radio which in turn brought he and his future wife
Pauline together. He belonged to radio clubs around the
world ….and then after years of working towards getting
the qualifications, he became a member of the Alfa Tango Radio Group
out of Asti, Italy in 1996 he got the position of Director of Nova
Scotia. His other hobbies included stamp collecting,
genealogy, hunting, fishing.
In later years he worked in various
lumber mills, Christmas tree companies. He was every
community involved …being a director of the Baker Settlement
Cemetery Association…& the Baker Settlement &
District Community Association… He enjoyed attending the Monday
night Music Jams and the Variety Shows and helped with what he could
due to help. He enjoyed the history of the area and with
the help of Pauline ..they gathered many antiques and old
things as well as information on the families of the
district …..and hoped to share this information with the
community.
He & Pauline
spent several years as foster parents. Besides the people
who meant so much to him….were his canine companions
over the years: Brutus ,Trapper, Rebel ,Roxie & Chance. He was
one of the Blue Jays greatest fans ..and also enjoyed the
Curse of Oak Island ,UFC ,Antique Road Show, Rust Valley Restorers to
name such a few. He was always interested in
science….and was amazed when he found out the one of his American
relatives was a contributor to the International Space Station.
A graveside service will be held
1:00pm September 15, 2021 in Baker Settlement
Cemetery. Donations in George’s memory may be made
to the Baker Settlement Cemetery Association or the Baker
Settlement & District Community Hall Association. Arrangements
are under the direction of the R.A. Corkum Funeral Home, Wileville,
where on-line condolences may be made by visiting
www,corkumfuneralhome.ca
1941 2020
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de George Wessell 1941 2020..
Décès pour la Ville: Wileville, Province: Nova Scotia