Carman Donald Langille
1944-2021
Carman Donald Langille of Martin’s River died at South Shore
Regional Hospital during the early morning of May 29th 2021 following
a sudden acute illness.
He would have celebrated his 77th birthday on June 16th 2021 and his
fifty-third wedding anniversary on July 27th 2021.
Carman is survived by his wife Charlene “Scotty”, his son
Corey (Heather) of Ottawa, Ontario, his son Kyle (Kathy) of Lower
Sackville, NS, his mother Constance Langille of Martin’s River, his
sister Deborah (Wayne) of Windsor NS, his brother Christopher (Debbie)
of Martin’s River NS, many nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews,
and his four beautiful grandchildren, Ethan, Natasha
“Natty”, Katherine “Katie” and Ella.
Carman was predeceased by his father Donald Eugene Langille and his
brother Brian Ernest Langille.
Carman retired from having worked an entire career at the East River
Forest Products plant which experienced several name changes over the
years including Anil, Masonite, Canexel and Louisiana-Pacific. He was
a fiercely loyal and dedicated employee who fulfilled a variety of
roles including those within management. He was very fond of regaling
friends and family with stories about major mechanical upgrades or
expansions to a facility that had provided stable employment for over
50 years. Carman studied to be an instrument technician and if time
and opportunity had been different he clearly had the mechanical and
technical prowess to have become an engineer, a profession his
grandson and oldest granddaughter are both currently pursuing.
Carman could fix just about anything and he prolonged the life of
everything he ever owned including vehicles, washing machines, dryers
and kitchen ovens. He was a force to be reckoned with when he had a
pair of come-alongs, block and tackle pulley and a supply of log
rollers. He assisted many people who sought him out to help free
their boats from the shore or pull them up for the winter. This
included a wayward sail boat, whose captain neglected to detect the
shallow waters of Martin’s River and ran aground. In short order and
before a change in tides Carman and his father managed a rescue. He
never turned down a request for his assistance and there are so many
who benefited from his kind demeanor and willing spirit. A well known
proverb advises that there is nothing more permanent than a temporary
solution. While Carman was capable of implementing thorough and
complete solutions he will be known, particularly by his sons, for his
masterful ability to jerry-rig a temporary solution, some of which
have outlasted him. Some of his most infamous temporary fixes have
become enduring inside jokes which were always meant to honour his
ingenuity and innovative spirit.
Carman Donald Langille was without question a model citizen and
quintessential good person. While he did not win glamourous awards or
seek recognition of any kind, his lifetime of good deeds and actions
in support of others, particularly his family, are testimony to his
legacy. He grew up and lived in Martins River, Nova Scotia his entire
life where he met and eventually married the love of his life,
Charlene “Scotty” Langille. When asked how he carved such
beautiful things Michelangelo stated that, » I saw the angel in
the marble and carved until I set him free ». Carman had talent
for seeing beauty and value where others did not and he toiled until
he created meaningful things. This was true of the family home which
he constructed on a piece of land he purchased for a few hundred
dollars. Over the course of years he carved away rock and soil to
create what is now a beautiful riverside property. His talent for
creating beautiful things continued in his love of woodworking and
particularly duck carving. He worked tirelessly and enthusiastically
in his home workshop crafting fine wood products for friends and
family, often as presents for Christmas or special occasions. His
majestic decoy duck carvings grace many display cases and represent
hours of painstaking effort and precision. His duck carvings are
cherished by those who own them. Carman was particularly proud of the
fact that one of his carved creations was in the personal collection
of a senior Canadian diplomat who displayed it at his postings
throughout the world.
Carman was an enthusiastic supporter and organizer of community youth
sport. He served in various capacities with the Mahone Bay …
Western Shore Boys Hockey Association. The role all fathers cherish
most is that of coach and Carman stood behind the bench coaching both
his boys throughout their time in minor hockey. Long before girls’
hockey became what it is now, Carman encouraged and provided a pathway
for female participation on one of his hockey teams. He saw the
importance of encouraging and mentoring all genders which put him well
ahead of his time. This fact is particularly poignant given the joy
he derived from following his own grand-daughter’s involvement in what
are now ubiquitous girls’ hockey programs.
In addition to hockey, Carman served as a Boy Scout leader where he
was never particularly beholden to the protocols of uniforms and
ceremonial rituals but he provided top notch guidance and mentorship.
During the time he served as a Scout leader there was a heavy emphasis
on facilitating the requirements for anything to do with a woodworking
badge or accolade. He thoughtfully planned and led many projects and
outings which developed practical life skills including camping and
outdoor survival.
Carman was involved in several community organizations including the
Martin’s River Volunteer Fire Department and St. Martin’s Cemetery
which he managed and maintained for many years.
Carman will be fondly remembered, particularly by his grandchildren,
for his love of the ocean and the fishing boat he owned and prized for
many years. Taking a trip in Grampy’s Boat to catch some fish or
visit an island beach was the highlight of many summers. One of his
favorite activities was to share a particularly bountiful catch of
mackerel with friends and family. Carman’s four grandchildren adored
him and the love they shared was rich and unconditional.
The family would like to thank Dr. Blaine Beaton and his staff for his
kind and excellent care for the past 20 years, as well as express our
appreciation to Dr. Annette Harris and the staff at South Shore
Regional Hospital for their excellent, kind, and compassionate care of
Carman in the last days of his life. Kindly make any donations in
Carman’s name to the Health Services Foundation of the South Shore.
Arrangements are being made with the Mahone Funeral Home and a
Celebration of Carman’s life will take place at a later time.
We won’t see Carman (my Dad) spinning around in his Jeep TJ making
trips to Tim Hortons with his beloved dog Marlee anymore. He won’t be
available for boat rides or requests to fix broken gadgets. His
fingers will no longer strum the strings of his guitar which he
learned to play late in life. I will be rudderless this summer
without his guidance and assistance on any of my home improvement
projects. He won’t be on the other end of the phone when I call to
boast about one of my daughter’s latest accomplishments. He will be
missed but he will always have a strong and deep place in our hearts.
Throughout his life he carved away the material to reveal the angel
that was a representation of a life well-lived. He will be rewarded
wherever he has gone.
Au Revoir you beautiful man.
Carman’s obituary was composed and submitted by his son,
Corey.
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19442021
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Carman Donald Langille 19442021..
Décès pour la Ville: Mahone-Bay, Province: Nova Scotia