Robert « Hugh » Douglas Fairn
1931-2021
Hugh passed away at Valley Regional Hospital on
November 16, 2021, in his ninetieth year. He was born in Wolfville,
January 10, 1931, son of Ethel and Leslie
Fairn.
Hugh attended Wolfville Schools and Acadia
University, where he met Evelyn, the love of his life, and wife of
sixty-nine years. Throughout his school years he was active in many
community and varsity athletic programs. After graduation with
Bachelor degrees in Arts and Education, he taught school in Kentville,
before joining his father’s architectural firm. Later, he became
involved in real estate development, then went on to establish Kings
Kable Ltd. in the early 1970’s.
Hugh maintained a lifelong interest and
involvement in forestry and wildlife conservation, which led him to
serve in many local, provincial, and national organizations in support
of the wise use of natural resources. Among those, he was former
Vice-president, Director, and Life Member of Canadian Wildlife
Federation; former President of Nova Scotia Wildlife Federation;
Director and Director-Emeritus of Ducks Unlimited Canada; founding
Director of Clean Nova Scotia Foundation; member of NS Provincial
Wildlife Advisory Council; Chairman of NS Provincial Forest Practices
Improvement Board.
Hugh was always active in his community and his
church. He was former Chairman of Eastern Kings Memorial Hospital
Corporation and served as a trustee and Advisory Board member of the
E.KM. Health Foundation. He was for twenty-five years a member of the
N.S. Voluntary Planning Board. Always an Acadia man and active
Alumnus, he served on the Board of Governors, and was Life Treasurer
of Class of 1952. As a life-long Rotarian, he was honoured as a Paul
Harris Fellow. In 1993, he received the Canada 125 Medal, and in 2012,
he was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee
Medal.
Among Hugh’s most cherished times were when he
was with family or friends while enjoying the outdoors, savouring the
natural world around him. He loved his family and was always a central
figure of energy and good humour at any gathering at home, at Lumsden,
or at Quilty.
Predeceased by sisters Alice, Ardath, Shirley
and Sylvia, and brother Laird.
Surviving family members are wife Evelyn;
daughter Heather (Michael) Kenny; and sons, Les, Rod (Pamela), Luke
(Ellen). His grandchildren are Matthew, Christopher, Evan, Leigham,
Clayton, Jake; step-grandchildren, Alison, Andrew and Jennifer and
thirteen great-grandchildren.
Special thanks to the Valley Regional doctors,
nurses and various staff members for care during his stay in the
hospital. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial service will be held
at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 25, 2021 in Wolfville Baptist
Church, Wolfville. In accordance with the
Nova Scotia Proof of Full Vaccination Policy, proof of full
vaccination will be required to attend visitations, services and
receptions held in or by the White Family Funeral Home.
A private family graveside service will
take place at Willow Bank Cemetery, Wolfville. Donations in memory may
be made to Acadia University or Ducks Unlimited.
Funeral
arrangements have been entrusted to the
White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services,
Kentville.
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Décès pour la Ville: Kentville, Province: Nova Scotia