John Clifford «Jack» Weatherbee – 79,
Truro, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at
Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Born in Truro, he was the
son of the late Earl and Muriel (Nichols) Weatherbee.
Jack held red seal certificates in autobody, welding, high
pressure welding and millwright. He worked at various places around
Truro and Debert, and at Halifax Shipyard. He was very gifted
musically and played guitar, fiddle, spoons, accordion, harmonica and
piano; he was also a beautiful singer.
He grew up as a nature enthusiast and taught his kids about
hunting, fishing, backwoods camping and survival skills. He enjoyed
teaching his kids to ride mini-bikes and building gas powered go-carts
and dune buggies to drive.
Jack is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Betty
(Roblee); children, Joan-Anne Weatherbee (Rollie Hersey), Truro;
Jackie Weatherbee, Truro; Dana Weatherbee (Dawn Skeaff), Belmont; Lisa
Weatherbee, Fort Ellis; ten grandchildren; seven great grandchildren.
Along with his parents, he was predeceased by his son, Travis
Weatherbee; grandson, Nicholas Forbes; sister, Joannie
Weatherbee.
Private family gathering will be held at a later date. If so
desired, donations in Jack’s memory to IWK Health Centre
Foundation are welcomed.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall –
Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro. Private messages of
condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Jack’s
obituary on-line and selecting «Send A Condolence» at:
www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
1942 2022
Nous offrons nos plus sincères condoléances à la famille et aux amis de John Clifford Jack Weatherbee 1942 2022 et espérons que leur souvenir pourra être une source de réconfort pendant cette période difficile. Vos pensées et vos mots aimables sont grandement appréciés.
Décès pour la Ville: Truro, Province: Nova Scotia