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It is with deep
sadness we announce the passing of Donald Gordon
Trenholm. Don passed away at the age of 77 on
Monday, January 22, 2024 with his loving wife by his
side.
Born in Amherst, NS, he was a son of the
late Harold and Beryl (Miller) Trenholm.
Don was born, raised and retired in
Amherst NS. He held a BSc. (Agr.) in Soil Science, as well
as a major in Psychology. In his early years he was a contractor and
an entrepreneur. He went on to work in a wide range of positions using
his education. He worked with Fisheries and Oceans Canada as
a Senior Habitat Biologist. He was Supervisor of the NL Soil and Plant
Laboratory; Regional Chemist for Forestry Canada, NWPA/EA; Officer for
the Canadian Coast Guard; and a Senior Habitat Biologist with
Fisheries and Oceans Canada before his
retirement.
Other past professional interests
included being member of the NL Farm Loan Board, Chair of the Land
Development Advisory Authority (LDAA) Appeal Board, Regional Director
and National Vice President of the Professional Institute of Public
Servants of Canada.
During retirement he remained a very
active member of his community. He was the current chair of
the Joggins Fossil Cliffs Board of Directors. He was a chair for
Trinity St. Stephen’s United Church Council, a member of the NS
Environmental Assessment Board, past member and past Treasurer of the
CREDA Board, past Chair of the Camp Ta-Wa-Si Board of Directors, and
was an active member of the RCAF Cumberland Wing.
In his spare time and particularly
during retirement, he enjoyed gardening and rescuing
animals.
Left with precious and fond memories are
his loving wife: Ruth (Follett); daughter Suzanne (Robert) Spence; son
Robert (Sheila) Trenholm; grandchildren Meghan (JD) Fines, Emily,
Daniel, and Nicole; great-grandchildren: Scarlett, Sophie, Nevaeh,
Zahra, Robbie; brother Lockey (Dixie, Debbie, Richard); sister Beverly
(Jean, Lesley, Jamie) Tanguay; Aunt Marge Bennett (Donna, David,
Don); brother in law Jeff (Emeline, Matthew, Jason) Follett;
sister in law Janet (Michael, Heidi, Christa) Bates as well as several
nieces, nephews, cousins, and a large circle of extended family and
friends in Amherst, NS, Corner Brook and St. John’s NL.
In addition to his parents, he was
predeceased by his son Jason; mother in law Mary
Follett; father in law Henry Follett; brothers in law Bob and Derek
Follett, and Uncle Colin (Marge, Donna, David, Don)
Bennett.
Arrangements are under the care and
supervision of the Jones Family Funeral
Centre, 70 Church Street, Amherst, NS
(902-667-8777). A public Time of Remembrance will be held on
Thursday, May 23, 2024 from 2:00pm – 5:00pm at the RCAF 105 Cumberland
Wing, 27 Havelock Street, Amherst, NS.
For those wishing to do so, donations in
memory of Don may be made to the LA Animal Shelter.
Sharing of memories and condolences may
be sent to the family by visiting the online memorial
at www.jonesfamilyfuneralcentre.ca or through the
Jones Family Funeral Centre Facebook
Page.
1946 2024
Décès pour la Ville Amherst, Province Nova Scotia
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