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It is with
great sadness that we announce the passing of James Kenneth Gavel –
our father, husband, brother, and friend – on May
2nd, 2024, where he passed peacefully at St.
Martha’s Regional Hospital in Antigonish, Nova
Scotia.
James (who
many know as Ken) was born in Antigonish and was the sixth child of
Arthur and Mildred Gavel of South River Road in Antigonish Nova
Scotia.
Ken attended
St. Andrews Rural High school and in his spare time, worked at the IGA
as a grocery clerk. He later went onto St. Francis Xavier
University and received his diploma in Engineering and continued to
complete his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
from the Technical University of Nova Scotia in
1970.
Following
graduation from University, Ken married the love of his life, Donna,
and moved to Labrador City where he worked for the Iron Ore Company
for 9 years then later moved to Bathurst New Brunswick where he worked
at Brunswick Mines until his retirement in 2003. Ken was an
active member of the Lion’s Club in Labrador City where he
began as Treasurer and then President.
Ken
absolutely loved the outdoors, fishing, hunting. His camp was his
source of joy and the yearly fishing weekend with his brothers was an
event that he looked forward to all year long (and they have the
stories to prove it!). Ken was always willing to lend a hand
or provide advice and help people whatever way he could.
Following retirement, Ken enjoyed working in his garden (his prized
gladiolas) and enjoyed the tranquility of ‘his
valley’
Ken is
predeceased by his parents, Arthur and Mildred; siblings, Edward
(Tootsie), Arnold (Helen), John (Carolyn), and Carroll; aunts, Helena
Brow and Althena Brow of Cape Jack N,S.; uncles, Edward, Emmanuel,
Hubert, Raymond and Cyril of Havre Boucher NS.
He is
survived by his loving wife, Donna; Michelle (Kevin), Halifax, and
Kristofer, Dartmouth; grandson, Owen, Halifax; as well as
his siblings, Budd (Mae), Lower Sackville; Allister (Renate), British
Columbia; Jane, Alberta; Cathy (Bernie), Alberta; Charles (Eileen),
Antigonish; Brenda (Laurel), Manitoba; Leo (Cindy), Halifax; and Mary
Helene (Dave) Saskatchewan; aunts, Martha (Bernard) DeCoste and Leona
Brow; along with his many nieces and nephews and cousins.
Many thanks
to the wonderful staff in the Stroke Unit at St. Martha’s
Hospital and a special thank you to Dr. Lauren Fogarty, who was
amazing every step of the way and a special thanks to Willard Pettipas
(Diane) for his invaluable assistance to Ken on many
occasions. Lastly, rest easy Ken…we all
love you so much!!
Cremation has
taken place and there will be no visitation or service
scheduled. Donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke
Foundation or to a charity of choice.
Funeral
arrangements are under the direction of C.L. Curry Funeral Home,
Antigonish. Online condolences: www.clcurry.com
1947 2024
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