Parcourez la nécrologie de Jeffrey Wayne Jeff Papa Lockwood 1941 2023 résidant dans la province Nova Scotia pour le détail des funérailles
Jeffrey Wayne «Jeff, Papa»
Lockwood – 82, Truro,
passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at Colchester
East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Born in Calgary, Alberta, he was a
son of the late Russell and Doris (Neilson) Lockwood.
Jeff had a heart of gold, however, he was a no-nonsense kind
of guy who believed in facts and standing behind doing what you say
you were going to do. He served with Canadian Armed Forces from 1959
– 1982 all over the world and retired as Master Corporal. As
well as serving his country, Jeff absolutely loved Canada; at least
ten times he used to brag that he knew the Trans Canada so well he
would drive through parts with his headlights off as he was trying to
pick up radio stations from the US to keep on top of their news as
well. He also loved to travel and would fully immerse himself in the
culture of the area and experience how they lived.
He was a member of Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 26, Truro,
where he was about to receive his 50-year membership pin; he was also
an active participant in the local Remembrance Day services and was so
disappointed that he wasn’t going to be able to attend this
year as he never missed attending a service.
He loved trains and was a model railroader, loved cars and
owned several sports cars during his life, was an avid reader, loved
to cook, especially Chinese food, and kept up on all world events,
whether it was culture or sports; if you needed to know something,
Papa was the expert and could give you more information than you
probably asked for! Right up until his final days in the hospital, he
was still putting jigsaw puzzles together in the games room and
figuring out Sudoku puzzles; at home he had a vast collection of
puzzles, many being 2,000 pieces. He and his wife, Helen, were the
first in the area to take on the Elder Dog program; his love for
animals, especially dogs, made this program something that they easily
enjoyed together. He was generous to a fault, and was continually
helping people out in this community by making sure they had something
to eat or warm clothes.
Jeff marched to the beat of his own drum, spoke his mind,
held politicians to their word and whether you agreed or disagreed
with him, he was a wealth of knowledge and information; we will all
miss him and his solid advice terribly. He was gruff and
didn’t mince words, but he loved his family, friends and
community.
Jeff is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Helen
(Kenslow); children, Rick (Joann) Merritt, Belmont; Barry (Mary)
Merritt, Castlegar, British Columbia; Brian (Dana) Merritt, Nanaimo,
British Columbia; Michael (Bobbi) Merritt, Truro; 13 grandchildren;
several great grandchildren; siblings, Larry (Jan) Lockwood,
Vancouver, British Columbia; Lois (Ivan) Quinlan, Vancouver Island,
British Columbia; Richard (Debra) Lockwood, Colorado, USA;
brother-in-law, Keith Miller, Vancouver, British Columbia; several
nieces and nephews. Along with his parents, he was predeceased by his
grandson, Jordan; sister, Dale Miller; faithful canine companion,
Smokey.
We would like to extend a most heartfelt thank you to all who
work in the Palliative Care Unit at Colchester East Hants Health
Centre; you are amazing! As well, our deepest gratitude to
Jeff’s other care giver; Joann never left his side during
his two week battle with cancer.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall –
Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, where members of Royal
Canadian Legion, Branch 26, will conduct a Legion Tribute Service at
1:30 p.m., Thursday, November 16, 2023, followed by the funeral
service at 2 p.m., The Reverend Lori Ramsey officiating. Reception
will follow. If so desired, donations in Jeff’s memory to
Truro Housing Outreach Society are welcomed. Public messages of
condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Jeff’s
obituary on-line and selecting «Send A Condolence» at:
www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
1941 2023
Décès pour la Ville Truro, Province Nova Scotia
avis deces Jeffrey Wayne Jeff Papa Lockwood 1941 2023
nécrologie Jeffrey Wayne Jeff Papa Lockwood 1941 2023
Nous offrons nos plus sincères condoléances à la famille et aux amis de Jeffrey Wayne Jeff Papa Lockwood 1941 2023 et espérons que leur mémoire pourra être une source de réconfort pendant cette période difficile. Vos pensées et vos mots aimables sont grandement appréciés.