Lawrence “Aubrey” Giffin
1929-2018
Giffin, Lawrence “Aubrey”
Age 89 of Malagash,
Cumberland County, and formerly of Antigonish and Goldboro. The family
of Lawrence “Aubrey” Giffin is sad to announce his peaceful
passing on Monday December 3, 2018 in Colchester East Hants Health
Centre, Truro. Aubrey was born on September 27, 1929 in Goldboro, to
the late Parker and Lillian (MacArthur) Giffin. Aubrey left Goldboro
at an early age, worked at Silver’s Dry Cleaners, Canadian
Tire, Kadray’s Furniture Store, retiring from
Mike’s Home Furnishings. Following retirement Aubrey moved
to Wentworth, and then he and Faye settled in Malagash Point.
Underlying the things he did and enjoyed in life was his love of
music. He will be remembered for his quick wit, always ready to tell a
joke or a story. Aubrey leaves to mourn his long time love and partner
of 34 years Faye Henderson, Malagash; siblings Irene (Ed) Tremblett,
Truro, Wayne (Vivian), Goldboro and Largo, Florida, Donalda (Ernie)
Hafey, Antigonish; sisters-in-law, Laureen and Nina Giffin, nieces and
nephews and their families, to numerous to mention whom he adored as
they did him! He was predeceased by sisters, Dot (Ralph) Whittier,
Rita, brothers, Oland, Robert; brothers-in-law, Earl Sponagle and
Spurgeon Fraser.A private family burialwill be held Wednesday in the
Bayview Cemetery, Goldboro with Lewis MacIntosh officiating. A
Celebration of Life will be held in Goldboro at a later date. Memorial
donations can be made to Hope for Wildlife. The family would like to
express their sincere thanks to all those who helped over the past few
difficult months. Our love for you Aubrey will live on forever.
Funeral arrangements are under the dignified and compassionate care of
G.W. Giffin Funeral Home Ltd., 17545 Highway 316, Country
Harbour. Online condolences may be made at www.gwgiffin.com.
“But O for the touch of a vanish’d hand, and
the sound of a voice that is still.” A.L. Tennyson
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Lawrence Aubrey Giffin 19292018..
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Death notice for the town of: Sherbrooke, Province: Nova Scotia