Ernest Leslie “Ernie” Weatherbee
1941-2019
Ernest Leslie “Ernie” Weatherbee – It is
with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ernie, at the age
of 78. He passed away peacefully, at his home in New Minas, on
Wednesday, February 13, 2019, surrounded by his loving family after a
long battle with cancer. Born in Wolfville, he was a son of the late
Gilbert and Clara (Jessup) Weatherbee. Ernie was a kind and generous
friend to many in his 78 years. He loved country music,
especially in his younger years playing guitar and singing with his
buddies. He also loved being outdoors, hunting, fishing and
gardening. Ernie appreciated watching old movies, westerns being his
favorite. A hockey enthusiast, he enjoyed watching the Pittsburg
Penguins and Team Canada, but most of all, he loved watching his
grandson, Sam on the ice. His favorite hobby was giving and receiving
hugs from his grandchildren. Ernie was a member of Local No. 56
Plumbers & Pipefitters. Ernie was a loving husband to Carol,
his wife of 54 years; a loving father to his son, Doug and daughter,
Michele Beaton; and a kind and caring father-in-law to Kate McKenna
and Bruce Beaton. Ernie’s greatest joys were his
grandchildren, Layla and Sam. He is also survived by sisters,
Florence, Marilyn and Marina; brothers, Calvin and Willie; nieces and
nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by a sister, Shirley
Leeman; brothers, Albert, Earl and Louie. The family would like to
thank Dr. Jim Seaman, Dr. Mike Sinclair, Dr. Lori Burgess and all of
the palliative care team for their care and compassion; with a special
thank you to Dianna Hutt. Cremation has taken place.
Visitation will be held from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, February 16, 2019
in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville where the funeral service,
followed by reception, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, February
17, 2019. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory may be made to the
SPCA – Kings County. Funeral arrangements have been
entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services,
Kentville.
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Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Ernest Leslie Ernie Weatherbee 19412019..
Décès pour la Ville: Kentville, Province: Nova Scotia