Hollis Leslie Baxter
July 09, 1939 – January 31, 2019
BAXTER, Hollis (Holly) Leslie age 79 of Dartmouth, passed away peacefully January 31, 2019 at Dartmouth General Hospital surrounded by family and friends. Born and raised in Saint John New Brunswick, Holly was predeceased by his parents Harry & Sophia (Moore) Baxter, brothers Bob and Nelson, and sister Phyllis. He is survived by brother’s John, Harry, and Winnie (Hannah-Laurie), sisters in laws Jean and Bing, brother in law Ed, children Stephen (Stacey) and Alana (Ray), and the love of his life Ernie and her family he so naturally became a vital part of. With her children, Debbie (Mel), Arlene (Tommy), Doug (Suzie) and Peggy (Danny) along with 18 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Holly enjoyed his many years in the Navy and later his work with the commissioners. He enjoyed going for coffee at Tim Hortons and up to the Bank of Montreal. Holly brought a joy like no other. He always shook hands and made everyone feel loved and welcome. He was one of kind and so was his sense of humour. He was a good friend for so many. He loved his life and he loved his wife . He will be so truly missed. Good Old what’s his name who’ll ever forget him . We would like to thank Dr. Preston, Dr. Stevens and all the staff of the fourth floor for making Holly’s last days so comfortable and full of love. Donations can be made in Holly’s memory to the Canadian Cancer Society. Visitation will be 2:00-4:00 & 7:00-9:00 p.m. Monday in Dartmouth Funeral Home, 29 Queen Street, Dartmouth. Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday in Christ Church (corner Wentworth & Ochterloney Street ) Dartmouth. A reception will follow in the church hall. Burial will be at a later date in Saint John. Online condolences by visiting www.dartmouthfuneralhome.ca
SERVICES
Visitation
Monday, February 04, 2019
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Dartmouth Funeral Home
29 Queen Street
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B2Y 1E9
Visitation
Monday, February 04, 2019
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Dartmouth Funeral Home
29 Queen Street
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B2Y 1E9
Funeral Service
Tuesday, February 05, 2019
11:00 AM
Christ Church
50 Wentworth Street
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Hollis Leslie Baxter July 09 1939 January 31 2019..
Décès pour la Ville: Dartmouth, Province: Nova Scotia