Gordon H. Boss
1928-2019
Gordon H.
Boss, age 91, passed away on July 28, 2019 at his
beloved home in Maccan, Nova Scotia.
Born to the late Irvin and Elizabeth
Boss in 1928, Gordon lived his entire 91 years within sight of the
Maccan River. He was the longtime owner of the Maccan Garage, selling
both fuel and Studebaker cars, and he took great joy from serving his
staff, his customers, and his community.
After selling the garage in 1974, Gordon
embraced his other passion — serving as the Maccan
River’s unofficial “Bore Keeper”. He held an
encyclopedic knowledge of the river and its iconic tidal bore, and for
over 60 years he created and distributed a detailed schedule of bore
times, carefully prepared on his 1940s Remington typewriter. He
personally hosted thousands of tourists and locals at the bore, first
at the old Maccan Bridge, and then at the Maccan Tidal Wetlands Park.
For his work, Gordon earned multiple official commendations and media
profiles, and made friends from all over the world.
Gordon was also an avid reader, an
amateur photographer and geographer, a keen train-watcher, an
award-winning square-dancer, an experienced woodsman, and an engaged
member of the United Church. He drove across North America several
times, and thoroughly enjoyed participating in community events
— especially church breakfasts, dinners, and suppers, where
he could always be sure to meet his many friends and
acquaintances.
Gordon called himself a “one-woman
man”, and was a devoted husband to his wife Ruth (Read) for over
60 years, until her death in 2013. He was also a caring father to his
three children, Joyce Gilbert (Phillip) of Maccan, Susan Smith
(Phillip) of Athol, and Keith Boss (Clarice) of Lower Sackville, and
was adored by his eight grandchildren (Andrew, Denise, Heidi,
Jennifer, Jeffery, Julie, Christine, and Nick) and twelve
great-grandchildren.
Gordon lived his life with curiosity,
generosity, good humour, and a genuine, open-minded acceptance of
everyone who crossed his path. In his own words, “I am so
grateful for my family, family connections, and all the great people I
have met up with over the years.”
Arrangements are under the care of the
Jones Family Funeral CentreJ, 70 Church St., Amherst,
NS (902-667-8777), with
visitation on Thursday, August 1 from 6-9
pm. Gordon’s funeral will be
held Friday August 2 at 2 pm, with burial to
follow.
In Lieu of flowers, donations may be
made to the Nappan United Church, or the charity of your
choice.
Sharing of memories and condolences may
be sent to the family by visiting Gordon’s online memorial at
www.jonesfamilyfuneralcentre.ca or through the Jones
Family Funeral Centre Facebook Page.
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Death notice for the town of: Amherst, Province: Nova Scotia