Norman Lord
1946-2020
It is with profound sadness that we announce Norman Patrick
Lord, 73, of Chance Harbour, Pictou County, Nova Scotia passed away
peacefully in the Palliative Care Unit of the Aberdeen Hospital on
March 7, 2020 surrounded by his family after a short yet courageous
battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia.
Norman was the eldest son of the late John Albert and
Elizabeth (MacLellan) Lord, brother to Harvey (Penny) Lord, uncle to
nephew and niece Bobby and Crystal Lord and brother to sister
Elizabeth “Betty” Lord of Sydney, Nova
Scotia.
Norman was survived by his wife of 47 years, Pat (MacArthur)
Lord, son Curtis (Natalie) Lord, grandchildren Keigan and Gabrielle
Lord of Bedford, Nova Scotia, and his daughter Jennifer (Derek) Howat
and grandchildren Matthew, Ryan and Lucas Howat of Calgary, Alberta.
Norman was predeceased by brothers-in-law, Eddie, Jimmy and Ronnie
MacArthur, and sister-in-law, Rose MacArthur. Surviving are
sisters-in-law, Sandra (Vernon) Beck, Jean (Bill) Reid, Marcia Nodwell
and Rose MacArthur along with many nieces and
nephews.
Growing up in Howie Center and Sydney, Nova Scotia, Norman
spent three years attending school and living at Good Counsel
Academy in Monastery, Nova Scotia. He obtained a Social Work Diploma
at the Nova Scotia Institute of Technology and later furthered his
education with a Bachelor of Arts from St Francis Xavier University.
He was employed for thirty years by the Nova Scotia Government in the
Departments of Community Services and Justice as a Youth Probation
Officer, a Family Court Officer and as a Senior Adult Probation
Officer. Following his retirement, Norman partnered with a
friend doing home renovations and repairs for several years. Norman
found his way back to working with the justice system as a paralegal
with Mac Mac and Mac Law Firm for seven years and was also involved as
a partner in a Mortgage Brokerage Company in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia.
In his more recent years, Norman acted as a Guardian ad Litemin with
Adult Protection. He spent countless hours volunteering for
various organizations (Pictou County Mental Health Association, Little
Harbour Community Center, Tearmann House, New Leaf, Aberdeen Hospital
Board and Recovery House among others). He was closely
connected to his fellow Gyro members and Norman was heavily involved,
in recent years, as a campaign manager for Tim Houston, Leader of the
Opposition.
Norman loved travelling with his wife and family, playing
music, puttering in the garage and working on vintage cars. Above all
else, he was a devoted husband and father and enjoyed every moment
with his wife, children and grandchildren of whom he was
immensely proud. His friendships were countless and
unconditional and his calm nature, genuine interest in others and
passion for helping will always be
remembered.
Special thanks to the medical staff at the Palliative Care
Unit especially Dr. Ania Kwasnik, Dr. Brad MacDougall and Dr. Aaron
Smith.
Arrangements are under the direction of R H Porter, New
Glasgow. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 14,
2020 at the Little Harbour Community Center from 3-5 pm with words of
remembrance at 3 pm. Donations may be made to the Little Harbour
Community Center, the New Glasgow Gyro Camp Program, the Aberdeen
Palliative Care Society or the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of
Canada.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Norman Lord 19462020..
Death notice for the town of: New-Glasgow, Province: Nova Scotia