Luddington, Carl Robert Age 82,
of New Harbour, Guysborough County, passed away peacefully on Monday,
November 8, 2021, in Guysborough Memorial Hospital, Guysborough, with
his sons by his side. Born in Guysborough, he was a son of the late
John and Annie (McKim) Luddington. Carl was a jack of all trades, in
his younger years he spent his days fishing aboard his boat, the CBS,
and then the Eastern Queen with his brother, Keith. Known around
Riverside Speedway as “Cool Carl”, you could always find him
helping around the track with his wife, Shirley and their boys, or
behind the wheel of the number 79 street stock. Carl enjoyed driving
throughout Nova Scotia with his late wife, Shirley, especially their
weekend trips to Cape Breton, attending races at Riverside, and
spending time with his many grandchildren. Carl is survived by his
three sons, William (Joann and Jake the dog), Samuel (Stacey), and
Robert (Holly); as well as his eight grandchildren, Jake, Lyla,
Jordan, Dillion, Parker, Mary, and the twins, Annie, and Robbie;
sister, Helen J Sangster. He was predeceased this summer by the love
of his life, his wife of 61 years, Shirley Marie (Kerby), and brother,
Keith. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, November 17, 2021
at 2 pm in Riverside Cemetery, New Harbour with Rev. David Wheeler
officiating. No flowers by request. Memorial donations may be made to
the Canadian Cancer Society. Funeral arrangements are under the
dignified and compassionate care of G.W. Giffin Funeral Home, 17545
Highway 316, Country Harbour. On-line condolences may be made
at www.gwgiffin.com.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Carl Robert Luddington 1939 2021..
Death notice for the town of: Sherbrooke, Province: Nova Scotia