Donald Perry “Don” Donnie” Lightfoot
1933-2021
Donald Lightfoot,
long-time resident and entrepreneur, 88, of Wolfville, passed away
peacefully, surrounded by his family following a brave and courageous
battle with cancer on Thursday, November 25, 2021 in the Evergreen
Home for Special Care, Kentville, Nova Scotia. Born in Wolfville on
September 3, 1933, he was the son of the late Aubrey “Roy”
and Evelyn Rose (Smith) Lightfoot. He was a loving husband, father,
grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Known by
many as “Wolfville’s Barber”, and later in his
“memoir”, the Barber of Mud Creek. Don was an entrepreneur,
opening his first shop in Wolfville on Main Street known as the Razors
Edge. He worked as a barber for 68 years, 25 of those years, with his
daughter, Sarah. Don established real estate/rental properties and was
a proud partner with his son on the farms’ poultry
operation. He was a member of the Wolfville Baptist Church, enjoyed
travel and running marathons, completing six! He gave graciously of
himself within his community through his involvement in the Wolfville
Lions Club, Kings County Housing Authority and the Order of Odd
Fellows (IOOF). Always kind, dedicated and proud of his family; it is
with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to our beloved father. Don is
survived by his four children, Shelley (Gary) Kelly, Hantsport,
(grandchildren, Matthew, Ryan, Mitchell; great-grandchildren, Aspyn,
Gunnar); Heather Lightfoot (Chris Bezanson), Edmonton, (grandchildren,
Amanda, Jordan, Hannah; great-grandchildren; Avery, Sophia, Myles,
Clara, Jacob, Abigail, Frederick) Sarah Lightfoot, Wolfville;
(grandchild, Emily) Michael (Jocelyn) Lightfoot, Wolfville;
(grandchildren, Rachel, Kori, Michaela, Meadow, Luna); (great
grandchild, Isla) sister, Sherry Pulsifer, Kentville and many nieces
and nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by the love of
his life, wife of 62 years, Barbara Kathleen (Gollan). Cremation has
taken place and there will be no visitation, by request. A memorial
service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, December 5, 2021 in the
Wolfville Baptist Church, Wolfville, Reverend Doctor Scott
Kindred-Barnes officiating. A private family interment will take place
immediately following the service in the Lower Horton Cemetery, Grand
Pré. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the
Wolfville Baptist Church Elevator Fund or a charity of choice. Funeral
arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home and
Cremation Services, Kentville. In accordance with the Nova Scotia
Proof of Full Vaccination Policy, proof of full vaccination will be
required to attend the services held by the White Family Funeral Home.
A video webcast of the service will be available at 2:00 p.m. on
Monday, December 6, 2021. For online condolences, inquiries and to
view the webcast, please visit:
www.whitefamilyfuneralhome.com.
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