Eugene Lawrence “Farmer” White
1934-2021
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of
Eugene Lawrence “Farmer” White,
86, on January 6, 2021 at All Saints Hospital, Springhill, with his
family by his side.
Eugene was born in Springhill, on November 20, 1934, to the
late Harvey and Rita (Clyborne) White. The family later moved to
Pugwash where Eugene lived until he was 15. He would return to
Springhill, living with his “Gramma White”, in what would
later become the family home.
In his High School years Eugene excelled in many sports, but
his passion was the game of baseball. He played both locally and
abroad and was part of many Provincial and Maritime Championship
Baseball Teams. It was during this time that he also attracted the
attention of baseball scouts from the U. S. which resulted in a
professional career in both the Milwaukee Braves and the Cincinnati
Reds farm systems.
Eugene would eventually return to Canada, where he began his
working career with the Iron Ore Company of Canada in Shefferville,
Quebec. Later he would move back to Springhill where he worked for the
Correctional Service of Canada for 30 plus years. During this time, he
would meet our mother, Beverly Jane Brown, the girl from the Mountain
Road. They married on November 25, 1961 and eventually settled in the
homestead on Pleasant Street and raised two children. Darrell and
Dana.
After his working career Eugene spent many happy summers with
family and friends at the cottage, at Mitchell Island Drive. Special
mention of the 4:00 pm social hour, which was enjoyed by all,
particularly the special banter between Pa and Don.
Eugene is survived by his son, Darrell, Fort Simpson, NT and
Dana (Clement), Springhill; grandsons, Nicholas (Stephanie), Winnipeg,
Man; Brendan (Gillian), Cold Lake, AB; Brayden (Jill), Windham Hill;
great grandchildren, Ryah Jane, Seth Michael, and Grayson Leslie; and
special friend Donna Gogan. He is also survived by brothers, Gerald
(Bev), Springhill; Wayne (Barb), Perth-Andover, NB; Carl (Karmela),
Timmons, Ont; Lawrence (Relda) and Tracy, Oxford, NS; sister, Gloria
(Elroy) Anderson, Red Deer, AB. Also by several nieces and
nephews.
Besides his parents Eugene was predeceased by his wife the
former Beverly Brown; his sister, Julia (White) Ross-Bennett;
brothers, Ivan “Sonny” (Marg), and Kenneth
(Joan).
Arrangements are under the care and direction of
A H Brown Funeral Home, 5 McFarlane
Street, Springhill, (902 597 2361). Currently there is no service
planned. There will be a Graveside Funeral Service at a later
date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Kidney or
Cancer Societies, in memory of Eugene.
The family wishes to thank staff of the Cumberland Regional
Health Care Centre Medical Unit, and staff of All Saints Springhill
Hospital 2nd floor, for their kind and loving care towards Papa over
the past month.
Sharing of memories and condolences may be sent to the family
by visiting Eugene’s online memorial at www.brownsfuneralhome.com or
through the A H Brown Funeral Home Facebook
Page.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Eugene Lawrence Farmer White 19342021..
Death notice for the town of: Springhill, Province: Nova Scotia