Obituary for
James Arthur “Jim” Kent
Kent, James Arthur – Age 87, Lower Truro, passed quietly in the Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro on May 14th, 2021 with his family by his side. Jim was the sixth generation of Kent on the farm in Lower Truro, where he was born. He lived and worked on the farm for 85 years until he was sidelined with PSP.
Jim’s life was his farm and his community. He was a charter member of the Cobequid District Fire Brigade, serving as treasurer for 27 years, firetruck driver and various committees for over 38 years. He was a member of the Old Barns United Church and served multiple terms on the Board of Stewards. He was an active member of the Clifton and Colchester County Federations of Agriculture and Scotsburn Milk Producers and chairman of the Lower Truro Marsh Body and a 4-H leader for many years. Jim also served as a director of the Truro Cemetery Corporation and was a regular blood donor with over 150 lifetime donations.
Jim is survived by his wife, Glenda (nee Newson); sons, Colin (Wanda) and Craig (Jane) Kent; daughter, Nancy (Scott) Smith; grandchildren, Mallery (Brad), Matthew (Katlyn) and Olivia Kent, Megan, Mandy (Wilson) and Kent Smith; great-grandchildren, Tom, Layne and Jamie; brother, Everard, St. Catharines, Ont.; brothers and sisters-in-law, Stephen Jefferson, Wally Fisher, Janet Kent and Mabel Newson; special family members, Mike Zinck, Hiromi Hirobe, and the Newson family. Jim was predeceased by his parents, Hedley and Alice (Clarke) Kent; sisters, Katie and Mary; brother, John; sister-in-law, Elaine; brother-in-law, Wayne Newson.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, a celebration of Jim’s life will take place at a later date. Memorials in his name may be made to the Truro Cemetery, Old Barns United Church, Cobequid District Fire Brigade, the PSP Society of Canada or a charity of your choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to Colchester Community Funeral Home, Truro, where online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.ColchesterCommunity.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of James Arthur Jim
Kent 1933 2021..
Death notice for the town of: Truro, Province: Nova Scotia
I was saddened today when I learned of Jim’s passing. When I first joined the fire brigade he was someone I took to very quickly. During my time there Jim and I worked on several projects together, such as the new fire hall design and build. I can honestly say I always enjoyed his company and conversations, he will be missed.
It was Dad (Bill) who called to tell me of Jim’s passing and asked that I pass on his condolences as well. So Glenda, Colie and the rest of Jim’s family on behalf of Dad and myself, we are very sorry for you loss, please stay safe and take care.
Maurice