Joseph Gray “Joe”
Lynds – 85, New Glasgow,
formerly of McPhersons Mills. It is with sadness that the family of
Joseph Gray Lynds announces his death on Friday, May 27, 2022, in the
Aberdeen Hospital Palliative Care Unit. Born in Westchester Station,
Cumberland County, he was the son of the late Thomas and Emma (Turner)
Lynds. He was predeceased by his brothers, Garnet, Gerald
“Gerry”, Brent; son-in-law, Terry Rector.
Joe is survived by his daughter, Darlene Rector, Mount
William, Pictou County; step-daughter, Debbie (Neil) Ross,
Springville, Pictou County; granddaughters, Brenda (Kris) Hatt, Truro;
Janet Rector, New Glasgow; Sonia Allen, New Glasgow; great
grandchildren, Christian, Katelyn, Makayla, Dyllan, Colby,
Brandon.
In his early years, Joe worked at many different occupations,
from sawmills, mining, furniture fabrication, and up until his
retirement in the early 90s, with Department of Transportation. A
long-time resident of McPhersons Mills, Pictou County, Joe spent many
a day in his yard, digging rocks out of the brook, only to spend many
more, putting them back in. He was a hard worker, never hiring anyone
to do a job; he always took on the task to do it himself. He loved
being outside, with the exception of his afternoon nap. He kept the
roadsides well cleaned as he walked them every day.
Joe could be found trying to make deals at the Superstore
where the girls were always good to him, slicing his bread, and
helping him find the sales. Joe enjoyed hunting in his earlier years,
but his heart was in Westchester Station with his brother, Brent on
Higgins Mountain. There they would cut wood, tap the trees during
maple syrup season and rake blueberries. Back at the house there would
be a turkey, a roast and a huge pot of potatoes for supper, just like
their Mom always made, and of course, way too many
desserts.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall –
Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, where Joe’s
family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, June 1, 2022,
and 1-1:45 p.m., Thursday, June 2, 2022, followed by the funeral
service at 2 p.m., Thursday, June 2, 2022, The Reverend Janet Hatt
officiating. Interment in Eagle Hill Cemetery, Westchester Station. If
so desired, donations in Joe’s memory to Alzheimer Society
of Nova Scotia are welcomed. Private messages of condolence may be
sent to the family by viewing Joe’s obituary on-line and
selecting “Send A Condolence” at:
www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Joseph Gray Joe Lynds 1937 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Truro, Province: Nova Scotia