Thomas “Tom” Nutter – 94, Truro, had a quiet,
peaceful, and comfortable passing in the early morning on Sunday, June
5, 2022, at home surrounded by family. Tom was quoted that
the journey with his wife Brenda Nutter (Tait) was the best years of
his life. Born in England in 1928, his family immigrated to Canada in
the spring of 1930 and settled on a farm about eight miles from
Salisbury, New Brunswick.
Tom worked at Lafarge for 40 years and retired in January
1992. Tom lived in many provinces, with Nova Scotia being his final
home. He travelled all over the province fishing and took many
memorable trips, with the Canada By Rail trip with Brenda, visiting
family and friends, being his favourite.
During his retirement years, he shifted his focus to
restoring antique furniture and became the local handyman that could
fix anything you challenged him with. Tom was a gardener known for his
glads which he generously shared with friends and neighbours. Tom was
a kind and thoughtful man who was well known to always give more than
he received and would help anyone. He was a humble and
humorous man that people loved to be around.
Tom was a Past Master and Past District Deputy Grand Master
(1982) of Truro Masonic Lodge #43, where he wrote the first 100 years
on the history of the Truro lodge and received the Meritorious Award.
He held numerous positions in the organization throughout his life,
always trying to help the community in any capacity he could.
Tom is leaving behind those who loved him: Brenda; daughter,
Janice Terry (Glen), Truro; grandson, Tim, Truro; stepdaughter, Tara
Younker (Christopher Smith), Calgary, Alberta; nephews, Ron Nutter
(Cheryl), Bill Nutter (Diane), British Columbia; niece, Cathy (Paul)
Freisen, Red Deer, Alberta; sisters-in-law, Barb Tait, Calgary,
Alberta; Margaret Tait (Rick Elderkin), Doreen Tait (Bob Arbeau),
Riverview, New Brunswick; brother-in-law, Danny Tait (Diane), Calgary,
Alberta and their extended families; special friends, Howard and June
Jordan, Linda Montena, Judy and Allen Thompson in Truro and Debbie
Goss in Alberta.
A very special thanks to the dedicated care of the VON CCAs,
RNs, Nurse Next Door and the wonderful palliative care team, Dr.
Cortney Smith, and Cheryl Graham, who made him smile, feel special and
joyful by making his life easier during a difficult
time.
Respecting Tom’s Wishes, there will be no
visitation. A private family gathering to celebrate his remarkable
life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers,
donations in Tom’s memory to Colchester East Hants Hospice
Society are welcomed.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall –
Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro. Private messages of
condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Tom’s
obituary on-line and selecting “Send A Condolence” at:
www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Thomas Tom Nutter 1928 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Truro, Province: Nova Scotia