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Obituary of Basil Melvin Veinot
VEINOT, Basil Melvin – Age 81, Upper Northfield, Lunenburg Co., passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2024, in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born in Upper Northfield, he was a son of the late Leon Burton and Genevieve Inez (Ernst) Veinot.
Basil had a long career in trucking, mainly as a driver of an auto-carrier, delivering new automobiles to dealerships. Basil enjoyed the outdoors, being on his tractor and working in his Christmas tree lot. Basil had a quiet presence, but his wit and sense of humor could not be underestimated.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Donna Ruth (Crowell) Veinot; daughter, Angela Veinot (Craig Silver), Blockhouse; son, Todd Veinot, Upper Northfield; his granddaughters, whom he adored, Ellie Silver and Madison Silver; sisters, Joyce Rafuse, Berwick and formerly of Upper Northfield; Inez Hebb, Upper Northfield; and several nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, William “Billy” Veinot; brothers-in-law, Calvin Rafuse and Boyd Hebb.
A public graveside service will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, April 16, 2024, in Hillside Cemetery, Silver Road, Upper Northfield. Rev. Brooklynn Lane officiating. (for your comfort, you may wish to bring a chair) In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hillside Cemetery, SHAID Animal Shelter or a charity of your choice.
Arrangements entrusted to Sweeny’s Funeral Home, 4895 Highway 10, New Germany, where on-line condolences and messages may be made by visiting www.sweenysfuneralhome.com.
1943 2024
Death notice for the town of: Bridgewater, Province: Nova Scotia
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