Browse the obituary of residing in the province of Nova Scotia for funeral details
Michael Vetterstrom “Mike” Hansen – 79, Truro. It
is with great sadness that we announce Mike’s passing on
Sunday, March 17, 2024, at Cedarstone Enhanced Care, Truro, surrounded
by his loving family. Born in Halifax, he was a son of the late Edwin
and Hazel (MacLeod) Hansen.
Mike grew up on a farm with his sister and parents, and it
was there he discovered early on his love of nature, hunting, and
fishing. Mike and his wife, Prue, met in high school where they soon
fell in love and became soulmates. Mike joined the Navy while in high
school, enrolling in the regular officer training plan (ROTP) to start
his career and support his Bachelor of Science studies at Mount Alison
University. Mike played junior varsity football and basketball at Mt.A
and excelled in his studies.
He then became a Sea King helicopter pilot with the Navy and
continued as such for several years with sea-based platforms and naval
air stations around the globe. Mike and Prue married in 1966 and had a
beautiful loving marriage for 57 years. Once their children were born,
Mike decided to become a teacher so he could work closer to home and
family. He started as a chemistry teacher in Kennetcook while coaching
students in basketball and offering drivers education as well. He also
completed a master’s degree in education at Dalhousie at
that time. After many years as teacher at Cobequid Educational Centre,
Mike took on new positions as Vice Principal and then Principal at the
high school.
Once retired, Mike continued to enjoy spending time with his
wife, his son, his daughter, his son-in-law, his daughter-in-law, and
his grandchildren who meant the world to him. He also continued to
enjoy riding his motorbike, hiking in nature, hunting, and fishing
(especially with family and friends by his side), building a new home,
and working steadily in his workshop in the construction of pieces of
furniture, kayaks, sailboats, and leather stitched items, among all
kinds of other practical yet precious items that he gave to family and
friends for their use.
Mike was truly the most kind, thoughtful and brilliant person
imaginable, throughout his entire life. His unrelenting love for
others and the world around him alongside his beautiful and wise
intentions, guided his decisions and path through life. Although his
disease deteriorated his brain and all other functions, these
qualities were still so lovingly evident in various ways until the
end.
Mike is survived by his wife, Prudence “Prue”
(Wilmhurst); children, Evan (Tiffany) Hansen, Patti (Wade)
Hansen-Ketchum; grandchildren, Isaac (Hawley), Emily (Alex);
brother-in-law, Tom Labour; sister-in-law, Margie Mallory; nieces,
Sherri Labour, Jillian Mallory, Amy Mallory; nephew, Greg Mallory;
extended family. Along with his parents, he was predeceased by his
sister, Rae Labour; nephew, Edwin Labour.
A Celebration of Life will be held 3 p.m., Saturday, March
23, 2024, at St. John’s Anglican Church, 25 Church Street,
Truro, The Reverend Lori Ramsey officiating. (Please use the link door
between the church and hall to access the church.) Reception to follow
in Kaulbach Hall. Spring interment will be held in Eaton Cemetery,
Pugwash Junction.
In lieu of flowers, we ask that in Mike’s memory
you please donate to Nova Scotia Nature Trust, 81 Prince Albert Road,
Dartmouth, NS B2Y 1M1, (nsnt.ca/giving/donate/memorial-gifts/),
Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia, 112-2719 Gladstone Street, Halifax,
NS B3K 4W6 (alzheimer.ca/ns/en)
or or St. John’s Anglican Church, 23 Church Street, Truro,
NS B2N 3Z5 (stjohnstruro.ca/giving.html)
Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall –
Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro. Tributes, words of
comfort and memories may be shared at:
www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
1944 2024
Death notice for the town of: Truro, Province: Nova Scotia
death notice Michael Vetterstrom Mike Hansen 1944 2024
obituaries notice Michael Vetterstrom Mike Hansen 1944 2024
We offer our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Michael Vetterstrom Mike Hansen 1944 2024 and hope that their memory may be a source of comfort during this difficult time. Your thoughts and kind words are greatly appreciated.
