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Whitenect, John Edwin – Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, John Edwin Whitenect passed away with his family by his side on January 24, 2023, at the age of 85 years.
Those who knew John know that he was a hardworking, good-natured guy. A bird/nature lover making friends with chipmunks, chickadees and many other animal friends that made their home on his property. He was an avid cribbage player who never turned down the opportunity to spend time with friends or family. His grandchildren have fond memories of driving on the John Deere and working the yard with Gramps as well as the most extravagant property-wide easter egg hunts despite rain or snow.
His career started as a carpenter but ended as chief inspector at Department of Labour and Forestry. After retirement, he ran Little River Christmas Tree Farm. During the Christmas season, he made hundreds of wreaths with his loving wife and during the off season shearing trees to have them in tiptop shape for the up coming season.
He is survived and will be missed dearly by his wife, Donna Whitenect; children, Jody (Kathy), Donna (Kenny) Henneberry, Tony; grandchildren, Melissa, Connor (Skyeler), Logan, Garrett (Daphne), Katrina, Daniel, Travis, Jaedyn; siblings, Donald (Elaine), David (Minnie), Terry (Julie), Joy Miller and Diane Gazzola.
He was predeceased by his sisters, Shirley Nauffts, June Hopkins and Bonita; brothers, Dale and Robert; nephew, Dean; niece, Krista Borden; daughter-in-law, Gena; and grandson, Trevor Henneberry.
A private service will be held at the family’s request.
The family wishes to send a special thank you to the staff at Colchester East Hants Health Centre for their care and compassion as well as the community support that kept John safe and happy at home for as long as possible.
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January 27 2023
Death notice for the town of: Upper-Musquodoboit, Province: Nova Scotia
death notice John Edwin Whitenect January 27 2023
obituaries notice John Edwin Whitenect January 27 2023
We offer our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of John Edwin Whitenect January 27 2023 and hope that their memory may be a source of comfort during this difficult time. Your thoughts and kind words are greatly appreciated.
Donna, my family and I are beside ourselves with grief. Seeing John’s happy face made every single Christmas special for us. I use to wonder if he was born with that smile, but after getting to know him I realized what it was….happiness & more love than I ever thought one human being could hold. Coming to you both each Xmas has been the joy of me and my kids for almost 20 years and let me tell you John’s smile must have been contagious because we would have one from the time we seen him until the time we took that tree down. We love you both so much. I know your heart is broken but as I shared with you, it’s so beautiful to watch what true love looks like. We love you& will continue tradition as long as you will have us.
Love Tina Kane, Taylore Kane, Alyvia Kane, Shawne Kane and Bernie Martell.