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Croft; James Avery

December 18, 2020 88 Condolences

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CROFT – James Avery, 95, of Western Head, Queens County, passed away peacefully in Veteran’s Unit, Fisherman’s Memorial Hospital, Lunenburg on Friday, December 18, 2020.
Born in Western Head, Avery was a son of the late William and Frances (Gerhardt) Croft.
Avery was a veteran of World War Two serving with the Royal Canadian Army Corps. Following the war, Avery returned home and began fishing for a number of years until he went to work with the former Bowater Mersey Paper Company Limited as a dock worker. In his spare time, Avery enjoyed gardening and spending time with his family.
Avery is survived by his daughter Marilyn (Glen) Whynot of Milton; son Walter of Western Head; grandchildren Michael (Lesley) Whynot, Kyle Croft and Tyler Croft ( Paige Mansfield); great grandson Blaine Whynot and daughter in law Angie Croft.
Besides his parents, Avery was predeceased by his wife Jean Marie Levy, sisters Verna White, Viola Henley, Alice Croft and brothers Roger and William.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool, NS. A private family graveside service will take place at a later date with Reverend Judy Cross officiating in Trinity Anglican Cemetery, Bog Road, Liverpool, No flowers. Donations may be made to any charity of choice. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com

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  1. Bridget Dorey

    December 18, 2020 at 4:14 pm

    Dear Marilyn and Walter…..so sorry to hear your loss. I feel so bad for your loss at this time of year. I lost dad on the 20th of Dec. Big hugs to both of you. Treasure the memories.

  2. Richard and Oly March

    December 18, 2020 at 4:20 pm

    I’m very sorry for your loss. If it’s any consolation he is in a better place now after having lived a long life surrounded by a loving family.

  3. pamela mansfield

    December 18, 2020 at 4:46 pm

    Dear Marilyn and Walter along with your families….Thinking of you during this difficult time and you are in our prayers. Avery was a great man and we will all miss him and chatting with him.

  4. Dennis & Sherri Harrington

    December 18, 2020 at 4:48 pm

    To Marilyn, Glenn and Family,
    So very sorry for your loss, sending sincere condolences to all of you , take care❤️

  5. Jordan and Bella Oickle

    December 18, 2020 at 5:34 pm

    To Avery’s family
    So sorry to hear of Avery’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. R.I.P. Avery

  6. Walter & Noreen MacDonald & Phyllis Wolfe

    December 18, 2020 at 6:03 pm

    Marilyn, Walter & Families: We want to send our deepest sympathy on Uncle Avery’s passing. He touched our hearts and we will miss him dearly.

  7. Ron & Barb Campbell

    December 18, 2020 at 6:10 pm

    Marilyn & Family,
    We are sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept our sincere condolences.

  8. Tasha Huskins

    December 18, 2020 at 6:14 pm

    Marilyn and family,
    I am so very sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all. Hugs.

  9. Marion Clattenburg

    December 18, 2020 at 6:20 pm

    Marilyn, Walter and families, so sorry for your loss. We have many memories of past years in the neighborhood . Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Deepest sympathies from the Backman families.

  10. Darlene Connolly

    December 18, 2020 at 6:40 pm

    To the family
    So sorry Marilyn to see that your father has passed away. Sincere condolences to all of his family. Take care and be safe.

  11. Gordon and Jackie Eisnor

    December 18, 2020 at 7:17 pm

    Marilyn,Walter and Family: Very sorry to hear of the loss of your dad.I always enjoyed a chat with him whenever we met.Our sincere condolences to all Avery’s family.

  12. Eddie Greek

    December 18, 2020 at 7:38 pm

    Rip great uncle

  13. Diane and Donald White

    December 18, 2020 at 7:58 pm

    Marilyn and Walter and families so sorry for your loss.
    Our sincere condolences to you all.

    Diane and Donald

  14. Amy And Glenn

    December 18, 2020 at 8:11 pm

    Marilyn, Walter and Families

    Glenn and I are so sorry for your loss

  15. June, Ron Deidra and Meghan

    December 18, 2020 at 8:15 pm

    We were saddened to hear of Avery’s passing….we will remember him fondly as the nice man he was. Our sincerest condolences to you and your families…I am sure you have lots of great memories to cherish.

  16. Anne Peverill

    December 18, 2020 at 8:33 pm

    Marilyn, I was sorry to read of your Dad’s passing.
    My condolences to you & the family.

  17. Kevin Cole and Ruth Anne Zwicker

    December 18, 2020 at 8:37 pm

    Marilyn, Walter , and Families
    So sorry to hear of Avery’s passing. I worked with Avery on the Dock for many years until his retirement. He was great to work with and I learned a lot from him over the years.

  18. Lance and Karen

    December 18, 2020 at 9:43 pm

    Dear Marilyn ,Walter and your family’s we were so saddened to hear of your dads passing please except our sincere condolences We are thinking of you all at this sad time

  19. Dawn Hanley

    December 18, 2020 at 9:57 pm

    So sorry to hear of Uncle Avery’s passing. Hugs to the family. ❤

  20. Stephen and Marilyn Anthony

    December 18, 2020 at 10:09 pm

    Sorry for your loss

  21. Billy Joudrey

    December 18, 2020 at 10:21 pm

    Marilyn, Walter and families, we are so sorry to hear of your father’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

  22. Beverley & Betty-Jean Colp.

    December 18, 2020 at 10:42 pm

    To Marilyn and all of the Croft family on the loss of Avery, our deepest sympathy. Beverley used to enjoy his chats with him when he would see him. Take care and keep your memories close to help through the days ahead.

  23. Rika Bolivar

    December 18, 2020 at 11:00 pm

    Loved this man and his wit when he and Jean came to the restaurant. Always looked to see how his garden was coming along compared to mine. Sorry for your loss

  24. Maryann and Scott Rhyno

    December 18, 2020 at 11:02 pm

    Marilyn ,Walter and families,
    We’re sorry to hear about your dad. Please accept our deepest condolences.
    Maryann and Scott

  25. Kerri Nickerson

    December 18, 2020 at 11:03 pm

    I remember Avery fondly. My sincerest condolences to Michael, Marilyn and family.

  26. Walter Miller

    December 18, 2020 at 11:14 pm

    Marilyn & Walter my sincere condolences to you both.

  27. Linda Whynot

    December 19, 2020 at 6:43 am

    Marilyn and Family:

    Very sorry to hear of the loss of your father. My sincere condolences to all of the family.

  28. Wanda Levy

    December 19, 2020 at 6:48 am

    I am so sorry to hear of Avery’s passing. Thinking of you all.

  29. Conrad Valerie

    December 19, 2020 at 6:51 am

    Marilyn, Walter & families – I’m so sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad.

  30. Laurie Lethbridge

    December 19, 2020 at 7:26 am

    Marilyn so sorry to hear about your father. God be with you

  31. Sandy Cross

    December 19, 2020 at 8:01 am

    Marilyn and Walter,
    So sorry to hear of Uncle Avery’s passing. He was such a sweet man but strict in so many ways. Loved to have family around. He will be missed. My condolences to you and your families

  32. Charlotte and Bob Kelley

    December 19, 2020 at 8:04 am

    Marilyn, Walter and families. Please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of your dad and grandfather. May the wonderful memories of him help you get through the difficult days ahead. Hugs to all.

  33. Patti and Reid Emenau

    December 19, 2020 at 8:08 am

    Marilyn and family,

    We send our sincere condolences on the passing of your dad. He lived a long life and left you all some cherished memories. Take care.

  34. Joanne Rushton

    December 19, 2020 at 8:16 am

    We are so sorry for your loss. Deepest condolences.

  35. Elsa and John Toplis

    December 19, 2020 at 8:20 am

    Sorry to hear of Avery’s passing. Our sincere condolences to the family.

  36. Donna Denison

    December 19, 2020 at 8:44 am

    Walter and Marilyn – so sorry for your loss – I met Avery and Bimmy at the wharf at the mill many years ago. I’m sure you have lots of great memories to share with your friends and family. He lead a great long life. Hugs to you both.

  37. Bruce and Charlene

    December 19, 2020 at 8:53 am

    To Marilyn, Walter and all of Avery’s family.
    We have many fond memories of your Dad…spending time in the neighbourhood. He was a kind and gentle man with that little twinkle in his eye. We extend our deepest sympathy.

  38. Jan Winchester

    December 19, 2020 at 8:57 am

    So sorry for your loss, Marilyn and family,
    Thinking of you, Jan

  39. Barb Fralic

    December 19, 2020 at 9:00 am

    My thoughts are with you all at this sad time. Barbie

  40. Janet and George Fletcher

    December 19, 2020 at 9:24 am

    Marilyn and Walter. We were sorry to hear about Avery. Our thoughts and our prayers are with your family.

  41. Bonnie Mitton

    December 19, 2020 at 9:46 am

    So sorry to hear about your dad. I always enjoyed my conversations with Avery, he always made me laugh, he will be missed. Thinking of you.

  42. Ruby Stevens

    December 19, 2020 at 10:09 am

    To All of Avery’s Family,
    I am very sorry to hear of your loss. It is always hard to lose someone you love. From World War II to 2020 – Avery lived to see many, many changes in our world – a long life, well lived. He will be missed, especially on Sand Beach Road.
    My sincerest condolences,
    Ruby

  43. Pam and Wayne Westhaver

    December 19, 2020 at 11:04 am

    Marilyn,Walter and Families,Sorry for your loss.Thinking of you at this sad time.

  44. Bruce Theriau

    December 19, 2020 at 11:13 am

    Marilyn and Family

    So sorry to hear of your Fathers passing, my thoughts are with you all.

  45. Esther Doggett (Tarr)

    December 19, 2020 at 11:17 am

    To Marilyn, Walter and all of Avery’s family.

    Condolences to all of Avery’s family. I have found that grief is not a quick process but the wonderful memories will help you get through the difficult days and years ahead. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

  46. Duncan Neil MacIsaac and Goretti MacIsaac

    December 19, 2020 at 12:27 pm

    Croft Family;
    Sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept our sincere condolences.

    Duncan & Goretti MacIsaac

  47. Peggy and Richard Hatt

    December 19, 2020 at 1:06 pm

    Richard and I would like to send our deepest sympathies to Avery ‘s family .Marilyn ,rest easy in knowing that you spent as much time as you could with your dad,which was a lot .We saw you at the restaurant on Sundays and you were at the hospital when you weren’t working . Know that we are thinking of you .Sincerely Peggy and Richard

  48. John and Trina Langley

    December 19, 2020 at 1:24 pm

    So sorry to hear of Avery’s passing.Thinking of you all at this difficult time.

  49. Anna Greek and Carla Roy

    December 19, 2020 at 1:37 pm

    To all of Avery’s Family…
    Please accept our sincere condolences.It’s never easy losing a parent no matter how long they have been with us.May the memories that you made together help you through the coming weeks.

  50. Kurt and Anne Sarty

    December 19, 2020 at 1:49 pm

    Marilyn, Walter and family.

    So sorry to hear of the passing of your father. May he Rest In Peace.

  51. Diane. And Ian. Munro

    December 19, 2020 at 1:52 pm

    Dear Marilyn; We were so sorry to read of your dad’s passing. Ian, Paula and I send our condolences to you and the family. Take care of yourselves. Most sincerely Diane and Ian

  52. Billand Anna Cox

    December 19, 2020 at 1:57 pm

    Marilyn, Walter and families
    Sorry to read of your father’s passing but he had a good long life. We extend our deepest sympathies.

  53. John & Nancy LEEFE

    December 19, 2020 at 2:47 pm

    Avery was a fine gentleman, always friendly, always ready for a chat. He will always be remembered with a smile.

  54. Kimberley A Foley

    December 19, 2020 at 3:01 pm

    I was really sorry to hear of Avery’s passing.He was always fun to be around and always had that twinkle in his eye.I remember him fondly from many years ago.Treasure the long life he had and the time you got to spend with him.Thinking of you all with fond memories.
    Kim and Dale Foley

  55. Gary Davis

    December 19, 2020 at 3:07 pm

    Marion and I send our condolences to the Croft family.

  56. Fred&Connie Hynick

    December 19, 2020 at 3:09 pm

    So sorry to see that your father passed.Sincere condolences to all his family.Take care and keep your memories close to help through the days.

  57. Linda Lucier

    December 19, 2020 at 3:44 pm

    So Sorry Marilyn and family. So hard , especially near Christmas. Thinking of you with sincere sympathy

  58. Doug and Pat Lohnes

    December 19, 2020 at 3:59 pm

    Walter ,Marilyn and families:
    Sorry to learn of Avery’s passing . Always enjoyed our conversations. Pat and I send our condolences.

  59. Charlotte and Bobby Kelley

    December 19, 2020 at 4:05 pm

    Marilyn, Walter and families. Please accept our sincere condolences. May the wonderful memories of your dad help get you through the difficult days ahead.

  60. gloria aulenback

    December 19, 2020 at 4:17 pm

    gloria,
    december 19, 2020

    to marilyn and walter and families,

    so sorry to hear of avery’s passing. my thoughts and prayers are with you
    at this sad time.

  61. Linda Wentzell

    December 19, 2020 at 4:24 pm

    Marilyn and family.

    I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I remember you father and mother very well. I always enjoyed having a chat with them when we met.

    Please accept our deepest sympathy.

    Linda & Raymond Wentzell

  62. Bev and Chris Amirault

    December 19, 2020 at 4:39 pm

    Walter,and Marilyn and family so sorry for your loss . Thinking of you all . Hold all the .memories of Avery close . He was one of the lucky ones to have lived a long life . Hugs to you both

  63. David&Bonnie Hatt

    December 19, 2020 at 4:58 pm

    Marilyn ,Sorry to hear about your Dad.Our sincere condolences to you all.

  64. Boomie and Brenda

    December 19, 2020 at 5:24 pm

    Dear Marilyn and Walter

    So very sorry to hear of your loss our deepest sympathy to you and your families .

    Boomie and Brenda

  65. Bob and Brenda Lohnes

    December 19, 2020 at 8:09 pm

    Marilyn and Family: Our sincere condolences on the loss of your father. Bob worked with him many years ago at Bowaters and always spoke of him kindly. May your many memories help you through this sad time.

  66. Daryl and Gladys Williams

    December 19, 2020 at 8:34 pm

    Marilyn and The Croft Family

    So sorry to hear of Avery’s passing. We offer our sincere condolences.

  67. Bonnie Wentzell

    December 20, 2020 at 8:47 am

    Marilyn and family
    So sorry for your loss. Norman and I send sincere condolences to you and your family.
    Bonnie

  68. Nancy and Manson White

    December 20, 2020 at 10:03 am

    Marilyn and Family,

    Our thoughts and Prayers are with you during this difficult time. Take care.

    NANCY AND MANSON

  69. Jeff and Erin

    December 20, 2020 at 2:44 pm

    Marilyn and Walter

    So sorry for your loss.Sending our sincerest condolences to you and your families.

  70. Shirleylevy

    December 20, 2020 at 2:47 pm

    Deàr Marilyn ,Walter And Family So Sorry For Your Loss, Sending Sincere Condolences , Aunt Shirley.

  71. George and Carolyn Parnell

    December 20, 2020 at 3:59 pm

    Sincere condolences to the family.

  72. Lillian Darlene (Hubley) Godfrey

    December 20, 2020 at 4:16 pm

    Marilyn and family, I was sadden to hear of your Dads passing. Please except my condolences.

  73. Barbara Naugler

    December 20, 2020 at 4:17 pm

    Marilyn & Walter. & Families. I was so sorry to read of Uncle Avery,s passing .I know he had a long and fulfilling life but will be dearly missed by all his family & friends. He was a Special person &I will always remember his smile and twinkle .RIP Uncle

  74. David & Judy Whynott of mersey point

    December 20, 2020 at 7:25 pm

    To walter, marilyn and all of Avery’s family we are very sorry to hear of your loss. Avery was always a pleasure to chat with and had some interesting stories to pass on.he was one of the first people I would go to the lake in summer to chat with for the evening when we moved out here. He will be missed by all who knew him.Bless you all for you loss.

  75. Bonnie Henderson

    December 21, 2020 at 9:20 am

    Marilyn and Family,

    My sincere condolences on your Dad’s passing. Let the wonderful memories of him help
    to comfort you during this time.

    Sincerely,
    Bonnie

  76. Donald & Debbie Stevens

    December 21, 2020 at 9:33 am

    Walter
    I’m very sorry to hear that your Dad passed away. I will always remember him stopping his gardening to wave every time I drove by. He is loved and will be missed.

    Donald and Debbie

  77. Linda Marsh

    December 21, 2020 at 12:41 pm

    Marilyn and Family. Sorry for the loss of your Dad. He lived a long full life. Thinking of you all at this time. The last of his siblings. Linda Marsh (Viola’s daughter)

  78. Barry and Sharon Levy

    December 21, 2020 at 4:22 pm

    Marilyn, Walter and Families,
    So very sorry to hear of Uncle Avery’s passing.
    Sending heartfelt condolences to all of you

  79. Bob & Janet Robar

    December 21, 2020 at 8:44 pm

    Marilyn & Walter. I am so sorry to hear of you Dads passing. Although I have not seen Uncle Avery for many years I remember him as good person who loved to spend time in his garden and workshop. I’m sure he and your mom are now happily reunited. Take care.

  80. Darren Whynot & Lisa Tarr

    December 22, 2020 at 8:50 am

    to all the family we are sorry for your loss

  81. Raeburn Hall

    December 22, 2020 at 10:31 am

    Marilyn,my condolences to you and your family on the passing of your father . He was a great gentleman and I always enjoyed the times we had together at family gatherings .I will miss seeing him. You and Avery are in my prayers .May he Rest In Peace

  82. Shirley & Ralph Conrad

    December 22, 2020 at 11:11 am

    Dear Marilyn and Walter

    Our deepest sympathies to you and you families in the passing of Uncle Avery. I will remember him fondly growing up in Western Head. We have lost another great person in our family. Cherish the memories, Ralph & Shirley Conrad

  83. Laurie and Georgina Naugler

    December 22, 2020 at 12:17 pm

    Marilyn, Walter and family
    We were sorry to read of Uncle Avery’s passing. Please accept our sincere and heartfelt condolences to you and the Croft and Whynot families. I remember his smile, wit and have fond memories of Uncle Avery during the earlier years of growing up in Western Head. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you all at this sad time. May he Rest In Peace.

  84. Nellie Crouse, Bernie, Kathy Rumbolt

    December 22, 2020 at 6:34 pm

    Sorry to learn of Avery’s passing…our sincere condolences.

    Nellie Crouse, Kathy and Bernie Rumbolt

  85. Cindy&Theodore Hanley

    December 23, 2020 at 6:07 pm

    Dear Marilyn and. Walter
    So sorry to hear of Avery,s passing.our thoughts and prayers are with
    You at this difficult time. Please hold on tight to your memories.

  86. Sheila Feakes

    December 23, 2020 at 9:14 pm

    Marilyn
    So sorry to read of your father’s passing. May your many memories help you in the coming days.

  87. David Whynot

    December 28, 2020 at 9:53 pm

    Sincere Condolence to Marilyn and family god bless you all

  88. Brian MacNutt

    January 10, 2021 at 12:35 pm

    To Walter, Marilyn, and families

    I just read about your father, and wanted to express my sincere condolences on Avery’s passing. It’s very hard to lose someone close. And it never goes away. We all deal with problems every day, but these times are worse. Take care of each other.

    Deepest regrets and respect
    Brian

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