Stanley Wilson Giffin passed away peacefully at Queens General Hospital on November 13, 2011 after a short battle with cancer.
Stan was born in Sable River on October 6, 1933 to the late H. Stanley and Kathryn (Wilson) Giffin.
While in high school Stan enjoyed sports, including basketball and track & field. As a young man he was a member of the Merchant Marines. He enjoyed singing with his father and uncles in their quartet. Stan enjoyed the outdoors and many weekends were spent with family and friends at Silvery Lake, “The River” and other camping areas. He worked many years in construction, and retired from Michelin Tires in 1990. He spent his retirement spoiling his grandchildren, doing yard work, travelling, and taking care of and enjoying his property on “The River”, lovingly referred to by some as Stan’s RV, for which he was the warden.
He is survived by his daughters Dawn Marie (Mark) Davies of Ottawa and June (Maurice) of Sable River, his sister Faye (John) Bower of Antigonish, his grandchildren Jeremy (Ashley) Martin of Halifax, Shawn Davies of Ottawa and Jared & Linden Martin of Sable River.
He is predeceased by his wife Shirley (Verge) and son Gary.
Visitation will be held Thursday, November 17th, 2011 from 10:00 until 11:00 a.m. followed by a funeral service at 11:00 a.m. both in Chandlers’ Funeral Chapel, Liverpool. Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery, Sable River. Family flowers only, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com.
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sylvia forbes
seems like out family is getting smaller ever day my heart goes out to the girls; andhis sister.
may he r i p.
Donna and David Dicks
Our sincere sympathy to the family. Our prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Take care.
Fred& Dot Lohnes
So sorry for your loss
Fred& Dot L
Myrtle Smith
So sorry to hear of cousin Stan’s passing. Our prayers are with your family.
Myrtle Smith, Sherilan Anthony, Bonny Gay Hemeon
Joyce & Bob
Dawn Marie & June, we are so sorry to hear about your Dad. Keep your memories near & dear. We’re thinking of you and your families.
Tracey Muise
June, Dawn Marie and families,
Sometimes when we lose someone we love we are given the gift of love from others. When we lost Gary we all found each other; beauty truly does come from even the darkest of places.
The love I feel for Stan and for you all runs to the very core of my heart. To say Stan was a special kind of man would be an understatement. Stan had an essence about him that pushed out from within onto the world before him. He was the laughter behind a smile, he was pure joy and silliness.
My heart hurts but even through the tears I have laughter because my memories of him are so rich with happiness.
He lived a life to be remembered and in so will always be with us.
All of my love,
Tracey♥
Shirley Croft and Family
Very sorry to hear about Stanley. Our prayers are with you and your families. Take care.
Clyde & Wendy MacAdams
Please accept our condolences on your loss. Take care of each other.
Ruby, Kim, Danny and Andrea
TO ALL OF OUR FAMILY
We share sadness
We share memories to cherish
We share love of family
IN MEMORY OF UNCLE STANLEY
After a visit as you got in the car he would be at the car window to
say SEE YOU, then standing in the road as you drove away that
one handed wave until next time. (just like Grampy)
NOW WE WAVE LAST TIME TO YOU!
Love to you all
Ansel & Joan Hulburt
Faye, John & Family, Stan’s Children & Grandchildren,
Sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ansel & Joan
Port Hawkesbury
Alice Verge
Dawn ,June Faye and families… so sorry for your loss.
I never think of Stan alone but with Shirley and he was so lost with out her and now he is with her and Gary and happy and would not want you to be sad for too long..
My thoughts and payers are with you…
Sister in law
alice
Susan Lloyd
To all the family,
My condolences to all of you at this difficult time. ‘The River ‘ is as beautiful a place as there can be to have made wonderful memories; remember them with your minds and hearts.
Susan Lloyd
Deb Muise
Stan was a part of our family as are all of you. I’m so sorry for your loss. I feel sadness for how quickly Stan has left us, but feel happiness to where he is now…. Reunited with Shirley (the love of his life) and Gary a son who left us way too soon! Now is the time to celebrate Stan’s life and the amazing, funny, sweet man that he was to all! Stan touched my heart and I will be forever grateful to have known such a wonderful family! I love you all! June and Dawn and your families!! I will be with you in my thoughts and prayers always. I’m very far away but am here for you all in this time of need! Xoxo
I love you all!
Ronald and Sharon Verge
Dawn marie, June , Faye and Families.
So sorry for your loss,our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
We have so many memories of of our times together to cherish ,those are the things that will help us through the days to come.
Love to all
Brother In Law and Sister In Law
Ronald and Sharon
Fred & Samantha Murphy
Dawn Marie and June (family)
My sincere sympathy in the loss of your Father. May you find strength in the days ahead to help you make it through this very sad time.
Hold your memories close to your heart.
Fred & Samantha
Michelle
June,
So sorry to hear of your dad’s passing,please except my heartfelt sympathy.
Michelle Colp