KEMPTON – Millard Edwin, 83, formerly of Liverpool, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on August 17th, 2012 in Shannex Ryan’s Hall, Bridgewater.
Born in Milton, he was son of the late Joseph and Jessie (Hartlen) Kempton.
Millard completed his grade 12 in Milton and worked part time for Milton Nurseries with Alpheus Smith. He then worked for a time with Steel and Engine Products Limited (STENPRO) for a few years followed by six months in Goose Bay as an oil burner mechanic. He returned to Halifax to complete his machinist trade and later worked for Bowater Mersey Paper Company in Brooklyn as a machinist for 36 years until his retirement. Outside of work, Millard enjoyed the outdoors in his younger years; hunting, fishing, camping and boating. He also enjoyed going to dances, working in his basement on “projects”, playing solitaire and reading. He was a former member of the Liverpool Curling Club and enjoyed meeting with friends at the club for morning coffee as well as watching the sport on TV. He was a former volunteer fire fighter with the Liverpool Fire Fighters Association and a former member of Local 141, Canadian Paperworkers Union.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Shirley (Hollands), whom he met while bicycling around Milton. His daughters Rebecca (Scott) Tanner of Lunenburg, Barbara (Brian) Fralic of Port Mouton and his son John (Valerie) of Beach Meadows. His grandchildren April, Joey and Elisha Tanner, Morgan Kempton and Nicholas and Jessica Fralic. Great grandchildren Austin and Jordan Tanner and Ryleigh, Chloe and Brodee Kempton.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ funeral Home, Liverpool. A celebration of Millard’s life will be held in Shannex Ryan’s Hall in Bridgewater on Monday, August 20th, 2012 from 2 until 3:30 pm. A private family interment will take place at a later date in Trinity Anglican Cemetery, Liverpool. Reverend Judy Cross officiating. No flowers by request, donations may be made to Queens Branch S.P.C.A. or to Ryan’s Hall Recreational Fund, P.O. Box 313, Hollingsworth Drive, Bridgewater, NS, B4V-O8A. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com
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Curtis & Linda Leslie Maillett
We are so sorry for your loss Barb, and family. Remember the wonderful times you all shared, and it helps the family during this difficult time. Most Sincerely, Linda & Curtis
Peggy & Francis Payzant
Dear Barb,John & Rebecca And Families and Shirley,
We were saddened to hear of your Father’s passing. May God Bless you all At this most Difficult time in your lives.We will always remember what a very caring and kind man your Father was.
May God be with you All!!!! Give Shirley a Big Hug For Us.
Sincerely: Francis & Peggy.
Rick & Debbie Kempton
Shirley, John Mike, Becky and Barbie Our deepest sympathies. Rick & Debbie
Cyndi Veinotte - CCA
Im deeply sorry for your loss. Millard was a beautiful man inside and out. He had a heart of gold and a smile as bright and beautiful as sunshine. He was a pure Gentleman whom i became very fond of. He sooooo loved his family….never wanted anyone to worry,always pleasant and loved to laugh. I have to say im very honoured and pleased to have met such a beautiful person. We had alot of laughs thats for sure. I will soo miss my ol’friend,but will always keep him close to my heart. His memory will live on threw his beautiful family whom he was sooo proud of. God Bless you all at this difficult time. xoxoxoxoxo PS……Everytime i listen to Johnny Reids song……My Ol’Friend….i will think of Millard. xoxox
Viv Croft
John and Barbie and families
So sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. Keep the memories for they cannot be taken away.
Donna and Ian Denison
Barb & John, so sorry to read of your dad’s passing. Keep the good memories close to your heart.
rosemary and donald atkinson
barb and families.so sorry to hear of your fathers passing.may god bless you all.
Jean Strum
Dear Shirley and family:
So sorry to hear about your loss. I know Millard will be greatly missed. Try to remember the good times, it really does help.
With sincere sympathy,
Jean Strum
Sandra Turpin
Barb and Family:
So deeply saddened to read of your Dad’s passing. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. God Bless.
Sandra
Darlene & Keith Weagle
Dear John, Barbie, and families:
I know Keith would be deeply saddened if he knew of your Dad’s passing. You have our deepest sympathy. Sincerely, Darlene & Keith
Fred & Dot Lohnes
Dear Shirley & family So very sorry for your loss, Millard always spoke and had a smile,do take care .Sincerely Fred & Dot
Shirley &Paul Shot
Shirley and family: We were sadened to read of your husband, father and grand-fathers passing. He will be remembered for his kind ways and warm smile. You are in our prayers. Shirley and Paul
Rod & Ann Golden
John & Family: We are sorry to hear of your father’s passing. We send our deepest sympathy. Rod & Ann
Kathy Smith
Dear Barb and Family:
So sorry to hear of your Dads passing. He was a great guy… thinking of you all at this sad time.
Kathy
Brenda and Ira Huskins
Sympathy in the loss of your loved one. God Bless
George Fletcher
Kempton Family: We were sorry to hear about Millard. Our thoughts and our prayers are with your family.
Beverley & Betty-Jean Colp
Kempton family – Our deepest sympathy to you all in the loss of your husband, father and grandfather. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
terrilynn robar
I just want to say that Millard was the most kindest man i have ever met.I am surely gonna miss him every morning saying”where is my breakfast ” then he would laugh.As much pain as he was in he would never complain and always had a smile. Rest in peace dear sweet man you will be missed.
brian and kim mansfield
We are sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Mark & Rose Wright
John and Barb and families: We’re thinking of you at this sad time time. Take care and may God bless.
Gerry & Phyllis Leaman
To lose a loved one is so difficult. Our condolences. Always remember the happy times and I’m sure there were MANY!
Pat Wigglesworth
John, Barbie and Becky
So sorry to hear of your fathers passing, my thoughts are with. The memories will get you throught the more difficult times.
Margo & Borden Hanley
To all the family: our deepest sympathy goes to you all at this very sad time. God Bless.
Judy Vey
Shirley, John, Barbie – I was so sorry to read of Millard’s passing. Another neighbour (almost) lost. I always enjoyed Millard’s visits to my office and our little chats. Please know my thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Gordon and Merle Fisher
Dear Barb an d families,our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.I am sure you have good memories ,just keep thinking about those times.
Kirk and Donna Whynot
Barbie, Shirley and Family, So sorry to hear about your Dad, tell your Mom that we are thinking of her and you are all in our thoughts and prayers.RIP Millard
Mike &Sandra Roy
So sorry John ,Val & family on the lose of your father John…may he rest in peace ,God Bless you all….Mike & Sandy.
Donna and David Dicks
Shirley, John, Barb and Family. Sorry to hear of Millard’s passing.Our sincere sympathy to the family. Our prayers are with you at this difficult time. Take care.
Sharon & Philip Thorbourne
Shirley,Barbie, John & Becky:
So sorry to hear of your father passing, our prayers & thought are with you & your families. Treasure the memories; Sharon & Philip
Allan & Beth LaRocque
Shirley and family, we are very sorry to hear of Millard’s passing. He was a very nice person and will be missed by all. Our thoughts are with you.
Lorraine Hupman
Barb and family . Very sorry to hear of the passing of your father. Sincere sympathy to you and all the family.. Clair & Lorraine Hupman
Tammy Chymist
Barbie and Family ours thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Norma & Leon Robertson
We are so sorry for your loss. I remember going there when we were teenagers. Your Dad was always very pleasant. Our deepest sympathy to all the family.
Leon & Norma Robertson
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Valerie and Donald Inness
Our sincere sympathy to all the family.
Val & Don
Corina & Willis Huphman
To Millard’s Family, I am sorry so to hear about Millard’s passing…I got to know him very well when they moved to Hillsview…He was a very kind hearted man, and I always enjoyed chatting with him and Shirley…on the arrival of our granddaughter they were so excited for us and we brought her out to visit them and also to the Shannex they were so thrilled…they asked about her ofter…he had a special place in his heart for children…keep his memories close to your heart, and remember he is FREE from Pain…R.I.P. Millard.
Darren Whynot / Lisa Tarr
John and Family we are sorry for your loss R.I.P Millard
brenda lawrence/jim hubley
TO THE KEMPTON FAMILY . SORRY TO HEAR THAT YOUR DAD PASSED AWAY . MILLARD WAS A VERY KIND GENTLEMAN . SINCERE SYMPATHY TO ALL OF YOU . BRENDA AND JIM.
Pamela and Wayne Manfield
Barb, John, Becky and families…..Sorry to hear of Millards passing. Our thoughts are with you at this time.
Loved Millard, Shirley and you all as neighbors growing up! Your dad(and mom) were always so loving and kind.
Sylvia & Mike Langille
Dear Shirley, Barbie,Becky,John and families,
So sorry to hear about Millards passing.He was a very nice man.I have many fond memories of our prefab days.Bless you all.Take care!
Sylvia & Mike
Philip& RoseMary Decker
Dear Barb , Shirley and families
So sorry to hear of Millards passing. Our sincere sympathy to you and your families. Thinking of you in our prayers.
Philip & RoseMary Decker
Nancy & Stuart Wentzell
Barbie & family Sorry too hear about your dad. Our thoughts are with you at this time.
Susan MacLeod
Barb, John, Shirley and Becky: So sorry to hear about your loss. Condolences from my Mom, Rita Dagley. She often asked about Millard and Shirley and remembers the time she worked for them when they lived on Waterloo Street.
Linda Hupman
Barb and John and all your family, my condolences on the passing of your beloved dad, Take care
Geraldine Stevens Williams
To the Kempton family: So sorry to hear of the passing of your dear husband, father and grandfather. May God comfort your hearts at this sad time.
Sam& Carole Sampson
Shirley and Family
Know that our thoughts and Prayers are with you at this sad tlme
Nancy Anthony
Shirley and family, Sincere sympathy to all of you in your loss Nancy
Clyde & Wendy (Smith) MacAdams
Barb, Brian & Family
We were so sorry to hear of your recent loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts at this difficult time. Take care of each other.
Wendy & Clyde (Gordon)
Susan Levy
So sorry to hear of your loss.
Bea DeLong
ToThe Kempton Family,
My deepest sympathy to you all at this sad time.
Treasure all the good memories…..they are yours to keep.
Bernie and Betty Hatt
Kempton family,
We are so sorry for your loss. He was an amazing and kind man and will be missed by whose lives he touched i such a kind and loving way.
Ron Zwicker & Noweta Nickerson
To the Family
So sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking of you and sending our sincere sympathy at this time .
Tom and Barb Moffatt
Our condolances to Shirley and her family on the passing of their loved one . Our thoughts and prayers are with you all .
Heather Stevens
Dear Barb & family,
I am so sorry to hear about your father’s passing. Please know that my thoughts & prayers are with you at this time,
Cynthia Sponagle
Sorry to hear of Millard’s passing. May happy memories carry
you through this difficult time.
It’s hard to understand why people are taken from us, but take
comfort in knowing you were a special part of such a well-lived
life. You were blessed with many years together.
Arnie & Carol Jollimore
Barb,Brian and all of the family,
Our deepest sympathy to you all in the passing of your Dad. It is so difficult to find comforting words at this sad time of losing a parent. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Take care of each other.
Carol & Arnie
Bev and Wayne Crouse
Dear Barbie and family
We were so saddened to hear this news. Your Dad was such a gentle soul and I feel privilidged to have known him. Our sympathy to you all.
Hugs
Bev and Wayne.
David Oickle
Barbie, John & families;
I was shocked and heartbroken at the news of Millard’s passing. I worked for him and your mother for several years as you know and he was one of kind. Words can’t describe how much I thought of that man and he will be missed by anyone who was fortunate enough to have known him. I’m so sorry for your loss…
David Oickle
karen colp
Thinking of you Barb & family @ this very difficult time. Take good care!
Barb Cooke Meredith
To my dear friend Shirley, and all the family. I am so glad I had the chance to visit with Millard in July. I was there on that bicycle trip when the two of you met, and often think about how many times I went to Milton with you to see Millard!!! The fish ladder at the falls was a good meeting spot as I recall. Dear friends are priceless. Wonderful memories, and I’m sure your memories will get you through losing him.
In sympathy,
Barb
Mike and Donna West
Dear Shirley, Barb and family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Rhonda Roberts
Barb so sorry to hear about your dad but he no longer is suffering.
He truly was a kind, loving person that loved life and his family. He will be missed by many.Barb I’m always here for you for a shoulder to cry on or just to have a chat. Thinking of you and your family at this time. Love ya
Peggy Kelley
My thoughts and prayers are with you all in your time of sorrow.
David & Judy Whynott
I am sorry to hear of Millards passing I have know Millard most of my life and always found him cheerfull and friendly and a long time customer. my heart is with the family.
Diane and Donald White
So sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing, thinking of you all.
Cindy& Theodore Says:
Dear Barb and family. We were so saddened to hear of your fathers passing.Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.Please give your Mom a big hug for me.
Duncan and Goretti Mac Isaac;
Kemptons;
So sorry to hear of your loss. May God hold you all close to his heart at this difficult time.
Duncan and Goretti Mac Isaac
Jim & Beulah Mitton
To John and Valerie and all the family.
We were so sad to see that your father had passed away.
May God keep you in His care and give you strength
and comfort at this difficult time.
Jim & Beulah
Vernon & Joyce Hawkes
Shirley, John, Becky, Barbie and Families . So Sorry to hear of Millard’s passing. Our sincere sympathy to you all. Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you at this difficult time. God Bless
Wanda Horton
Dearest Barb and family
My heart was very saddened to hear of your dad’s passing . I came to know him a few years ago and admired him very much . He was such a kind , caring man . May god love and bless you.
Sincerely
Wanda Horton