
Ringer – Wilfred Alan, age 82, of Kempt, Queens County, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 5th, 2023, in North Queens Nursing Home, Caledonia.
Born in Northfield, Queens County, Wilfred was a son of the late Weston and Inez (Hirtle) Ringer.
He worked for many years as an accountant for Armstrong Brothers (Armbro) Construction Company in Brampton, Ontario, until the summer of 1973, when he moved his family back to Kempt, NS. There he bought the local service station and proceeded to run a very successful business. He was well liked, and his service station was a great gathering place for many people in the community. He was an excellent mechanic, and took in vehicles from across Nova Scotia for body work and paint jobs. He continued to run the service station under the name “Ringer’s Garage” after Esso pulled out, until 2020, when failing health caused him to resign.
He loved to hunt, fish, camp, and travel. He especially loved his Goldwing motorcycles, it was his favorite way to travel both sides of the border. He also loved putting a great many miles on dune buggies, snowmobiles, and 4 wheelers.
He was a loving family man, his children’s hero, and loved seeing his grand and great-grandchildren, they always brought a smile to his face.
Wilfred is survived by his loving wife, Lucy; daughters, Paula Ringer, and Pamela Sutherland, both of Dartmouth; son, Steven (Karen Soeder), of Dartmouth; stepdaughter, Amanda (Jon) Underhill, of Dartmouth; stepsons, Garret Acker, of Harmony, Nathan Acker, of Maitland Bridge. Grandchildren, Kayla, Gordon “AJ”, Keigan, Brycen, Cierra and Amelia. Great-grandchildren, Wyatt and Ella; brother, Robert “Bob” (Marlene), of Five Island Lake.
The family will receive friends at Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool, from 6:00 – 8:00 pm, on Thursday, November 9th, 2023. A graveside service for Wilfred will be held on Friday, November 10th, at 1:00 pm from Maplewood Cemetery, Maitland Bridge, followed by a reception at the Maitland Bridge Community Hall. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to North Queens Nursing Home. To share memories or condolences, please visit www.chandlersfuneral.com.
Wilfred’s family would like to give special thanks to all the staff at North Queens Nursing Home for all the wonderful care and compassion he received.
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Barbara merry-selig
My condolences to You Lucy and families.So sorry to hear this.May god bless.
Iona Charlton
To all of Wilfred’s family,
Our sincere condolences upon hearing of Wilfred’s passing, from Carmen and me. He was
so dependable and very good at figuring out just what was wrong with many vehicles!
He was a great guy and a good friend…
Rest In Peace , Wilfred
Michelle Smith-Nochasak
Dear Lucy and all Wilfred’s family,
I am so sorry to learn of your loss. Wilfred will be deeply missed. My condolences and my prayers at this most difficult time.
Sincerely,
Michelle
Corry Rowter
My deepest sympathies to you all. Wilfred was a lovely man and will be greatly missed.
Janet Smith
Thinking of you Lucy and All the Families!! Sending my deepest condolences!
Joanne Harnett
Condolences to Lucy and family.So sorry for your loss.
Myrna Crouse
So sorry to hear this Lucy but rest assure he is resting peacefully now. You had many good years together and this is what you must remember. Blessings to you and the family.
Annie (Fader ) McGee
Lucy, I am so sorry for your loss.
May he rest in peace!
Leigh and Cathy Merry
To Lucy and all Wilfreds family our sympathy for your loss.May he RIP Wishing peace and comfort to you all.
Ronnie & Debbie Uhlman
Lucy and all family members, sending our sincere condolences.
May all the wonderful memories help you throughout this difficult time.
Bruce and Linda DeLong
Linda and I are sending our prayers and love to you, Lucy and your family. You were a true caregiver! Wilfred was a good friend…always enjoyed talking to him about his adventures!
CEDRIC AND SUSAN SMITH
to Lucy and Families sending our condolences so sorry for your loss
Patsy&Arthur Conrad
So sorry to hear about Wilford passing,another good man goes home,keep his memories close,Patsy
Robert and Sandra Carver
Dear Lucy,
Our sincere condolences to you and your family. Wilfred was a gifted mechanic and over the years did many repairs to our vehicles. He was a good, honest man. May he rest in peace.
Rob and Sandra
Rhonda Hudlin Marszalek
So sorry for your loss Pam, Paula and Steven.I remember your dad well since I was from there,I always remember as being kids we would always go there to get chips or a pop and a candy bar. Your dad was always so nice to us .
Sending condolences and prayers to you all.
Rest easy Wilfred you will be missed.
Judy Flemming and Peter Rogers
Lucy and family,Peter and I want to send our condolences to all for the loss of a dear husband,Dad,brother,Grandfather.Great Grandfather and all round great guy to all the rest of us.Wilfred was a good friend to so many and his memory will live on in our hearts and minds forever.Everyone I know will always have a Wilfred story or two to tell.May you keep your happy stories in your hearts and May they bring you joy.Hugs to all.
Heidi Fraser
Lucy and Family,
My deepest sympathies go to you all, may you cherish the memories and find comfort in knowing he is in peace. Many hugs and prayers to you xoxo
Tina Mansfield
My condolences to all. Thinking of you all RIP Uncle Wilfred.
Donna
Our sincere condolences Thinking about you all <3
Gilford and Donna
Elaine Frail
Lucy and family:
My sympathy you and all your family at this difficult time. Memories never die, so cherish every one of them, as you move forward without Wilfred.
April Hiltz
Dear Paula
Sending sincere condolences for the loss of your dad. May you reflect on the good nemories to bring you comfort❤~ April
Trish Kempton
Lucy and family, my sincere condolences on the passing of Wilfred, loving father and husband
Rod and Mary Keirstead
To Lucy and family,
We were so sorry to hear of the passing of an old friend, Wilfred. Many’s the hour Rod and I spent in that little garage office! We both were so fond of Wilfred and loved his great sense of humour. He was our “go-to” guy when we lived in Northfield, a place a reliable vehicle was a must! But he was more than that—he was a friend, always interested in our family and in his community. Rod and I send our wishes for comfort.
Mary and Rod Keirstead
Greg Murphy
To Wilfred’s Family
My condolences to each of you on Wilfred’s passing . I had many conversations about trout fishing and nature with Wilfred while getting gas , while volunteering in Keji . A very kind and gentle man ! Cherishing those memories – we will all miss him .
Greg Murphy – Yarmouth,NS
Robert & Sandy Pettipas
So sorry to hear of Wilfred’s passing, our thoughts are with you all at this time.
Terry &Sheila DeLong
Sorry to hear of Wilfred’s passing. He will be missed in the community. Condolence’s to the families.
Tom and Sheila Sheppard
So sorry to hear about Wilfred’s passing. All the best to Lucy and family.
John and Donna Burbidge
Our sincere condolences to the family, we have many fond memories from years ago .
Wendell Trimper
Bob and Marlene, Lucy and family- We are sorry to learn of Wilfred’s passing. Wilfred and I were in school together here in Clementsport and we always enjoyed catching up in later years. He gave great service to his community at his service station. June (Lowe) and Wendell Trimper
Lorna,Billy, and Marjorie
Our condolence to you Lucy and the family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Wilfred is now at home with our Father and at peace. God Bless you all
Gary Deveau
Sorry to hear of Wilfreds passing . Condolences to the family
Elaine Kempton
Sincere sympathy to Wilfred’s family at this sad time.Hold your memories close.
Gerald wortman
Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time . Remembering all the good times spent with good company at the garage
Ronnie and Sandra Ellis
Sending our sympathy to all of Wilfred’s family. He was good friend and a good boss when Ronnie worked for him many years ago. Keep your memories close. R.I.P. Wilfred.
Louis and Joan Holdright
We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. May you find comfort in the many warm memories you have. Louis and Joan Holdright.
Dennis & Sharon Wills
To Lucy and Wilfred’s family our sincere sympathy to all. . So sorry for your loss. He was a good man and a great worker. He always managed to fit us all in no matter how busy he was. He had many friends and will be missed by all who knew him.
Dennis & Sharon
Mona Mosher
Dear Lucy and families
Passing along my condolences to you all, many times Bill needed something done or a part or whatever and he always said “I know just where to go, Wilfred can do it!” He also enjoyed the chats at the same time! Keep memmories close, they will help through the rough times!
Jean Douglas
So sad to hear of Wilfred’s, passing. My sincere condolences.
Angela & Murray Schrader
My deepest condolences, Paula, to you and your family. May happy memories of your Dad carry you all at this time ❤️
Glenwood and Diane
My deepest condolences to Lucy and family. Wilfred and l are cousin. He will be greatly missed.He was a good man.
Vaughn & Kathy Rawding
Lucy & family:
Our thoughts are with you all during this sad & difficult time.
Faye and Harold Fancy
Lucy, Paula, Pam Stephen and families condolences to you all. We know Wilfred always enjoyed his four wheeler trips with his family around Pretty Mary lake trails.We hope the memories you share will help you this difficult time.
Deepest Sympathy
Faye and Harold
colin mudle jan Pickering
⁵our condolences to Lucy and family. We were fortunate to have him as a nieghbour here at Pretty Mary.
Jan and Colin
Donald and Inez Shupe
Sending condolences to Lucy, and Wilfred’s family. May he rest in peace
Donnie and Inez
Don & Pat Canning- 'Selig
Lucy and family So.sorry to hear of Wilfreds passing, my sincere Condolences to you
Stephen L Dexter
To Steve & Family, sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Our deepest sympathy.
Steve & Staff
Wilma Shupe
Lucy and Wilfred’s families
Sending condolences to you all. Wilfred kept many of Tom’s old Dodge vehicles on the road when others might have said scrap.He will be missed.
Paul and Gail Fancy
Lucy and family
Sending our deepest condolences at this sad time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless
Frank Rowter
So sorry to hear of Wilfred’s passing. Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of your loved one.
Jennifer (Hopper) Pierce
Sorry to hear of Wilfred’s passing. Thinking of you Amanda, Lucy and family. May his memory bring you comfort and the knowledge that he will always be with you.
Bruce and Sharon Riley
Bob and Marlene our sincere condolences on the loss of your brother.
Jenny Reynolds
Dear Lucy, Paula, Pam, Steven – We wish that we could be there in person to celebrate Wifred’s life – and what a life it was. From your American family down South – Jenny, George and Brendan
Belinda Wentzell Delong
My condolences to Wilfred’s family and friends,met him years ago through my husband Clarke.May he be R.IP.
Darlene (Tufts) Wentzell
Dear Lucy and all the family,
Was shocked and saddened to learn of Wilfred’s passing. He was a wonderful person and such a good help when one needed their car fixed! I know his passing leaves a void in so many lives. I will always remember the fun conversations we had together, Lucy, and am thinking of you. Deepest sympathy from Darlene (Tufts) Wentzell, New Germany
Debbie Murley
To Lucy, family and friends,So sorry to hear of Wilfred’s passing.God bless you all and provide comfort at this sad time