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Veinot, John Kenneth “Jack”

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Veinot – John Kenneth “Jack” – born March 21st, 1941, in Liverpool as the only son of Charlie and Lillian (Wamboldt) Veinot, died peacefully in his sleep December 14th, 2022 in Bangs Falls at the age of 81 after a 6 year battle with cancer.
Jack was a bona fide outdoorsman and was the true meaning of “Mountain Man”. He was a simple man, liked simple things and was content as long as his grass was mowed properly, he had a good supply of duct tape, the flies weren’t too thick and he had lots of wood! He left school at a very young age to be with his best friend – his Father. They worked along side each other in the woods, guiding, hunting and fishing, going on many adventures that even turned into songs Dad wrote, the most famous one about fishing Pes’ West Brook. Once he was old enough to drive, he loved racing cars down Happy Landing with his good buddies Calvin and Kenny. As a young man, Jack had many jobs – working at the Mersey Hotel, Al Sapp’s Economy Market and the Bowlmore Lanes where he was manager before he got on at Bowater Mersey on the Paper Machines in 1964 until his retirement in 1996.
Dad was an avid storyteller about the old days, and had a great memory, probably from years of writing in his daily journal which he kept up until days before he passed. Funny enough, he could never remember an important date! He spent the first half of his life with his first wife Rita and they raised 4 beautiful children, Scott, Peter, Jamie and Heather. He was proud of his home down at the bottom of King Street on the Mersey, where he kept the best mowed lawn in the neighbourhood, but his heart belonged in Bangs Falls out at the camp. He loved to entertain his friends and family with his beloved “Mansfield” guitar and would say “we’re goin’ on down to Nashville” and he’d sing his favourites by Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson and Johnny Cash. There was always a fire going outside because Dad loved wood! He loved to cut it, burn it, build with it or carve it. As long as he had plenty, he was happy. Dad loved to display all of his carvings throughout his yard, and if anyone asked for one.. he’d say take it!. He became well known for his chainsaw owls and boats.
Dad spent the second half of his life with his 2nd wife Evelyn, and he had found his soul mate. They were two peas in a pod who loved to hunt and fish together and enjoyed many trips to Newfoundland. They built a little house and settled on Bangs Falls where they were happy for over 30 years. He also gained 3 step children, Helen, Darlene and Greg. His door was always open to all of his friends who popped by, and he had many. He was well loved. Dad will be sadly missed by his sisters Peggy Hatt (Richard), who he called every day, and Leanne White (Stephen),his “Little Lee” who he adored.
He is survived by his loving wife Evelyn, and his children Scott (Rose) of Pennsylvania, Peter (Brenda Lee) of Edmonton, Jamie (Carla) of Halifax ,Heather Stevens (John) of Port Medway and stepdaughters Helen Baker and Darlene (Robie) Murphy of Liverpool. His beloved grandchildren Ryan, Adam and Patrick Veinot, Katyrose and Julia Veinot, Gabe, Jess and Noah Stevens. Great-grandchildren Maryjane, Jordan, McKenna and Kayden. Step-grandchildren Renee Gallant, Heidi and Frankie Malone, Paul Baker and Sarah Giesbrecht. Step-great grandchildren Ryker, Jasmine,Lucas, Amarah, Kaiden, Carter, Nixon, Dylan, Colton and Abigail
He was predeceased by his parents, sister Barbara Roy and step-son Greg Baker.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. There will be a private family burial. A Celebration of Life will be held at 4046 Medway River Road, Bangs Falls on Saturday, September 2nd, 2023 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Memorial Donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the MS society. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com.
Special thanks to all the doctors and nurses who helped Dad these last 6 years, great friends Larry Connolly and David Booth for always being there, and to our special VON nurse Carolyn Holdright who made Dad feel safe, and dignified.

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  2. Sylvia Forbes

    Sorry for all the ones left behind ; Jack is in a better place now; No more pain; To Eve there will b a big hole in your life, that never will be filled; Bill has been gone for almost 10 years; AND I miss him more every day; Remember the good times; R I P Jack;

  3. Elsa and John

    Peggy and families – sorry to hear of Jack’s passing.
    I’ll never forget our fishing trips t Mitchel’ls brook or the singsongs by the Mersey

  5. Barry Roy

    I was very saddened to hear of uncle Jacks passing, he was a great uncle and a great person. His Bang Falls moose mount stills hangs in my old camp and will always be a reminder of the laughs we had over it. To all his family please except our condolences. Barry and Connie Roy

  6. Blake Veinot

    Sorry to hear of your dads passing he will be sadly missed. I remember going to his house with my dad and mom and he would bring out his guitar and play. Those where the good good times i remember.

  7. Sandra lowe and basil whynothynot

    Evelyn and family,
    We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our hearts and prayers at this most difficult time. Take care

  8. Helen Lilly

    Heather..John & family
    I was saddened to hear of the passing of your Dad.
    My thoughts & prayers go to your family & friends @ this most difficult time.

  9. Steven and Brenda Kennedy

    God bless you all, Is all I can say….what a man …..and a legend……he was one heck of a man to all who knew him !!! Just know…..he will never be forgotten…..his legacy lays within the 4 of his children and he knows you will all be ok
    Our sincerest condolences
    Steven and Brenda Kennedy

  10. Krista Orman

    Heather and Family,

    My sincere condolences on the loss of your father. From the beautifully written obituary, I can tell he was a man loved by many in his community and beyond. Keep sharing his stories and hold your memories close.

    Thinking of you all,
    Krista

  11. Barbara Burns

    Dear Heather, John and Family,
    My heart breaks for all of you at this very difficult time.
    Losing a parent leaves a void that can never be filled.
    Thinking of you as you mourn his loss and learn to
    live without him in your life. Lean on each other for
    strength and support in the days ahead. Speak of him often
    and share the wonderful memories he left with you. He’ll
    always be in your heart. Take care.❤️

  13. Donnie and Lorenda Veinot

    We are so sorry to hear of cousin Jack’s passing.
    Although it’s been many years of seeing Jack and our Liverpool family, as “life happens” as the saying goes, we always enjoyed visiting and talking to Jack. It’s sad when loved ones leave us but their memories will live on in your hearts and all those beautiful carvings he made will remind you on what he loved to do. Our condolences to all of Jack’s family and we will keep you in prayer for healing your hearts. Love Donnie and Lorenda Veinot, Kentville

  14. Gordon and Andrea veinot

    It is with much sadness that we hear of Jacks passing.Please accept our sincere sympathy.♥️

  15. Paul and Shelley Connolly

    To Evelyn, and all of the family our thoughts are with you at this time of sadness knowing that Jack will dearly be missed by all that met him .

  16. David & Judy Whynott of mersey point

    I am very sorry to hear of Jack’s passing. I have known Jack all my life as we lived in the same neighbour hood. He asked me one day what happened to the first car I bought with the big hole in the back fender of the 52 Ford.. I told him and he said back it up to the garage door at his dad’s house and within a couple hours he had the big hole fixed with body fill and it never came out. Bless you all for your loss he was a very talented person and will be missed by those who knew him.

  17. Mike &Tina Joudrey

    We are saddened to hear of Jack’s passing. He was a great friend to our family, and he will be missed.

  20. Charlene & Carl Veinot

    So sorry to hear of Jack passing. He is free from pain now. Will always
    remembering him playing his guitar and singing. Keep all the good
    memories close to you heart and hopefully that will help with the healing
    process. Our thoughts are with his family during this difficult time.
    Take Care

  21. Deb , Chuck Sponagle -Taylor

    Blesses and strength to all of jacks family.
    We were all blessed to have the privilege to know such a wonderful man. The joy he brought to us and his world around him a true friend to all and a true lover of life and Mother Earth!
    RIP jack and thank you for the music ,art and love of life may we all march forward and continue spreading good in your name .

  24. Marion

    It is with a heavy heart that I send my condolences to all of Jack’s family.He was a great neighbour & friend who will be missed by many.I will remember the bonfires in his back yard and the sound of him playing his guitar & singing his favorite songs that I could enjoy from my back deck many years ago…..rest easy my friend.

  26. Marion Seamone

    It is with a heavy heart that I convey my sincere condolences to all of Jack’s (Jackie to me) family.He was a good neighbour & friend. My memories of him will be the bonfires in his backyard and listening to him play his guitar & sing his favorite songs that I could hear from my back deck.Rest easy my friend.

  27. Beatrice Delong

    Peggy and family: So very sorry for the loss of your brother/uncle. He is now in a better place and at peace. Cherish all the great memories as they are yours to keep RIP Jack, Hugs, Bea

  28. Kathy Ramey

    Evelyn and family – I am so sorry to hear of Jack’s passing. We will miss him coming up here to get his wood. Our condolences to you and your family.

    Kathy and Nicky Ramey

  29. Marie Lamrock

    So sorry for your loss. May the many memories you have made with him over the years be a comfort to you during this sad time.

  30. Wayne and Wendy Orme

    Worked with Jack many years in the paper room listening to his many stories. So to the Veinot family please accept my heartfelt condolence at this most trying of times.

  34. Frank&Helen Veinot kentville n.s.

    Sending our deepest condolences to all of JACKS family.when i(porky)spent my summers in Liverpool JACK and I hung out and swam in the old Mersey river and ran across the pulp logs that were on there way for the mill LOTS of fun and memories.take care.

    S

  36. Rose Mooers

    To my cousin Jack’s family my deepest condolences.
    May your many memories get you through this difficult time.
    Jack will sadly missed by friends and family.

  37. irving and Jeanette Whynot

    Peggy,Evelyn and families. So sorry to hear Jack passed away .Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time .

  40. Paul and Gloria Whynot

    Dear Peggy and family,

    Our heart felt condolences to you on the loss of your brother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Hugs to you.

    Paul and Gloria

  41. Linda Wentzell

    Dear Peggy & families,

    We were so sorry to hear of Jack’s passing.

    Please accept our deepest, heartfelt sympathy at this difficult time

    Linda & Raymond Wentzell

  42. Bev & Malcolm Stewart

    So saddened to hear of Jack’s death after a courageous battle with cancer. He was very special and will be missed by many. We send condolences to all of his family.

  43. Sandra Turpin

    Dear Peggy, Richard and Family:

    I am so very sorry to read of Jack’s passing and know that I am thinking of you all at this very difficult time. Please accept my most heartfelt sympathy. God Bless.

  44. Jeanette Elizabeth Toplis

    I am so sorry to hear of Jack’s passing. Sending my sincere condolences to all of his family.

  45. Judy Vey

    Peggy and family..so very sorry to be reading this. Jack was quite a character and he will be missed. Thinking of you in the days ahead

  46. Shelley Boens

    So so sad hearing of cousin Jacks passing. We used to visit alot with dad and mom those were the good times and always great memories to keep in our hearts. Thinking of you all in this difficult time. Keep his memories alive and close to your hearts.

  47. Lynn Kempton-Lowe

    Dear Peggy,

    I am so sorry to read that your brother, Jack, has passed away. I don’t think that I knew Jack personally, but it sounds like he was a good friend to many, and was liked by all. My love and prayers will be with you, Leanne, and the rest of the family, as you head into the Christmas Holidays.

    I have learned not to feel like I have to please others, when my own heart is breaking. Now is a time to sit and allow God’s peace to fill your heart, as you grieve for your brother.

    God Bless and be with you and the rest of the family,

    Lynn xoxo

  48. Kathy Veinot

    Heather and Family:

    So sorry to for your loss. Jack was a larger than life personality and will be missed by many. Think of your dad with a song in your heart and a smile on your face.

    Robert (Chubby) and Kathy Veinot

  49. Kathy Veinot

    Peggy and Leanne:

    Please accept our condolences on the loss of Jack. Hold tight to your memories,

    Chubby and Kathy Veinot

  50. Gail Raynard Goulden

    We are so very sorry to hear Jack has left this earth .. Our family have been friends with the Vienots from the moment our dad, Tom Raynard, from Tusket Falls, Yarmouth County, met Charlie… we lived in the Kings St home when we first arrived in Liverpool.. mom, dad, and four kids … in the 1960s.. the Vienots were our new extended family and made us feel welcomed to a new home, new surroundings… so many memories and so many stories to cherish… time goes forward, but our ties endure.. please know we are grieving along side all of the Vienot family.

    Blessings from the surviving children of Tib and Tom Raynard:
    Norm
    Gail
    Debbie
    Diane

  51. Beverley & Betty-Jean Colp.

    To Peggy and all of Jack’s family we send our deepest sympathy in your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.

  52. Bobby, Charlotte and Peggy Kelley

    To all of Jack’s family. Please accept our sincere condolences. May your wonderful memories help you through the difficult days ahead.

  53. Diane and Donald

    Dear Peggy, Leanne and Evelyn and all of your families, our thoughts are with you now as my sister Gail has already said … your family welcomed us in with open arms years ago … Jack was so very sweet to me when I was around as a young child, a heart of gold he had. My brother and I stopped in at Bangs Falls one morning during Norm’s visit home out of the blue and unannounced of course, they picked right up and we had the nicest visit with him and you Evelyn. Peggy, I know he called you every morning, your heart is breaking I know. Love to you all , every one of you.

    Diane Raynard White

  55. Hannah McKinnon

    Heather and family,

    I am so sorry to hear about your father’s passing. Sending our heartfelt condolences.

    Hannah and Jeff McKinnon

  56. Darren Horton

    He was the most amazing person that I have ever known. He taught me so much about the woods. He netted my first salmon at Bangs Falls. He showed me how to hunt deer and read the deer signs like no other. Showed me how to fish granite village Brooke oh my the trout he caught there. His famous Buck tail fly that I still use to this day. He always welcomed me. I knew Jack all my life and I’m very heartbroken that he was taken from this world. I’m very sorry that I haven’t been around but that doesn’t mean I haven’t thought about him all the time. Jack keep the hunting and Fishing stories going and I will sure make a trip to your favourite brooks this spring and say a prayer for you.

  57. Lynne Elaine Wolfe

    Dear Evelyn, we were so sorry to hear of Jackies passing he was a good friend and we always enjoyed his visits at the mill or the house hold you your memories close to your heart GOD BLESS. Jackie rest easy my friend and be at peace God sure does have a special angel in heaven Richard and Lynne Wolfe

  58. Bernadette Mervin

    Peggy and Family Sorry to hear about Jack he was avery special person. May all your memories give you all strength at this sad time. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all

  59. Connie & Fred Hynick

    Heather and family,Sorry to here of the passing of your dad.Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

  61. janet colp, Jean Wagner

    To Evelyn and family
    So sorry to hear about the passing of Jack, our thoughts and prayers are ith you at this sad time.

  62. Ian and Jo-Anne Lenethen

    So sorry for your loss I didn’t know Jack well but wherever I saw him he always would stop and have a conversation
    I know he will be greatly missed
    Praying for you and your family during this difficult time

  63. Linda Lucier

    I am so sorry to hear that Jack has passed away. He certainly was one of a kind. Friends all of our lives.
    This obituary tells his story so well, Very well done. My heart goes out to all the family. Jack was very devoted to his family and his friends . Just a great person to know. Take care of each other , that’s what he would want .
    Sincere condolences Linda

  64. David and Bonnie Hatt

    Peggy ,Leanne ,Evelyn and all of Jack’s family. Sorry to hear about Jack .He was a special man .David remembers his Xmas eve visits with he and his family .There was always music of coarse .He would stop in for a visit that we always looked forward too.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

  65. Suellen and pat

    To Jamie, Carla and family, we are so sorry to hear of your loss of Jack. We are fortunate to have met him and he was a great guy and will be missed. Our thoughts are with you and your family.

  66. Sheree Chandler

    Dear Evelyn and Family,

    I was sorry to hear of Jack’s passing . Deepest condolences to you all in your loss.
    May your memories ease your grief and the company of family and friends comfort you during this difficult time.

    Freda Muise

  67. Paul Cameron

    I have fond memories of growing up next door to Jack & family– especially with the guitar.
    “…and the GD blackflies were so thick that I could hardly see.. ” remains an ear worm for me.

  68. Nina & Doug Inness

    Peggy, Heather & families. We were very sorry to hear of Jack’s passing. Sincere condolences to the family.

  69. betty cox

    sending deepest sympathy to all of jackies family. I moved to Wolfe st. following my fathers. passing on. Christmas Day 1953 and. this brought back memories of peoples. kindness. to keep going the hike to school each day etcthoughts and prayers with all of you. Betty Wolfe. cox. rest easy. Jackie

  70. Mary Beth White

    heather/ her mother&son , i am sorry to hear your father jack passed away . i love jack smile hug me is young girl andi love watch baby girl heather in her mother,s house . i saw jack smile hug me last day . i said goodbye jack said goodbye to me . love & friend hugs marybeth white & my father jack . i miss jack so much i still think about jack is heaven .

  71. Lesley Stevens

    Heather, Scott, Peter and Jamie.

    May you find comfort in wonderful memories and each other as you grieve your Dad’s loss.
    My love and prayers are with you.

    I got re-acquainted with your Dad while he was in Emerge for transfusions and my dad was there. I got to take care of these guys for a morning and hear them recant stories of the good ‘ol days. I enjoyed that.

  72. marilyn whynot

    To Evelyn and Jack’s family sending my sincere condolences on your loss . Hold the good times close and with help of family and friends to make the days less painful .

  73. Friends from Milton Baptist Church

    Dear Peggy, Richard and family, We were sorry to hear about the loss of your dear brother Jack. It is never easy saying goodbye to those we love dearly. We know that you were in constant contact each day because of your closeness to each other. If there is anything you need, you can always contact one of us. We are sure you have many special memories of the times you spent with one another. We pray that God will comfort you in this sad time. We send you our love and condolences to you all.

  74. Larry & Grace Stevens

    We were so saddened Heather to hear of your dear Dad’s passing. Keep all the precious memories close to your heart. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

  75. Fern Leaman

    Sincere condolences to Evelyn,Leanne,Peggy and family,so sorry for your loss,may your happy memories bring comfort to you.

  78. Murray and Donna Rolfe

    Sorry to hear this Jack loved to fish. Went with him to Granite Village brook several times lots of laughs for sure.
    Sending our deepest condolence to Jacks Family.

  79. Brenda Lawrence

    Evelyn, and Jack’s Family .
    So sorry to read on this site that Jack passed away .
    He was such a lovely guy . Always like to chat with him .
    Condolences to all of his family . RIP Brenda

  81. Cliff and Dorothy Vail, Bo and Sandra Goodwin

    Our condolences to Evelyn and all the family. Jack was a wonderful man. Our camping trips to the Medway were very special. Jack always brought a wheelbarrow of wood, the newspaper, his guitar and loads of stories. We loved this man. Singing around the campfire was always fun. He taught our daughter-in-law to play the spoons and gave her a set of his favourite ones. So, to the family we say, sorry for your loss. Cherish Jack’s legacy as you go forward.

  83. Jean Saulnier-Blades

    My sincere condolences to his family, especially to Heather who seems to have inherited his musical talents. God bless you all.

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