
WEARE – Jason Austin, 15, of Caledonia, passed away suddenly (surrounded by some of his closest friends) as a result of an ATV accident in North Brookfield on June 7th, 2011.
He was a son of Floyd and Colleen (Mailman) Weare and was raised in North Brookfield with his family.
Jason was a student at North Queens Rural High School and was a member of the Western Nova Scotia Horse Association. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, working in the woods and 4 wheelin’ with his friends Tristan M., Tristan C., Jessie and Jordan. Jason spent a lot of his time with his family and was especially passionate about his pulling horse, Ben. He will be forever remembered by friends and family as a young man who loved to make others laugh.
Surviving besides his parents are his sister Pennie and brothers Theodore and Nicholas, all at home. His paternal grandmother Avis (Canning) Weare of West Caledonia and maternal grandmother Bonnie (Simpson) Mailman of North Brookfield.
He was predeceased by his paternal grandfather Theodore Weare and his maternal grandfather Albert Mailman.
Visitation will be Saturday, June 11th, 2011 from 7 until 9 p.m. in Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. Funeral service will be Sunday, June 12th, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. from North Brookfield United Baptist Church. Pastor Wade Harvey officiating. Burial will be in Hillcrest Cemetery, Westfield. Family flowers only, donations may be made to Queens County Horse and Pony Club or the Western NS Horse Association. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com
Offer Condolence for the family of Weare; Jason Austin

shelley hubley
my thoughts go out to all the family and friends of this young man…i did not know u in person but i have heard a great deal about you….you will be greatly missed but never forgotton….god will be with you and everyone u care about….so sorry for your loss….from: scott , shelley hubley….
Gail and Paul Fancy
Floyd and Coleen and family – We can only imagine how you are feeling at this time and want to let you know that my thoughts and prayer are with you as you go through this valley in the days ahead. I never knew Jason personally but many times in my walking past Alva’s and Louise i would see him and his brother playing around. If he was near the road he would smile and say hi. I am sure he will be missed by everyone who knew him. May God bless you at this time and in the days ahead.
Paul and Gail
Judy Frail
For Jason’s immediate and extended family,
I was so saddened to hear of Jason’s accident. His smiling face in my room and the way he use to aggravate us will be forever missed. I thought the world of Jason and although tragic, I find comfort in the fact that he did not suffer and that he was doing what he loved with his “three amigos.” Jason, I know you’re at peace now and smiling down on all of us with that infectious smile. To your family and friends, take solace in the fact that your love and memories of Jason will live forever in all of our hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time.
Judy, Tom and Hayley Frail
Bruce and Sylvia
Floyd,Colleen and family,
Grieve for your loved one, remember his laugh, his smile, his being and special memories you all shared with him. God has a special purpose for Jason , one only he can fulfill. Thinking of you all at this very difficult time. God bless each and everyone of you.
Kaitlin Macnutt
I had known Jason very well
he Was A Great Loving young man, he always made everyone laugh, sorry for your loss Colleen. Floyd, Pennie, Theodore, Nicolas and the rest of the family my thoughts and prayers are with you all..gone but never forgotten, love kaitlin xo
Heather Stevens
Colleen, Floyd and family,
I just wanted to let you know that my heart broke when I heard the news of this tragic accident. I remember when Jason was born when I taught Pennie in Preschool….. He was a very handsome young man. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you as you try to heal. God must have a very special purpose for this young man. My sincere condolences,
Heather Stevens
The Westhavers
Our deepest sympathies to your family at this time.
Angie, Danny, Alex & Jess Westhaver
Sharon Frail
Floyd, Colleen & Family
I cannot imagine the hurt you are feeling in your loss. Please know that you are thought of every minute of the day and our prayers are with you. Your co – workers and I and many others morn along with you. I pray in some way we can help you through one of the most trying times in your life.We love you girl and we are there for all of you any time, day or night, Everyone that knew Jason would say he was a great kid, kind hearted and a pleasure to be around. God Bless you all
Frank Armstrong
Floyd,Colleen,and family.Your pain is of the worst kind,the loss of a child .He walked this earth for a short time,but touched the minds and hearts of those who knew and loved him.He may have left you,but his memory will live with you always.Hold those memories close,and remember the smile,the laugh,and the special ways that made him the loved and missed young man that he is
Dawn Wamboldt
My deepest sympathy is extended to the Weare family on Jason’s passing. He was a cheerful young man and will be sadly missed by his many friends and staff at North Queens School.
Enos and Carla Wentzell
Our prayers are with you at this worst of times. We will miss Jason’s smile and seeing him around the neighborhood. He always had a wave and a grin.
He was a special young man.
May God be with you at this time.
Enos and Carla
Darlene,Lee, Jamie and Lacey Sawler
Colleen, Floyd and family,
Please know you are in our thoughts as you struggle through the days ahead.Remember you are not alone as you have many people that are here for you. Draw from the love and support of family and friends.
Darlene, Lee, Jamie and Lacey
Iona Charlton
Colleen, Floyd and Family
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss.I didn’t know Jason personally, but from seeing him around exhibitions and at school, I could tell he was a special person, always happy and enjoying life, and those around him.You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Myrna Crouse
Floyd, Colleen & family:
My heart continues to ache for you people and as I expressed on the phone to you Colleen, it is difficult to find words to say at this difficult time. Jason was such a friendly boy and always spoke when I saw him. Again please accept my heartfelt sympathy to you all and know that God will see you through this situation. My prayers are with the family. In love and concern for you all! Myrna
Eldrige/Phyllis Whynot&Family
Our Thoughts And Prayers Are With You In Your Time Of Sorrow.
Angie Cunningham
Colleen, Floyd, and Family – I can’t even imagine how you and your family must feel. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God bless you and your family at this time.
Amanda Hubley
Our Thoughts And Prayers Are With You At This Sad Time. He Will Always Be Remembered As The Sweet Young Guy He Was…..He Will Always Be Remembered And Never Forgotten. Will Always Remember The Happy Times He Had With EveryOne Too…
Carolyn Tufts
Colleen , Floyd and family
There are no words that can be said to make your loss any easlier , Just know that all your family and friends are grieving with you …. my thoughts and prayers are with you . In time you will heal,, just hold onto your love and memories of Jason ,, He was a great young man and very well liked and always had a hello and a smile for anyone . He will be missed but always loved and never forgotten by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. If you need anything at all at any time know that iam here for you .. Stay strong and hold onto to each other ….. God has another wondeful Angel in Heaven ……… RIP Jason
Michelle Uhlman
Floyd,Colleen and Family So so Sorry to hear about Jason, all i have to say is, is that he had the most wonderful smile and personality that anyone could ever ask foir and he will sadly be missed for that, Thinking of you all at this sad time, if there is anything that we can do please let us know our Prayers are with you all at this time. Take care..
Michelle, Edward , Roberta and Melanie Uhlman,
Lauri Baxter
Dear Colleen and Floyd, and all of Jason’s family…….
There are no words to take away your pain, no words to make everything better. I cannot imagine how you are dealing with what has happened. I wish I could say something to help but I know I can’t. But I hope just knowing you have friends you can lean on will comfort you in some tiny way.
These are special words my best friend sent me once when I needed them…..
I hope that eventually they will help you too.
“What moves through us is a silence, a quiet sadness, a longing for one more day, one more word, one more touch, we may not understand why you left this earth so soon, or why you left before we were ready to say good-bye, but little by little, we begin to remember not just that you died, but that you lived. And that your life gave us memories too beautiful to forget.”
You were so blessed to have had Jason in your lives…… how wonderful it was for you to have had him for 15 years, then never to have had him at all.
I am thinking of you all with much love and prayers. And Colleen, please remember…..I am only ever a phone call away.
Jackie Weagle & Robert Rhodenizer
Colleen, Floyd and Family:
Sorry to hear about your beloved son. Please accept our sincerest condolences. I have never lost a child, but I do know from personal experience what it is like to lose a brother.
Pennie, Theodore and Nicholas, cherish your memories, and comfort your parents, but most of all remember to grieve.. Remember not only to care for your mom and dad, but also for yourselves. You’re in our hearts and prayers at this extremely difficult time.
Robert & Jackie (Weagle) Rhodenizer and family
Nancy Frayle
Floyd, Colleen and family
Words are not nearly enough to express my deepest sympathy to you. Oh how I will miss that smile. Remember, Jason is now ‘Walking on Sunshine’. Don’t hesitate to lean on your friends to help you through this sad time.
Hugs
Steven Ringer and Family
Our hearts go out to you and our prayers are with you in this time of sadness.
Darren & Paulette Wentzell (South Shore Speed & Sound)
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you at this time.
shirley westhaver
I didn’t have the priviledge of meeting this young man but my heart just breaks to look at his picture knowing how short his life was and how sad his family and friends are. So sorry for your lost.
Patsy Conrad
Colleen,Floyd and family, So sorry to here about Jason,i didnt know him but he always had the sweetest smile. Please remember all the joy that he brought u in his short time here on earth. I hope this will bring u comfort inyour time of need. Remember your friends are there for you, he will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him, Patsy, Arthur Conrad
Kim Fancy-Masland
Colleen, Floyd and Family,
Sending you strength during these very difficult days. Colleen, as a childhood friend, we shared so many great times and smiles together. You always had a way to make me smile during the darkest days and it is apparent that Jason was the same as you. He cherished his friends and family and brought many smiles to faces during his short time. He will continue to smile down upon you and all of his friends. Take comfort in the many memories he has left with you and smile on his reflection.
Take care,
Judy von Wahl
Floyd, Colleen and family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. As a mother I can’t imagine the pain you are going through. My daughter Shelby was in Jason’s class, she loved how he could always make anybody smile no matter how they were feeling. May God be with you during this difficult time.
Donald and Anna Conway and Family.
We are so sorry for your loss Colleen, Floyd, Pennie, Theodore and Nicholas. We cannot always be there to protect our children, accidents are beyond our control. May God bless you and your family during this saddest of times, “Blessed are they that mourn for they shall be comforted” St. Mathew, V.5.— Always remember there is comfort in prayer,I will pray for you and your family, If there is anything we can do to help call us. Our deepest condolences go to all of you.
Kristina
My sympathy goes out to the rest of my family and his close friends. Even though he was a second cousin, he was just like a little brother. We did so many things together and have so many memories that I’m going to hold so close to my heart and never let any of them go. I’m really going to miss seeing his beautiful eyes and smile, especially when we’re out horsing around and riding our horses together.
You’re forever in my heart.
Jeannette,Wayne Lewis and Family
So sorry our thoughts are with you all at this time.He will be missed and his memories will help you through this terrible time.
Jim and Joy Boyle
Colleen, Floyd and Family
Our hearts go out to you and your family dealing with this tragedy. I know no words can give you comfort or how do we deal with such tragedy. Our families have known each other for a long time and the boys have been very close. Lean on your friends and family during this time and take comfort in each other. We will remember Jason as a beautiful smiling child;he will be sadly missed by all his friends. Take care and know that we are all here for you.
Jim, Joy, Lucas, & Kyle Boyle
Ronnie & Debbie Uhlman
Colleen, Floyd and family – also extended families
There are no words that can express the sympathy we feel for you and your family during this tragic time in your lives. May all your tears and sorrow eventually fade away leaving only the loving memories to help you through each day. And may the love from family and friends bring comfort and strength to each of you and help to ease the pain and sorrow.
Tim, Frances & Emma Smith
Colleen, Floyd & family: So sorry for the loss of your wonderful young son..thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Take care & remember, you have a special angel watching over you now.
Pam Sutherland (Ringer)
Colleen, Floyd and family,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you all at this time of sorrow. No words can express my sympathies. Be strong and take care of each other.
Nicole Cross
Colleen and family, my condolences are expressed to you all on the loss of your son. I know at this time you are all in an unmeasurable amount of pain and grief. Hold his memory close in your hearts, as you will one day find the strength to move forward, yet never forgetting what a beautiful blessing he was.
Glenn Penny & Joan Phillips
Our thoughts go out to the Weare Family. We met Jason at the Caledonia Exhibition and were touched by him and how much he enjoyed his horse. It was with pleasure that we helped him go into the best dressed harness class and knew how much he enjoyed it. I know how many special memories he has created and will always be remembered.
Rachel & Laurie Joudrey
Floyd, Colleen & All Family : I can not even begin to imagine the pain your are feeling from the loss of a child. My heart breaks to hear such a tragedy especially of a child, but know that you have a great support in the family and community, I for one will be here at anytime day or night. Take Care of yourselfs and take advantage of your support it will help.. Thinking of you all at this time Xoxo
Melvin and Jennifer Carver
Colleen,Floyd and Family; Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your entire family during this sad time. Everything Melvin and I have heard these last few days have been how Jason brought a smile to all, Floyd and Colleen this is something you should be so proud of. We will be thinking of you always. Stay close to each other during these next few days.
Cindy Bruhm
To Floyd, Colleen and the Weare Family,
My heart goes out to you and the family. I can’t imagine the depth of your pain and sorrow for the loss of your son and loved one. Jason was a mischievous boy with a good sense of humor. We enjoyed a little teasing of each other in the hallways of North Queens School. One of my students in the grade one two class said the words that express how many of us feel, “I will take a picture of him in my head and put it in the pocket of my heart.” Jason will be missed, but will be remembered by many.
Darren & Joanne Cameron
Theodore & Family. Thinking of you at this time.If there is anything we can do please call .Take care.Our thoughts and prayers are with you
Kim Kempton & Adriano Rizza
My heart breaks for the loss of such a young child. The pain you are feeling must be totally unbearable. It is never easy to loose a loved one and too loose one at such a young age. I am at a lose for words. I am sending you my thoughts and prayers all the way from Ontario. During the next couple of days they will be very hard for you. But as you say “Till we meet again” Look around and you will see you have a wonderful support system. Deepest condolences to you and your family during the very difficult time.
Glenn (Guennie as Jason would called him) Melissa,Rebecca,Cameron,Venessa & Brandon.
I’m Lost for Words.. My Heart aches for you all.
Sometimes Life is just So Unfair.
..Jason was So full of life & although he only got to enjoy it for such a short time,I would have to say,he tried living it to the Fullest!
We Knew Jason as a loving & kind spirited person,Who would go out of his way to help if in any way he could. He was a very Hard worker,& often made it known!
We Certainaly enjoyed him,wether it was just a quick hello on his passing or a yarn about things he loved to do.
Jason always had a Smile on his face & because it was Contageous,he could easily put one right back on yours.
Jase,I know your Spirit is In Heaven,but your
Presence will always be in Our Hearts..
You sure Will be Deeply Missed!!!
Rest In Peace Little Buddy
XO
Sherry Jermey and Chester Hirtle
So sorry to hear of jasons passing. I remember he and his siblings coming into the place i worked at with you and he always had a big grin on his face and was very polite. Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your families at this time. I know it is hard for parents to lose a child as I am close to relatives who has lost one. Remeber he will always be with you everyday in spirit and will be watching over you.
Merry Family
Although we never met our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time.
Wilson Merry and Kelly Mundorf
Cennie Leigh and Kristi Lynn
Colleen, Floyd and Family,
We’re so sorry to hear about your loss. School will never be the same. Everybody misses walking down the hallway and see his smiling face. He had a contagious laugh that made people smile when they were on the edge of breaking down into a million tears. He will be miss very much, by so many people. But just remember he will always be in our hearts and watching over us helping us through our days.
melanie jackson
There are no words to express how bad I feel for you all.I cant imagine the pain you feel.I hope that knowing you have the support of your family and the community will help you get through this.He was a precious child that left us too soon but left such great memories in peoples hearts.xoxo
Vanessa, Dalton, Marsha and David
So sorry about Jasons passing. Just remember you are all in our thoughts. That beautiful smile will always shine. Take care.
Tanya Kinner (Carver)
Dear Floyd, Colleen and the Weare Family,
I was so sorry to hear about your loss. It is never easy to lose someone we love but especially more difficult when they are so young. Please take comfort and peace in knowing that even though it may not seem like it, the Lord’s hand is in all things. Psalm 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. I know that as you turn to Him, he will give you comfort and peace and that you will see Jason again. Our families prayers are with you and wish we could be there in person.
Gerald H Selig
I was very shocked and sorry to hear. I met him this summer while raking blueberries. We would ask each other “How many buckets do you have now” I worked my tail off, and he was always ahead. I couldn’t keep up with him; he was a hard working kid. I didn’t know him well, but from my first impression he was a good kid, respectful and mature. My deepest empathy to you all!
Frank,Janet Merry- Smith and Nina Merry
So very sorry to hear of the loss of your son Jason. Our prayers and thoughts go out to you and all the Family.
coleen&floyd&family
coleen &floyd&family .so sorry to hear of your sudden loss .my prayers are with you all at this diffcult time. helenamampe& eckhard
Dwight & Christine
Floyd & Colleen & family,
How canwe express how sorry we are? To lose a child has to be like losing a part of yourself, so even though we cannot say we understand. Just know that your pain is making the rest who have not suffered such lost know we should not take for granted a single moment God has lent our children to us. We hope you know you are in our thoughts and prayers and that if we can help
let us know. love to all.
Dwight & Christine
Avon & Sharon Croft and Family
Floyd,Colleen and family:
Just want you to know we are thinking of you at this very difficult.time.Although we never met Jason we feel like we knew him.He and our grandson Tristan very best friends.I hear they were inseperable(only long enough to sleep).I don’t know why people are taken away at such a young age.We can only imagine the pain you must be feeling.May your memories bring you peace and comfort in the days ahead.
Mona & Bill Mosher
To the Weare families
It is with heavy heart that I type this msg to you, words cannot express the sadness I am feeling for you right now, Althought I know it cannot erase your pain now, the support of your family and friends will see you through this, and in time the pain will become a dull ache, and you will take comfort then from the good memories you have of Jason and keep them close to your heart!! Taket time for yourselves, look after yourselves too, Jason would want that!! Will see you back to work sometime, Colleen, but don’t rush it, you will know when you are ready, ((hugs))!!
Leigh Cathy and family
Dearest Colleen Floyd Thedore Pennie Nicholas
Just reading all your messages you should be proud to have had a son so well liked by so many people.I know that when Leigh was welding for Alva he always said Jason was his right hand man!! He was a nice young man always polite and always happy.He will be missed.To you all my heart is saddened by your loss.To you Colleen as a co-worker and a friend please know that I am here for you anytime and hope that the love of your family and friends give you a little comfort.Rip dear little Jason!!!
jason and jennifer whynot
so sorry to hear of your loss prayers gose out the the family and friends R.I.P
Al and Sadie Huskins
Dear Floyd,Colleen,and Family,
We wish to extend our deepest and most heartfelt sympathy to
you at this very difficult time. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We feel your pain and loss and hope
memories of Jason will give you consolation in time to come.Bless you all with God’s peace.
Sincerely,
Al and Sadie Huskins
Bridgewater
Scott & Liz Hawkes
Colleen, Floyd and family,
We are so very sorry to hear about Jason. He was truly a great person who was taken to soon. Let all your memories help you through this very hard time. Your family and friends are there to help. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Bonnie and Garnet Delong
Colleen, Floyd and Family
Thinking of all of you at this very difficult time. You are in our prayers and thoughts. Keep your memories close and hopefully they can give you some peace. God bless you.
Al and Sadie Huskins
Dear Colleen,Floyd,and Family,
We wish to extend our deepest and most heartfelt sympathy at
this very difficult time. Please know our thoughts and prayers are
with you all. May the fond memories of this special young man be
consolation to you in time to come. May God bless you with his peace.
Sincerely,
Al and Sadie Huskins
Bridgewater
Darlene Shaffer
Colleen, Floyd, Family & Friends
My heart aches for you all during this difficult time. Jason was a remarkable young man and his absence will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
annettewaterman
no words can take your pain away my heart goes out to the family may god watch over you each and every day
Daisy Frail
Floyd,Colleen and family.My sincere sympathy jn the loss of Jason.J did not know Jason but Julie had him in Nursery School and remembers him as a lovely, polite and quiet little boy.I trust that God will give you extra strength and courage in this time of sorrow. Thinking of you. Daisy and Julie Frail
Hailey j
Dear Floyd, Colleen and the Weare Family
Even though i didn’t know Jason that well, it felt like he was my brother when he died and i am very close to my brother
Haley risser
Hey Jason’s parents I am really sorry to hear that he died
Anne Kempton
My sincere condolences to family and friends in the passing of Jason Austin Weare. Cherish the memories and it will bring your comfort.