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West; Vaughn Oliver

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WEST – Vaughn O., 88, of Western Head, passed away peacefully in Queens Manor, Liverpool on Friday, February 10, 2023.
Born in Liverpool, Vaughn was a son of the late Earl Sr. and Rhoda (White) West.
Vaughn was a Via Rail conductor for 33 years. He also served in the Canadian Army Reserves in his younger years. Vaughn enjoyed camping in the RV, going to dances and playing cards, especially poker. Vaughn was a longtime member of Mersey Branch #38, Royal Canadian Legion, Liverpool.
Vaughn is survived by is wife Eleanor (Newell) (Lloyd); his daughters Carol Anne West of Ontario; Robin West of Quebec. His stepson Derick Lloyd of Liverpool. Grandchildren Corey of Halifax, Chanel of Quebec, Jorden and Jenna both of Ontario; Keigan, Riley and Neveah Lloyd. His sisters Freda Nelson of Montreal, Linda West of Whitehorse, Julie Ann West of Halifax. His brothers Earl Jr. (Kathleen) of Port Hawkesbury, Walter (Kathy) of Montreal, David (Helen) of St. John, NB. And Gordon (Judy Anne) of West Northfield. Special niece Gail West of Quebec.
Besides his parents, Vaughn was predeceased by his daughter Donna West, son Wendell, sisters Mary Evelyn West and Ardith Gerbert and brother Jack.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool where a memorial service will be held Friday, March 31, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. Burial will be in Peaceful Hill Cemetery, Port Mouton. No flowers by request, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia or a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be to www.chandlersfuneral.com

 

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  1. Bea Delong

    To Ellie and Vaughn’s Family: Sincere Condolences to you all at this sad time. I knew Vaughn when he and Ellie went to Zion United Church. RIP, Vaughn

  3. David and Janet Spicer

    To Eleanor and all of Vaughn’s family.
    So sorry to hear of your loss. Vaughn was a kind and well liked man. He will be missed by all who knew him. Keep all the happy memories close.❤️RIP Vaughn

  4. Jean Saulnier-Blades

    Condolences to the West family. I knew some of you many years ago, especially Earl Jr,. Walter and Julie.A beautiful family. Sorry for your loss.

  5. Murray & Myrna Wigglesworth

    So sorry to hear of Vaughan’s passing! Our sincerest condolences to Eleanor an families.

  7. Darryell, Nancy Warrington and Family

    Eleanor and The West Family. Our sincerest condolences. May your good memories get you through this difficult time.

  10. Julie Oickle

    I’m soo sorry to hear that Vaughn has passed. He was truly one of a kind. The time he spent at Hillsview is where I met him and got to know him. I enjoyed all our chats and laughs and his stories. He was a real gentleman. He always had a smile and it could light up the room. I will always remember him. My most sincerest condolences to the family and those that called him friend. Xo

  12. Peggy and Richard Hatt

    To Vaughn’s family .I am so sorry to be reading this .Vaughn was a very nice man .I met him through my brother Jack Veinot .They were very good friends
    Please accept Richard and my deepest condolences Sincerely Peggy and Richard Hatt

  13. Shirley D Dey

    Ellie and the family, I was sorry to see Vaughn has passed on. I met him, when I started to go with Danna and Gary, to the Legion dances. I used to love to watch him and Rosie dance. They were such fun. May he rest in peace.

  14. Tracey Medynski

    Eleanor, very sorry to hear of Vaughn’s passing. I bet he and our loved ones who passed before him are all celebrating together now.

  15. Emily McLeod

    To Eleanor, David, Carol Ann, Derek, and family, my heartfelt condolences on Vaughan’ passing. I was aware of his struggles through Eleanor, my childhood best friend. May you all find peace in your memories of Vaughan going forward. You are in my thoughts and prayers today. Xoxox

  16. David & Judy Whynott of mersey point

    Eleanor and family I’m sorry to hear of Vaughn’s passing.bless you all.

  17. Moses Vina

    My late husband Gerald and I really enjoyed our great talks and crazy times with Vaughn. Condolences to Ellie., his family and friends. RIP Mayor of Western Head (he told me that when we moved out there. I told him I was taking it over when he moved out) Vaughn had a good sense of humour.

  18. Tim McDonald

    To Eleanor and all of Vaughn’s family,
    Very sorry to hear of Vaughn’s passing. He was a lot of fun and my mom always loved to see Vaughn so they could raise a little hell. Vaughn seemed to enjoy life to the fullest and always had a smile. His passing means another well-known and well-liked person is gone from our little town. He will certainly be missed.

  19. Cathie Pearl-Wentzell

    Eleanor & Family,
    So very sorry to learn of Vaughn’s passing. Take comfort in your memories.

  21. Rick Allen

    I didn’t know Vaughn but I knew his brother Gordon ( Gordie to me ) and if they were at all alike Vaughn was a great guy . My condolences to the whole West family

  23. Tanya Medynski

    Dear Eleanor, my sincere condolences. Vaughn was always smiling and had such a great sense of humor. Another member of nan’s (Elva) family joining her in heaven.

  25. Darren Horton

    My condolences to the family. Vaughn always talked when we ran into each other. He certainly had many talents and I appreciated everyone of them.

  27. Valerie and Donald Inness

    Dear Eleanor and Family:
    Please accept our deepest condolences at this very sad time.
    Sincerely
    Valerie and Donald

  29. Philip& Holly Smith

    To all of Vaughn’s family, we send our condolences as you bid goodbye to this special man. He lived a long and busy life and was so quick witted and good natured!
    May all the good memories bring you comfort and peace in the days ahead.
    Holly and Philip Smith

  30. Junior Whynot

    To Eleanor and family I’m so sorry to hear about Vaughn passing. Vaughn and I go back along way and had a lot of good times together he will be missed. Rest easy my friend

  31. Marjorie Speed Powell

    Dear Ellie and Family, I was sorry to hear of the passing of Vaughn. I mainly knew him from Zion United Church, where he was so friendly to everyone and always had a twinkle in his eye. When I took over the organ he was so supportive of me. After every service he would thank me for my music and give me words of encouragement. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through the days ahead.
    Marjorie

  33. Diane and Ian Munro

    Dear Ellie
    Ian and I are sending our sincere condolences to you and the family on the passing of your dear husband Vaughn.
    Sincerely Diane Munro.

  34. Paul Seamone

    Dear West Family, We are sorry to hear of your loss. I remember seeing Vaughn around , but never got to know him well. Take care one and all,and with our sincere sympathy, Cathleen and Paul Seamone

  35. Vernon & Joyce Hawkes

    Our Condolences to Eleanor and all the Family. Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you All.
    Treasure the Memories.

  36. Barb and Lorne Redmond

    Vaughn was an absolute museum of information and he helped me immensely with my local Black History unit. He had the most wonderful pictures and stories. I sat with Vaughn for many hours recording his information on Tiger Warrington, etc.,and copying pictures which were nothing short of amazing! I was the one being taught! I do hope those pictures will be passed down for posterity to be preserved and learned from. I always had a lot of regard for Vaughn for being so willing to help me.
    Lorne and I send our deepest condolences to Ellie and all the extended family.

  37. Hugh Minard

    To all of Vaughn’s family. May he rest in peace First met Vaughn many years ago when he was home and came up to my dads to buy a hunting license. Always had a smile and a story.
    Karen and Hugh

  38. Gail Bridge

    Vaughn was a fun loving guy. To know Vaughan was to love him. I was always included in the family gatherings, when Linda came home for a visit and Vaughn was always the highlight of the evening. He and I had so much love, fun and respect for each other. What a fine man he was. My heart is sad to learn of Vaughn’s passing. Very sincere sympathy to Vaughn’s family and his many friends. Gail (Hirtle) Bridge.

  39. Paul Ellis

    To Eleanor and all of the west family please except my deepest condolences.Vaughn was a very nice and comical man.

  40. Robert & Sally Fader

    To all of Vaughn’s family:
    Vaughn and his family lived just two houses down from ours, his on Waterloo and ours on College St. I knew his Mom and Dad well, lovely people, and some of his younger brothers and sisters. As he was older I didn’t see him much, but when he started coming to Zion, we got to talk about some old times. His father and my Dad, Reg, were great buddies and often hunted rabbits together, along with Frannie Mouzar. Oh, the stories I have heard from those trips.
    Sending sincere condolences to Ellie and the rest of the family at this difficult time.

  42. Sharon johnson

    Condolences to the Family Vaughn was A very dear friend of mine I will Remember all the good times we shared Ellie keep strong keeping you in prayer R.I.P Vaughn till we meet again

  43. Verna Roache Williams

    My condolences to Ellie and the west family.We had the privilege of meeting the family while living on old port mouton rd.Liverpool.He will be greatly missed.
    Verna williams

  44. Hugh Mosher

    So sorry to learn of Vaughn’s passing. Thinking of you Eleanor and all the family at this time. May your memories help you all going forward.

  45. Brent Kaulback

    Our condolences to the family. I had great respect for all of the West family having grown up with the younger ones. All my best.

  47. Linda Trainor

    So sorry to hear of Vaughn passing. Cherish the memories of him. Take Care & GOD Bless!

    Linda & Robert

  49. Brenda Jackson

    Elly, please accept our deepest sympathy for the loss of your dear Vaughn. You and you’re family are in our thoughts and prayers.

    Florence (White) Jackson and Brenda Jackson

  52. Marjorie Rhodenizer

    Vaughn was a great guy, kind and beautiful may he rest in peace with God and his family member in heaven. Marjorie

  53. Daniel George MacLaren

    Ellie
    We were sorry to read of Vaughn’s passing. I always enjoyed sharing stories at Zion United Church and other times when we got together. We were honoured to be invited to your wedding. RIP my friend.
    Dan & Barbara MacLaren

  54. The Whynot Family

    Our condolences to Vaughn’s family. We didn’t know him and Eleanor well but our sons Jason and Justin are friends with their grandson Corey. They always said what a funny and generous man he was. They enjoyed visiting Vaughn and Eleanor. Keep all of the memories close to your heart and he will always be with you.

    Paul, Gloria, Jason and Justin

  57. Lorraine MacGowan

    Eleanor and family, I am sorry to hear of Vaughan’s passing. May you see the twinkle of his eye in the stars at night and feel his love around you every day.

  58. Jean Strum

    To the family of Vaughn:
    I just learned of Vaughn’s passing and wish to express my sincere condolences to his family. I knew him and Earl mainly through Zion United Church where they were so friendly and pleasant to talk to. Take care and may God comfort and bless you as you move forward.
    Sincerely,
    Jean Strum

  59. Carol Guy

    So sorry to hear of Vaughn’s passing. Fond memories of him when we went to school together, he could always make the teachers smile. He was a great friend

  60. Patty & John

    John & I are sending our condolences to Eleanor,
    Derick & All Of Vaughn’s family…He was certainly one of a kind. Think of him with a smile, he wouldn’t want it any other way… His grin in this picture is what I’ll always remember…You could always tell when he was up to something… RIP Vaughn

  62. Linda lucier

    So sorry to hear of Vaughn passing. May you Eleanor, and all the family have some peace of mind in knowing he is no longer suffering. It’s been a long journey for him and all of you. Rest in peace Vaughn.

  63. CHERYL LECAINE

    Julie West and family. Heartfelt condolences for the loss of your family member Vaughn.
    Thinking of you at this difficult time.

    Sincerely, Cheryl LeCaine

  64. Donnie Scott

    My condolences to Eleanor and her children and all of Vaughn’s brothers and sisters, children, grandchildren, nephews and nieces. Being some 14 years younger than Vaughn, he was more of a mythic figure to many of us younger kids; his prowess in sports, no matter the sport, and his larger than life personality. We knew of his work on as a conductor and I suspect he helped make the long train trip to Montreal and back and beyond a comfortable and memorable journey for many a traveller. He added to the town by his returning after so many years and another life away in Montreal. I enjoyed a good chat with him during the wonderful LRHS Reunion in 2006 and got to witness his laughter and feel the warmth of his personality. He was the eldest of one of Liverpool’s most remarkable families, as set an example for his five younger brothers and sisters. Earl Sr. and Rhoda did a remarkable job in raising such a talented and good family, and it began with Vaughn. A life well lived and respected by many.

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