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Whynot; Earle Gaven

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WHYNOT – E. Gaven, 66, of Liverpool, passed away peacefully in Queens General Hospital, Liverpool on Tuesday, September 13, 2016 surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Liverpool, he was a son of the late Earle and Edith (Richard) Whynot.
Gaven began his working career in 1972 with the Halifax Dockyards and returned to Liverpool in 1978 to work in the family business, Whynot Services Limited where he retired early due to ill health. He was active throughout the community serving on various committees such as Crime Prevention and Friends of Hank Snow Society and also received a Provincial Volunteer of the Year Award. He was a member of the Liverpool Firefighters Association and a founding member of the Queens County Ground Search and Rescue. He was a long-time member of the Men’s Bowling League and Mixed Bowling League. He also enjoyed riding his motorcycle and had travelled throughout Canada and the US. He was an avid country music fan having been to Nashville many, many times.
He is survived by his wife, Carla (MacIsaac); his daughter Michelle (Peter) Colp of Port Mouton, his son Stephen (Sheila) of Brooklyn; his grandchildren Haley (Brandon) Publicover, Jared Colp, Hayden Whynot and Deihl Whynot. His brother Norwood of Halifax; his niece Kimberlea Whynot and nephew Brad Whynot, both of Halifax. The mother of his children Louise Crowell of Brooklyn. His mother-in-law Tresa MacIsaac of Liverpool, his sisters-in-law Charlene of Liverpool, Cindy (Rick) Dorey of Hunt’s Point and Denise (Harold) Whynot and their children Presley and Bret of Liverpool. He will be missed by his companion “Muffy”.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. A celebration of Gaven’s life will be held in Chandlers’ Funeral Chapel, Liverpool on Monday, September 19, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. Reception to follow. Family flowers only, donations may be made to the Friends of Hank Snow Society or to Queens General Hospital Foundation. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com

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  1. Just heard about gaven he was very nice man Steven I’m so sorry for your loss my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this sad time

  2. To Gavens Family, So sorry to hear about Gaven…he was a great guy…he will be missed by many…thinking of you all in the days ahead….take care

  3. We are so very sorry for your loss, remember al the good times and know how much he loved you Carla and his family. Love you Carla and please except out sincere condolence.

  4. To Carla,Norwood and all of the family

    We were so sorry to hear of Gaven’s passing,our condolences to all the family at this very difficult time.

  5. Carla, Michelle, Stephen and Families – Please accept our sincerest condolences on your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during these difficult times.

  6. To Gavin’s family, just want to let you know we were very sorry to hear this news. You are in our thoughts as you go through the rough days ahead. But you are a close family and that will help . Hugs from Lannie and Judy

  9. Carla, Michelle and Stephen and family

    So sorry to hear about the passing of Gaven. Take care in the days ahead.

  10. Dear Carla and family, so sorry to hear about Gavin. You are such a lovely couple. Please accept our sincere condolences.

    Clarke and Linda Rafuse

  11. We are sorry for your loss, but just know you have lots of wonderful memories to hang onto. David was so concerned about Gavin, and always asked how he was doing.

  13. So sorry to hear of Gaven’s passing. My thoughts will be with you all in the coming days. He will be missed by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him.

  14. Carla and family,
    I am so sorry to hear of Gavin’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May your friends, family and your memories of Gavin help you through this difficult time

    Take care
    Diane Smith

  15. To Gaven’s Family:
    We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to all of you and to let you know we are thinking of you at this most sad and difficult time.

  16. So sorry for your loss, Gaven was a great man and a friendly person, he has done many great things and will be missed.

  17. We are so sorry to hear of Gavens’ passing. Our deepest condolences to all of his family.

  18. On behalf of the Liverpool Firefighters Association we pass on our thoughts and prayers to the family at this sad time. Gavin will be missed.
    Padre Norman Rafuse LFFA and the Department

    Personally, my condolences to the family, Gavin was a good friend and neighbor for many years, sorry I can’t make the service, I will be away that week, my thoughts and prayers will be there with you.. -Norman

  19. We are very sorry for your loss.I worked for Gaven and his father for many years and he will he will be greatly missed.

  21. Condolences to Gavin’s family. A good family friend for as long as I can remember. Rest in peace.

  22. Our thoughts are with you my friend and family .. deepest of sorrows for your loss at this time in life

  24. Carla, Norwood and families:

    We are sorry to hear of Gaven’s passing. Our condolences are offered to all of the family during this difficult time.

  25. Carla, Michelle, Stephen, and Families:

    So sorry to hear of Gavin’s passing. I know this is an extremely sad time but keep all of the happy memories close to your heart and he will never be forgotten. Hugs.

  27. Please accept our deepest condolences. We have many great memories of Gavin. Sharing your memories and stories with each other will keep him close to your heart. He was such a nice man and will be missed by many. RIP Gavin

  30. To Gaven’s Family,

    Please accept our sincere condolences on your love one’s passing. I always enjoyed the bantering and laughs with him when I went to the garage. Rest in peace my friend.

    Sincerely,
    Dunc and Goretti MacIsaac

  31. We are very sad to hear of Gaven’s passing.
    He was such a friendly and well liked man, who
    will be missed by family and many friends. Our
    thoughts are with you all.
    Cathy and Rollie

  32. Bucky and I send our heart felt sympathy to the family on the loss of Gaven. May all the memories you have of him help you through this hard time and keep him in your hearts forever.

  33. Carla and all the family,
    So sorry to hear this sad news, please know we are thinking of you all. God Bless him.

    Diane and Donald

  34. Our thoughts and heartache go out to Gavin’s Family in this very difficult time .Memories and laughter will help ease some of the Sorrow.

  36. To The Family:

    Gavin will surely be missed by all who knew him. My condolences & prayers go to all of you.

  37. So very sorry to hear of Gaven’s passing. I knew him for many years at Whynot Services where I worked for many years.He was a very unique and wonderful man. He will be missed by all who knew him.

  39. To the family of Gaven! I went to school with Gaven in Kentville he was such a great guy!
    My sympathies to you all!
    To Louise and children, may you accept our sympathies! Such great school memories of Gaven!
    Thinking of you all at this sad time!

  40. To all of Gaven’s family: My heartfelt sympathy goes to all the family. I know it has been a rough time but know all your family and friends will help you stay strong in the days ahead. A great man gone way too soon. God Bless.

  41. To Gavin’s Family
    Richard and I would like you to know that we are thinking of you at this most difficult time and offer our deepest and sincere condolences .
    Richard and Peggy Hatt

  42. Our Sincere Condolences on Gavin’s Passing to the Family. He will be greatly missed among the Community.

    John & Debbie Herman

  43. My condolences to all of Gavin’s family. He was a wonderful man. My thoughts are with you Carla. The journey has been hard for you, may you keep memories of happy times close to you. Michelle, no one could have been more dedicated to their Dad than you. I know he cherished your nightly visits and foot rubs while in hospital. You made difficult times more bearable for him, despite your own heartache. Hugs to you all. Gavin’s life left a positive mark on this world, may he be at peace knowing that.

  44. Carla, Michelle, Stephen, and family… I am so sorry for your loss. Gaven was such a wonderful person and I will never forget him. You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this extremely difficult time. Gaven, may you rest in peace xoxo

  48. So glad I had a chance to have a nice chat with Gavin last month at the Hank Tribute!

    Such a gentleman!

    Prayers going out to all his loved ones!

  49. Our sincere sympathy to Carla and family. We knew Gavin from Friends of the Hank Snow Society and the Hank Snow Tribute. He will be sincerely missed – not only by his family, but by the community at large. Thinking of you folks and offering our prayers at this difficult time. Fred and Grace Speth

  50. We are so sorry to hear of Gavins passing. Thinking of you Carla & family during these difficult times. God Bless !

  52. Our deepest condolences in the loss of your husband, father , father-in-law and grandfather. Gaven will be missed. May memories bring you laughter and may you find comfort in the company of family and friends.

    Sheree and Jake Chandler

  54. We sure have missed Gaven at the garage.Elmer and I thought a lot of Gaven.His family have carried on very well in his absense.Carla, take good care of yourself.It will take time.

  55. So sorry to hear of Gaven’s passing. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

    Love,

    Ken, Loretta, Kate & Sam

  57. sorry to hear about Gavin’s passing. our condolences to Karla. we remember when you came to Amherstburg Ontario to visit us. Also, to Louise and children.

  58. Carla and family,
    So sorry to hear of Gavin’s passing. He was always such a pleasure to deal with at the Service Station, Dave and I will truly miss him.

  59. Carla we are very sorry for the passing of Gaven . Our deepest sympathies to the family.

    Norma & Leon Robertson

  60. To Gavin’s family.
    Our thoughts and prayers are with each and everyone of you
    At this difficult time.R.I.P. Gavin.

  61. With a heavy heart and a tear in my eye i would like to send my deepest sympathy to all of Gavin family. Gavin was always there to lend a helping hand and got me out of a few pinches myself i will be forever grateful to him rest easy my friend till we meet again.

  62. Dear Carla and Family,
    Our hearts are aching with and for you at this time. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
    xo Karla Forbes- Atwood

  63. To Gavin’s family,so sorry to hear of Gavin’s passing.Gavin’s soft spoken ways & his smile will be missed by many.A kind hearted person taken way before his time.Keep his memories close in your heart.Gavin may you be riding your bike on an endless road in Heaven,painfree & at peace.

  64. Carla, Stephen, Michelle and family my thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Gaven will be missed by many. Hugs and prayers.

  65. Sorry for your loss. Gavin was a great guy and you will miss him dearly.. I had many a great chat with him at the garage.
    Keep your memiries close to your heart…

  66. Our Sincere Sympathy Love and Prayers go to all of you at this very sad time. RIP Gaven.

  67. To All Gaven’s Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
    He was a great guy, liked by everyone.

  69. Carla and families , our sincere condolences to you all . Thinking of you at this difficult time

  70. Dear Carla. Michelle, Stephen & Families;

    We Were Saddened To Hear Of Gavin’s Passing, We Send Our Deepest Condolences To You All. May God Wrap His Loving Arms Around You And Let The Healing Begin. Gavin Is Now Free From Pain And Watching Over Everyone Of You. Always Remember Those Precious Times You All Had Together For They Will Get You Through Some Difficult Times Ahead.
    Sincerely;
    Francis & Peggy Payzant!!!!

  71. Carla and Family, I am o sorry to hear about Gaven. He will be missed dearly. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

  72. Thinking of all of you at this difficult time.
    Our thoughts and prayers go out to each and everyone of you.

  73. Sorry to hear of Gavin ,s passing our deepest Condolences to all the family Gavin is now free from pain and he is now surrounded with all the Angels in Heaven R I P Gavin from Clyde and David

  74. To all of Gaven’s family, please accept our sincere condolences, may he rest easy knowing the love and compassion his family showered upon him during his illness!

  76. To all of Gavin’s family, so sorry to hear of Gavin’s passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. He was a great guy and will be missed by all.RIP Gavin

  78. TO GAVIN’S FAMILY . OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU ALL AT THIS SAD TIME . TAKE CARE , GAVIN IS AT REST . HE WAS A GREAT GUY . SINCERELY BRENDA AND JIM

  79. To Carla and Family,we’re so sorry to hear of Gaven’s passing.Cherish all the good times you spent together.

  80. We are very sad to hear of Gavens passing..take comfort in knowing he’s not suffering anymore . Find strength in each other to get through this difficult time and find comfort in the memories of Gaven you’ll have forever .

  83. Carla, Stephen, Michelle and family…….So sorry to hear of this sad sad news, please know we are thinking of you, he was a fine man, and will be sadly missed. RIP Gaven

  84. To Stephen and Family;

    My thoughts and prayers go out to you Stephen and your family, your father was a great man.RIP Gavin you will surely be missed by all.
    Sincerely;
    Kevin Stockley

  85. I am so so sorry for your loss, Gaven was a great person, always helping others. he will
    be missed. thinking of you at this sad time.

  86. to all of Gavin’s family- I am so sorry for your loss- Gavin was such a great guy! I know his children and grandchildren- and you all are so much like him! take care- and hold on to your memories of him!! lots of love !!

  87. To Carla,Louise and children,please accept our sincere condolences at this sad time.May your wonderful memories comfort all of you in the days to come.Rest in peace Gavin!

  88. To all of Gavin’s family we send our heart felt sympathies. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Rest in peace Gavin.

  89. Carla, Norwood and family.
    My heart goes out to all of you on the loss of Gavin. He was a wonderful person, loved by all. Cherish all your wonderful memories and hold them close. May your grief be eased knowing Gaming’s suffering is over and he now has eternal peace in the arms of Jesus. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
    Alta

  92. To Gavens Family,
    My deepest sympathy in the passing of Gaven. . I knew him since we were kids and we have been friends all these years. He will be missed by all..

  94. Carla and family, so sad to hear of Gaven’s passing. Our thoughts are with you at this time. He will be remembered for his meaningful contribution to the community. Keep the memories close as you face the days ahead.

  95. We are so sorry to hear about Gavin . He will be missed. Our thoughts are with the family at this difficult time.

  96. Gaven will be greatly missed in this community. So very sorry for your loss and my deepest condolences.

  97. Michelle, Peter and family,

    Sorry to hear the loss of you Dad. Thinking of you at this difficult time. Sending our deepest condolences to you and your family.

    Cheryl and Bill Bouges

  98. To all of Gaven”s family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Gaven was never too busy if you had a problem and would go out of his way to help you. He will be sadly missed. A good man gone far to soon.

  99. So sorry to hear of your loss,,,Remember all the wonderful memories you both had. RIP Gaven

  100. Gavin had a heart of gold and his kindness over the years is a treasure to us. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Our thoughts to all the family

  101. Sending sincere condolences to Gaven’s family. He was a wonderful man who will be missed by many.

  102. Carla and family ~ Sending you comfort and wishing you wonderful memories of the great times that you shared with Gaven. He was an amazing man who always had a smile and kind words. He was always helping with what ever had to be done. We will cherish the times that we had together. From former members of the Eastern Shore GWRA.

  104. Carla, Stephen, Michelle and all the family. We are so sorry for your loss. Gavin will be missed by everyone who knew him. You are all our prayers.

  106. Carla and Family; So sorry to hear of your loss. Gavin was a kind and pleasant man always with a smile whenever our paths would cross . He will be missed.

  107. Many years ago I travelled with Gaven, from Kentville to Bridgewater, when we were both attending Kings County Vocational School. The drive always proved to filled with laughter and jokes, both which he usually instigated. He was a kind, giving person. To you, his family and close friends, I am sorry that Gaven has left this world far to soon. May those who were touched by Gaven’s community spirit continue to honor him by giving back also.

  109. To The family,
    So very sorry for your sad loss, sending our sincere condolences, take care <3

  110. We knew Gaven for many years and he was a well respected businessman. He always had a kind word for everyone. He was always busy and on the go, but still had time to say “hi” or sometimes he could talk for as long as you were there. To his family, take the time to grieve and then always remember the happy times.

  112. Dear Michelle and Family:
    Our deepest condolence to you and your family. Your father will be missed by everyone that knew him. He is now pain free.
    Sincerely
    Valerie and Donald

  114. So sorry to hear of Gaven’s passing. He was a wonderful person and will be missed by all who knew him. He had such a wonderful personality and self confidence about himself and what he believed him.
    My prayers are with the family.

  115. Stephen, Michelle, Carla and families, we are so sorry for your loss! Gaven was a great guy and will be sadly missed. Sending prayers and hugs your way. <3

  116. Gavin was a well liked person and will be sadly missed by all that knew him.
    He was a hard worker and respected man.
    Cherish your many great memories and he will be with you forever.
    Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

  117. Our sincere sympathy to all your family. Gavin touched so many lives in our small community in so many ways. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

  118. To all of Gaven’s family.

    I was so saddened to hear of Gaven’s passing he was a great person to talk too and to be around. May he rest in peace, god bless you all

  119. Michelle , Steven and Family
    We are truly sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Please accept our condolences and may our prayers help comfort you.

  120. Dear Carla and Family:
    Gavin will be missed every 3rd Saturday of the month!!! HE was a great bacon fryer, and one of the
    nicest person I ever met. HE was always there with a helping hand, always cheerful and wiling to do what
    was needed. We will miss him .
    Gavin’s Dads garage played a big part in my families past and I was so sorry to hear of his death. My
    deepest sympathy to his wife and family.
    Barbara Brooks (Baker)

  121. Carla and family. So sorry for your loss. Gavin will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

  122. To the family
    We are so sorry to hear of your loss.
    Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

  123. Liz and I offer our deepest condolences. It was always a pleasure to work with Gavin as he committed himself to his community.

  124. To Gaven’s Family,

    We are so sorry for your loss. We did not know him well but he always had a smile when I did. What I knew of him I lived very much. We pray that knowing how well he was thought of will help you through this difficult time, Our community has suffered another great loss. May God be with you all. Zona and Stephen Hatt
    Carla my heart aches for you for the loss of your true love. Remember that he will never leave you and your journey of grief will not be a easy one but lean on your family and friends for support. Wishing I could do or say something that will help but I know there are none. It will be one day at a time and know that you are in my thoughts. I am sending you a big hug, Zona

  126. Carla, Michelle, Stephen and Families: So sorry for your loss, please accept our sincere condolences to all of you at this sad time.

  128. Carla and The Whynot Family:
    Gavin will be missed by all who knew him. He was the nicest man , loved by all.
    The third Saturday of the month breakfast will never be the same without Gavin frying the bacon.
    He was so much fun to work with.
    The Whynot Garage holds dear memories for my sons and I.
    So hold the good times close in the hard months to come.
    Barbara Brooks (Baker)

  129. Carla and family – so sorry for your loss. I remember Gaven from high school – such a beautiful smile. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Erna

  130. So very sad to learn of Gavin’s passing.
    I always enjoyed chatting with him at the garage.
    My prayers for peace and strength are with all of you.

  131. To The Family,

    So sorry to hear of Gavin’s passing. We missed him at the Breakfast on Saturday. He was a great person and will be missed by everyone.. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

  132. Carla Michell and Stephen
    Please know that our thoughts ,and prayers,are with you all
    at this difficult time.

  133. Carla, Michelle, Stephen and families:
    It’s always so difficult to know what to say when someone has lost such an important person in their lives – there really is nothing that will take away your pain or suffering, but rest easy knowing that his pain and suffering is gone. He will live forever in your memories and hearts. A very special person indeed. Remember all of the wonderful times and they will bring back the smiles to your faces and hearts.

  134. To the Whynot and MacIssac Family:

    Sorry to hear about Gaven’s passing. Thinking of your family at this time.
    The pictures are wonderful. May you hold unto those great memories of a man that was loved dearly by this family and friends.

  135. Carla, Michelle, Stephen and family
    We are thinking of you all at this difficult time. Our deepest sympathy.

  136. Carla, Stephen, Michelle and families,
    Our deepest sympathy for the loss of your husband, and father our thoughts and prayers are with you

    at this time,

  138. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time,please accept our sincerest condolences.

  141. Dear Carla & Family:

    So very sorry to learn of Gaven’s passing. Please accept my most sincere sympathy at this very difficult time. God Bless.

  142. Sorry to hear you have joined the reluctant sisterhood of women who’ve lost their soul mate too early. Thinking of you

  143. Carla and family,

    Sorry for your loss. I enjoyed bowling with Gaven over the years.

    He will be missed.

    – Philip

  144. My condolences to the famil. I first remember Gavin as a good ball player when he played ball with my dad on the Liverpool fire department team and the won many tournaments God bless you all Darren Horton

  145. Carla, Gaven was such a kind and honest person whenever we visited the garage. He will definitely be missed!

  146. To Gaven’s family: As one of his “Richard” cousins, I was saddened to hear of Gaven’s passing. Our paths did not cross in later years, but one of our Christmas rituals while growing up was always a visit to the house to view the explosion of presents. He was a well-liked and well-respected man. Our family is diminished by his passing. May he rest in peace..

  148. To Gaven’s family, So very sorry to hear of Gaven’s passing. Please accept our sincerest condolences.

  149. Our most sincere condolences to the family on your great loss. We will miss Gavin on Thursday nights bowling.

  150. Norwood and Family,We are so sorry to hear about Gavin,our thoughts and prayers are with you.

  151. Sincere condolences to Gavin’s family. Norwood, I am sorry to hear about Gavin. I am on the west coast or I would have have been there. Best wishes and look me up any time on Facebook.

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