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Winters; Horton Earl

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WINTERS – Horton Earl, 90, of Liverpool, NS, passed away suddenly in Queens General Hospital, Liverpool on Monday, December 23, 2019.
Born in Liverpool, Horton was a son of the late Neil and Gladys (Demone) Winters.
Horton was a master mariner by the age of 27 and sailed many different places around the world. He worked for the Markland Shipping Company sailing aboard the Vinland for Bowater Mersey Paper Company. He also worked for the Department of Fisheries and Oceans before working with Atlantic Pilotage Authority, Halifax as a harbour pilot. He was a member of Trinity Anglican Church and the Lions Club. Horton enjoyed spending summers at his cottage on Ponhook Lake, attending church suppers and socializing in general. He will be lovingly remembered as a devoted husband, father and grandfather.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years Marguerite (Fralic); his daughter Anne (Peter) Trask of Dartmouth, his sons Brian (Tammy Fralic) of Liverpool and Scott (Valerie) of Greenfield. His grandchildren John (Allie) Trask, Kate Trask (Dan Moran), Zachary Winters (Ayisha Malik), Ashton Winters and his great granddaughter Hanna.
Arrangements are under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. Funeral service will be Friday, December 27, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. in Trinity Anglican Church, Liverpool. Reverend Cherry Workman officiating. Reception to follow in the church hall. Burial will be in Trinity Anglican Cemetery, Bog Road, Liverpool. Family flowers only, donations may be made to Trinity Anglican Church or charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com

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  4. David & Judy Whynott of mersey point

    I am sorry to hear of Hortons passing, we were just talking to him at the last privateer game at lunch. Bless all his family at this sad time.

  6. Gordon and Jackie Eisnor

    Our sincere condolences to all Horton’s family.He will certainly be missed for coffee at.Tim’s.

  7. Carrie

    Many years spent visiting when we were young as are our cottages were next to each other… such a very kind man . I am so sorry for your loss

  11. Robert & Linda Trainor

    Dear Marguerite & Family,

    So sorry to hear of Horton’s passing. Please accept Robert & my condolences for your loss. Take Care of each other & GOD Bless. HUGS!

    Robert & Linda

  12. Rosalee Smith

    To all of Horton’s family …so sorry to hear of your loss …always a smile and a story …there will be an empty chair at Tim Hortons…

  13. Samantha Murphy

    To Horton’s family,
    Please except my heartfelt condolences at this sad time. I met Horton and Marg at the Marina over the summer then again at Queens place… They loved to go out to dine on the weekends. I enjoyed the stories of his and Margs travels. He was a kind hearted gentleman, it certainly showed in how he took care of his wife. Thinking and sending prayers to you all.

    Samantha and Fred Murphy

  14. Belinda Wentzell Delong

    So very sorry Marguerite for the loss of your wonderful,friendly talkative husband..My condolences to your children and families,you lost a wonderful dad.R.I.P. Horton we who all gathered at Tim’s for years will definitely miss you.

  17. Cheryl And Ross Denman

    Dear Anne and family:
    Please accept our deepest condolences on the passing of your father Horton.
    Sincerely
    The Denman Family

  18. John & Peggy Whynot

    We are so sorry to hear of Horton’s passing. We would like to extend our sincere condolences to all of you, his family, and to let you know we are thinking of you at this sad time.

  20. Barbara Brooks

    So sorry to hear about Horton’s passing. Horton was one of the finest men I ever met. he was a dedicated Lion of the Liverpool Lions Club. Horton was a straight shooter and told it as it was,, he will be missed.by all his friends.
    My Condolences to Margueritte and family. I will miss our little chats in Sobeys while shopping. Rest In Peace, Horton…God Bless You…❤️

  21. Jonathan Gee

    I am very saddened by news of Horton’s passing. I met him as a member of the Lions Club and would talk with him many mornings at the Tim Horton’s and during his daily visits to Sobeys. He was a kind man, and I would like to offer my sincere condolences to all his family at this time.

  22. Peter Young

    To the Winter’s family,we’re so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing.I remember Horton bringing the paperboats into dock at the Mersey wharf when I was a spare working at the wharf.Cherish all the great times you had ,they will never fade.

  24. Doug and Pat Lohnes

    To Horton’s family:
    Sorry to learn of Horton’s sudden passing. I enjoyed many years with Horton in the Lions Club ,always a smile and a story . Please accept our condolences.

  25. Vernon & Joyce Hawkes

    A great gentleman, he will be missed. Our Condolences to Marguerite and all the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless.

  26. Enid MacKay

    To the family.
    Please accept my sincere sympathy .
    I met Margueite in Brooklyn while tole painting.We had many a laugh at our work.
    Sincerely

    Enid MacKay

  27. Doug & Dot Winters

    Sorry to read about Horton .I sailed with him once on the Packet. He was a good skipper as well as a good family man. Hold onto your good memories and know you are in our thoughts at this difficult time.
    Doug & Dot

  30. Bob Gosselin

    My condolences to the Winters family for their loss of Horton. Horton & I met at Queens Manor where we both volunteered. Horton was a pleasure to know and he would often talk to me about his sailing ventures throughout the world. He was a very nice & interesting man & I feel privileged to have known Horton. Rest peacefully.

    -Bob Gosselin & family

  31. Vicki and Stephen Amirault

    I will miss Horton immensely. He always visited me for talks often. He always talked about his family. He was so proud of them. I am shocked. Please accept our condolences.

  36. Curtis & Linda Leslie Maillett

    Sending Sincere Condolences to Mrs. Winters & Family on the passing of Horton. He will be missed by so many.

  39. Francis & Peggy Payzant

    Dear Mrs. Winters & Family;
    Francis & I Are Shocked To Hear Of Horton’s Passing. Horton Was A Great Man With Many Stories To Pass Along. Francis Will Miss Him Coming In For His Hair Cut. I Will Miss Seeing Him Into Tim Hortons Every time I Went For Coffee. Cherish Your Memories Of Horton As I’m Sure There Are Many Great Stories He Has Shared With Each & Everyone Of You. He Was A Proud Husband,Father, Grandfather & Great Grandfather. Rest In Peace Horton. We Will Miss Seeing You!!!
    Sincerely;
    Francis & Peggy Payzant

  40. Leon & Norma Robertson

    We are so sad and shocked to hear Horton passed. WE will miss him at Tim Hortons. Alway enjoyed talking with him and Marguerite. Please pass on our condolences to all the family.

  41. Wendell and Susan (Pyke) Whynot

    Marguerite, Anne, Scott, Brian and Families.
    Please accept our sincere condolences on your loss. This is never easy. Lean on your family and friends for strength and hold your memories close for comfort. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

  42. Bev Pettersen

    Anne and Family,

    I am so sorry to hear about your dad. He was such a kind man, always with a smile and tremendous patience. Teaching a bunch of Brownies how to use signal flags so we could earn our nautical badge would have sent most captains racing for the horizon. A real gentleman and wonderful father and husband. My heart goes out to you all.

  43. Ralph & Shirley morton

    We were so shocked and saddened to hear of Horton’s sudden passing.
    Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this sad time.
    Cherish your many great memories and Horton will be with you forever.
    He will be greatly missed by all that knew him.

  45. Lorna & Stewart MacPherson

    Dear Anne & Winters family

    We were saddened to hear of your Dad’ s passing. He was such a kind man, always a smile and a twinkle in his eyes. He was so proud of his family, and all of your achievements. Please know that we are thinking of you all, during this very sad and difficult time.

  46. John & Nancy Leefe

    Marguerite and Family, how deeply sorry we are to learn of Horton’s passing. I always enjoyed our chats, more recently in Sobeys and on Post Office Corner. He loved his family and was deeply satisfied with the achievements of his children. Horton will be missed, but well and fondly remembered.

  49. Jim Minard

    Mrs. Winter’s, Anne, Scott, Brian and family. I’m sorry to hear that Horton has passed away. He was a nice man and i always enjoyed chatting with him. Take care,

  50. NOREEN FRANCES BOWIE

    Anne……so sorry to hear of your Dad passing ……Will keep you, your mom , brothers and family in my prayers….Cherish the memories ……he will never be forgotten…

    From Noreen & Gerard

  52. Gary

    ⁰sorry to hear of hortons passing I mowed his lawn and shoveled his driveway when I worked for jaspero very nice man loved to hear his stories about the mill among others things RIP you will missed

  53. Robert & Sally Fader

    The Winters’ family:
    Please accept our condolences on the loss of Horton. He was a fine gentleman and loved to chat. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time.

  54. Clark and Sandra Hebb

    To the Family of the late Horton Winters , so sorry to hear of his passing. Always liked talking with him at McDonalds or Tim Hortons telling of his sailing experiences on various ships . He will be greatly missed by the many people that knew him Please accept our sincere condolences

  55. Donna and Kirk Whynot

    Brian,Tammy and family, so sorry for your loss. Will miss seeing them at Queens Place and out for there drive. He will be missed. Thinking of you all at this difficult time.

  56. David and Deborah Page

    To Marguerite, Anne, Scott, Brian and family,

    Our deepest condolences. I knew Horton first as Mr Winters living next door, husband to Mrs Winters, father of my friends, Anne, Scott and Brian. Over the past 30+ years, I knew him as Horton, a friend who was always there to help my Mother after my father passed away many years ago. Every time I came home to visit, we always had a great chat in the driveway or in our house providing updates on what was happening in Liverpool and with his family. Our thoughts are with you as you deal with this loss. He will truly be missed by all.

    David and Deborah Page

  57. Carol & Arnie

    The Winters Family,
    So sorry to hear of Horton’s passing. He was a kind man with so many stories to tell. He will be greatly missed and always remembered. Our sincere sympathy to you all.
    Arnie and Carol

  58. David L. DeMone

    On behalf of Madelaine, my children and myself, we would like to extend our deepest sympathy at the loss of my cousin, Horton..

  59. Billy Joudrey

    So sorry to hear of Horton’s passing. He was a very nice person and we’ll respected. He will be missed.

  60. Doug and Sylvia Zwicker, Brian and Kim Mansfield

    We are sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to the family.

  61. Pat cochrane

    I’m so sorry for you and your family for the loss of Horton. I knew Horton back in high school, and rremembering his great playing in centre field and at bat. A hard time of the year to be facing this. Thinking of you, Marguerite.
    Pat

  62. Neil and Connie Mader

    Scott, Val and family.
    We were saddened to hear of your dads passing.
    We are sending our deepest sympathy to you and your family and wanted to let you know that we are thinking of you at this most difficult time.

    Neil and Connie Mader

  63. Gaynell Broughm

    Dear Marguerite and family,

    On behalf of the South Shore Branch of Federal Retiree’s please accept our sincere condolences at this difficult time. R.I.P. Horton.

    Gaynell Broughm
    President
    South Shore Branch NS71

  64. Brenda Lawrence

    Marguerite and family .
    So sorry to hear of your loss . Horton was a fine gentleman . He will be missed by all who knew him .
    Sincere condolences to his family . He was very proud of his family . Brenda Lawrence .

  66. Kevin and Marsha Freeman

    So sorry to hear of your loss. Such a difficult time to deal with this. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Let God be your strength.
    Blessings from Kevin and Marsha❤️

  67. Daryl and Gladys Williams

    Marguerite and family

    So sorry to hear of Horton’s passing. Condolences to the family.

  68. Pat Fralic

    Brian, Tammy , Ashton & Hortons families ….
    Just heard about your loss from a friend who attended Hortons funeral…..so sorry for your loss & missing the funeral

    George & Pat…..

  69. Gail (DeMone) Crowe, Grande Prairie, Alberta

    To Anne, Brian, Scott & Marguerite, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your father, my cousin. I used to love to visit your father’s parents home in Liverpool, I always thought it was such a big house. RIP Cousin Horton

  70. Holly Smith

    Dear Winters family,
    I was saddened to read of Horton’s passing this week. He was a well respected and very kind man; always enjoyed talking with him, as it seems many did in the community.
    Thinking of you all as you mourn his loss. It’s certainly never a good time to lose a loved one, but it really is more difficult at Christmas.
    Holly (Lewis) Smith

  71. Butch and Loretta Cook

    Dear Marguerite. We are truly sorry to hear of Horton’s passing. He was a man of strength and compassion and was a very caring husband. You and your family are in our prayers and thoughts. Butch and Loretta Cook

  72. Blair and Marion Baxter

    So sorry to hear of your Dad’s sudden passing. Our thoughts are with all the family. We met Scott and Val as neighbours in Bridgewater, and again at the lake when our boys were young. Hugs to you all.

    Blair, Marion and Andrew

  73. Jean Strum

    To the family: Please accept my sincere condolences at Horton;s passing. I have been away over Christmas and just today learned of your sad loss. My husband, Loran, had a great deal of respect for Horton and valued his friendship and their shared interest in going to sea. I know you must have very fond memories. He was a good man and always had a smile for everyone. Take care, remember the good times and may God bless all of you.

    Sincerely,
    Jean Strum

  76. Jim & Jacqueline Peach

    Brian, Scott & Family so sorry for your great loss. He was a wonderful man & loved to chat. Our sincerest condolences to you all.

  77. Billand Anna Cox

    Marguerite and family
    We are sorry to read of Horton’s passing. He always had a story to tell and a friendly smile. He will be surely missed. We extend our deepest sympathy to all.

  78. Cathy Wentzell

    Marguerite, Anne, Scott, Brian, & Family,
    I am so saddened to just read of Horton’s passing.
    He was always such a kind man, way back when we were
    all playing in the neighbourhood, and even recently when we
    chatted in the grocery store. So sorry for you loss. Cathy

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