
WINTERS – Joseph Drummond, 73, of Liverpool, passed away in Queens General Hospital, Liverpool on Tuesday, February 2, 2016.
Born in Liverpool, he was a son of the late Hermann and Agnes (Colp) Winters.
Joe served with the Royal Canadian Navy and worked for DND Navy Dockyards, Halifax for 22 years. He was a talented folk artist and was well known throughout Nova Scotia for his creations including the “Little People” at White Point Lodge.
He is survived by his wife Marilyn (Wamback) and many close friends whom he considered his family.
He was predeceased by his son Terry, his sister Constance and his brother Gordon.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool, where family will receive friends and personal condolences on Saturday, February 6, 2016 from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m. and words of remembrance will be said at 2:00 p.m.. Reception to follow. No flowers. Donations may be made to Integrity’s Haven Equine Rescue Centre, Chester Basin or to any charity. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com. In memory of Joe’s creativity, it is requested those attending on Saturday, please wear bright colors.
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Dan MacLaren
Marilyn
I am sad and sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dan & Barbara MacLaren
Cathei Pincombe
Marilyn,
We are so sorry to hear the sad news. Joe was a special person who will be remembered for his big smile, his generous personality and kind heart. He will be missed by so many friends. Our thoughts are with you.
Cathie Pincombe & Ray Leger
Barbara Brooks
Dear Marilyn:
So sorry to hear about Joe’s passing. He will be missed!!! Our prayers and condolences to you all, if there is anything I can do for you Marilyn, please just call. Barbara Brooks and Family.
Linda Trainor
Marilyn, So sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. He will be remembered as a friend & for his great talent as a Folk Artist. It was always nice to see him out & about when he had a good. He will be missed by all who knew him. May he now rest in peace. Take Care Marilyn & GOD Bless!
Love Linda & Robert
Angela Welburn
Oh Marilyn what a nice write up for Joe. May he rest in Peace. Take comfort in knowing he is no longer in pain. Now it’s time for you rest & heal. I am here for you 24/7. Thank you for putting Integrity’s Haven Equine (Animal) Rescue Centre for Joe’s remembrance, he’d be proud. Love you always. Angela Welburn
Clyde and David Whynot
Dear Marilyn We are sorry to hear of Joe ,s passing he was wonderful kind man that every one that knew him well he is Resting in peace and no pain i am going miss him when they decorated their Pink Hummer for the Privateer days and Santa Claus Parade when he go in Heaven i will think of him driving their Pink Hummer our prayers are with you may you find peace with God at this time God Bless RIP Joe may he Rest in Peace
Wendy Whalen
Looking back over the years with many fond remembrances. Joe will be greatly missed. Heartfelt comdolences to you Marilyn .
Jocelyne Klinckmann
Dear Marilyn
I am so very sorry for your loss and offer you my sincere condolences. Joe will be remembered as a great folk artist by many people.
Thinking of you.
jocelyne
Doris Taylor
Marilyn.
So sorry for your loss.
DorisTaylor
monica & andrew roy
So sorry to hear about Joe, our thoughts & prayers are with you.
Judy James
My sincere condolences Marilyn. It has been a very difficult journey for you and for Joe. Know that he is free from pain and at peace. Judy and Zulu
judy quinn
i am so sorry about your loss he will be missed by all that new him
Mary Keough
So very sorry for your loss Marilyn. May Joe rest in peace.
CarolAnn MacAdams
Rest now Joe! You will be missed by many, but the memories and “Little People” you leave behind will bring us solace. My love to family and friends who are missing you right now. xo
Sue Beaumont-Rudderham
Marilyn my thoughts are with you tonight. Jo was always a good neighbour on Bells Point, always ready to help Dave and I. Plus the fun his art gave to the kids is still talked about. Take good care.
Vernon & Joyce Hawkes
Marilyn, so sorry to learn of Joe’s passing. No more suffering. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Linda and Shelby Cook
My heart goes out to you Marilyn. My thoughts and prayers are being sent your way. Hugs being sent as well..
Linda & Shelby
Belinda Delong
Marilyn,I feel so much for you and what you and Joe have gone through.May Joe RIP now and for you Marilyn it’s a hard road to travel.My Thoughs and Prayers are with you at this very difficult time.God Bless You.
Walter and Sherri Miller
Marilyn,we were so sad to hear of Joe’s passing,he was a great guy and a pleasure to have known him,he will certainly be missed by all who knew him.Our condolences go out to you,and are thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.RIP Joe,you will never be forgotten.
Judy vickers
Dear Marilyn
so sad to hear of Papa Bears passing …. Please know your in my thoughts and prayers
Joe touched so many lives in many ways. He is up with Ozzie now enjoying a coffee and taking about old times.
I know Joe will always be watching over you.
take care
Judy & Jim Vickers
Clattenburg
So sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you
Laurie and Janet clattenburg
Marg Millard
Ah Marilyn. We’ll miss Joe. He was a truly bright light.
Ronnie and Barbara Burns
Dear Marilyn,
We are so sorry to hear about Joe. Sending our deepest sympathy to you and hoping it helps to know that others are sharing your loss. May you find comfort in remembering all the good times you spent together. Take care.
Louise Pomeroy
so sorry for your Loss
Marilyn Fancey
Dear Marilyn
We are so sorry to hear that Joe, your husband and best friend, passed away. Please accept our condolences and know that you are in our thoughts and prayers . Rest in Peace Joe.
Marilyn & Ian Fancey.
Tim McDonald
Dear Marilyn,
So sorry to hear about Joe’s passing. He is now at peace after a long battle. Joe will be certainly be missed!
Karla Zwicker
My deepest condolences for the loss of Joe’s passing, he had a great spirit about him that everyone loved, he had a natural talent to brighten people lives — his spirit will live on through all that knew him, he will be sadly missed.
Gordon & Judy Clements
Marilyn
We are truly sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. We enjoyed getting to know both you and Joe at the Folk Art Festival. He had a great talent and will be surely missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time.
Gordon & Judy Clements
Folk Artists
Stephanie Miller Vincent
Marilyn
So sorry to hear of Joe’s struggle.
Many fond memories of the work on the original people of White Point.
Rest in Peace Joe
Libby Broadbent
Thinking of you, Marilyn! So sorry to hear he’s gone… such a talented and lovely man!
xo Libby
Susan Levy
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Arne and Susan Borgersen
Dear Marilyn. So very very sorry. What a fighter. Sending big hugs for you, Sue
Rika Bolivar
So sorry to here of Joe`s passing
Bernie and Margaret Swain & Frieda Marson
Dear Marilyn: We are all saddened to learn of the loss of Joe. He was a very special person, exceptionally talented and a good person. We are honoured to have known him as a friend and send our condolences to you at this difficult time.
Pamela Ditchoff
Marilyn, my thoughts and sympathy are with you, sincerely Pamela
Cathie & Kevin Wentzell
Marilyn,
Please accept our sincerest condolences. Joe was a force as big as life itself. I always enjoyed chatting with him when I stopped to admire his creations.
Peggy & Francis Payzant
Dear Marilyn,
Francis & I Are So Sorry For Your Loss. We Had Many Laughs Every time You Both Came Through My Checkout At Sobeys. Joe Always Like To Tease Me On How Fast I Was At The Checkout And I Still See His Smile Today. You Have Many Great Memories To Cherish Marilyn, Hold Them Close To Your Heart And Treasure Everyday That You Had Together. These Beautiful Memories Will Get You Through Some Difficult Days Ahead. Joe Is Now Free From Any Pain And Has Taken Your Love With Him To A Beautiful Spot That God Has Picked For Him. God Bless You Marilyn And May Joe Now Rest In Peace!!!
Sincerely,
Peggy & Francis Payzant!!!!
Jonathan Gee
Marilyn, please accept my condolences at Joe’s passing. He was a great soul who improved my mood whenever I saw him. I will miss his joking around, and talking to him about food. He was taken too early. They always say that you’re only as old as you feel or act, and I can say that I was very surprised when I read the obituary that Joe was over 70–I never would have guessed it. He will be greatly missed.
Stew Horton
Marilyn,
You will both always have a special place in our hearts as special friends to Brady’s and Cheryl & I personally. I will miss Joe greatly. All he had to do was walk in the door and I had a smile on my face. Not sure what our connection was but it was there. Take care – keep our thoughts and prayers in your heart in times of loneliness.
Stew & Cheryl
Phyllis Johnson
So sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. He was a lovely man, who treated everyone like they were special. He was very kind to me and my son when we lived in our apartment in Dartmouth. He will be missed.
Tammy Colburn
Auntie M we are thinking of you at this difficult time. So glad we got to see Uncle Joe last fall. There is nothing we can say to make it hurt less. Just know that we love you and are here if you need us. Love Tammy & Joe
Diane DeBaie
I don’t know what to say Marilyn. I love you and my thoughts and prayers are with you.
I loved Joe as a brother and friend. I’ll miss him.
Doug and Sylvia Zwicker, Brian and Kim Mansfield
We are sorry to hear of Joes passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
David Whynott of mersey point
To Marilyn and all of Joes family and friends I would like to express my deepest condolences.Joe was a great guy and fellow mason.
Beverley & Betty-Jean Colp
Marilyn – We send our deepest sympathy to you on the passing of Joe who we used to enjoy talking with you both. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. God bless.
Oliver Osmond
I am so very sorry to learn of Joe’s death. He was a talented artist who did so much to help his fellow artists through his involvement in the NS Folk Art Festival. July 31st will feel very strange without him.
Oliver Osmond
Treasurer, Lunenburg Heritage Society
Richard Crowe
Dear Marilyn
We are sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. Joe had a great and unique talent that will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time.
Joyce and Richard Crowe
Halifax
Martin and Myles
Marilyn, we are so sorry for your loss. Joe was your soul mate and best friend. He will be greatly missed but his talent will live on.
Queens County Ground Search and Rescue
Sending our condolences to you Marilyn. Joe was a great painter and we were very pleased with the paintings he did on our baby barns for our fundraisers. He will be missed for sure.
Steve Kempton
Marilyn,
Very sorry to hear about Joe, he will certainly be missed.
Steve Kempton
Donna Hatt
Marilyn,
Having the pleasure of knowing Joe and yourself Marilyn, for many years, I must say it has been a colourful and memorable journey. Joe’s kindness, quirkiness, and always creative lens will be missed. I’m thankful to have shared so many laughs. It’s been with fondness that I flip back through photos of Joe and his colourful displays at our Artists of WP Shows, looking at Lucky the Lobster – made of fibreglass and rescued from the fire of 2011, to be refreshed with loving care by Joe now standing on the pool deck proudly. And his ‘Little People’ all around the Lodge. Elliott, Risley and Joe. I remember his call shortly after the fire saying he’d like to carve and create new Little People for us to replace the ones we’d lost, but he wanted timber from our woodlands to make them from us – and he did – and now they stand as his legacy, it was a great day when he delivered them just before the lodge reopened … beaming ear to ear. Here’s a little video I shot of him, when he began making the replacement Little People, thought I’d share and hope it brings a smile to your face, as it has done mine…https://youtu.be/ZHZuf1PcM6g
There will never be another Joe … he lives on through his art that touched so many.
XO
Alexa and Bryce
Marilyn,
We are so sorry for your loss. Joe was a fun, kind hearted and talented man. We are thinking of you.
Alexa & Bryce
Noweta Nickerson
Marilyn
Thinking of you .I will always have memories of Joe with his funny humor ,his great smelling cologne and just the nicest man to have known. He will be missed and never forgotten
Love and Hugs
Noweta
judy webb
was so very sorry to hear of the passing of your husband judy
Catherine Joanne Spence
Joe was a wonderful man with a creative heart, and a light he shared with all who met him. He will be missed as much as he is fondly remembered.