Whitenect, John Edwin – Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, John Edwin Whitenect passed away with his family by his side on January 24, 2023, at the age of 85 years.
Those who knew John know that he was a hardworking, good-natured guy. A bird/nature lover making friends with chipmunks, chickadees and many other animal friends that made their home on his property. He was an avid cribbage player who never turned down the opportunity to spend time with friends or family. His grandchildren have fond memories of driving on the John Deere and working the yard with Gramps as well as the most extravagant property-wide easter egg hunts despite rain or snow.
His career started as a carpenter but ended as chief inspector at Department of Labour and Forestry. After retirement, he ran Little River Christmas Tree Farm. During the Christmas season, he made hundreds of wreaths with his loving wife and during the off season shearing trees to have them in tiptop shape for the up coming season.
He is survived and will be missed dearly by his wife, Donna Whitenect; children, Jody (Kathy), Donna “Sissy” (Kenny) Henneberry, Tony; grandchildren, Melissa, Connor (Skyeler), Logan, Garrett (Daphne), Katrina, Daniel, Travis, Jaedyn; great-granddaughter, Charlie; siblings, Donald (Elaine), David (Minnie), Terry (Julie), Joy Miller and Diane Gazzola.
He was predeceased by his parents, John Everett and Alice Mae (Mitchell) Whitenect; sisters, Shirley Nauffts, June Hopkins and Bonita; brothers, Dale and Robert; nephew, Dean; niece, Krista Borden; daughter-in-law, Gena; and grandson, Trevor Henneberry.
A private service will be held at the family’s request.
The family wishes to send a special thank you to the staff at Colchester East Hants Health Centre for their care and compassion as well as the community support that kept John safe and happy at home for as long as possible.
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