Annand, Carl Edgar – It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of Carl Edgar Annand, aged 76, of Middle Musquodoboit.
Carl died peacefully in his sleep November 12, 2023. He will be forever missed by his loving wife, Lynn; his daughters, Belinda, Shanda (Troy); his precious grandchildren, Casia (Leslie), Tristan, Kaitlyn, Avery (Taylor), Madison (Gabe), Kale, Ty; great-granddaughter, Paisley; and cherished fur baby, Mindy. Carl is survived by his sister, Sharon (Vic); and special sister-in-law, Karen Annand.
Carl was a son of the late Edgar and Roberta (Taylor) Annand of Middle Musquodoboit. He was also predeceased by siblings, Keith, Arlene, and Howard.
Carl was extremely fortunate to have so many wonderful friends. The family would like to extend a particular thank you to Craig and to Greg, for all of their time and support provided to Dad over the past years.
In his younger years, Carl loved to play sports and he made many wonderful memories with friends playing baseball and hockey. He loved racing cars and got himself into some trouble over the years, but he loved to tell the stories, or at least the ones he was willing to share!
Carl worked as a mechanic for many years before finding his true passion, long haul trucking. He was involved in the trucking industry for over 50 years, allowing him to see many parts of the world and meet many new people, make memories, and gather stories that he loved to share with anyone who would listen.
His love for trucking was no match for his love for music. In the late seventies, Carl and a group of friends formed bands called the Weeds of Eden, and the Cavaliers. Their music was enjoyed by many at local dances for several years. Carl had many great memories as a drummer with both bands, but later found a love for the Blues, and in the mid-nineties, the harmonica became his instrument of choice. He spent many hours teaching himself to play, as his father did years before him. He loved every opportunity he had to share his talent and, although he always found fault with any performance he gave, his family and friends always loved to be entertained by him.
Above all, Carl was a family man. He loved nothing more than spending time with his wife, children, and grandchildren. Holidays were the best. From Easter scavenger hunts to birthday parties, summer pool parties to Christmas games and potlucks, he was always there with a smile on his face, ready for a good laugh. His favorite movie was Chevy Chase’s Christmas Vacation. Every year, we would gather as a family to watch, and every year, he would be laughing and reciting the lines before the scene even happened. As we gather to watch this year, we will raise a glass to a wonderful husband, father and grandfather, knowing he’s looking down on us, laughing away at Clark Griswold’s antics.
A Celebration of Life will be held in Musquodoboit Valley Bicentennial Theatre on Saturday, December 2, from 2-6 p.m.
Donations may be made in Carl’s memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada.
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