Whitman, Carl Elliott - In the early morning of December 20, 2024 Carl Elliott Whitman, husband, father, Grampy, passed away in Dartmouth General Hospital at the age of 85. Carl was born and raised in Upper Musquodoboit with parents, Carl and Ethel Whitman and siblings. He attended school there and grew up working on the family farm. Mom and Dad met when they were kids and were together for their whole life. They married in 1960 and although he raised his family in the city, his heart was always in the country where he and family spent most weekends.
Dad had a successful welding career for over 40 years, and was well known and respected throughout his trade as an excellent teacher in all forms of metal fabrication. He could make anything and loved tackling the most challenging projects. Not only good with his hands, he had an astonishing mind and had an innate ability to decipher how any machine worked. He was an inventor, problem solver and designer who was always helping people and was the go-to right up to the end.
Dad was a humble man of few words. Well liked by all, he left a lasting impression on anyone who met him. Always up for a bit of fun and laughter, he loved to tease the grandchildren and made them the best snow slides. He was a great Dad who loved us all, and we loved him and will miss him deeply.
Carl is survived by his wife of 64 years, Sylvia; children, Betty Knocton (Chuck), Bill Whitman (Cathy Merriman), Mike Whitman (Sara Lee), Wendy Tanner (Martin); grandchildren, Ashley, Myles, Jessica, Megan, Josh, Kyle, Robyn, and Olivia; great grandchildren, Sydney and Rory. He is also survived by brother, Darrell Whitman and sister, Beverley Fudge; sister-in-law, Betty Morton; Uncle Lester and many cousins, nephews and nieces.
Carl was predeceased by parents, Carl and Ethel and his sisters, Marlene and Paulette.
As per Dad's wishes, there will be no funeral. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
We offer our deepest gratitude to the nurses and doctors who cared for Dad in Dartmouth General. They are all remarkable people.
Donations in Carl's memory may be made to kidney research via the Dartmouth General Hospital Foundation at the following link (please leave a comment in the memorial gift section "for research at the renal clinic"): https://www.dghfoundation.ca/donate/
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