Sangster, Clayton Arnold - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Clayton Arnold Sangster, of New Harbour, Guysborough County, on February 14, 2024.
Born in Guysborough to the late Elva (Wright) and Floyd Sangster, Clayton married his best friend and his “Forever Valentine” Grail (Barss). Together, Clayton and Grail were blessed with three daughters, and later three sons at heart, Annika Sangster (Bobby Pace), Mindy (Mike) Kelly, Jolene (John Allan) Canning. Clayton and Grail were delighted to become grandparents to seven joy-filled grandchildren, Curtis, Ashlynn, Barrett, Arianna, Brooke Lynn, Kaden and Zain. Clayton was a source of fun and joy. He will be remembered for his love of spontaneous adventures and large family gatherings with siblings, the late Bernice (Vic) Nelson, the late Melvin (Hazel) Sangster, Miles (Viola) Sangster; mother-in-law, Christena (the late Grant) Barss; in-laws, Darrell (Nancy) Barss, Shawn Barss (Dorothy Chafe) and Kim Barss. He was “Uncle Clayton” to many nieces and nephews.
Clayton was nicknamed “Best Bus Driver” by some of his students who also held an appreciation of rural life during his 30-year career with the Strait Regional School Board. Always up for a drive (regardless of the vehicle type) Clayton made many friends across Nova Scotia while working in the forestry industry and with the school board. His favourite pastime adventures included finding the best fish holes, back woods roads and Macgyver inspired mechanics. Clayton’s humorous spirit will live on in the memories of those who shared a laugh with him.
The family would like to sincerely thank Clayton’s team of health care professionals in Guysborough, Antigonish and Halifax for their compassion and resourcefulness.
A Celebration of Life will be held in Harbourview Community Center, New Harbour at 4 pm on Monday, February 19, 2024.
Memorial donations may be made to the New Harbour River Association or Harbourview Community Center.
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