Mosher, Weldon Cameron – age 92 of Musquodoboit Harbour, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on August 18, 2024 in Twin Oaks Memorial Hospital.
Born in Musquodoboit Harbour, he was a son of the late Cameron and Hazel (Bond) Mosher.
Weldon enjoyed camping, jam sessions, family gatherings, going to the local dances, playing snooker and pool. He was a lifetime member of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 161, Gaetz Brook from where he received his 50-year pin. He served with the RCAF from 1951-1965. Following his time in the military, he went on to a career with O.P. Mosher and Sons where he was employed as a maintenance foreman looking after the heavy equipment. On July 22, 1975, he received the Carnegie Medal for act of heroism rescuing a 10-month old from a burning vehicle. Weldon was honored to be selected to do the final salute at the Cenotaph Remembrance Day Service in Porters Lake. While living in Upper Musquodoboit, he had been a member of the Volunteer Fire Department and Musquodoboit Valley Lions Club.
He will always be loved and missed by his children, Laurie (Wendy), Darlene (Carter), Darrell (Rosalyn); daughter-in-law, Lisa; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; goddaughter, Tanya (Brian) Bowser; several nieces and nephews; and sister-in-law, Olive Luddington.
He was predeceased by his wife, Maxine (Parks); sons, Brian and Anthony; companion and friend, Betty Crittenden. As the last surviving member of his family, he was predeceased by siblings, Marion, Kenneth, Roy and Ruby.
Cremation has taken place.
A Service and Celebration of Life will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday in Royal Canadian Legion Branch 161, Gaetz Brook. A private burial will be held in St. Thomas Anglican Cemetery, Musquodoboit Harbour.
Special thanks to his dedicated caregiver and friend, Venus Yurcak; members of the Legion who provided drives ensuring he never missed out on Friday night suppers; to Charlie and Betty for always looking out for him; and to the staff of Twin Oaks Memorial Hospital for the wonderful care they provided.
Memorial donations may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation.
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