Bayers, Wendell Kirk

Bayers, Wendell Kirk – Age 80, East Petpeswick, passed away September 18, 2015, in Twin Oaks Memorial Hospital, Musquodoboit Harbour. Born in Halifax, he was a son of the late Harry and Hildred (Anderson) Bayers. Wendell had been a long-time lobster fisherman and his last working years were spent with Cole Harbour Glass. He was a faithful member of First United Church.

Surviving are his wife, Alida; son, Jeffrey; daughter, Wendy (Larry) Oliver; grandson, Jacob; stepchildren, Gary (Edith) Trenholm, Charles (Eleanor) Trenholm, Franklin Trenholm, Grace Vokey; ten step grandchildren; several great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by step granddaughter, Lona.

Cremation has taken place. Funeral service will be Thursday, at 2 p.m., in First United Church, Musquodoboit Harbour, Rev. Joan Griffin officiating. The family will meet friends for a reception downstairs in the church following the service. Burial will be in Bayers Settlement Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society.

Arrangements are under the direction of Arimathea Funeral Cooperative, Upper Musquodoboit.