Obituary of Carl Slauenwhite

Carl Everette Slauenwhite 96, New Germany, Lunenburg Co, passed away peacefully in the Mahone Nursing Home, Mahone Bay on November 15, 2007. Born in Lower Northfield, Lunenburg Co., he was the fourth of twelve children born to Norman and Laura (Slauenwhite) Slauenwhite. Everette was dedicated to his family and friends, and loved his Village of New Germany. His unwavering faith, humble spirit, and generous nature sustained him in life and made him a source of inspiration to all who knew him. A man of great integrity, he touched the hearts of everyone he encountered. His sense of humour and ability to recount stories of life in the early twentieth century will continue to be passed on and remain in our memories forever. A loving son, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, Everette will be sadly missed but never forgotten by those who will now become his memory keepers. He is survived by his children, Everette (Helen) New Germany, Gerald (Ernestine) Halifax, Harry (Geraldine) Lower Sackville, Betty Lou (Lindsay Jenkins), Watford, Lunenburg Co., and Donna (Stanley Veinot) Dartmouth, brother, Kendall, Stanley Section, Lunenburg Co., nine grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Everette was predeceased by his parents, his wife, Vivian Lorine (Dixon) Slauenwhite, infant daughter Geraldine, brothers, Douglas, Joseph, John, Murray, and Eric; sisters, Elmore, Margaret, Helen, Phyllis, Beatrice, daughter in law, Paulette. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Sweeny’s Funeral Home, New Germany. A Memorial service in celebration of Everette’s life will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, November 20, at Epworth United Church, Rev. Joan Conrad officiating. Following the service a reception will be held in the church hall. A private interment will take place in the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, New Germany. Donations in Everette’s memory may be made to the New Germany Medical Center, Epworth United Church, or a charity of one’s choice. The family would like to extend their sincere gratitude and appreciation to the very caring and supportive Staff at the Mahone Nursing Home and to the Nurses and Doctors who cared for him, so lovingly, while he was a patient at the South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. On-line condolences may be made by visiting www.sweenysfuneralhome.com.