Obituary of Lloyd John Fitch

Lloyd John Fitch 83, Whynotts Settlement, Lunenburg Co., passed away gently in the South Shore Regional Hospital, on Thursday February 13, 2014. Born in Conquerall Mills, he was the son of the late William and Ida (Cross) Fitch. Lloyd greatly enjoyed life, good friends, good food, and good times. His home, pets, music, drives in the country, jokes and laughter were important to Lloyd. Helping those he met in need brought him comfort as well. Trips to Europe, Las Vegas and the West Coast brought him great joy, but more so, a good game of 45’s with his friends and home cooked meals with family around the table were his favorite times. In addition to working for 25 years with the Canadian Armed Forces, Signal Corps., Halifax Lloyd pursued many interest, buying properties, running his meat business and working on his land in Whynotts Settlement among them. Lloyd is survived by his daughters Maria Boyd, Port Mouton; Deb (David) Smicer, Qatar; Darlene (Freddy) Robar, Whynotts Settlement; Michelle Fitch, (Blair Moland), Whynotts Settlement; grandchildren Katleya and Mairead, Jacob and Kaleb; sister Edith (Jim) Clattenburg, Italy Cross and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by sisters Jean Naugler, Mildred Fitch, Marguerite Naugler; brother Arthur and 5 siblings in infancy. Visitation will be held 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. and 7:00 to 9:00 P.M., Monday February 17 in Sweeny’s Funeral Home, Bridgewater. Funeral service will be held 2:00 P.M. Tuesday February 18 in Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Bridgewater, Rev. Alvin Westgate officiating. Burial will follow in Sunnyside Cemetery, Whynotts Settlement. Flowers accepted. Reception to follow at the Oak Hill Fire Hall. Memorial donations in Lloyd’s memory may be made to the Sunnyside Cemetery, Whynotts Settlement or a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.sweenysfuneralhome.com. Special thank yous to Dr. Heather Robertson and caring staff members of the South Shore Regional hospital. Your kindness and support during our father’s passing will always be appreciated. To all our friends and neighbors who came to visit, thank you for your company and for keeping our Dad and family in your thoughts. All the flowers, treats and kind words were a great comfort to us and Dad, Many helped to make the quality of Lloyd’s passing one to be envied. You all will forever be in our memories with fondness and appreciation. We value the new friends we have made and the bonds that were strengthened during this journey. It’s been an unexpected bonus at a difficult time. Thank you!.