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Clinton Penney

Clinton Penney

Born In: Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
Born: February 4th, 1939

Passed in: Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: January 19th, 2017

PENNEY, Clinton Everett- age 77, of North Chegoggin, Yarmouth NS passed away on January 19th, 2017. Born in Yarmouth on February 4th, 1939 he was the son of the late Delmar and Aurelia (Smith) Penney. Clinton was employed for many years in Wedgeport at Schooner Fisheries where he was a Refrigeration Engineer. A jack of all trades Clinton spent some of his spare time caning chairs and enjoyed smoking fish and cooking. He was always cracking a joke, even during his 11 year battle with cancer. Clinton was born into a large family of 19 children and was known as the “Favorite Papa” to his grandchildren, he will be missed by his family and friends. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Nancy Penney (Smith); sons, David (Cathy), South Ohio; Eric (Krista), Sandford and Glen (Erin), Halifax; brothers, Andy and Calvin; sisters, Beverly, Joan, Jessie and Sarah; and daughter-in-law Lynn Penney. Besides his parents he was predeceased by his son Blair Penney and many siblings. Visitation was held Sunday, January 22nd from 7-9 p.m. in Sweeny’s Funeral Home Chapel. A memorial service was held Monday, January 23rd from Sweeny’s Funeral Home Chapel at 11 a.m., Pastor Kevin Myers officiated. Interment followed in the Chegoggin Cemetery. A Celebration of Life followed at the Lions Club, all were welcomed. Donations in memory may be made to Gilles Boudreau and Friends Cancer Help Fund. On-line condolences may be sent to: sweenysfh@eastlink.ca or you may sign the guestbook on-line at: www.sweenysfuneralhome.net

 

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