STELLARTON – George Whitman ‘Whit’ Whytewood, age 65 of Poplar St., Stellarton, passed away suddenly June 9, 2009.
Born in New Glasgow, he was a son of the late George Edward and Violet M. (Lawrence) Whitewood.
Whit was very well known in Stellarton, where he faithfully served the Police Department for 30 years; his last 20 as Chief. After his retirement Whit was part time janitor at Sharon St. John United Church where he was a member and elder. He was a much loved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. Whit was a past Scout leader at Sharon St. John, he was an avid curler, hunter, fisherman and outdoorsman, as well as a member of the south end dart league where he had stellar moments while playing his favorite game. He was a member and Past Master of Keith Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite and he was also a Philae Shriner. He was a past member of the New Glasgow City Club.
Whit is survived by his wife, the former Cheryl Fraser; son, Bruce (Stacy), Riverview, NB; daughters, Amy (Cyril), Fredericton, NB; Ann (Paul), Amersham, England; grandchildren, Jami and Daniel Whytewood, Riverview, NB; brothers: Steven (Joan) Westville; Gerald (Judy) Stellarton; Jackie (Jocelyn), Stellarton; sisters: Dorothy (Jack) Duggan, Stellarton; Kathleen (Jim) Baker, Westville; Muriel (Alexander) MacIntosh, Garden of Eden.
He was predeceased by his brother, Lawrence “Laurie” Whytewood.
Cremation has taken place. The family will receive friends form 7-9 p.m. Wednesday and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday in the H.C. MacQuarrie Funeral Home, Stellarton. Memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in Sharon St. John United Church, Stellarton, with Rev. John Roy officiating. A reception will follow in the church hall. Burial will be in Springville Cemetery.
Family flowers only. Donations in his memory may be made to Sharon St. John United Church, 35 Acadia Ave. Stellarton, NS, B0K 1S0
On line condolences at:
angusfuneral@ns.sympatico.ca