LEE, John Edward - Loving husband and father, teacher and mentor, passed away peacefully November 17, 2014. John was born in New York City on December 28, 1938. He moved with his young family to Paradise, N.S. in 1970, and enjoyed a career as a teacher at Middleton Regional High School. He is survived by his beloved wife Virginia, children John (Doris Lovadina-Lee), Jennifer (Robert Cannon), Elizabeth (Nigel Beviss), Randal, sister Ruth, sister-in-law Jeannette, grandchildren Alexandra, Oliver , Farley, Corbin, Elliott, Gabriel, Polly, great granddaughter Flora, and many nieces and nephews. His charismatic personality, love of life, and his genuine caring nature endeared him to all who knew him. He will be truly missed and forever in our hearts. In keeping with his wishes, cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, November 29 at 2:00 p.m. from the Paradise Community Hall. Online condolences may be made by visiting: www.serenitylindsayfuneralhome.ca Arrangements have been entrusted to Serenity Lindsay Annapolis Valley Funeral Home, Berwick Chapel (192 Commercial St) 902-538-9900.

“I learned this, at least, by my experiment: that if one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life which he has imagined, he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours.” - Henry David Thoreau, Walden: Or, Life in the Woods