With a BSC in biology from Acadia University followed by a PHD in molecular genetics from Dalhousie University, he began teaching as a professor at Acadia University. Taking an early retirement in 1991, he then pursued an academic career in Biology. Steve served nineteen years in the Canadian Armed Forces, first as an infantryman in the PPCLI before going on to become a photo-tech in the RCAF. Their fifty-year union produced three children, Damion (Sheila), Willow, and Tiffany (Rob). After a very colourful (some might say misspent, others adventurous) youth, he met the love of his life Lorraine, they married in 1972. Husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, soldier, photographer, rabble-rouser, student, teacher, mentor, friend, and all-around great guy Steve packed many lives into his short 69-years on this planet.īorn in Victoria, BC, on February 13, 1954, to Fred and Dody he was the big brother to his four siblings, Don (Joanne), Sue, Jim (Liz), and Ken. Arrangements have been entrusted to Serenity Funeral Home, Digby County Funeral Chapel, 367 Highway #303, Digby, NS B0V 1A0 (90).On Sunday, May 21, 2023, moments before 11 am, Steve Mockford died. Memorial donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Lung Association (COPD). She will also be missed by her kitties, Midnight and Bud, and her dog, Lucifer.īesides her parents, Barbara was predeceased by her youngest brother, Jamie (1974).Ĭelebration of Barbara’s life and interment in the Mount Hope Cemetery will take place at a later date. She is survived by her daughter, Valene (Alston) Trimper and Valene’s father, Shawn (Willvene) Trimper of Bear River brothers Bruce and William (Kendra) of Bear River sisters, Roxanne (Gary) of Bear River Millie (Gerry) Anderson of New Minas Claudette (Michael) Marr of Weymouth and her loving partner of seven years, Richard Morgan of Morganville, Bear River, they made so many great memories together she is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Being a very independent woman, she would never ask for assistance for fear of putting someone out of their way.ĭeath leaves a heartache that no one can ever heal but love leaves a memory that no one can ever steal. She also enjoyed playing radio bingo on Monday nights with her daughter (if she was with her), card games and Snakes & Ladders with her partner Richard, music, a great beverage, and good food. She would enjoy working on her own yard landscaping, painting, sitting around a bonfire, and even enjoyed being a mother and housewife with all the duties needed. Once Barb returned to work, her career took her to the Admiral Digby Inn (in the kitchen), the mink ranch in Riverdale, Hillsdale House Inn, Ocean Hillside B&B, and Bread and Roses, where she retired from after 15 years.īarb loved working outside with the land. After the closing of the base, she took some time off to raise her baby girl, Valene, and returned to work about four years later. Barb worked at CFB Cornwallis until their closure in 1994. She worked and lived in the city for three years, but could not stay away from the lower shore and returned to Bear River in 1976. Anyone that knew them, knew they were best friends. They would often be seen driving around site seeing, visiting friends and family, or just spending time together. Wherever you seen Barb, daughter, Valene was right there with her, and vice versa. She treasured any visits from Valene and Alston when they were able to get home. She was thought of as a real gem by Valene’s friends she loved them all and thought of them as her own family. Her home was always a place of gathering and no one was turned away. Barb had a huge heart and always did so much for others without expecting anything in return. “Goodbye is not the end, it’s only until we meet again.”īarbara was a devoted member of the Bear River Baptist Church, a loving and caring sister, aunt, cousin, daughter, friend, and especially mother. Born in Digby on October 30, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Eugene (2006) and Nina (2011, Amero) Hanshaw. Barbara “Barb” Anne Hanshaw, 68 of Bear River, passed away on Decemin her home.
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