Hebbville, NS
November 18, 1930 - October 15, 2024
It is with heartfelt sadness that the family of Leaman Everette Fancy 93, formerly of Hebbville announce his passing at Rosedale Home for Special Care on October 15, 2024.
Born to Stephen and Viola (Deal) Fancy on November 18, 1930, Leaman was the youngest of 5 children. Along with his brothers and sisters he was brought up in a big beautiful farmhouse on top of a high hill in Hebbville, built by his grand father.
Lillian Vera Miller and Leaman married on September 23, 1954. They were caring, devoted parents to their children Kevin and Rae, giving them wonderful childhoods on the farm, where they taught them to work hard and to enjoy life.
Leaman loved his farm and took great pride in the beef cattle that he raised. He began making hay at an early age and continued every year until age 89. Each summer he grew a large vegetable garden and he would generously share his crop with family, friends and neighbours.
Visitors were welcomed at Leaman’s home, where they enjoyed lively conversation and a game of cribbage or auction 45’s and always a nice lunch which often included his own tasty homemade Lunenburg county pudding. Leaman was a man of faith, he was a lifelong member of St. James Anglican Church in Conquer all Mills, which he first attended as a child with his mother and father and later with his wife and children.
As a young man Leaman loaded pulpwood and lumber on the boats in Bridgewater and Port Williams, he was considered to be one of the fastest at the job. All his life he was a woodsman, he cut and hauled pulpwood, hardwood and logs. He would often be called upon by neighbours when they needed a tree or two cut on their property, he was pleased to do the work and took pleasure in the socializing.
Back in the 1960’s Leaman found his true calling when he bought what would be the first of many dump trucks. He was hired on to haul gravel, rock, asphalt or what ever was needed. This work made him extremely happy, very early in the mornings he could be heard downstairs singing loudly while making his breakfast, before heading out to work with his truck. He worked on and helped to build many of the roads in Lunenburg County and surrounding areas including the 103 highway, also S.S.R.H and Superstore parking lots to mention a few.
In the winter he hauled snow from the parking lots and salt from Pugwash. He enjoyed a long and satisfying trucking career for over 40 years, and would often reminisce fondly about the experiences he had, and the friends that he made along the way.
Leaman will be sadly missed by his loving wife of 70 years Lillian "Vera", daughter Rae, son in law Joseph-Sylvain, sister Jean and nieces, nephews and cousins.
Besides his parents he was predeceased by beloved son Kevin, and a son in infancy, sister Ruth and brothers Clayton and Percy.Burial will take place on October 25th with immediate family only.
Full memorial service to follow on December 6th at 2pm at St. James Anglican Church, Conquerall Mills, Reverend Simon Davies officiating, followed by a reception at the Conquerall Mills community hall.
The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to Dr. Riding also his wife and staff and to all the doctors, nurses and care givers at the South Shore Regional Hospital and the V.O.N for the care, kindness and support shown to Leaman during his illness.
We thank the friendly, dedicated staff at Rosedale for providing Leaman with excellent care and endless compassion.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Leaman’s honour may be made to S.H.A.I.D, S.P.C.A or S.S.R.H.
"All the worlds a stage, And the men and women merely players; They have their exits and their entrances; And one man in his time plays many parts."
William Shakespeare
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