Port Williams, NS
August 30, 1939 - January 17, 2025
Stuart Bruce Griffin – age 85, of Port Williams, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 17, 2025 at the Valley Hospice, Kentville, surrounded by his family.
Born August 30, 1939 in Wolfville, Stuart was a son of the late Bernard and Edith (Conley) Griffin.
Stuart lived a life devoted to family and community.
As an active member of the Port Williams Volunteer Fire Department for the last 65 years, Stuart served his community with honour and integrity; building relationships in many of the volunteer departments throughout the valley and beyond. His passion for helping others was evident throughout his life. From sharing the crops in his garden, answering calls from neighbours, friends and family anytime of the day or night when there was an issue to cooking the chicken for the annual PWVFD chicken BBQ – Stuart was there with a smile on his face and most likely something witty to say.
It was during Stuart’s volunteer years that he met the love of his life, his late wife of 35 years, Audrey (Messem), who filled his life with laughter, unconditional love and burnt potatoes. Stuart would smile, make a witty remark and continue with the meal. We believe that this became the normal for Stuart and he just rolled with it, just like he did most of his life.
Stuart’s honesty, loyalty, supportiveness, unwavering kindness, commitment, unconditional love and his ability to mentor were qualities that anyone who came in contact with him quickly learned about him. Whether it was teaching his children how to do math or choosing the right thing to do for each of them, to passing along all of his knowledge about fighting fires and how to prevent fires, Stuart would share his experiences so that others could learn from him and then take that knowledge and apply it to their own choices in life.
He is survived by a son, Adam; daughters, Belinda (Jason Strickland) and Bethlyn (Trevor) Hird; brother, Irvin; sisters, Gloria (Davidson) and Donna (Leopold); grandchildren, Elliot, Aurora and Grace; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and extended family members. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Audrey and brother, Lesley.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 25th in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville, where the funeral service (with livestream) will also be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, January 26th. Interment will take place in Fox Hill Cemetery, Port Williams. Family Flowers only. Donations in memory may be made to Port Williams Volunteer Fire Department in Stuart’s name.
Stuart’s kindness, generosity and love for his family will forever remain in the heart of those who knew him. Stuart believed in building a community and family with relationships and memories that stand the test of time.
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