Totten, Lyman Elroy

North River, NS

April 16, 2025

Lyman Elroy Totten – 80, North River, passed away peacefully, with his granddaughter at his side, on Wednesday afternoon, April 16, 2025, at Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro.

Lyman faced his illness with bravery and strength, and throughout it all, he was more concerned with the well-being of his family than for himself. Born in Truro, he was a son of the late Fulton and Doris (Ainslie) Totten.

Lyman started his working career delivering feed for Flemming’s. In September 1977, he started working with Lafarge in Brookfield and retired in March 2006. In the early years, he spent his free time at the farm with his best friend, Glen Rath. Lyman had a large circle of friends, and he thoroughly enjoyed every Bearcats hockey game, Tim Hortons coffee or game of 45s at Salmon River Fire Hall. He was quiet and shy to express his feelings, however, we knew that he cared for and loved us all deeply, and was always looking out for us.

Lyman is survived by his son, Paul Totten, New Glasgow; daughter, Joanna Hoeg, North River; granddaughter, Kate Hoeg, North River; sisters, Verna Cox, Myrna Luddington, Truro; brother-in-law, Harry Shaw, Truro; several nieces and nephews.

Along with his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Norma (Dickson); twin grandsons, Christopher and Cameron Hoeg; sister, Evelyn Shaw; brothers-in-law, Austin Luddington, Jim Daye.

Special thanks are extended to Cheryl Graham, Dr. Cortney Smith and the entire Palliative Care Team, as well as Dr. Don Rowe and the Chemo Unit at Colchester East Hants Health Centre for you care and concern.

We would be remiss if we didn’t thank everyone who took the time to be part of Lyman’s life - friends, former colleagues and many others…you know who you are.

All are welcome to attend a short, as per Lyman’s explicit instructions, graveside interment service that will be held 1:30 p.m., Monday, April 21, 2025, at Camden Cemetery, just past civic number 2652 Camden Road and on the left hand side. Reception will follow in McCulloch United Church Hall, corner of Harmony Road and Camden Road.

If so desired, donations in Lyman’s memory to Colchester East Hants Health Centre or Camden Cemetery are welcomed.