FAHIE, Nelson George

Age 89, of Ship Harbour, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on September 28, 2022. Born in Ship Harbour, on November 29, 1932; he was the son of the late Gregory and Ada (Marks) Fahie. He will be greatly missed by his wife of 63 years, Donna (Dyment); and his children, Susan Grant, Gregory Fahie and Laura Leahy (Steven Maclellan). Also missing him are grandchildren, Meghan, Emma, Tyler, Keegan, Molly and Olivia; and great-granddaughter, Lucy. He was predeceased by sister, Eunice Carroll; and brothers, Carl Fahie and Bernard Fahie. Nelson “Red” was a proud member of the Canadian Armed Forces (Air Force) as an Air Traffic Controller. He joined in 1957 and retired in 1978 and was stationed in Halifax/shearwater, Goose Bay, and Greenwood. He later worked as a Security Guard at Mount Saint Vincent University in Halifax. He was an avid outdoorsman – enjoying hunting, fishing, woods camping, hiking, show shoeing, berry picking and gardening. He took great pleasure in a good story well told, whether you heard it before or not, Nelson was always up for a good yarn. He usually had a story to tell, and one could always guarantee he would be the first to laugh at all his jokes. His grandchildren, have fond memories of snuggling up for a good book or his own recount of his story “The Bear and The Blueberries”. He loved his grandkids so much and was a special "Granddad", "Grumpie", "Grampie" to them all. A funeral service will be held in Saint Stephen’s Anglican Church in Lower Ship Harbour on Wednesday, October 19th, 11 a.m., with interment in the parish cemetery. A reception will follow in Ship Harbour Community Hall. Arrangements entrusted to the care and direction of Rowlings Funeral Home, Musquodoboit Harbour, 902-889-2357. The family wish to give thanks and appreciation to the friends and neighbours that helped Mom and Dad over the past couple years; as well as first responders and the kind staff at Twin Oaks Memorial Hospital. For those who wish to do so, donations can be made in Dad’s name to Halifax Regional Fire Station 26 in Oyster Pond, Jeddore.