Obituary for Donald H. Fenner
Donald Horace Fenner,
Age 83 of Queensland NS passed away peacefully on March 3, 2023 in the QEII Hospital. Born in Halifax he was the only child of the late Horace and Jeanetta (Patterson) Fenner. He is survived by and will be sadly missed by his loving wife of 60 years Jean (Flannery); his only son Stephen (Bronwen); His “Sweetie” granddaughter Rebecca who he loved dearly.
Don was a mechanic by trade and worked many years for A.E. Fowles (Ford-Lincoln-Mercury dealer) and a heavy duty mechanic and foreman at CNR Halifax Intermodal. Don was also a founding member and served many years with the District 7 Volunteer Fire Department (Black Point). Upon his retirement from CNR 23 years ago he spent his time fishing, woodworking and “Puttering” around his workshop and garage and enjoying retirement.
Remember me with smiles and laughter, for that is how I will remember you.
If you can only remember me with tears, then don’t remember me at all.
Laura Ingalls Wilder
In lieu of flowers you can e-transfer a donation to hfxfirehistory@gmail.com (Halifax Fire Historical Society). There will be no visitation or funeral as per Don’s wishes. Online condolences can be made to: www.rawalker.ca
Age 83 of Queensland NS passed away peacefully on March 3, 2023 in the QEII Hospital. Born in Halifax he was the only child of the late Horace and Jeanetta (Patterson) Fenner. He is survived by and will be sadly missed by his loving wife of 60 years Jean (Flannery); his only son Stephen (Bronwen); His “Sweetie” granddaughter Rebecca who he loved dearly.
Don was a mechanic by trade and worked many years for A.E. Fowles (Ford-Lincoln-Mercury dealer) and a heavy duty mechanic and foreman at CNR Halifax Intermodal. Don was also a founding member and served many years with the District 7 Volunteer Fire Department (Black Point). Upon his retirement from CNR 23 years ago he spent his time fishing, woodworking and “Puttering” around his workshop and garage and enjoying retirement.
Remember me with smiles and laughter, for that is how I will remember you.
If you can only remember me with tears, then don’t remember me at all.
Laura Ingalls Wilder
In lieu of flowers you can e-transfer a donation to hfxfirehistory@gmail.com (Halifax Fire Historical Society). There will be no visitation or funeral as per Don’s wishes. Online condolences can be made to: www.rawalker.ca