It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Carlton Everett Woodworth, 95 of Waterloo, Nova Scotia, announce his passing on September 26th, 2022 at North Queens Nursing Home.
Carlton was born August 4 1927 in Newcombville, Nova Scotia. His life lived with 95 years of charismatic wit and charm, growing up on the family farm in Waterloo. He remained at his ancestral home for most of his life where he raised his family, farming into his late eighties. He had many interests; especially farming, gardening and maintaining the family farm. You would often see Carlton driving his ATV or tractor when you drove by. Although he did not have a college education, he was clever and often had creative solutions to problems on his farm and in his life. He loved hunting and there wasn’t a piece of farm equipment he couldn’t repair.
He was from a generation who worked hard. He took pride in his farm, and enjoyed working the land and providing for his family and the animals that shared it with him.
Carlton was a family man. He loved his family. He was a kind hearted loving individual, who enjoyed the company of friends and family. He was always happiest when there was a large crowd at the farm for celebrations and BBQ’s. He loved a good game of cards, with a late night drink and snacks.
He was employed as a school bus driver for 28 years. His family often chuckled because errands to town often took twice as long as he was often stopped by former students. Many just wanted to tell him how much they enjoyed having him as their bus driver and how they remember him whistling songs as he drove them to school. He loved knowing that he was remembered and thought kindly of.
He was a founding member of the LaHave River Credit Union, Bridgewater Farmers CO-OP, Co-founder of the Bus Drivers Union CUPE Local 1441 and Newcombville Fire Department, where he volunteered as a fireman for many years.
Carlton was preceded in death by his father; John (Edmund) Waterloo NS, mother, Hilda (Mosher) Kingsburg NS and his first wife Hilda (Bruhm) Bridgewater NS.
He is survived and will be sadly missed by his wife Greta (Eisenhauer) of 54 years.
His six children; son David Woodworth of Laconia, son Dawson (Carol) Woodworth of Wetaskiwin AB, son Douglas (Deborah) Woodworth of Pine Grove and son Harris (Vicki) Woodworth of Bridgewater all from his first marriage with Hilda. Daughter Sandra (Michael) Barkhouse of Waterloo and daughter Shelley Woodworth of Waterloo from his second marriage with Greta.
Grandchildren, Ryan Woodworth NS, Craig (Tara) Woodworth AB, Michael (Angela) AB, Shannon Woodworth AB and William Barkhouse NS. Great-grandchildren: Dylan, Chase, Brianna, Landen, Gavin and Hunter.
Although his stay at the North Queens Nursing Home was short, the family would like to acknowledge the staff for their care and kindness.
Memorial service will be held 11:00am October 8, 2022 in R.A. Corkum Funeral Home, Wileville, Pastor Doug Mailman Officiating. Masks are still required. Interment will be held at a later date. For now, his ashes will rest at his homestead.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to North Queens Nursing Home care of The Recreation Department or you may honour his memory by doing an act of kindness for someone else.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the R.A. Corkum Funeral Home, Wileville, where on-line condolences may be made by visiting www.corkumfuneralhome.ca