Obituary of Stuart Albert Carscadden

95, Halifax.  A man of a hundred stories and a thousand jokes, a well-known and devoted member of the Parish of Christ Church Lantz and Emmanuel Anglican Church, Spryfield, passed away peacefully in his sleep the morning of March 28, 2015. Stuart was the son of the late Peter and Ida May (Reid) Carscadden – A native of Saint John, New Brunswick, Living in Lantz for 40 years, he was for many years Sunday School Superintendent and teacher as well as involved in many parish committees and organizations including rector’s warden, parish council, regional council, Diocesan Synod representative and a member of the Lantz Men’s Club. His love and service in ministry as an Anglican lay reader has spanned over 50 years between Christ Church, Lantz and Emmanuel Anglican, Spryfield. He has TV notoriety as a "Grandfather Cuddler" and has received his 25 year pin for his continuing volunteer commitment at the IWK – Grace. In Halifax his involvement in a variety of organizations have included; Nor-West Seniors, Transport 2000, VIA Rail pensioners, Salem Railroad Group, Marriage Encounter Group and the Merchant Navy Veterans Association. Stuart served with the Merchant Navy from 1940-1945 including service on MV Kaikoura and HMCS Lady Nelson. After WWII, he rejoined the Canadian National Railway Dining car service and then the Halifax Chronicle Herald Limited as a proof reader and retired in 1984 after 32 years in the newspaper world. Stuart was preceded in death by his loving wife, Lola. They were an absolutely wonderful couple – a beautiful example of two people still in love after 65 years of marriage. They were both delightful, warm hearted, intelligent and interesting with a keen sense of humor and a passion for travelling. In recent years Stuart enjoyed living at The Berkeley (Bedford) and for the last year, at Camp Hill Veterans Memorial Building, unit 6 West, where he was telling jokes and making people laugh right up to his last day. Stuart is survived by daughters, The Reverend Jane Clattenburg; Mary (Clifford) Hines and Anne (Vaughn) Isenor. In addition, 7 grandchildren, Erna May Smith, Mark Whidden, Karen Whidden, Leah Poirier, Jody Isenor, Tammy Lawson and Jena Clattenburg; 10 great grandchildren, to whom he was known as "Poppie", Daniel, Amanda, Michael, Colin, Owen, Isaac, Rhys, Charlotte, Lola and Brayden; sister, Audrey Hutton. He was predeceased by his daughter, Audrey Jean Dares; sister, Jean Burgoyne. The family would like to thank the staff on 6 West (Camp Hill) for their help in making Stuart’s time there filled with love, laughter and caring. Arrangements are under the care of J. Albert Walker Funeral Home (2005) Ltd., 149 Herring Cove Road, Halifax, where visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 31, 2015 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, April 1 at 2PM in Emmanuel Anglican Church, Spryfield; Rev. Gloria McClure-Fraser officiating; with a reception to follow in the church hall. Interment will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Christ Church, Lantz, Emmanuel Anglican Church, Spryfield, IWK or to a charity of one’s choice.