Laurie Maurice Aalders

Laurie Maurice Aalders – 78, of South Alton, Kings County, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2018 in the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville.  Born in Kentville, he was a son of the late Clinton and Emeline (Russell) Aalders. He had been employed as a plumber with T.P Calkin and United Trades and then was self employed until he retired. Laurie enjoyed attending jam sessions throughout the Annapolis Valley and was well-known for his talent on the fiddle. He is survived by his wife, Joan (Wood) (Barteaux); a daughter, Elaine (Barry) Mahaney, Prospect; a son, Laurie "Bill" (Gayle) Aalders; South Alton; grandchildren, Vanessa Boylan, Rachel Aalders, Rebecca Mahaney and Evan Mahaney; great grandchildren, Aidan and Easton; step-children, Jeff (Tina) Barteaux, Berwick; Sandra (Ken) Trafton, Kentville; Kim (Ralph) Campbell, Kentville; Jane (Bruce) Thomas, Greenwood and Peter Barteaux, Grande Prairie, AB; several step-grandchildren and step-great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. He was predeceased by his first wife, Lila (Medicraft); two sons, Dale and Leonard; two sisters, Onabelle Doyle and Verna Smith; four brothers, Bernard, Foster, Eugene and Oren. Cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation, by request. A private family graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 22, 2018 in the Elm Grove Cemetery, Steam Mill. Donations in memory may be made to the charity of your choice. The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff at the Valley Regional Hospital, as well as the Annapolis Valley Victorian Order of Nurses for their kindness, care and compassion. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville.