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Ernie Leroy Nauss

1950-2018

Ernie Leroy  Nauss

Ernie Leroy Nauss – 68, of Canaan, Kings County, passed away Saturday, May 12, 2018 in the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in Bridgewater, he was a son of Lily (Nauss) Veinotte, Kentville and the late Nearus Nauss. He had been employed as a fisherman out of Lunenburg and also worked as a cook on several boats with the Cate Keltic being the last. He was a kind hearted man who would help anyone with any task.  Ernie had a great sense of humour and loved to tease, especially his mother and granddaughter Callista. He especially enjoyed making people laugh and was a great storyteller. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his girlfriend, Norma Webster; a daughter, Christa Nauss (Blair Doucet), Sackville; a son, Doug Nauss, Bridgewater; their mother, Valerie Nauss;  two sisters, Diana (Albert) Caines, Blockhouse; Jane (Brenton) Dorey, Hebbville; three brothers, Gordon Nauss (Joanne Ullock), Blockhouse; Zedrick "Ted" Nauss (Janet), New Minas; Earl Nauss (Melodie Allen), Ontario; two grandchildren, Hunter Rafuse and Callista Doucet; step-grandson, Darcy Doucet, several nieces and nephews, Aunts , Uncles and extended family. In addition to his father, he was predeceased by his step-father, Frankie Veinotte; a sister, Violet Swinimer. Cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation or funeral service, by request.There will be a memorial at a later date when Ernie’s cremated remains will be scattered at sea. Donations in memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville. Online inquires and condolences may be directed to www.whitefamilyfuneralhome.com.

 

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