Peter
"Grant" Fedora - 64, passed away peacefully at
Valley Regional Hospital on Saturday, July 28, 2012. Born in Sydney
River on April 28, 1948, he was the eldest son of the late Peter and
Flora (Grant) Fedora. Grant attended St. Francis Xavier University and
Acadia University, graduating with a B.A. and
B.Ed. He taught in the Annapolis
Valley for forty years, first in the public school system and then,
for many years, at Landmark East School in Wolfville. He is survived
by sons, Aaron and Zachary, both of Vancouver, by brothers, Fred of
Toronto and Paul of Vancouver, and by former wife, Shirley Scharfe, as
well as by several uncles, aunts, and cousins.
The family would like to especially thank Dr. Lori
Burgess and the staff on Medical A at Valley Regional Hospital for
their compassion, understanding, and
professionalism. Cremation has
taken place under the direction of the White Family Funeral Home and
Cremation Services, Kentville. Visitation from 7 – 9 p.m.
tonight and service at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 1 at White
Family Funeral Home, Kentville, Pastor Randy Hiltz officiating.
Reception following. Family flowers only, please. Donations in memory
may be made to a school building project in Northern India at
childofmineschool.org or to Landmark East School. Funeral
arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home and
Cremation Services, Kentville.
Condolences
I was saddened to read Mr.Fedora's obituary in today's paper. He was an English teacher to me in my teens. He was a compassionate, caring, encouraging teacher to me, at a time in my life when I needed it most. So sorry for your loss.
— Heather (Harvie) Voegeli
Grant has been a great friend since childhood. I was with him the night he made his first visit to a tavern-the legal age was 21 then- and he was asked for his id (he looked a lot younger than the rest of us). He easily shared his humor/wisdom and cared deeply for others. I'll try and get to the service for a personal "goodbye". If not-condolences and god bless to his family/close friends.
— Reg Lqndry
Sad to hear of Grant's passing. We knew Grant through Landmark East School, where young John was a student for five years. Grant was John's adviser, a very kind and gentle soul. We are thinking about all of you and keeping you in our prayers. John, Sandy and John Antoniuk
— John, Sandy & John Antoniuk
I was so very surprised and sad to hear about your brother's and our cousin's death. You have our heartfelt sympathy at this very sad and difficult time. Please know that your grief is felt by all of us who knew Grant. We wish we could be there with you. Love, Mary & Doug
— Mary Robertson
we were so shocked and saddened to read of Grant's passing.We will alway remember him fondly, our prayers and thoughts are with you all at this time.
— Wayne and Regina and Beverly Fedora (martin)
Very saddened to hear about Grant.. I lost touch with him over the years but I'll always remember our family visits to MacRae Avenue, Sydney River. Grant was always one to poke a little fun and give some heartfelt guidance.. I remember he took an interest in tracing the family tree and even travelled to the Ukraine. Our condolences to the family.
Ed , Wanda Fedora and family..
— Ed Fedora
We are sorry to hear of Grant's passing. We were fortunate to be colleagues of Grant's for many years at Landmark. He contributed tremendously to the school. His quiet demeanor and wealth of knowledge was respected by the school community. Our condolences, Jeanne and Sarah
— Jeanne and Sarah Fletcher-Reddington
I am so sorry, Shirley for your loss of Grant and also to Aaron and Zachary for the loss of your father. Grant was a gentle man and a fine human being.
— Russell Dulong
I am deeply sorry and saddened to learn of Grant's passing. Please accept my deepest condolences,Fred,Paul,Zachary and Aaron.
— Carlie Fedora -Jollimore
I am sad to hear of Grant's passing. I worked with him for many years at LME. My thoughts are with the family at this sad time.
— Debi Lewis
Very sorry to hear of your loss.
You may be comforted by the Bible's hope for our loved ones at Psalms 37:29 which says, "The righteous themselves will possess the earth, and they will reside forever upon it."
We are assured in God's Word the Bible, that after the earth is cleansed of current troubled conditions, it will be restored to a paradise like the Garden of Eden (God's original purpose for the earth). Then our loved ones can return to life on earth in good health. (Isaiah 33:24)
Then there will be no more sorrow or pain as we are promised at Revelation 21:4. It reads, "He will wipe out every tear from their eyes and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore..."
I hope these words will bring you a measure of solace in your time of loss.
— Sandra Sullivan
So sorry to hear of Grant's passing. We've lost an old friend!
— Don and Barb Marsh
So very sorry to hear about Grant. It was a pleasure to have worked with him for many years at Landmark East. I will always remember him as a dedicated, hardworking and respected professional and friend.
— Sharon Boyd
It is with profound sadness that I learned about the passing of Grant. As a beginner teacher, I entered Landmark East School and began working with Grant and others in the late summer of 1991. Although everyone was helpful, Grant was among two senior instructors that had a tremendous impact on myself as a teacher and a person. He and I shared similar tastes in music and talked about music at length. Grant likely did not know it, but I became his "wingman" watching everything he did while maintaining his calm demeanor and professionalism. In his own quiet way, he was the very heart and soul of Landmark East School, and treated everyone he knew with the highest regard. I also observed how hard he worked at any task he undertook and noted during my five year tenure that he was an important "go-to" person for school administration. Grant is among those very few individuals that I have met that I not only measure myself as a professional teacher but as a human being. What is most unfortunate is that I did not get a chance to tell him this. The world need more P. "Grant" Fedoras and it is a little less of a place now that we are without him. May he rest in eternal peace.
------Greg Nauss
— Greg Nauss
I was so very sorry to learn of Grant's passing. I was a classmate from the very first days of school in Sydney River, and all through the years at Riverview, with both Grant and his cousin Carol. My sincere sympathies to his family. Please know that I am thinking of you at this difficult time.
Joyce MacRae-Dauphinee
— Joyce MacRae-Dauphinee
