Eugene Russell "John" Schofield

Eugene Russell "John" Schofield – age 86, passed away at home on Thursday, September 17, 2020. Born in Baxter’s Harbour, he was the son of the late William and Jessie (Rogers) Schofield. John worked for LE Shaw in Coldbrook as a heavy equipment operator.  He loved gardening and enjoyed sharing his vegetables. He was a loving husband and father and will be missed by all those who knew him. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Patricia (Cole); step-daughters, Sherry (Dr. Mike) Innis, Nelson, BC; Sylvia Usling, Stouffville, ON; step-son, Steve Medicraft, Red Deer, AB; nine step-grandchildren; one step-great-granddaughter; brothers, Cecil (Doris), New Minas and Edwin (Maureen), Cambridge; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son, Steven Schofield; sister, Margaret Schofield; brothers, Wilfred and Scotty (in infancy). Cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation. A public graveside service will be held in the Baxter’s Harbour Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, September 25, 2020, Reverend Ivan Norton officiating. Please feel free to bring a folding chair should you wish to sit during the service. Donations in memory may be made to a charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville.