Obituary of Elverton "Kenneth" VanTassell

Elverton Kenneth Vantassel, known as Kenneth Vantassel, born July 17, 1930 on the Lazy Day Farm in Tiverton, Long Island, Digby County, passed away at Grandview Manor, Berwick on October 15, 2019 at 11:58 PM.

Kenneth worked at the Department of Highways for Digby County for 40+ years and enjoyed farming along with his prized oxen and worked in the woods many years gathering firewood, also he was the last blacksmith known on the island and he attended the Bear River Exhibition frequently in ox hauls with his son.

In later years, Kenneth loved walking along the trail (formerly railroad tracks) from Kentville to New Minas.  He was a kind and gentle man to everyone and never let anyone down.

He will be sorely missed by his family and friends.  May he enter heaven with a pure heart and everlasting peace…  Amen.

He is survived by his wife Judith Vantassel; his son Robert Titus; along with several nieces and nephews.

Kenneth was predeceased by his parents, Elmer and Bernice Vantassel; and two sisters, Iona Cann and Roberta Elliot; as well as his sister-in-law Wendy Titus.

A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at 2:00 pm in the old IOOF Hall now known as the Tiverton Community Hall. Interment will take place following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Salvation Army.   Arrangements have been entrusted to Serenity Funeral Home, 34 Coldbrook Village Park Dr., Coldbrook, NS, B4P 1B9 (902-679-2822).