- Lewis Burton "Papa" IRVINE — Berwick/Hantsport
Age 92. It is with great sadness that we announce Dad’s passing on December 17, 2022, in Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in Waterville, Kings Co., on November 21, 1930, he was a son of the late Frederick William Payzant Irvine and Elsie Tupper (Murphy) Irvine. Lewis was a graduate of Mack Business College, Kentville, and was hired by R.A. Jodrey in accounting for the Minas Basin Pulp and Power to which he was devoted to for 43 years until retirement. He was a member of Hantsport Baptist Church and a proud member of Hantsport Volunteer Fire Department with 30 years of service. He worked tirelessly with the department. Among many other duties, he drove the ambulance and acted as treasurer. Safety was paramount for Dad. Growing up on the family farm in Grafton left him a love of gardening that remained a lifelong passion. Growing vegetables in the backyard and having a selection of five on our plate every dinner time was one of his gifts to us. In retirement Dad began to walk for his health. He could be found on any of several routes twice every day, including holidays. He loved every part of this, especially waving to folks and reporting back the sights. Lewis remained very close to his siblings and families. On the weekends, going to Berwick to visit was routine. Lewis was predeceased by son, Gregory Lewis Irvine; aunt, Frena Marie Irvine; sisters, Doris Helen Irvine and Jean Marie Irvine; brothers, Ronald Dean and Bernard Kenneth Irvine; brother-in-law Lewis Chute. We want to thank the paramedics, the stroke team, the emergency department and all staff of Valley Regional for the care and respect for Dad and for our family during these few difficult days. “Lew” was loved and cared for like family when he and “Lil” moved to Orchard Villa, 244 Commercial St., Berwick, in June 2019. Service and interment at a later date in Riverbank Cemetery, Hantsport. Memorial donations may be made in Lew’s memory to the Hantsport Volunteer Fire Department, the Hantsport Food Bank, or Hantsport Baptist Church.
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1930 - 2022 (92 years)
