RHYNOLD, Herman Frederick age 72 of Antigonish, and formerly of Whitehead, Guysborough County, peacefully crossed over to the other shore on Monday, July 22, 2024, in the Palliative Care Unit at St. Martha’s Regional Hospital, Antigonish. Born in Whitehead, he was a son of the late Herman and Agnes (Rhynold) Rhynold.
In earlier years, Hermie worked happily at a variety of different jobs, both in Nova Scotia and Ontario, until ill health and multiple surgeries forced him take a step back. He enjoyed a good game of darts and cards, especially cribbage or 45s, in which he always seemed to have the ace tucked up his sleeve, and it wasn’t always because of the luck of the deal. Throughout his younger years, he took great pleasure in hunting and fishing with family and friends, especially his lifelong friends, Doug and Murray.
He is survived by son, Ainsley (Mira), Lethbridge, AB; daughter, Shelly (Ryan), Coxheath; grandchildren, Kaleb, Tarin, Taylor, Emmett; brothers, Patrick (Flossie), Whitehead, Stanley (Nancy), Guelph, ON; numerous nieces, nephews and their families. He was predeceased by his wife of 42 years, Karen (Boudreau); brothers, Harry and James "Jim"; sisters, Patricia, Violet, Mary and Edna.
Cremation has taken place under care and guidance of G.W. Giffin Funeral Home, Country Harbour. Visitation will be held Saturday, September 7th from 11 a.m. until time of memorial service at 1 p.m. in the Whitehaven Community Hall with Lewis MacIntosh officiating. A private family committal to follow.
At the request of the family, please do not send flowers. Memorial donations may be made to the Antigonish Palliative Care Society.
Hermie’s family would like to express their heartfelt thanks and appreciation to Palliative Care physicians - Drs Rice, Fogarty and Abboud for their exceptional and professional care; nurses and CCAs of the Palliative Care Unit, especially Tara, Madison, Lindsay and Johanna for their warmth and kindness; Progressive Care Unit CCA Sheilagh for her gentle nature and dedicated care. You made his final days peaceful, calm and dignified and for that, we will always be incredibly grateful.
Funeral arrangements are under the compassionate care of G.W. Giffin Funeral Home, 17545 Highway 316, Country Harbour.
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