Weatherby, Charles Arthur "Art", 88, of Bible Hill,
passed away suddenly on Thursday, September 17, 2015 at home, with his
family by his side. Born in Lower Onslow on June 4, 1927, he was the
younger son of the late Charlie and Sadie Weatherby. Art grew up in
North River and was very active with the North River sports community,
especially the North River Aces. As a young man he operated a General
Store at Marshall’s Corner, worked at Goodspeeds, Tidewater
Oil Company and finally retired after 34 years as the Parts Manager at
Wilson Equipment. Art was a former Fire Chief and volunteer member of
the Bible Hill Fire Brigade since moving to Bible Hill in 1957. He was
also a member of St. David’s United Church, Bible Hill,
serving as both an Elder and a Scout Master. Most recently he was
honored for 60 years of Volunteer Service to his community. Art loved
to hunt, fish, play golf, bowl, and was always ready for a good game
of cards. His family was his passion and he was dearly loved by all
his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Art is survived
by his loving wife of 66 years, Ruth (Langille); his children, Paul
(Lorna), Wendy Bryan, Jo-Ann, and Chuck (Susan); grandchildren, Kelly
(Matt), Joe (Rebecca), Dave (Ali), Josie, Tammie, Jennifer, and
Charlie; great-grandchildren, Pippa, Hugo, Odessa, Brianna, Amelia,
Ella, Jack, Nicola, and Maddie. He was predeceased by his brother,
Les; sister-in-law, Phyllis; brothers-in-law, Ken and Allan Langille;
grandson, Adam (Little C.A.). Arrangements have been entrusted to the
Mattatall ~ Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street Truro, from where
visitation will be held 6 ~ 8 pm Sunday, September 20, and also from
where the Bible Hill Fire Brigade will conduct a firemen’s
tribute service at 7 pm Sunday. Funeral service will be held 3 pm
Monday, September 21, in St. David’s United Church Bible
Hill, with Rev. Donna Lawrence officiating. Interment to follow in the
Bible Hill Cemetery, Warren Drive, Bible Hill. A reception will then
be held in the Bible Hill Fire Hall. Donations in Art’s
memory may be made to the Bible Hill Fire Brigade or to a charity of
your choice. Private messages of condolence can be sent to the family
by viewing Art’s obituary and selecting "Send A
Condolence" at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com