Kevin Perley "Jody" Lynds – 50, Truro, passed away peacefully, with family at his side, on Friday evening, November 14, 2014, at Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Born October 4, 1964, in Truro, he was a son of the late Filmore and Joan (Frizzell) Lynds.
Jody worked as a logging truck driver in Northern Alberta and then at Department of Transportation as a snow plow driver until 2008. He enjoyed playing bluegrass music, mud bogging and darts.
Jody is survived by his partner, Roseann "Rose" Dowe, Truro; children, Kristina Dowe, Fredericton, New Brunswick; Samantha Dowe, Truro; grandson, Domanic Weatherbee, Truro; siblings, James "Jim" Lynds, Gary (Pamela) Lynds, Lower Harmony; Shelly Lynds, Truro; numerous Dowe family members, nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Along with his parents, he was predeceased by his son, Corbett Aubrey Dowe. Special thanks are extended to the staff of 3rd Floor (Unit E), Colchester East Hants Health Centre, for their excellent care and to our family and friends for all your love and support.
A celebration of Jody’s life will be held from 2-4 p.m., Saturday, November 22, 2014, at Truro Horsemens Club, 288 Main Street, Bible Hill. If so desired, donations in Jody’s memory to Canadian Diabetes Foundation, Kidney Foundation of Canada of Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia are welcomed. Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall – Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Jody’s obituary on-line and selecting "Send A Condolence" at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com