Arnold George
Dedrick – 85, Great
Village, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on
Friday, November 25, 2022, at Debert Court, Debert. Born in Little
River, Digby County, he was a son of the late William and Winnie
Davis.
Arnold worked for many years with Kent Homes, delivering and
setting up homes. He was active in the community, lending a helping
hand to anyone, and volunteered with Great Village and District
Volunteer Fire Brigade. He enjoyed working at his Christmas tree lot
in Peek-A-Boo, pruning trees and getting them ready to be sold. He was
his children’s number one fan in whatever sport they were
playing in childhood or as adults and he loved his grandchildren
dearly. He also liked to sing and play guitar and enjoyed entertaining
anyone who would listen.
Arnold is survived by his loving wife, Georgina (Upham);
children, Curtis (Ann) Millen, Little Dyke; Dennis Millen, Five
Houses; Marilyn (Perry) MacKinnon, Skir Dhu, Cape Breton; Donna (Tim)
Sharpe, Great Village; Doug Dedrick, Red Deer, Alberta; Debbie (Scott)
Lundie, Glenholme; Rodger Dedrick, Halifax; grandchildren, Allan
Millen (Bobby Jo), Eric Millen (Jacy), Melissa Sharpe (John), Jonathan
Millen (Megan), Alicia Sharpe (Jeff), Nathan Millen (Natasha), Ryan
Millen (Tanya), Samantha McMasters (Eric), Brandon Millen (Clarissa),
Sarah Millen (Allan), Brett Lundie, Dylan MacDonald (Samantha), Brooke
MacDonald (Rob), Drew Lundie (Marissa), Ashton Lundie, Anthony Lundie,
Leo Lundie; many great grandchildren. He was an adored Grampy and
Great Grampy to many. Along with his parents, he was predeceased by
his son, Michael Dedrick in infancy; daughter-in-law, Diane Millen;
grandson, Marshall Lundie; brother, Curtis Dedrick.
Special thanks to all the staff at Debert Court for their
excellent care over the past three years; you made our Dad feel at
home and we know that he was well cared for.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall –
Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, where the funeral service
will be held 11 a.m., Wednesday, November 30, 2022, Pastor Steve Adams
officiating. Reception will follow in the funeral home. Interment in
Masstown Cemetery. If so desired, donations in Arnold’s
memory to VON (Colchester East Hants) or Great Village and District
Fire Brigade are welcomed. Private messages of condolence may be sent
to the family by viewing Arnold’s obituary on-line and
selecting "Send A Condolence" at:
www.mattatallvarnerfh.com