Timothy Stewart Webb - 82, Economy. With great sorrow, Tim’s family shares the news of his passing on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at Lillian Fraser Memorial Hospital, Tatamagouche. Tim’s family was with him when he died, comforted that his determined spirit brought him back ‘home’ to Economy that evening.

Tim is survived by his wife, Marion (nee Campbell); his three daughters, Sherri Webb (Rob), Kristen Halpen (Tim), Karen MacDonald (Jeff). Tim had many jobs in life, but his favourite was being a grandfather. He was incredibly proud and full of love for Timothy, Abby, Lindsay, Liam and Evan, who will forever cherish his stories, advice, hugs, and the never-ending fun he supplied.

Tim was predeceased by many beloved extended family members, and by his unforgettable parents, Elonzo and Helen (nee Fleet); brother, Gary (Muffy); sister, Gloria Picchione (Tony). Surviving siblings include sisters, Linda Roberts (Burton), Lorna Crossman (Ross), Kathy Gilbert (Patrick), and his brother, David.

A large Campbell clan, who Tim loved with all his heart, grieves alongside us. His loss is shared by many brothers and sisters-in-law, thoughtful nieces, nephews, and ‘like family’ neighbours.

It would be impossible to document all of his adventures and contributions to this world. Here are a few:

Tim was a curious and ambitious child and was always on the go with a new project. This became a theme throughout his life and there wasn’t much he wouldn’t sign up for. He was creative and made the clever ideas in his head a reality. There are a million stories of his rural adventures growing up. He took paid jobs offered by neighbours, adopted beloved pets, and learned hands-on skills about fishing, hunting, and building things from his father and his uncles. He understood the importance of good neighbours, kindness and hard work. From a very young age he knew how important the people in your community are. 

In his late teens he moved to the States and was drafted into the U.S. Army, where he received further education and technical training. Just before his military placement, he was introduced to a beautiful Cape Bretoner. He and Marion both knew immediately that they were meant for one another. They married in 1967, bought a fixer-upper in Avon, Massachusetts, and had their three daughters. Soon after, they returned to Canada, where Tim joined the RCMP in Ottawa, and a few years later they returned to Nova Scotia to raise their girls in Cole Harbour. Tim proudly worked as a civilian member of the RCMP in the security engineering division for over 25 years. 

Tim put a million miles on various vehicles. His job involving surveillance work and special projects with the RCMP meant a lot of travel within the Maritimes. Trips between Cole Harbour and Economy were many, often towing a boat, camper, or materials to build his big log cabin, and eventually to build his dream of a pizza place that he ran for a few years, Timmy’s Country Pizza. He had many unique ideas, somehow finding the time and energy to make them all a reality. His annual barn party was an epic event. If you ever attended you experienced his fun and welcoming spirit firsthand. 

Always on the go, he planned hunting trips to Economy, family camping trips, Allison Drive poker nights, fundraisers, and other countless adventures that he roped neighbours, relatives, Marion, his daughters and even their friends into. He was happiest cooking pizzas for large crowds, deep frying fish, digging clams, having a beer and making memories. 

Friends were an incredibly valuable part of Tim’s life. He loved everyone he met and always saw the good in people. He made people smile. A special place in his heart was reserved for his ‘buddy’ Ian, and for his like-a-daughter Kari.

So many will cherish thousands of happy, funny, perfect days with him. Every sunset, Bay of Fundy tide, toast, lively gathering, late night card game, country song, golden retriever, junk drawer, messy tool bench, great hug, wave from a passing pickup truck, and friendly smile will remind us of him. He taught us a lot. Small things are big things when you do them with ambition, a sense of adventure, an optimistic attitude, no real fear of failure, and little regard for personal safety.

Tim never slowed down until he became ill with kidney cancer. He overcame this very quickly, but through more minor illnesses and unique symptoms he was eventually diagnosed with progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP). PSP took things away from him and in turn from us, but his warm heart, gratefulness, kindness, and the love in his blue eyes never left. 

Caregiving staff in Cole Harbour (especially Allison), and at the Lillian Fraser Memorial Hospital in Tatamagouche opened their hearts to dad and to us. Their quiet compassion, advice, and dignified care will never be forgotten. Heartfelt thanks to Dr. Robert Bush and to his team.

In Tim’s memory, we encourage you to simply find joy in making others happy, and to "Always stay humble and kind."

Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall – Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, where Tim’s family will receive friends from 3-6 p.m., Sunday, August 11, 2024. Interment at a later date in Economy Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, or for anyone wishing to donate, we ask that you please support a charity near and dear to our family: https://iwkfoundation.org/iwk-bforkai-trust, or the Economy Recreation Centre, where he dedicated many hours to the community and had a lot of fun.

Tributes, words of comfort and memories may be shared at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com