If you are reading this it is because I, Lynn Ann Fleet, have left this world on March 29, 2023 at the Palliative Care Unit of the Aberdeen Hospital, leaving this world quietly and at peace while listening to the music of my favorite singer and songwriter, Garth Brooks.

I was born July 28, 1958 the oldest of Jean (Martin) and Irvine Fleet's five children. It was a busy home and while we didn't have things handed to us, we did have everything we needed. 

I had a fun filled childhood spent with the many neighborhood kids, especially Carolyn Humphreys, Holly Scott and Darlene Allain. I was welcomed into their homes and made to feel a part of their families. If I wasn't with one of them, I could be found with my nose in a book. Reading was a passion from an early age and one I enjoyed to the end.

Another passion was music, listening to records, going to concerts and bars to hear live music. I was lucky enough to meet many artists, some who became dear friends. The highlight was getting to see my musical hero, Garth Brooks, in concert, thanks to my sister.

Volunteering was something I started doing in elementary school; canvassing for various organizations, as well as local festivals and charities. Thanks to a political science class, I discovered a love of politics and began a long involvement with a political party, both provincially and federally, for almost 20 years. Through my involvement I met my sports hero, Bobby Orr, a couple of Prime Ministers and a handsome prince, Prince Andrew. I also spent several years doing various jobs while volunteering with some local hockey teams.

A love of cats was another thing I shared with my mother, having several over the years that were loved and spoiled, none more than my all black cat, Onyx, whom I adored. 

In 1995 our family’s world was changed drastically when Mom suffered a near fatal brain aneurysm. Despite the deficits she was left with, we were grateful she was still with us. Our lives were all changed, but we were so very lucky to have 25 "bonus" years before her passing in May, 2020.

I have had a good life and I am leaving this world at peace.

I am survived by my father Irvine, Pictou; and my siblings: Douglas, Halifax, Ian, New Glasgow, Bruce and Donna, Trenton; my much-loved nieces and nephews: David (Josee) Rockey, Montreal, Emily Fleet and Madison Fleet, Thorburn, Matthew (Cassie Lincoln) Fleet and baby Finn, MacLellans Brook and Embry (formerly Jenny Lynn) Fleet, Thorburn. Also survived by sisters-in-law: Tracy MacGregor Fleet, Stellarton and Kathy Cameron Fleet, Thorburn, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

I would like to thank my medical team: Dr. A. Jeyakumar, Dr. Jerry Farrell, Dr. Pat Craig and the girls in the Chemo lab; my Palliative Care team: Dr. Anne Kwasnik, Dr. Robert Horton, Cindy Kincaid and Rachel Kincaid as well as Kelsey MacDonald Smith, Music Therapist and ray of sunshine.

There will be no visitation or service at Lynn’s request. Donations may be made to Carma Pictou Co., Kitten Suites, the Pictou Co. SPCA or the Kinette Club of New Glasgow. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of R.H. Porter Funeral Home, Trenton.