Gregory Stephen White, born on August 29, 1944, passed away on April 6th, 2023 in the Palliative Unit at the Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow, NS surrounded by his loving family including his cherished wife of 54 years, Diane. After being fully vaccinated and diagnosed with rapid metastatic cancer, he succumbed to his brief illness 78 years young.
Greg was a well-liked man and was known for his Irish trait of being a great storyteller. He had the gift of gab and always willing to strike up a conversation with anyone at any time. His range of topics went from sports, to history to ghost stories. He loved hockey (Toronto Maple Leafs was his favorite team) and became very supportive of his son Joe's sporting career in football and rugby. He loved being surrounded by nature and the countryside, especially trips on the train.
He had a variety of jobs during his working years but notably Michelin Tires from 1972-1977, Cookes Transfer in the 1980's and Peter McInnes Transfer in the 1990's.
After his trucking career ended, he semi-retired as the summer camp handyman at Camp Geddy and then YMCA. He loved children and always made a memorable impression on the camp youth with his storytelling and his ability to engage them in hands-on work.
During retirement you could find Greg at the New Glasgow rink watching Jr. A hockey or at the St. FX University in Antigonish watching a football game (his son a former Xmen). He also had a passion for puttering around in the garage and fixing up old vehicles (character trait passed on through his Grampie Kehoe).
He was predeceased by his mother, Louise (Kehoe) White; father, Lennie White; brother, John White; son-in-law, Dr. Barry Davidson; brother-in-law, John MacDonald; and several extended relatives.
Greg is survived by his beloved wife, Diane; his son, Joe and daughter, Arlene White; brother, Bern (Verona) White; his sisters-in-law, Ann White, Ellen MacDonald; and numerous loving cousins; nephews: David and Matthew White, Peter MacDonald; his nieces: Melissa White, Melinda (Darren) Thompson, Lauri (Chris) Mason and Tanya (Mark) Wilkinson; his only precious grandson, Seamus (mother Simonette) White; great nieces: Olivia, Sarah, Callie, Abby, Jesika, Ashley; and great nephews: Alex and Evin.
A Service to Celebrate his Life will be held at 2 pm Saturday, May 13, 2023 in St. George's Anglican Church, New Glasgogw. Arrangements are under the direction of R.H. Porter Funeral Home, New Glasgow.