Hugh Archie Gilbert Cameron, age 85, of Lyons Brook, Nova Scotia, passed away peacefully October 31, 2024.

Born in Sarnia, Ontario, he grew up in Wallaceburg, Ontario. He was the son of Hugh (1975) and Rita (2014). He was a resident of Chatham, Ontario before moving to Pictou, Nova Scotia in 1993.

Hugh was an elementary school teacher, starting his career in a one-room schoolhouse at the age of 19. He graduated from the University of Windsor with a B.A. (Political Science) and taught in Brighton, Lindsay, Oakville, and Brampton, Ontario before settling in the Wallaceburg area, teaching at W.T. Laing, McKeough, Queen Mary, McGregor, and Harwich Raleigh. He retired in 1993 and moved to Nova Scotia where he established a shuttle service transporting clients to Halifax for medical treatments, appointments, and airport service. An avid book collector, reader, and woodworker, he spent half of his career as an Industrial Arts instructor.

He is survived by daughters: Kimberley (Scott) Porter of Pictou, NS, and Lisa (Stephen) Hazzard of Saint Andrews, NB; grandchildren: Stephanie Porter-Oldfield (Nick), Katie Porter-McPherson (Alex), Lisa Porter, A.J. Porter, Chris (Katie) Hazzard, Alyssa Hazzard; great-grandchildren: Lily and Lilah McPherson, Olivia and Chloe Oldfield, Owen and Haley Hazzard.

He was predeceased by his wife of 38 years, Kathy (1998); mother, Rita (2014); father, Hugh (1975); and brother, Wayne (1997).

Cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation by request. Interment will be at Heatherdale Cemetery in Pictou County. A private family celebration of life will take place at a later date. 

If desired, donations can be made to the charity of your choice. 

Arrangements are under the direction of the R.H. Porter Funeral Home, New Glasgow, NS.