Obituary of Lawrence Ernest Pitts

Lawrence Ernest Pitts aged 82 passed away peacefully on August 24, 2016 at the Hants Community Hospital with family at his side. Lawrence, better known to people as Pittsie, Papa and Dad, was the son of the late Ernest and Bessie (Walsh) Pitts of Lockhartville, NS. He was a retired wire and dye former at CKF Inc. and had worked at various other jobs throughout his life. He lived a long healthy and active life surrounding himself with family and friends as much as possible. He loved to pack up the car and take a long drive on an old dirt road in hopes of making a stop or two along the way. He enjoyed working in the woods and he had a passion for tractors and could often be found driving around on his old Massey. He always had a twinkle in his eye and would go out of his way to make sure that all those around him had a smile on their face. He will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his family, friends and his partner in life for the past few years, Linda Lecouter. Lawrence is survived by his sons Randy (Kim) Dartmouth, Tim (Jackie) Falls Lake, Scott (Angie) Black River, Step children Cathy (Kevin-deceased) Matheson, Wolfville, Wendy (Andrew) Connors-Becket Antigonish, Shawn (Sarah) Connors South Carolina and Stacey (Stephen) VanBlarcom, Hantsport. Sisters Audrey (Fred) Faulkner, Mary (John) Faulkner, Noreen (Norman) Murphy, Phyllis (Charles) Chambers, Faye (Ronald) MacInnis, Judy Pitts (Garnet) and brother Gary (Marion) Pitts. Left behind also are many nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great grandchildren that touched his life and kept him young at heart to his last days. Lawrence was predeceased by his beloved wife Sherry, stepson Brian Connors, his sisters Florence (Arnold) Zinck, Betty (Walter) Greene, brothers Robert (Margaret) Pitts, Richard (Mary) Pitts and Jimmy Pitts who died in infancy. The family would like to thank the health care team and nursing staff of the Unit 200 of the Hants Community Hospital for the exceptional care given to him and his family. Arrangements have been entrusted to Serenity Lindsay Annapolis Valley Funeral Home & Chapels, 34 Coldbrook Village Park Dr (902-679-2822). Cremation has taken place and there will be a graveside service at the Riverbank Cemetery in Hantsport on Tuesday, August 30th, 2016 at 4pm followed by a Celebration of life to follow at the Hants Border Hall. Family Flowers only. Memorial donations in Lawrence's memory may be made to the Hants Community Hospital's Pallative Care.