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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
LOHNES, Lemuel Johnson (Lemmie) - Age 94, of New Germany, Lunenburg Co., passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021 in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born April 7, 1927 in Upper Northfield, he was a son of the late Lemuel Johnson Sr. and Mildred Louise (Milbury) Lohnes. Lemmie served overseas with the Royal Canadian Navy during the Second World War. Lemmie was a retired independent electrician; a member of Epworth United Church, New Germany; a charter member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 102, New Germany; charter member of the IOOF, New Germany Lodge; and at one time decorated as the longest-serving volunteer firefighter in Nova Scotia with the New Germany Fire Department. Lemmie was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Surviving are his daughters, Mildred Lohnes-Rhodenizer (Willis), Watford; Gwenn Hebb (Darrell), Bridgewater; Ivy Lowe (Richard), Meisners Section; Iris Burke (David), Chester Basin; son, Reid Lohnes, New Germany; stepdaughter, Linda Drew, Berwick; grandchildren, Burke Rhodenizer (Sara), Jolani Rhodenizer, Adam Aulenback (Sandrella), April Morris (Matt), Reba Colp (William), Danielle Lowe, and Darius Joudrey; step grandchildren, Shelley Drew Robertson (Sidney), Darren Drew (Marrianne), Shawn Drew (Laurie); great-grandchildren, Mason, Tucker, Jasmine, Katherine, and Lincoln; step great-grandchildren, Melody, Justin, Devon, Kira, and Lexie; step great great-grandchildren, Scarlett and Lola; many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Audrey Lohnes (Veinotte) of 66 years; brother, Walter Lohnes in childhood; sisters, Goldie Mossman, Ethel De Napoli, and Holley Parker Camp. Public visitation will be from 7-9 p.m., Thursday, October 14th in Sweeny’s Funeral Home, 4895 Hwy. 10, New Germany, where a Legion Tribute Service will be held at 7 p.m. A public graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, October 15th in Epworth Cemetery, New Germany, Rev. David Lutes officiating. For your own comfort, consider bringing a chair, masks are mandatory. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Epworth United Church, New Germany; Parkdale-Maplewood Community Cemetery or to the charity of your choice. (Saltwire Network 12 Oct 2021)
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