Obituary of John Edward "Chopper" Weaver

Age 78, Halifax, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on April 25, 2014. Born in Halifax, he was a son of the late Edward and Evelyn (Drysdale) Weaver. John met the "Love of his Life", Beatrice "Boot" when he was 17 years old. After 58 years of marriage they were as much in love now as they were then. After many jobs driving trucks, and a volunteer with the Armdale Fire Department, John became a member of the Halifax Fire Department from 1968-1996. He was so proud to be a fire fighter and have his grandson Joel (Laura) follow in his footsteps. After his retirement, John and Beatrice enjoyed there trips across Canada, there biggest adventure was driving the Alaska Highway. Many hours were spent gardening at the family home in Westville and with his brother Jim, they clocked thousands of kilometers on there four wheelers or as he called it his "Rocking Chair". Poor health forced him to give up these two passions. He loved his four legged "boys" Salem, Sammy and Skibbles, who will miss him so much. John loved and was proud of all his grandchildren from Halifax to British Columbia. His many chats with Ryan (Candice), teasing Jennifer (Corey), Jocelyn (Alex), Jillian (Josh), Jamie, Tasha (Tyler), Spidey, talking to Erin (Nic) and Kelsey (Justin) in BC.. His son-in-law and daughters-in-law were cherished by him. John saw his four great grandchildren (Sophie, Brooklyn, London and Kesler) grow with the aid of virtual technology which gave him great joy and he is the only one who knows his great grand daughters name who is to arrive in June. His wit and one liners will be missed and to all his firefighter brothers "Ode to Mumbles" John is survived by loving wife of 58 years, Beatrice; daughter, Michelle (Cleve); sons, John (Diane); Scott (Annette); Duane (Annmarie); Todd (Cindy); sisters, Judy Cloran (Mike); Bonnie Field (Bob); twin brother, Jim; sister-in-law Phyllis; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a son and daughter in infancy and siblings Joan and David. Arrangements are under the care of J. Albert Walker Funeral Home (2005) Ltd. (477-5601) 149 Herring Cove Rd., where visitation will be held Wednesday April 30 from 6-9 p.m.. Funeral Mass will be held Thursday May1 at 10a.m. from St. John The Baptist Roman Catholic Church Purcells Cove Rd, Fr. Paul Morris as celebrant. Reception to follow in church hall. Interment to take place at a later date. Donations in memory may be made to Bide Awhile Shelter or Hope For Wildlife Society. Our heartfelt thanks to the "Angels" of the QEII 6.4 and 6.2 and to the paramedics who were able to take John home to fulfill his last wish. You all made this journey easier to bear in his final days.