John Maynard Zwicker
78, Walden, Lunenburg Co., passed away Sunday, September 19, 2004 in the Victoria
General Hospital, Halifax. Born in East Chester, he was a son of the late
Maynard and Fannie (Stevens) Zwicker. In John’s earlier years, he joined
the Royal Canadian Army, serving in Aldershot with the Royal Canadian Regiment.
Following his service time, John established life in the community of Walden
where he raised his family, worked as a logger, farmer, blueberry grower and
christmas tree producer and served his community with pride. He was elected
as councillor for the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg where he served
18 years on many of the committees and school board. He was a member of the
Lunenburg County Christmas Tree Producers Association and was a founding and
active member of the Walden and District Volunteer Fire Department. John was
a member and past warden of St. Mark’s Anglican Church, Walden. He was
active in the church at all levels including the parish and the diocese, where
he was often elected as a synod representative and was always willing to serve
on various committees and councils. Most recently John was the recipient of
the Governor General’s Caring Canadian Award, presented to him in May
by the Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia. Surviving is his wife of 50 years,
the former Frances Irene Naas. Daughters, Wendy (Richard) Hiltz; Maxine (Donald)
Myler all of Walden. Sons, Ross (Linda); Andrew (Michelle Oickle); Barry (Corrine
Collicutt) all of Walden; Marshall (Kathy Penney), Cookville; Martin, Rhodes
Corner. Brothers, Ronald, Walden; Elwood (Ina), Fredericton. Sisters, Margaret
(Barry) Spicer; Marion Zwicker, all of Berwick; Frances (Cecil) Crossland,
Clearland; Marie (John) Harlow, Dartmouth; 10 grandchildren, many nieces,
nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by a brother, Lloyd. Visitation for
family and friends will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Wednesday in Sweeny’s Funeral
Home, 4895 route 10, New Germany. Funeral 2 p.m., Thursday in St. James Anglican
Church, Mahone Bay. Rev. Tom Henderson officiating. Burial will follow in
the Lower Walden Cemetery, Walden. Family flowers only, donations may be made
to St. Mark’s Anglican Church, Walden and District Fire Department or
charity of choice. Online condolences may be made at www.sweenysfuneralhome.com