Spinney, George Arthur – Age 92, of Truro, passed away peacefully at Colchester Regional Hospital, Truro, NS.

"I will enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise, give thanks to Him and praise His name. For the Lord is good and his love endures forever, His faithfulness continues through all generations" Psalm 100:4-5

George Arthur Spinney was born in Oxford Massachusetts on August 17,1931. He was the son of Alfred and Elizabeth Spinney. He is survived by his wife Janet (LUTZ) of 65 years having celebrated their wedding Anniversary on September 13. Daughters Sharon Schofield (Joe) of B.C., Darlene Trites (Cecil) of Truro, Angela Spinney (Chris Ross) of New Hampshire,10 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Sisters Linda Hird (Murray), Laurine Baker (Robert), sister-in-law Beatrice Spinney, brother-in-law Roland Banks. Predeceased siblings Gordon Spinney, Mary Keddy, Shirley Banks, Eugene Spinney, Graham Spinney, daughter Sheila Morse and granddaughter Alyssa Ross. A self-attested Jack of all trades, Arthur was an accomplished tradesman and estimated that he had worked at over 40 different jobs throughout his lifetime. In his early years he drove a truck, worked in Calgary for a geotechnical company, worked in a metal stamp press factory and sold Fuller Brush to name a few. He took a heavy-duty mechanic course which later led to employment at Ron Baltzers where after 20 years he retired at the age of 63. He resided in Massachusetts from 1961-1974. He was primarily employed repairing oil burner furnaces, delivering furnace oil and pool installations. As a young man he desired to be a minister and although that path was not taken, his love for the Lord continued throughout his life. He was a deacon of the Aylesford Baptist Church and his love of music was evident in the church choir. Arthur also played the guitar and harmonica and in his younger years he played in a local band. Music was a big part of his home life and he spent many Sundays chauffeuring his young daughters to singing engagements. He travelled the Atlantic coast of the US extensively, drove from Nova Scotia to Alaska, vacationed in Mexico, and travelled with Janet to Japan for a square dance conference. He enjoyed his hobby farm, ponies, exhibitions, square dancing, camping with family and friends and home renovations. In retirement he enjoyed learning how to use his iPad for games and puzzles and took up curling. While in the hospital Arthur expressed his gratitude for those looking after him and declared his desire to be a good person. Arthur had an unassuming personality that was typical of a silent leader. He was a man of few words but when he spoke he was well respected and people listened. He had a wonderful dry sense of humour and loved to laugh and tell a story, but cherished mostly, were his great hugs. A memorial service followed by a reception will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, October 26, 2023, in Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main St., toll free: 1855-825-3448. In lieu of flowers donations in Arthur's memory to The Alzheimer's Society would be appreciated. The family would like to thank the staff at Parkland and those at the Colchester Regional Hospital for their great care. The online guestbook may be signed by visiting: www.middletonfuneralhome.com