Ivan Kenneth Allan Bishop was born on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at 4:11 pm. to his loving parents Brianna Gogan and Thomas Bishop, at the I.W.K. Health Centre in Halifax Nova Scotia. He weighed eight pounds, nine ounces and was 21 inches long.

Ivan's family was blessed with two precious months, before he went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, August 20th, 2024, surrounded by family in the comfort of his own home.

Brianna and Thomas were commended by the I.W.K. staff with the courage they had as young couple to allow Ivan to pass at home with dignity and not prolong any suffering. Ivan was born with a very complex heart defect - one of the many challenges this little fighter faced with being diagnosed with heterotaxy syndrome. Ivan had a very complex and rare condition, and his brave parents brought him home to experience life - love and family. Ivan experienced so many things with his mommy and daddy during his short stay on earth. All he knew was love - he got countless hugs and kisses from his family and will forever be engraved on each of our hearts.

Ivan is deeply loved by his mommy, Brianna and daddy Thomas, and big brother, Jameson; his grandparents, Tina (Stan) Rosey; Darin, Kenny (Lisa); his great-grandparents; his aunts and uncles; his cousins and many others. Ivan will always remain his parent's precious baby and Jameson's little brother, and they will hold him again in heaven one day. For now, he is met with our families predeceased - to love and to hold.

All are welcome to attend a time in celebration of Ivan's life from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m., Sunday, October 20 , in Brickton Community Hall, 12062 Highway 1, Brickton . If anyone would like to make a donation in Ivan's memory, please donate to I.W.K. Health Centre Foundation.

Our family would like to give a special thanks to the doctors, specialists, nursing staff and hospital staff for taking such good care of Ivan during his stay at the IWK. We would also like to thank VON for support while Ivan was at home. We would also like to thank Middleton Funeral Home for generosity and support through this difficult time. Online guestbook may be signed by visiting: www.middletonfuneralhome.com

"Some people only dream of angels - we held one in our arms"