WESTCOTT, Victor Francis -79 of Kingston, N.S. passed away peacefully at Soldiers Memorial Hospital, Middleton, Nova Scotia on 10th July 2013 after a very courageous battle with Leukemia, diabetes, and pneumonia. Predeceased by the love of his life his wife Florence Westcott (nee Haggett), his loving Father, Walter, his beautiful mother, Mary Westcott (nee Grills). Left to morn & celebrate his life are his daughter Geralyn (Keith) & granddaughter Gillian of Kingston, NS. David (Brenda), grandchildren Jimmy & Ashley, Manuels, NL. Sisters, Hilda (George Whittle - deceased), Gloria (Gordon Goobie), Margaret (Dermot Coady). Brothers - Raymond (Barbara), Ralph (Ester) Bill (Betty) and Walter (Christine), Sister in laws, Cynthia, Pearl, Loretta, Gloria, Glenda, many nieces & nephews and so many friends including his Carbonear Family (the Fraize's/Gillinghams) & close friends, Gerald & Shirley Barbour, Chamberlains, NL. Dad was born on Pennywell Road, St. John's, NL. As a young boy he worked at selling the Daily News in St. John's to help support his family. Dad's love of furnaces & stove maintenance started when he would always be called on by the Teacher at school to keep the fire burning for his class. He preferred this to doing school work. Dad loved to be warm. At the young age of 14 Dad started work with John Clouston Ltd., Duckworth Street, St. John's, NL. Dad worked with Clouston's for only a few years when Al Clouston, his boss, saw the opportunity to have a great man in Sales. Dad was named as "top salesman" many times. In later years he moved back to Oil Burner Mechanic fixing everyone's furnace at all hours of the day and night. Dad was well known all over St. John's and Conception Bay South by his little green Volkswagen bug, with John Clouston's Signs. Dad was dedicated to his St. Thomas of Villa Nova Parish in Topsail and the late Father Jackman where he would be called upon to do many errands for the Parish. Dad also was a devoted member of the Knights of Columbus Father McCormack Council 5769. Dad & his late buddy Walt Clements spent many hours making sure everything was ready for the Parish Bingo Hall. In 1987 he moved to the Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia with his daughter & her husband. From there he had the opportunity to live in Ottawa Valley (Petawawa), Ontario, then Gander, NL, where he thoroughly enjoyed his summer trips with Mom to visit his son, David and his extended family the Barbours for extended periods. After leaving Gander, NL he moved back to the Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia to re-unite with old friends and once again enjoy the camaraderie of Knights of Columbus Bishop Gallager Council 6297 where he received his 4th Degree. While in Kingston Dad enjoyed working as an Oil Burner Mechanic with Brown & Murphy Services in Middleton, N.S. for a few years before he retired. Dad had an infectious sense of humor which brought joy to all those who met him. His love of laughter helped him through the many challenges he faced in his life. Dad will always be remembered for his loving devotion to his family and friends. Whenever people think of Dad it is with respect and above all the remembrance of a "good laugh". He was a gentle man our Dad. Cremation has taken place. A 4th Degree Knights of Columbus Funeral Mass will be held 2:00PM, Monday, July 22, 2013 in St. Monica's Roman Catholic Church, 37 Connaught Avenue, Middleton. Visitation will be held 7:00 to 9:00PM, Friday, July 26, 2013 in Barrett's Funeral Home, 73 Commonwealth Avenue, Mount Pearl, NL, where the memorial service will be held 1:00PM, Saturday, July 27, 2013 in the Barrett's Funeral Home Chapel, Mount Pearl, NL. No flowers by request. Arrangements have been entrusted to Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main Street (902) 825-3448. Donations may be made to a charity of one's choice. On- line guest book may be signed by visiting: www.middletonfuneralhome.com