EISENHAUER

On April 17, 2024, at the age of 77, Kerry Gordon Eisenhauer passed away at home in Big Lots with his wife Belinda by his side.

Born in Mahone Bay on August 4, 1946, he was the son of the Late Phillip Maeder and Bertha Florence (Croft) Eisenhauer of Mahone Bay.

At a young age he started washing cars and mowing lawns and saving his money. At the age of sixteen he purchased his first car a 1953 Meteor. He played baseball for four years as a pitcher and third base. He would skip school and go fishing and hunting. Kerry spent a short time in the reserve army in Lunenburg. He made two trips to sea on the scallop dragger (Mary Patricia) and (Commodore IV) where he battled with sea sickness. With grade nine and a loan from Fred Collicut, he was able to go to Dartmouth to start work with a construction company, Guildfords Limited, at the age of seventeen.

Kerry went to school in New Jersey and Ontario for education in spraying urethane foam and asbestos removal. He also took blueprint reading and became a supervisor. He was employed with Guildfords Limited for twenty-five years and his boss Allan MacDonald became a close friend and hunting buddy. He got to travel with his job to all the maritime provinces and as far as Bermuda.

Kerry purchased many acres of forest land over the years. When he retired from Guildfords Limited at forty-five he worked his land by logging, silviculture, building roads and growing Christmas trees. He purchased, built, and renovated houses to rent. Tenants became friends. Kerry was a naturalist by far. He with the help of his wife raised wild turkeys, quail, seven variety of pheasants, guineas, and rabbits. He got to release and also shipped pheasants as far as British Columbia. He had several ponds and raised rainbow and speckled trout and friends were given the opportunity to catch a fish. He also raised goldfish and Japanese koi. In his spare time, he enjoyed driving his antique cars, 1969 Buick Electra and 1976 Pontiac Parisienne. His dream in life came true when he purchased land on Covey Lake and built his cottage.

He enjoyed his toys; speed boat towing skiers, motor cycles and snowmobile. The best of all, this is where he met the love of his life, Belinda. Kerry will be remembered by many for his kindness, willingness to help others whether it was advice or loans and his generosity. He had a huge heart, great sense of humour and infectious laugh. The last several years of his life were difficult with many health issues, taking away the many things he enjoyed. He was blessed although to live a good full life.

Kerry was dearly loved by his wife and best friend Belinda (Tanner) Eisenhauer of 32 years. He is also survived by his daughter, Stephanie (Ash) Ahmed, granddaughter Laura-Lee Hynick, Bridgewater; sister Catherine (Alan) MacNeil, their son Kyle, Dartmouth; niece Mary-Ann (John) Sutherland and their children, Uriah, Arrel, Jayde, Selena, JaNiece and David, Florida; nephew, Harry (Gerene) Eisenhauer, NB.

In addition to his parents, Kerry was predeceased by a sister, Winnifred and a brother Harry.

A special appreciation and huge thank you to Dr. Kerry Jo Parker and Dr. Neil duToit for the exceptional wonderful care over the years. Also, to Dr. Catherine Harris, Dr. Robyn Macfarlene, Dr. JP MacCarthy, the palliative care team, and VON.

At Kerry’s request there will be no visitation. Arrangements are under the care of Dana L. Sweeny’s Funeral Home, Lunenburg. A graveside service will be held at Christ Church Cemetery, 455 Northfield Road, Maitland on Wednesday July 3 at 11 a.m., Rev. Fran Boutilier officiating. If desired, memorial donations may be made to South Shore Wildlife Association, Hope for Wildlife, Canadian Cancer Society or Heart and Stroke Foundation. On-line condolences may be made by visiting: www.sweenyfuneralhome.ca