Geddes, John Clarke – Age 83 of Halfway Brook, passed away peacefully at home on October 10, 2025 with family beside him.
Born in Upper Stewiacke, he was a son of the late Elvin and Mary (Fulton) Geddes.
Johnny was always a dedicated worker, he worked at carpentry in his younger days. When he was 20 years old, he and four of his friends followed the young man’s dream to head west. So, off they went in a 1957 Ford. At first, he worked on a farm in Alberta, but in 1960 was homesick and headed back to Nova Scotia. His love of trucking took over and his first job was with C.E Fisher. Curtis Fisher was his mentor and his first job with him was throwing around milk cans, and later driving truck, which he did for 8 years. Then one day, he bought his own truck and hauled pulpwood for Jack Brown to Scott Paper. One truck was not enough, he took over the cattle hauling business, as well as pigs, and David Brown Tractors. John was not afraid of work. He also had truckers who hauled Christmas trees. He started Stewiacke Valley Trucking Ltd. and by now had dump trucks, backhoes, pulp trucks, and employed many men. His dream came true when Kenny Creelman came to ask him to haul a load of timbers to Shag Harbour. He hauled lumber for Marwood for over 20 years. He then turned the company over to his sons and drove for them. When he was semi-retired, his sons bought him a sawmill for a hobby. It became John’s Sawmill. Thanks to all the customers over the years and the many people who stopped by the mill.
In the winter months, he started card games in the garage with his retired buddies. He was a member of Middle Stewiacke United Church and Middle Stewiacke Bowling League. Every Thursday, he attended card parties at Middle Stewiacke Rec. Centre. He loved going to political meetings with Linda, music, and dancing. His garage was a gathering place for all.
He will always be loved and missed by his wife of 61 years, Linda (Suttis) Geddes; sons, Walter, Fort MacMurray; David, Vanderhoof, B.C; Bobby (Anne), Vanderhoof, B.C; Mark, Halfway Brook; Quincy, Vanderhoof, B.C.; brother, Sinclair (Joyce), Otterbrook; grandchildren, Thomas, Clair, Margaret, Jackie, and Timmy; step-grandchildren, Steven, and Emily; sisters-in-law, Ava and Mary Geddes, Joan Suttis; as well as many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by brothers, Roy and Ross.
Special thanks to Dr. Lorette and staff and VON for keeping John comfortable at home. Thanks to all who visited, called, and brought food. Many thanks to MacQuarries-Brookfield and The Home Care Centre for all they have done for us.
Memorial donations may be made to a local SPCA or charity of your choice.
A Celebration of Life will be held on October 24 from 4-6 pm in Middle Stewiacke Rec. Centre.
“With friends and neighbours at your side, you are never alone.”
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