Funeral Service
Legion Tribute
Obituary of Have Chiasson
Havelyn "Have" Elmer Chiasson
May 14, 1921 -- June 26, 2019
Have's loving family announce, with profound sadness, the peaceful passing of: Husband, Father, Father-in-law, Grampie and Papa, at the Dartmouth General Hospital, Dartmouth, NS following a very brief period of frailty.
Have was born "next to the lighthouse", on Miscou Island, NB. His parents were William and Jane, "Janie" (Vibert)(Sivret) Chiasson. He was the last surviving member of his family. He was pre-deceased by his parents, and siblings: sisters Hazel,
Have was married to Rosamond "Roz" (Cumming) of Havlock, NB for 53 years. They lived in
Have's careers, following his service during WW II with N.B.'s North Shore Regiment, included: linesman with Eastern Electric, Manager/Supervisor of Eastern Electric (Moncton & Sackville NB), Entrepreneur/manager for his father-in-law's business/corner store, barber shop (Havelock, NB) and establishing his own business, "Have's Barber Shop", in Sussex for over 36 years.
Have's voluntary service include countless organizations, too numerous to mention: Gideons, Kiwanis (Golden K), Legion Branch # 20 (Sussex, NB), United Church of Canada (Lay Preacher, Elder, and other positions), Billy Graham Association Crusade Organizer.
Have's most cherished trips were those commemorating the 70th Anniversary of the Liberation of France (2014), accompanied by daughter Carolyn, where he read the Act of Remembrance on Juno Beach; and the 70th Anniversary of the Liberation of Holland (2015), accompanied by Brian Agnew. Most recently, in 2019, were his interviews and a CBC documentary, as part of the Anniversary of D-Day in Halifax.
Have's family, left with cherished memories are: daughter Carolyn Steele (Bryan); grandsons Colin (Sarah McCann, (Ethan & Jayden)) and Neil Agnew, their father, Brian Agnew; great grand-daughter Madison Agnew, all of Dartmouth, NS: sisters-in-law; Ruth (Ken) Chiasson of Bathurst, NB, Dot (Lloyd) Chiasson of Georgetown, PEI, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Have enjoyed life, and good health. He leaves many friends, in many places, who will miss him greatly. He loved lobsters and lighthouses. His light is how shining brightly with Roz again...their bond unbroken.
“Lighthouses don't go running all over an island looking for boats to save; they just stand there shining” --- Anne Lamott
Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Wallace Funeral Home, 34 Sunnyside Drive, Sussex NB (506-433-1176). The Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at 2:00PM from St. Paul’s United Church, 4 Morrison Ave., Sussex. Interment will be held in Kirk Hill Cemetery.
Also, there will be a Celebration of Have's Life held at the Cole Harbour Woodside United Church, 15 Bissett Road, Cole Harbour, NS on Saturday, July 6, 2019 at 2:00PM.
Donations in memory of Have may be made to the Gideons, St. Paul’s United Church, The War Amps or to the memorial of the donor’s choice. Condolences to the family and donations may be made through WallaceFuneralHome.com
