John "Gouch" Weatherbee
1953 - 2021
John "Gouch" Weatherbee
Visitation Information
Visitation
No Visiting Hours
Service Information
Service Date
Thursday July 15, 2021
Service Time
4 pm
Service Location
A H Brown Funeral Home, Springhill, NS
Burial Information
Burial Location
Hillside Cemetery, Springhill, NS
Requested Charity
Salvation Army, Canadian Cancer, Charity of Choice
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It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of John "Gouch" Lemuel Weatherbee, age 68, of Springhill, NS.  John passed away peacefully at All Saints Springhill Hospital Palliative Care Unit on Sunday, July 11, 2021.

Born in Springhill, NS, he was a son of the late Donald and Hilda (Reynolds) Weatherbee.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, darts, and growing tomatoes, but mostly telling his stories and hanging with his many friends on Main Street.  He looked forward to visits with his good little buddy Mannie "The Hulk".

He is survived by brothers Larry, Windsor, NS; Donald (Ferne), Maccan, NS, Timmy (Betty), and William (Shelly), both of Springhill, NS; sisters Diane Brown (Bill), Brownsville, Texas, Linda (Gary) Brown, Beverly (Alfred) Wile, and Nancy Sutherland, all of Springhill, NS; as well as many nieces and nephews who adored him.  He will also be missed by dear friends Brenda and Bev, his bench buddies.

He was predeceased by infant sister Marlene.

Arrangements are under the care and guidance of A.H. Brown Funeral Home, 5 McFarlane Street, Springhill, NS (902-597-2361).   A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, July 15, 2021 at 4 pm.  Captains Stephen and Rosalyn Toynton presiding. Seating is limited and preregistration is required, call or email the funeral home to do so.  Please bring your masks and respect social distancing guidelines.  Burial will take place in the Hillside Cemetery, Springhill, NS.

For those who wish to do so, donations may be made to the Salvation Army, or the Canadian Cancer Society.

Sharing of memories and condolences may be sent to the family by visiting the online memorial at www.brownsfuneralhome.com or through the A.H. Brown Funeral Home Facebook Page.

John "Gouch" Weatherbee