Obituary of Walter Lewis Rockwell

ROCKWELL, Walter Lewis “Bud”- age 85, of Windsor Junction, passed away peacefully December 16, 2016 in Hants Community Hospital, Windsor. Born in Halifax, he was a son of the late Walter and Vera (Vail) Rockwell. Bud was a strong family man, whose wife, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren meant the world to him. He had a wonderful sense of humour, a devilish twinkle in his eye, and could speak with anyone he met. He was a hard worker, beginning as a mail delivery boy by horse and buggy and ending his working life as a limo driver, with other interesting jobs in between. Bud had a strong faith and relied on God through life’s trials, and gave thanks for his many blessings. He always said he was lucky enough to marry the most beautiful woman in the world, his best friend. He is survived by his loving wife, Betty (Densmore); his children, Deborah (Allan) Matthews, Ricky (Judith), Donna (David) Andrus; grandchildren, Timothy (Jen), Aaron, Kyle (Jessica), Amanda, Jody (Anna); great grandchildren, Declan, Nora, Lionel, and Faith, and another soon to arrive great grandson; siblings, Evelyn (Gordon), Bennett, Barbara (Fred) Oxner, Alex (Joyce), Jim; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by an infant son, Dale; brothers, Robie, Murray, Clyde, George. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held 12pm until time of service 2pm Tuesday, December 20th in Ettinger Funeral Home, 2812 Highway 2 Shubenacadie, Rev. Garnet Parker officiating. A reception will follow in the funeral home hospitality area. Donations may be made to the Red Cross or the Lung Association of NS. The family wishes to thank Northwood Care staff, The VON, Cobequid ER staff, Dr. Cynthia Forbes and her staff, QEII ER staff, Hants Community Hospital ER staff, and the staff on Unit 200 at Hants Community Hospital. Condolences, words of comfort and memories of Bud may be shared with the family at: www.ettingerfuneralhome.com