Obituary of Wayne Carroll Hatt

HATT, Wayne Carroll - age 87, passed away peacefully at his home in Shubenacadie surrounded by his loving family on June 2, 2023, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s.

Born December 20, 1935, in Wolfville, NS, he was the son of the late Ellis and Kathleen (Hennigar) Hatt.

Wayne was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather.  He was a kind, loyal man who will be fondly remembered for how he embraced life and his commitment to his family, friends and community impacting all who knew him.  Wayne was a Funeral Director, having owned and operated several Funeral Homes in Nova Scotia throughout his 45 year career in funeral service.  Wayne enjoyed antique car shows, golfing and wintering in Florida with his wife Ruth.  He was past President of the Nova Scotia Funeral Directors and Embalmers Association, a long-time member of the Masonic Lodge and Shriners and served on the Board of Directors of Preeper Hill Cemetery and the Tin Shop Museum in Shubenacadie.

In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by an infant son, and two brothers Dean (Marie) and Curtis Hatt. Wayne is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Ruth (MacKinnon) Hatt, Shubenacadie, brother, Dale (Millie) Hatt, Port Hawkesbury, children, Sheila (Emmerson) Dempster, Susan (Donnie) Munro, Timothy (Heather) Hatt, Susan (Terry) Hillier, Carrie (Glenn) Peck and Marilyn (Martin) Kavanaugh, grandchildren; Shane, Tracy, Corey, Nicholas, Mallory, Wayne, Morganne, Taylor, Kylie, Jacob and several great grandchildren.

We are grateful for family, friends and the VON Palliative Care team who have provided compassionate care and check-ins over the past few weeks and extend sincere appreciation to Marilyn Fisher and John Gatto for their care and kindness over the past several weeks.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Ettinger Funeral Home, Shubenacadie, where the funeral service will take place Monday, June 5, 2023 at 1:00 pm with the Reverend Paul Worden officiating.  There will be no visitation.  Private family burial will take place at Willowbank Cemetery, Wolfville.

A reception will follow immediately after the service.  Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society, VON or a charity of your choice.

Tributes, words of comfort and memories of Wayne can be shared with the family at www.ettingerfuneralhome.com