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PEITZSCHE Jr., William Leander "Junior" – Age 70, Little Dover, Guysborough Co., passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Wednesday, March 10, 2021, in the Victoria General Hospital, Halifax. Born in Canso, he was the son of the late William Leander Sr. and Hellen (Gallagher) Peitzsche.
Junior was store manager at the Little Dover Co-op, before moving onto management at Seafreeze Foods in Canso for the bulk of his career. He loved spending time at his hunting camp, watching sports, staying at his camper at Scotia Pine Campground and being with his family, especially his two grandsons.
Junior is survived by his wife, Janet; his children, Judy and Gary (Kim); grandsons, William and Lee; siblings, Elaine (Art) and Ronnie. He was predeceased by his son, Stephen "Stevie"; siblings, Cary, Tony, Terry; sisters-in-law, Veronica and Marie.
All COVID-19 restrictions and protocols will be in place for the visitation and for the funeral mass. Face masks or face coverings must be worn for both and social distancing measures will be in place.
Visitation will be held from 7-9 p.m. on Sunday, March 14 in Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, 121 School St., Canso. Funeral Mass will take place 11 a.m. Monday, March 15, from St. Agnes Roman Catholic Church, Little Dover with Father Jonathan Nnajifor officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery. Memorial donations can be made to Black Duck Cove Day Use Park. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at www.haverstocks.com
Visitation Information Visitation
Sunday, March 14, 2021
Visitation Time
7-9 p.m.
Visitation Location
Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Canso
Service Information Service Date
Monday, March 15, 2021
Service Time
11 a.m.
Service Location
St. Agnes Roman Catholic Church, Little Dover
Burial Information Burial Date
Monday, March 15, 2021
Burial Time
Following the Funeral Mass
Burial Location
St. Agnes Parish Cemetery, Little Dover
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