Obituary of Clayton Whynacht

Clayton Lavern Whynacht, aged 77, of Stellarton Road, New Glasgow, passed away on Friday, April 29, 2016 in the Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. Born on December 9, 1938 in Lunenburg, he was a son of the late Hazel Whynacht, and was a foster son of the late Gordon and Ellen Slaunwhite. Clayton moved to Pictou and later New Glasgow and had worked at the Pictou Shipyards until retirement due to ill health. He is survived by children, David Slaunwhite (Valerie); Julia (Naugler) Bradley; Paul Whynacht; Raymond Whynacht; Virginia LeBlanc (Tracey); Clayton Whynacht (Doreen); Paul Whynacht (Barb); Charles Whynacht (Beverly); Adam Whynacht; Wanda Whynacht (Gary); Angela Nass (Kirk); Cynthia Underwood (James); Dawn Whynacht (Guy); 4 step children, 20 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased besides his mother and foster parents by his wives, Jean (McNeil) Whynacht and Isabel (Wilson) Whynacht. There was no visitation or funeral service by request. A public graveside servicewas held 1 o’clock, Wednesday, May 4, at Birch Hill Cemetery, Rocklin, with Pastor Gordon Wheeler officiating. Special thank-you to Dr. Farrell and staff of the Aberdeen Hospital. Donations in his memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.