Steven John Whidden

Truro / Edmonton

Steven John Whidden, 44 of Truro, formerly of Edmonton, passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2011 in Edmonton.

Born in Truro, he was the son of Carol Parks and John Whidden, both of Truro.

Steven was employed as a truck driver most of his life. He was a great outdoorsman and enjoyed camping and fishing. He was a very loving spouse, father, and friend to all who knew him.

He is survived by his loving fiancé, Audrey Heidi Marshall of Membertou; his pride and joy, Jennifer; step daughters Vanessa and Lindsay (Joseph); a sister Susan; brothers Roddie and Troy; grandmother Gladys Whidden, grandfather George Pulsifer; 5 special grandchildren and by numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and special cat ‘ Snuggles’.

He was predeceased by his paternal grandfather Gordon Whidden and maternal grandparents, Evelyn Pulsifer and Stanton Jenkins.

Visitation for the late Steven Whidden will start after 1 p.m. on Saturday (today) at 24 Maillard Street, Membertou until 8 am Sunday, then from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. on Monday, January 31 at Colchester Community Funeral Home, Truro. Funeral mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, 11 am at Sacred Heart Church, Millbrook with cremation to follow.

Donations in Steven’s memory may be made to a charity of choice. Online condolences to www.twcurry.com