Obituary for Donald Norman Schmeisser
It is with shattered hearts that the family of the late Donnie Schmeisser, 70, of Lunenburg, announce his passing on March 1, 2019 at Fisherman's Memorial Hospital. Donnie was born in Halifax. His parents, Norman and Phyllis moved to Lunenburg when he was nine months of age where they started their new Esso Fuel Agency business.
Left to mourn are his mother, Phyllis (Cook) Schmeisser, First Peninsula; his loving wife, Marilyn (Pridham) Schmeisser, brothers, Gary (Bonnie) Schmeisser, Bedford; Brian (Bernadette) Schmeisser, Montague, PEI, Michael (Shirley) Schmeisser, Qualicum Beach, BC; nieces and nephews Kyle, Kristen; Sarah, Mark; Krystina, Kimberley, Jaden; Jeffrey, Michael; Jordan, Martha, Margaree, Jubilee, James; Marcus, Erica; Nicole and Stevie. He was predeceased by his father Norman C. Schmeisser.
After attending Nova Scotia Institute of Technology in Halifax, Donnie returned home to join his father's company, "Norman C. Schmeisser Ltd" in Lunenburg. Donnie drove the large Esso oil trucks delivering fuel to households, businesses and ships on the waterfront. He did old furnace removals with new installations. He did service calls 24/7, often on treacherous stormy roads, and in bone chilling temperatures, to reinstate his customers heat. He cared and loved helping his customers. Donnie so enjoyed talking and learning from all of them. (these are the very people that taught him his weather prediction skills)
In 1981 Donnie purchased the Service section of business from his parents which he operated until retirement. In 2001 Donnie kept a promise to a dearly departed friend and sold his business N.C. Schmeisser Ltd. to embark upon a lifelong dream voyage.
In August 2001, Donnie and his beloved wife and teammate Marilyn began this Odyssey. With their little dog, Casey, they left Lunenburg Yacht Club in their 36' single engine Trawler and headed "South" down the Eastern seaboard stopping at many ports and meeting the most interesting, helpful people. On Dec. 23, 2001 they arrived at the beautiful Legacy Harbour Marina in Fort Myers, Florida, which became their second home. (And, the incredible Staff and Boaters there became their Second Family as they returned there each year for 17 years.) In this exciting nine month voyage they cruised the Eastern Seaboard, both coasts of Florida and many of the Beautiful Islands of the Bahamas. When questioned as to what was the best part of the trip, Donnie immediately replied "the wonderful people." Donnie & Marilyn "lived the dream".
Donnie had many interests and talents. He was happiest on or near the ocean, whether it be cruising, working in the engine room of his Boat, or walking his little dog Khloe along the Lunenburg waterfront meeting boaters. He loved most, his beloved Family, his two little dogs, his boats, the Beautiful Bahamas! and the many, many endearing friends he met on his way.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Dana L. Sweeny Funeral Home, 11213, Hwy #3, Lunenburg. A memorial service will be held on Friday at 2:00 p.m. from Central United Church, Lunenburg, Rev Grace Caines-Corkum, officiating.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations made to Canadian Cancer Society, Central United Church, Fishermen’s Memorial Hospital, or to a charity of your choice.
www.sweenyfuneralhome.ca
Left to mourn are his mother, Phyllis (Cook) Schmeisser, First Peninsula; his loving wife, Marilyn (Pridham) Schmeisser, brothers, Gary (Bonnie) Schmeisser, Bedford; Brian (Bernadette) Schmeisser, Montague, PEI, Michael (Shirley) Schmeisser, Qualicum Beach, BC; nieces and nephews Kyle, Kristen; Sarah, Mark; Krystina, Kimberley, Jaden; Jeffrey, Michael; Jordan, Martha, Margaree, Jubilee, James; Marcus, Erica; Nicole and Stevie. He was predeceased by his father Norman C. Schmeisser.
After attending Nova Scotia Institute of Technology in Halifax, Donnie returned home to join his father's company, "Norman C. Schmeisser Ltd" in Lunenburg. Donnie drove the large Esso oil trucks delivering fuel to households, businesses and ships on the waterfront. He did old furnace removals with new installations. He did service calls 24/7, often on treacherous stormy roads, and in bone chilling temperatures, to reinstate his customers heat. He cared and loved helping his customers. Donnie so enjoyed talking and learning from all of them. (these are the very people that taught him his weather prediction skills)
In 1981 Donnie purchased the Service section of business from his parents which he operated until retirement. In 2001 Donnie kept a promise to a dearly departed friend and sold his business N.C. Schmeisser Ltd. to embark upon a lifelong dream voyage.
In August 2001, Donnie and his beloved wife and teammate Marilyn began this Odyssey. With their little dog, Casey, they left Lunenburg Yacht Club in their 36' single engine Trawler and headed "South" down the Eastern seaboard stopping at many ports and meeting the most interesting, helpful people. On Dec. 23, 2001 they arrived at the beautiful Legacy Harbour Marina in Fort Myers, Florida, which became their second home. (And, the incredible Staff and Boaters there became their Second Family as they returned there each year for 17 years.) In this exciting nine month voyage they cruised the Eastern Seaboard, both coasts of Florida and many of the Beautiful Islands of the Bahamas. When questioned as to what was the best part of the trip, Donnie immediately replied "the wonderful people." Donnie & Marilyn "lived the dream".
Donnie had many interests and talents. He was happiest on or near the ocean, whether it be cruising, working in the engine room of his Boat, or walking his little dog Khloe along the Lunenburg waterfront meeting boaters. He loved most, his beloved Family, his two little dogs, his boats, the Beautiful Bahamas! and the many, many endearing friends he met on his way.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Dana L. Sweeny Funeral Home, 11213, Hwy #3, Lunenburg. A memorial service will be held on Friday at 2:00 p.m. from Central United Church, Lunenburg, Rev Grace Caines-Corkum, officiating.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations made to Canadian Cancer Society, Central United Church, Fishermen’s Memorial Hospital, or to a charity of your choice.
www.sweenyfuneralhome.ca