It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of our father, Norman C. Halden, P.Eng / Artist which occurred on December 23, 2024. He leaves to mourn, his son, Norman (Yvonne), daughter, Hermine (Fred), grandchildren, Norman, Kirsten, and Rebecca (Joel), great grandson, Thomas, sister, Alice, nephew, Jammie and niece, Heather.
Norman was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Laura, sons, Ewan and Finlay (Delilah) and his grandson Zev.
Norman’s family would like to thank the wonderful nurses and staff at Passamaquoddy Lodge for their compassion and care especially over the last weeks and days. A special thank you goes to Jeff, the incredible cat, for his care, comfort and companionship.
In keeping with Norman’s wishes, a private family service will be held at a later date.
For those who wish, in lieu of flowers, donations to the Saint John Seafarer’s Mission Inc (https://www.sjseafarers.com/donate) or Paddle Steamer Preservation Society (paddlesteamers.org and pick Waverly) would be greatly appreciated.
The Unknown Shore by Elizabeth Clark Hardy
Sometime at eve when the tide is low,
I shall slip my moorings and sail away,
With no response to a friendly hail,
In the silent hush of the twilight pale,
When the night stoops down to embrace the day
And the voices call in the water's flow.
Sometime at eve when the tide is low,
I shall slip my moorings and sail away.
Through purple shadows that darkly trail
O'er the ebbing tide of the unknown sea,
And a ripple of waters to tell the tale
Of a lonely voyager, sailing away
To mystic isles, where at anchor lay
The craft of those who had sailed before
O'er the unknown sea to the unknown shore.
A few who have watched me sail away
Will miss my craft from the busy bay;
Some friendly barques were anchored near,
Some loving souls that my heart held dear
In silent sorrow will drop a tear;
But I shall have peacefully furled my sail
In mooring sheltered from the storm and gale,
And greeted friends who had sailed before
O'er the unknown sea to the unknown shore.