ZINCK, Aubrey Stewart Sr.

It is with great sadness that the family of Aubrey Stewart Zinck, Sr. 88, of Mahone Bay and formerly of Lunenburg, announces his passing on Saturday, November 28, 2020 in Mahone Nursing Home, Mahone Bay, with his partner and best friend Kaye Joudrey, holding his hand. Born in Lunenburg, he was the son of the late Stewart and Alexie (Langille) Zinck. Aubrey started his working career at the age of 16, sealing in Newfoundland and Labrador. He later returned to work as a pipefitter on the boats for the Lunenburg Foundry and Engineering as well as in Riverport. Following this, he joined forces with Gordon Hynick to form Zinck and Hynick Painters, which they operated for many years. Aubrey owned many homes in the town of Lunenburg and provided housing to many families in need of apartments. Active within his community, Aubrey was a member of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Lunenburg where he was an Elder and was actively involved for over 65 years with the IOOF. He joined the Rising Sun Lodge No. 59 in Lunenburg and transferred to Maple Lodge No. 109 and was present member of Empire Lodge No. 106, Petite Rivere and the Emerald Rebekah Lodge No. 66, holding various degrees within the Lodges. He was also a member of the German Cultural Club and the Birthday Buddies Club and found great contentment at his cottage/home at Lake Mush-aMush, trips to Newfoundland and travelling in general. He enjoyed country music, dancing and was a frequent visitor at many music jam sessions. Aubrey is survived by his partner, Kaye Joudrey of Middle Cornwall; daughter, Jocelyn (Eric) Wentzell, Maplewood; daughterin-law, Nancy Zinck, Lunenburg; five grandchildren; six greatgrandchildren; Kaye’s extended family; sisters, Marguerite Tanner, Heckman’s Island and Barbara (Robert) Smith, Huntsville, Ont.; and several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Aubrey was predeceased by his first wife, Aileen; son, Aubrey Jr.; and infant son, Michael. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Dana L. Sweeny Funeral Home, 11213 Hwy. 3, Lunenburg. With COVID-19 restrictions and masks required, a private family funeral service to celebrate Aubrey’s life will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. in St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Lunenburg, Rev. Suk Ho Lee and Rev. Paul Jensen, officiating. Interment will be in Hillcrest Cemetery, Lunenburg. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to South Shore Regional Hospital, Mahone Nursing Home or St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Lunenburg. The family would like to thank the staff of Mahone Nursing Home for the excellent care and kindness shown to Aubrey over the past year and a half. www.sweenyfuneralhome.ca