VINER, Sol

Born July 2, 1927, passed away peacefully in Dartmouth General Hospital on January 22, 2021 at the age of 93. Sol was a kindhearted soul, husband, father, brother and grandfather. Sol will always be remembered for his sharp wit, having an answer for everything and a having a pocket full of quarters. Born and raised in Chatham, Ont., Sol spent his summers at Crystal Beach helping his sister Sophie do hair while he did the washing. In his youth, Sol travelled all over North America, ending up in California and eventually making his way to Halifax. Halifax was to be his new home and he loved it. In Halifax, he opened the very first arcade, The Wizard on Quinpool Road. During this time, Sol befriended many of the local high school students, often showing his support and lending a shoulder or an ear. As those arcade days ended, his good friends Helen, Dave, and their children all became closer to Sol. He would be at their homes for fare and other holiday dinners; Sol never passed up a good meal, with leftovers! While Helen and Dave provided traditional Nova Scotia fair, his good friend Victor Goldberg and his wife Judith fed Sol traditional Jewish food. Sol loved a good game of cards or a horse race but his biggest thrill was watching Judges Judy and Mathis dispense justice on Court TV while curled up next to his beloved German Shepherds, Sargent and Army. Sol was an avid German Shepherd owner. He loved them. After his first beloved Army passed, Sol decided he should have two, so that’s what he did. A fitting name of Sargent was born. Over the years, seven sets of Army and Sargents accompanied Sol through his life, providing comfort and companionship. The family and friends would also acknowledge the help of Lynn and Elder Dogs, without them, Sol would have never been able to continue living with Army and Sargent. The family asks that any donation be made to Elder Dogs in memory of Sol Viner. Sol is survived by his sons, Marshall and Ross; his cousin, Farley and good friends, Dave and Helen Waterfall, Tracy Whalen, and Victor Goldberg. For online condolences, please visit:

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