Obituary of Andrew "Wilson" Methven

METHVEN, Andrew “Wilson” – age 73 of Pinegrove, passed away at South Shore Regional Hospital in Bridgewater on Wednesday, June 3^rd.  Born in Edmonton Alberta, Wilson was the son of the late Jane (Wilson) and Andrew Gordon Methven Sr. Wilson is survived by his wife of 37 years, Catherine Methven (Glynn), son, Andrew Gordon Methven Jr. and Andrew’s wife, Alicia (Maillett) Methven.

After graduating from Nova Scotia Institute of Technology, Wilson was happy to eventually join the team at National Sea Products in Halifax, as a Maintenance Supervisor which lead to a 37 year career.  He retired in 1980 as the Engineering & Maintenance Manager at the now Highliner Foods. Wilson dearly loved his home and family, as well as spending time with friends…. but Wilson had another love. He was a true “Car Guy” and began a lifelong road trip in the Antique Car Hobby as a teenager.  He was long time member of the Halifax Antique Car Club and also the President of the Coastal Cruisers Car Club in Bridgewater, for 18 years.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the South Shore Regional Hospital. Arrangements entrusted to Sweeny’s Funeral Home Bridgewater where on-line condolences may be made by visiting www.sweenysfuneralhome.com