Gordon Beecher Spidle 2010 Halifax Chronicle Herald >From the collection of Charlene Veinotte Gordon Beecher Spidle, 85, of Mader's Cove, passed away on Thursday, April 15, 2010, in Fishermen's Memorial Hospital, Lunenburg. Born in Northwest, he was a son of the late Guy and Annie Alegra (Ramey) Spidle. Beecher was a member of Northwest United Baptist Church and has served as deacon, trustee, Sunday School superintendent, volunteered on various church committees and was a member and past president of the Baptist Men's Brotherhood. He will be remembered for the beautiful woodwork he did in the church, the roll top desk donatied to Acadia University and the beautiful furniture made for each member of his family. In the life of his community, Beecher served as Fire Chief and Commissioner of the Mader's Cove Fire Department. He was employed with the Maritime Manufacturers for 35 years and Design Wood Products Nova Wood Craft for 17 years. Beecher is survived by his loving wife, Jean Elizabeth (Lantz); daughters, Cindy (John) Donovan, Dartmouth; Kathy (Kevin) Swimm, Upper Kingsburg; son, Timmy (Cathy Mills) Spidle, Jersey City/Lunenburg; grandchildren, Nicholas and Naomi Swimm, Jason and Cory Spidle; brother, Olin, Lunenburg. He was predeceased by sisters, Winnie, Dorothy, Grace, Beatrice, and Jean; brothers, Duncan and Lloyd; infant sons, Richard and Terry; son Dwight (five and a half years) and grandson, Kristian Swimm. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Dana L. Sweeny Funeral Home, Lunenburg. A memorial service to celebrate Beecher's life will be held on Monday at 2 p.m. from Northwest United Baptist Church, Rev. Richard Moore officiating. Interment will be in Northwest Cemetery. Flowers from the immediate family only. Memorial donations may be made to Northwest United Baptist Church, Victorian Order of Nurses, Fishermen's Memorial Hospital or Kidney Foundation of Canada, Nova Scotia Branch.