James Leslie Shellnutt
Passed 02/06/2023
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Obituary For James Leslie Shellnutt
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of James Leslie Shellnutt at 71 years. Jim was born in Cornwallis, NS in 1951 and passed February 6th 2023 in Lower Sackville.
Jim is survived by his children, Kelly (Dave), Melissa (Mark) and Stephen (Meghan), as well as his grandchildren Alex, Andrea, Lucy, Wyatt, and Finn; together with brother Wayne (Ingrid), sister Brenda (Mark), brother-in-law Charles and sister-in-law Janet as well as many nieces and nephews. Jim was predeceased by parents Margaret and Ernest Shellnutt, siblings Bill (Joan), Barbara, Nancy (Stewart), Philip and nephew Brent.
Jim grew up spending summers at the family cottage in Fox Point where the extended Shellnutt families eventually would come to enjoy the annual corn boil. One of Jim’s proudest accomplishments was opening the Cole Harbour Road Esso with his brother Bill, where he would support many local sports teams and the community.
Road trips to Connecticut to visit his grandmother and to PEI to spend time family friends were always at top of Jim’s summer plans. Jim prioritized maintaining his close social circle with many lifelong relationships that meant the world to him. His personable nature made avoiding friendships impossible.
A special thank you to the Sagewood Continuing Care Community staff for the compassionate care and support for both Jim and family over the past year.
A celebration of life will take place February 11th 2023, at the Cole Harbour Fire Hall located at 1150 Cole Harbour Road between 1-4pm. Words of remembrance will shared at 2pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his name to the Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia.
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05/21/2024
Jimmy , you were a Wonderful Man with a great sense of humor! The first time I met you was at the Esso station there was a big snowstorm & my car wouldn't start & you send one of your staff member to get my car going . You wouldn't charge me either! I just moved to NS & you made my family feel very welcome! RIP Jimmy ! You were 1 in million! Peace to all your family!🙏🥰🌈
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02/14/2023
Hello All, Sorry to hear of Jimmy's passing. "Nutshell" and I were Mrs. Sagar's Grade 7 at Caledonia Junior High and fully enjoyed getting into trouble together. I fully remember him sitting behind me ( I was put in the front row) and as he bugged me, I slid my ruler below and in- behind me and jammed somewhere private. He howled and jumped but didn't squeal (on me) when Mrs. Sagar asked, "Jimmie, is there anything wrong? I will always cherish the fun that we had together and his dry laugh. Enjoy the hereafter. Peter Connor- Grade 7D.
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02/13/2023
From Harold Porteous, Terry, Tim and Phil Thibeault. Our collective memories of working at Shellnutt's Esso during our High School years (1981-1983) are truly priceless. Some of the best memories (stories!) of our lives. We remember you with great fondness and are truly saddened by your passing.
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02/11/2023
We are sad for your loss. Jim had a big personality which we really enjoyed. He was a very proud Dad and a good friend to many. Bonnie (MacEachern) and Shane Keddy
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02/11/2023
Kelly, Melissa and Steven ... your dad was a big loveable Teddy Bear. He was always up for a good time and a yarn ... he loved to talk about you guys and what you were all doing. He was so very proud of you. I remember when someone (probably your dad) glued a Toonie to the floor of the service station and when customers came in they tried to pick it up, of course they couldn't .... Well you could hear your dad's laugh all over Cole Harbour, just one of many laughs we had together through the years. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Dave and Carolyn McGrath
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02/11/2023
Please except my condolences to the family of Jim in this sad time . Jim was a great guy and always good for a laugh, and know to have a beer or two . He'll be missed RIP my friend Bubba Pino
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02/11/2023
It was my pleasure and joy to spend the overnight hours with Jim over the past year, Jim shared plenty of stories with me and I know he lived and loved life to the fullest my deepest sympathies to Jim's Family and Friends he will surely be missed. Phil Clarke a late in life Friend
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02/11/2023
Helen & I offer our sincere sympathy to Jim's family on his passing. Bob horne
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02/10/2023
Very sorry to read the news of Jim's passing. My condolences to the family. Jim always took time to chat, always liked a good story and sadly left us too soon. RIP🙏 Tim Ramey
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02/10/2023
Al and I are so sorry for the loss of your dad. We have known him for many years. Al worked for him at his Esso and then Jim was very helpful in getting him set up in his own gas station business. I got to know him better when I worked for his brother Bill. He will be missed by many. Love and prayers to the Shellnutt family. God bless! Al and Diana Newman
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02/10/2023
My thoughts and prayers are with Jim's family at this time. I attended PAHS at the same time as Jim was there. I was also a faithful customer at the Cole Harbour Esso. Jim curled in a mixed league for a number of years at Dartmouth Curling Club with my former husband, Dave Ingram and myself . always laughing and having a good time. RIP Jim.
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02/10/2023
Very sorry to hear of Jim's passing. We met Jim through hockey in Cole Harbour via our son's interest in the game. Our deepest sympathy to Stephen and all the family in this time of sadness. We will always remember Jim for his wonderful, caring attitude toward life. Doris & Steve Coates
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02/09/2023
I'm sorry, I said a few words about my friendship with Jim but did not include my sincere condolences to Kelly, Melissa and Stephen. He was definitely very proud of you all and spoke a lot about you ❤️
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02/09/2023
Jim was well liked by everyone; he was a big teddy bear 😊 I hadn't seen Him for awhile because I had moved away but if I did see him it was like time hadn't passed. I remember Friday nights we would have a couple of drinks in his basement and then head off to Our Friends Pub. Jim like to play the machines and I liked to dance, so it worked well for both of us! Then we would leave and go to the drive thru at McDonald's and order takeout whether we took a cab or not! Lol We had lots of fun. I'm glad he was my friend ❤️
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02/09/2023
To Kelly, Melissa, Steven and families, We met your Dad many years ago and had our accounting program and payroll for our Esso through Jim's business. We so enjoyed seeing him at conventions and his nice long visits at the Esso. His main topic of conversation was of you three. He loved you so much and was so very proud of you all. Our deepest condolences at the loss of your dear Dad. Henry and Barb Overmars
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02/09/2023
My condolences to all the family. Jim was much too young. My thoughts are with you. Jill(Bill) Taylor.
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02/09/2023
Our deepest condolences to the entire Shellnut family. Lots of fond memories of Jimmy he was bigger than life. Some great and entertaining games of golf and cards. Non stop laughs!! He will be missed.
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02/09/2023
Back in the day I worked for Atlas Auto parts and we sold auto parts to Jim. But my fondness memory of Jim is I joined him for an all nighter bonspiel at the Dartmouth curling club. He was skipping and I was playing mate and we won it. It was a great time and he was the happiest of curlers that morning. My condolences to the family may he rest in peace.
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02/09/2023
Jimmy Shellnutt Larger than life, always smiling, always positive and never lost for words. A good man and good friend. My memory is a little cloudy but I believe I first met Jimmy over 50 years ago, originally through my sister but was surprised when I ran into him at Nova Scotia Savings and Loan when I started working there in 1974. Jimmy worked in loans and I in accounting. Jimmy left NSSL shortly after that but we continued to cross paths often through curling. I started a rental league in Dartmouth which Jimmy played in and then Jimmy started the Sunday morning league at CFB Curling Club which I joined. We had great fun and camaraderie for many years. I think his plan might have had something to do with avoiding church and an opportunity to drink beer on Sunday morning. Not as good as we thought we were but always doing our best and always following curling's history of sportsmanship and fair play. We kind of lost touch for several years as everyone gets busy and self involved but I was so pleased to see Jimmy at my surprise 60th birthday party. I was decoyed out of the house and when I returned Jimmy was the first person I saw, and I immediately thought what the hell is Jimmy Shellnutt doing here. It's so sad to lose someone so full of life. Our heart felt condolences to the family ❤️
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02/09/2023
We have lived in Mineville for 42 years now. One evening while driving home on the 107 our cars transmission locked up and we were left stranded on a cold winter night. My wife was pregnant at the time, so we started our long walk home to Candy Mountain Road. As we walked a gentleman in his truck stopped, offered to drive us home and offered us towing service to the dealership for repairs. The kind gentleman was of course Jim Shellnut. We were very grateful for his kindness to strangers. We often went to Shellnut Esso thereafter of course. Our condolences to the entire family. Dr Robert Bethune DTh and Ellie Bethune
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02/09/2023
My condolences to all who loved Jimmy. He was a big guy with lots of heart! He will be missed by many. Maureen Mackenzie
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02/09/2023
Condolences to Jim's family and friends. He was truly an exceptional person.
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02/09/2023
Jim's family: I was so sorry to learn of Jim's passing. I had the privilege of playing for Shellnut Esso for a few years with a great bunch of guys. This is where I got to meet Jim, a great guy with a good heart, who loved his community and especially family and friends. Keep your happier and fond memories close to your hearts. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this sad time in your lives. Kind Regards Charlie A Verge
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02/09/2023
RIP, Jimmy. You were a great friend to the Jamieson and Sievert families growing up in Woodlawn. You were always welcome at Tulip Street. Brenda Sievert
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02/09/2023
Our sincere condolences to family and friends on the passing of dear Jim. We've known Jim since the early 1970's and will always remember him fondly. He had a wonderful laugh and smile and was so fun to be around. Love Wanda and Bruce MacInnes
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02/09/2023
My condolences to Kelly, Melissa and Stephen on your dad's passing. I got to know you when you all were very young , and your active household, through working at DFO with your mom Sheila. Sincerely, Val Bradshaw
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02/09/2023
So sorry to hear of Jim's passing. I have many memories of Jim , including driving to Mexico in 1972 . We also toured Europe from Amsterdam to Venice and Sweden and all places in between. We were close friends and shared many good times.
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02/09/2023
Extending sincere sympathy to all the family during this time of deep loss.Stopping at the Cole Hbr Esso, you always had friendly helpful service, a word of cheer and a daily chuckle shared.
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02/09/2023
I am so sorry to hear of Jim's passing, and would like to send along to his family my deepest condolences. Jim was always a happy guy to be around, and was very proud of his family. May he rest in peace. With care, Jean
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02/08/2023
Dear Kelly ,Steven ,Melissa and family ,So Jim and I started our long lasting friendship in grade three at Cornwallis. We lived next door .Jim was always a tease and always reminded me that he was 10 days older than me .I will always cherish the memories. RIP Love Linda and husband Bill
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02/08/2023
Steve, Kelly and Melissa, our sincere condolences to you and your family. Jim was a dear friend and co-worker. Our memories are of the good times we spent together over the years.
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02/08/2023
I grew up with the Shellnut family on Helene Ave. and have great childhood memories. Over the years our paths have crossed and always enjoyed catching up. I pray you find solace in all the memories you share and that God will grant you peace in the days and weeks to come. David & Loreen (Leslie) MacDonald
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02/08/2023
So sorry for the family, Bill de molitor
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02/08/2023
Steve, Kelly and Melissa, sincere condolences to you and your families during this difficult time. We will truly mis Jim! xo Leah
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02/08/2023
First met Jim at the hockey arena where our boys played together forming friendships that carried over in future years. Fondly remember a few nights with Jim at his favourite watering holes where he would be the first to come over and greet us. Lots of laughter for sure and many a nights we were the last to leave although then heading to other places where we laughed some more. My sincere condolences to the family and thoughts & prayers are with you. Terry & Pat Anderson
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02/08/2023
To Steve, Megan, and the entire Shellnutt family, We extend our condolences to you at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Barry, Melina, and Abigail Kennedy
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02/08/2023
Kelly, Melissa and Steven We have so many happy memories of Jim over the last 50 years. He was always the life of the party and made many friends along the way. He was most proud when talking about his children and I know the three of you will miss him dearly, but like us, you will cherish all the wonderful memories of happy times with your dad. Adele and Carl ❤
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02/08/2023
Kelly, Melissa and Steven, my deepest condolences on the loss of your Dad, his quick wit and sesne of humor will be missed daily. It was an honor to be entrusted to show love and care on only a small part of your Dad's journey💗sending love and light💗Lynne, CCA ,Hummingbird Cottage
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02/08/2023
Steve, Kelly and Melissa, It's been a journey for your dad; as well as all three of you, filled with so many memories. Grab hold of the good ones as you move forward. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Donna Wheeler Usher
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