Eugene Melbourne Titus

Titus, Eugene Melbourne, 82, of Tiverton, Digby Co, passed away surrounded by his family and loved ones on March 21, 2016. Born June 12, 1933, to Nellie and Willard Titus, Eugene was the eldest of eight children. He was a proud father, devoted husband and longtime fisherman. A hard worker his whole life, he held many related jobs including fishing with his dad, tending the lighthouse on Peter’s Island, and working for Connor Brothers. Over his 30-year career as a fisherman, Eugene was captain of his own boat in addition to working as a crewman on other boats. He went on to work for DB Kenny Fisheries for six years before retiring in 1993 at the age of 60. He was a member of the Tiverton Christian Church and also spent time as a member of the Freeport Legion. He loved mackerel fishing, picking field berries, playing cards, talking on the phone, and helping those in need. Eugene was also a handyman, a regular jack-of-all trades, and he could repair basic car issues, fix heating furnaces, plumbing and other household issues, and he would never hesitate to help out his family and neighbours. His greatest achievement and calling in life was as a husband, father and grandfather. He had 11 children, 18 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren, who he loved dearly. Eugene was a good man, friend and “Papa” to many in the community. He will be sadly missed. He is survived by his wife, Levenna (Outhouse); daughters Dale (Linden) Titus, Annapolis Royal; Sandra Kirk, Freeport; Barbara (Doug) Albright, Back Bay, NB; Janet Titus, Digby; Heidi (Keith) Titus, Digby; Jolene Titus, Halifax; sons Arthur (Janet) Titus, Freeport; James Titus, Westport; David Hogarth, Calgary; Stewart (Monica) Titus, Weymouth; Owen (Katie) Titus, Yarmouth; and sisters Ruth Barnaby, Westport; Marilyn Addington, Digby; and brother David Titus, Annapolis Royal. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by brothers, Harry, Melbourne and Gerald; one sister, Sandra; two grandchildren, Colton and Katrina and a great-granddaughter, Verna. Visitation will be held 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday, March 23, at the Tiverton Christian Church where the funeral will be held at 3 p.m., Thursday, March 24 with Lou Outhouse officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, and a reception to honour and celebrate Eugene’s life will be held at Tiverton Community Hall following the service. Donations in memory may be made to a charity of choice. Leave condolences at www.jaynesfuneralhome.com