Blaine Maxwell passed away peacefully after a brave and courageous battle with cancer on December 24th 2020 in Victoria, British Columbia at age 61.
Blaine was born on June 29th 1959 in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He was predeceased by his parents Wilfred and Joyce, and his brother-in-law Carter Newson. He was a loving husband , father and grandfather and will be dearly missed by his wife of 37 years Beverly, daughter Sarah (Jeremy Stow) and son Bradley (Sarah), Campbell River; granddaughter Georgia Stow and grandson Clayton Maxwell; brother Darrell (Annie) and sister Heather (Hal) West; mother and father-in-law Steven and Debra Newson; nieces and nephews, Chad (Samantha) West, Ryan (Melissa) West, Jason (Elise), Lindsey (Lukas), Madaline and William Newson; sister-in-law Anita Newson and brother-in-law Daniel (Rebecca) Newson. He will be dearly missed by Aunts, Uncles, cousins and many close friends from coast to coast.
Blaine spent his childhood in Upper Sackville, NS. He attended Maxwell school in his early years before graduating from Sackville High. Blaine married Beverly in 1983 in Bedford, NS. It was at this time that he started his career in IT Service Management. Blaine with Bev by his side, started the first of his adventures by heading off to Yellowknife, NWT. Shortly after the birth of their first child, they returned to the Maritimes where they raised their family. Blaine’s entrepreneurial spirit led him to open a nature store in Moncton, NB. During this time, he completed his MBA from Université de Moncton. His adventurous spirit led Blaine to Victoria in 2015; closer to his children and grandchildren where he was able to enjoy the outdoors year-round.
Blaine was known for his warm spirit, kind and cheerful outlook. He loved meeting new people, and had a genuine interest in chatting and learning about everyone. Blaine had a ceaseless curiosity about the world around him. He was an automotive enthusiast, loved exploring the outdoors, nature and travelling the world just as much as he enjoyed exploring close to home with his wife, children and grandchildren.
A Funeral Service for invited guests to attend in person was held in the Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive, on Saturday Jan 2, 2021 at 11:00 am. A recording of the service can be found below.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the BC Cancer Agency, Victoria, BC or a memorial gift can be made to a nature trust or conservancy of the contributors’ choice.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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Bev, Sarah, Jeremy, Georgie, Bradley, Sarah & Clayton we feel your loss greatly even though we are on the other coast. Blaine was a very special people person, always interested in what other’s had to say. You captured his essence completely in the obituary. I have lost a brother; you have lost a husband, father & grandfather. He filled all of these roles with his unique excitement for life.
Blaine you will be missed.
Love Heather & Hal
I am a cousin on your dad’s side of the family. I used to babysit all 3 of you when we all lived in Sackville. My parents were Fred and Doris Mason. We were related through the Slauenwhite side Dads Mother and aunt Freda your grand mother were sisters. Wishing your family my prayers for peace in this terrible tome. Prayers and thoughts are with your family.
Bev and family
I was so sorry to hear of Blaine’s passing. He was such a sweet person.
I didn’t see him often but always enjoyed talking to him and catching up when I did. This is just so wrong. Much too young. I am thinking of you wishing I could do something or say something to help but I know there are no words.
Blaine was a kind man who loved to laugh. We enjoyed many a chuckle with him while he was working with the Province of Nova Scotia. My deepest condolences to Blaine’s family and all who knew him. His absence will surely be missed.
Bev and Family
Our hearts are deeply sadden by the passing of Blaine. Life’s journey is more precious when we meet new people , and spending time with Blaine was a wonderful, joyful experience . We will always treasure the memories of the visit we had with You,Blaine and Family.
Clinton and Audrey Dixon
To Bev, Sarah and Brad,
Blaine was such a loving friend who will live in our hearts forever. When we think of him, we smile widely and usually have a good laugh as we can’t help but remember the funny things he said and did. He loved to tell stories and we loved to listen. He lived a full life full of love, and we are thankful to have been a part of it. We are on the east coast, but we are right there at your sides. xo
Love, Ken and Susan
Our deepest condolences. Blain will be missed,
We will be attending via zoom on the 2nd
Mark, Anna, Elisabeth and Nick
So very sorry for your loss. I worked with Blaine at BC Pension Corp. He was a wonderful person and truly brightened everyone’s day at the office. May he Rest In Peace.
Bev, Sarah and Brad my deepest condolence in this very hard time. I worked with Blaine and have such fond memories of our time together. He always and I mean always beamed when he told me stories of all of you and certainly bragged about his sweet granddaughter! Such a great man and I feel truly blessed to have known him.
Sending our condolences to the.family . My husband and BLAINE WOULD BE SECOND COUSINS.JOYCE WOULD BE MIKES FIRST COUSIN AS HAZEL AND HIS DAD OWEN BROWN WHERE. Brother AND SISTER..
Yes they are family from coast to coast.