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.
McCall Gardens
www.mccallgardens.com
88 Responses
Hi Bev,
My condolences to you, Sarah and Bradley! My thoughts and prayers are with you. I will forever remember when we crosscountry skied the three of us in the dark. It was so much fun!
Pierrette
To Bev, Sarah, Brad & families. Just reading this in the Moncton T&T and thinking of Blaine. Sending our sincere condolences and virtual hugs to you and remembering the good times…from Bev, Rielley & Shane Byrne Riverview NB.
My deepest condolences and my thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
We were so sorry hear of Blaine’s passing this morning. Please accept our deepest condolences and prayers.
Philip & Patty
I am so sorry to hear this news. Blaine was a kindhearted, generous person. As a recipient of his kindness and generosity, I will miss him greatly
Bev….so sorry for your loss. At a time like this cling to the many good memories I know you have tucked away, regretting only that you didn’t have more time together. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Dear Bev and family
I am so sorry for your loss. Blaine was a wonderful man. he was always kind and friendly to who ever he met. I am sure he will be sadly missed by all. Life is a gift for sure. My prayers are with you and your family. Lots of hugs,
Bev, I’m so sorry. I Just heard the sad news of Blaine’s passing. I haven’t seen Blaine since the days of Sackville High and beyond when he, Doug, Brian and I would hang out so many times. We had a lot of laughs together and a few big adventures as well. My condolences to the family and to all who knew him.
God Bless.
Larry Pardy
Barrie, Ontario
Hi Bev
So sorry to hear about Blaine.
Having spent time with him at work (NS Province) and socially, he was always concerned about everyone else, especially his staff. His belief and support, made you feel important and valued. Blaine will be missed by many, but he will have created countless memories with all who have known him.
Thinking of you and the family as you struggle through these difficult times.
Dear Bev,
Blaine was such a good friend to Brad as they navigated their way through Sobeys together as the new guys. If there was one great thing that came out of Sobeys, it was gaining 2 good friends in you and Blaine. We were so fortunate to continue this friendship in Halifax and shared many happy days together. We had hoped one day to get to BC to enjoy the ocean, mountains and wine but cancer unfortunately had other plans. We have missed you both so very much in Nova Scotia and will forever miss Blaine and his smile in the future. Thankfully your kids and grandchildren are close by now. This past year looked as if it held many special moments for you all. I hope you all will comfort each other and know you have friends near and far that are holding you all in our hearts during this time of grief. XO