Sydney
Our hearts are forever broken as we grieve the passing of our amazing husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. Vic had a unique way of making anyone around him feel loved. He was so special to us. Our lives have changed forever. On Sunday, December 20, 2020, at the age of 75 years, Vic passed away at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, surrounded by his loving family.
Vic was born on May 8,1945, to the late George Osborne Maxner and Elizabeth Margaret (Jewell) Maxner.
Vic is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Joyce (Thompson) Maxner and daughters, Lynn (John Casey), Hammonds Plains, Carla (Donnie Joyce), Sydney, and Nadine (Jeff Hunt), Hammonds Plains. One of Vic’s greatest joys was being “Poppy” to his five grandchildren, Jonathan and Keigan Casey, Noah and Emily Joyce, Oliver Hunt, and Baby Hunt joining the family in April 2021. Poppy was his grandkids biggest fan rarely missing an opportunity to watch, cheer, and support them in all of their sports and activities. His immense love of his grandkids and time together led to countless hours of laughter and fun playing games of all kinds. Their memories and love for Poppy are immeasurable and will live in their hearts forever. Besides his immediate family, Vic is survived by brothers, Art (Thelma), Sydney, Gary (Shirley), Halifax and John (Yvonne), Glace Bay; sisters, Theresa Hiscock, Sydney, Eleanor Kennett (Richard), Barrie, ON, Rose Maxner, Glace Bay, and Margaret Anne Maxner-Peddle (Kevin), Albert Bridge; sister-in-law, Lois Maxner, Moncton, NB; as well as many nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, Vic was predeceased by his brothers, Berwick, Bernard and Gerard; daughter, Baby Maxner; mother- and father-in-law, Elizabeth and Roland Thompson; brothers-in-law, Bruno Centa, Clayton Hiscock and nephews, Robert Maxner and Arthur Douglas Maxner.
During his work life, Vic was employed at Chiasson-MacDonald Ltd. which led him to open Vic’s Saw Shop in 1974. Vic later began working with the former City of Sydney Public Works Department which culminated in his retirement. Vic had nothing but fond memories of the people he worked with and those he met as a business owner, many developing into life-long friendships.
Vic was a loving, patient, and kind natured person. He will be forever remembered for his warm smile, infectious laugh, and his quiet, yet unforgettable, personality. Vic was happiest when he knew the people around him were happy. Our memories with him will be cherished forever.
The family would like to express its sincere appreciation to the doctors and nurses of unit 3B at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital for their compassion and exceptional care given to Vic during his time of need.
By invitation only, a celebration of life for the late Vic Maxner will be held at the Pier Community Funeral Home, Whitney Pier, 1092 Victoria Rd. (entrance on Church Street) with Kevin Head officiating. Private family interment will take place at a later date.
Donations in memory of Vic may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
Online Condolences
Dear Joyce and family,
I was so sorry to read of Vic’s passing. My deepest sympathy to you all.
God Bless.
From: Diane Kendall
Thoughts and prayers are sent to the family of Victor Maxner they were long time neighbours growing up in the pier
From: Beth Hynes
Joyce: So sorry to hear of Victor’s passing. He was always so full of joy and his laugh was contagious. Remembering preparing for your wedding those many years ago and the special family gatherings at Red Islands.
From: Stephen Thompson and Larry MacNary
So sorry for your loss
From: Kevin and Charlotte Melanson
Joyce and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time
From: Janet and Fred Griffin
Sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you
From: Claude Ramsay
My sad feelings on Victors passing. He was that ever smiling person who you wanted in your life. I’m sure that everyone wanted that attitude.
From: Bernadette Holland ( Fleet )
Joyce and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time
From: Janet and Fred Griffin
Carla, Kevin and I were so sorry when Jimmy told us about your Dad. Please pass along our condolences to Joyce and your sisters and their families. We will keep you in our thoughts at this very difficult time.
From: Pauline and Kevin Collins
Lynne, sorry for your loss.
From: Brad Colbourne
A Memorial Donation was given to the Pier Community Building Fund
From: Terry & Irene Usher
Nadine and family, we’re so sorry for loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Peter, Lyndsay and Landon
We extend our deepest condolences to Joyce and family. We remember Vic and you all as our good neighbors on Loyal. We have you in our thoughts and prayers. God bless and keep you.
The Bedfords
Joyce, Nadine, Lynn and Carla (and family), We are so very sorry for your loss. Tim and I have very fond memories of Vic – he was always smiling and always welcoming of us whenever we visited. He will be missed, indeed. Please know that our hearts and thoughts are with you. We are not far, should you need anything.
I am so very sorry for your loss.
Vic was truly a wonderful, kind, loving person.
Thinking of you all at this difficult time.
I am so sorry for your loss
My deepest condolences to you Nadine and your family
Our sincerest condolences to all of you – Joyce, Lynn, Carla, Nadine and your families.
We are so sorry for your loss.
Rhonda Hanson
Dear Lynn and family my sincerest condolences on your father’s passing. I am so very sorry for loss. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Joyce, Lynn, Carla and Nadine I am so sorry for you loss. I have such fond memories of Vic during my time at the house. Sending my love to you all.
Dear Joyce & family, our sincere condolences are being sèñt your way along with our prayers. God bless you all. R.I.P.
Rose John and Art out sincere condolences on the loss of your brother. Barb and Gloria
Lynn John Jonathan Keigan and family we are so sorry for your loss. Take care during this difficult time.
Stephanie Jason Purcell and the Benner hockey boys. Xo we are thinking of you.
Our sincere condolences to you Joyce, Lynn, Cala and Nadine and all your families in the passing I your husband and father Vic. May he Rest In Peace. Joanne and Henry Duffett and family.
Nadine and families – Thegift of life, however dear, must sometime pass away….yet love and memories remain, eternal gifts that stay. With Sympathy
Debbie & Mike
Marg and family-Our thoughts are with you. Paul and Judy Bartlett
Art, Thelma and families: So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Ross and Valerie Barrett.
Sincere condolences to Joyce and family on the loss of Vic. Victor was such a wonderful person. He will be missed.
Lloyd and Ann Gardiner
Joyce & Family,
Sincere condolences on the loss of your much – loved husband & father. When I think of Vic, the first thing that comes to mind is he always had a smile. What a gift! Cherish your many wonderful memories.
Ray & Marie Doyle Oake
Dear Joyce, Lynn, Carla, Nadine and all the family – I was shocked to see the sad news of Vic’s passing – the death of a loved one is so hard to bear anytime, but at this time of year it must be even more difficult. I know you are surrounded by loving family who will help you get through the sad days ahead – they will be a great comfort – lean on them. Vic was such a good person, perhaps you can take some solace in the blessings and memories of all the years you were fortunate to have shared with him. May he rest at peace now in the arms of the angels. With greatest sympathy to you all from Janis & Rollie Kean and family.
Our sincere condolences to the Maxner family. Vic was such a quiet, easy-going person. His demeanour was always the same, from our days of growing up in the Pier through the many times I would meet him in later years. It was a shock to read of his passing and our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
John & Jane Coady
My deepest thoughts and prayers to Joyce and family members, to all the sisters and brothers, my cousins, a great loss to the family. Vic was always so quiet and caring and just a wonderful man. God bless everyone at this time, treasure the great memories he left behind.
So very sorry Joyce and family to hear of Vic’s passing. Bill and Brenda Tattrie
Joyce very sorry to hear of Victors passing,my condolences to you & your family