Wednesday, February 1, 2017
To Mrs. Stevens, Mr. Stevens, and Darlene,
I was astounded when I saw the report of Victor’s death. I’ve known him since he and Leo Johnson (also passed) joined the Atlantic Winter Fair Ring Crew in the mid-70s. He and Bob Ring (also passed), Gerry Shea, and I later formed East Coast Ring Crew when the Fair moved to Windsor for five years while Exhibition Park was being designed and built. We did horse shows all over Nova Scotia, N.B., and P.E.I.
Victor was our ‘Director of Operations’ because he had this inventive mind that could figure out ways to get things to work – jump gear, tractors, trailers, etc. – that varied from one stable or fair to the next. He and I did scores of shows together, and travelling with him was always a blast. His infectious humour and love of music were an essential part of the road gear.
He will be missed by all the other members of the Maritime Fall Fair ring crew who worked for us and especially by Gerry Shea and me.
He was as close to me as a brother. Unfortunately the last time I saw him was at my 60th birthday party when he came out to Middle Musquodoboit and stayed till only he and I were left standing.
God bless the man! I hope for strength for the family to get past this tragedy.
I ask the family to contact me when they decide on the memorial service so I and others who treasured his spirit can be there to attend. My number is 902-384-2246.
