Obituary of Charles "Whitman" Lantz

Lantz, Charles Whitman – 97 of Windsor, formerly of Cambridge Hants County, passed away on January 11th, 2023, at his home in Windsor. Born in Cambridge on July 29th, 1925, he was the son of the late Charles-Anderson and Sarah (Burgess) Lantz. Whitman was always a very hard working and motivated man; owning and operating a Dairy and Beef Cattle farm during his early years, and then working for Dexter Construction until he retired. Whitman enjoyed going for Sunday drives with his family and children where they would get to enjoy getting ice cream. He always enjoyed planting and tending to his vegetable gardens. Whitman enjoyed walking through his woodlot and could probably tell you where every tree was, he knew it that well. The family would like to extend a special thank you to granddaughter; Yvonne for all of her help over the past few years. Whitman is survived by wife Agnes, daughters Joy (Rod) Lake, Gerry Smith, Janice (Ken) Wilson, son Harry (Mary Lynn) Lantz, foster sons; Arthur and John Henry, 8 grandchildren; Yvonne, Phil, Kirk, Dawn, Brian, Tara, Keith and Ken, 12 greatgrandchildren, 7 great-greatgrandchildren. Besides his parents, Whitman is predeceased by daughters Beverly, Mary, son in infancy, grandson Mark Starratt and brother Allison Lantz. There will be a visitation held on Saturday, January 14th, 2023, from 2 to 4pm in the J. Wilson Allen Funeral Home, Summerville. A Service will be held on Sunday, January 15th, 2023, at 2pm in the Summerville United Baptist Church, Summerville, Rev. Garnet Parker officiating. A Private Family Burial will follow in the Bramber Cemetery. Donations in memory of Whitman can be made to the Kempt United Baptist Church, Summerville or the Bramber Cemetery. As per request; family flowers only. Arrangements have been entrusted to the compassionate care of the JW Allen Funeral Home, Hwy 215 Summerville (Phone 902-633-2431). Please visit their website at www.allenfh.ca if you wish to sign the guest book and/or send private condolences