Reuben Vance Hatt

Vance “Reuben” Hatt May 28th 1947-March 22st 2024 It is with sorrowful hearts that we announce the passing of Vance “Reuben” Hatt, now known as Reuben Vance Hatt on March 22 2024 at the age of 76 He was born May 28 1947 to Lewis and Marjorie Hatt and grew up in Melvern Square Kings County. Youngest of 4 brothers Lewis, Cecil, and Dwight and older than his only sister, Pauline (Gwen) He met Nancy Willett in 1963 at Middleton Regional High School. They were married in 1968 and have celebrated their 55th Anniversary. Reuben accepted Christ as his savior when he was 33 and lived for Him. He held various positions in Sackville Baptist and Uniacke Baptist Churches. Reuben is survived by his wife Nancy, his 3 children Julian Hatt, Pamela Lewis and Carol Canty (Michael) and 5 grandchildren: Aren Gray, Alexander Gray, Angel Gray, Nathaniel Lewis and Timothy Lewis. Reuben’s brother Cecil and sister Pauline also survive him along with many nieces and nephews. Reuben worked in the food industry as a cook for many years. One of the many places he worked was the Bedford Institute of Oceanography until CNIB hired him. From there he worked for KFC as manager until he presented a proposal to do preventive maintenance on their machines. That is when Reuben's All Around Maintenance was born. From the kitchen table of his home in 1996. Moving to a store front in 2007 where it continued until 2023. In Aug of 2023 the company succumbed to the trials attributed to Covid. He had friends everywhere: Church , fire department , CNIB, KFC, Tim Hortons, Smuckers, Bunn-o-Matic, Sureshot solutions, Cineplex , Big Erics to name a few. He was passionate about fishing, camping, and old cars. That man knew how to make a campfire and his skills with a BBQ were outstanding Reuben had a number of health issues over the years and finally was taken by cancer. He once said “I don’t know how to die, I never did it before” but he knew how to live. Many thanks to the staff on the 7th floor at the Victory General hospital, and all other members of his health care team for their excellent care, collaboration and open communication during his hospitalization. Cremation has taken place at Harbourside Regional Crematorium with a service being held at Sackville United Baptist Church,1240 Old Sackville Rd, Middle Sackville, NS, on Monday April 1st at 2:00 pm. Reception will follow. He lived well and worked hard. He will be missed In lue of flowers donations can be made to the Sackville United Baptist Church https://www.sackvillebaptist.ca/donate

Reuben Vance Hatt

May 28, 1947 - March 22, 2024