Brenda and family
Our sincerest condolences to Brenda and the family of Belmont.
You are in our prayers.
LUMSDEN, Belmont
1937 - 2024
Belmont Judson Ernest Lumsden died peacefully in the evening of October 28, 2024, at Blanche River Health Kirkland Lake Site. Belmont was born May 11, 1937, in Canso, Nova Scotia, the son of Edith and Belmont Lumsden Sr.
He left Nova Scotia at the age of 15 to continue his education, secondary and post-secondary. He attended Hamilton teachers’ college and taught in the Hamilton/Dundas area for some time.
In 1969, he went as principal to the Pickle Crow School in Pickle Lake Ontario and in 1971 to Armstrong Ontario. There he met Brenda McKinnon. They were married at the Canadian Forces station in Armstrong on June 24, 1972.
In 1974 Belmont and Brenda with foster son Willie Kwandibens move to Callender Ontario. Son Shane was born in 1976 in North Bay, Ontario. In 1978 Belmont, Brenda and Shane moved to Turnor Lake Saskatchewan to take up teaching positions. Son Brendan was born in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan in 1980.
Belmont acquired a BA from Laurentian University in the 80s, although he only been on the campus once. He had taken classes at Nipissing and the University of Saskatchewan to complete his degree.
He worked in lay ministry for the United Church of Canada in various locations in Saskatchewan. He completed a Master of Theological Studies degree from Saint Andrew’s College, University of Saskatchewan.
Belmont was an accomplished musician, both organ and piano.
Belmont was predeceased by an infant sister Winnifred, his parents, Edith and Belmont, three brothers Edison, Clyde, and Jerry and one son Craig. Left to remember him with love are his wife of 52 years Brenda, daughter Yvette Faraci of North Vancouver, BC, son Christopher Long (Catherine) of Winnipeg, Manitoba, son Shane Lumsden (Barb) of Regina, Saskatchewan, son Brendan Lumsden (Natasha,) of Regina, Saskatchewan, brother Bruce (Audrey) of Melvern Square, Nova Scotia, sister Linda Armsworthy (John) of Big Island Merigomish, Nova Scotia, his sister, Ruth Hanlon (Tommy) Canso, Nova Scotia, and three sisters-in-law Louise, Maxine and Lorraine of Canso, Nova Scotia.
Belmont had four grandchildren, Jennifer Campbell, Christopher Faraci, Craig Long and Alisha From (Austin), as well as three great grandchildren, Jaden and Kashton Faraci and Carson From, he will also be remembered by many nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank Shannon Carey, home care coordinator, PSW’s from Closing the Gap most recently Lisa Dufour, Sue Haskins, Manci, Glenn Scott, and Vinu Wilson. They, along with others, these last few years took excellent care of Belmont at home.
Belmont was also enrolled in the paramedic homecare program. We are grateful for their care. Also, thanks to the staff at Blanche River Health Kirkland Lake Site. Belmont had been in hospital several times over the last five years and their care is appreciated. We’re particularly grateful for his care since October 16, 2024.
Donations in Belmont’s name to Trinity United Church, or charity of your choice would be appreciated.
There will be a service in the spring of 2025.
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Brenda and family
My deepest condolences to you and your family.
May my support
warm your heart
Brenda & Family
I'm so saddened to hear of Belmont's passing . Sending you my sincere sympathy. I'm going to miss visiting you .
Rest Easy Belmont
God Bless
Brenda Lumsden
Dear Brenda, our deepest condolences to you and your family…
I have such lovely memories of visits with you and Belmont, sharing at table and telling stories and laughing and seriously talking “shop.” May you know God’s peace and grace in this time of journeying through loss, and may you find joy in celebrating Belmont’s beautiful life and person. Hugs and blessings from Judith and Tom.
Brenda and family
So sorry to hear of Belmont’s passing. Our thoughts and deepest sympathy are with you. Our loved ones leave this world, but not our hearts..
Brenda
I wish to offer my condolences to you and your family on Belmont’s passing. I have fond memories of Belmont sitting at the piano at church and playing so beautifully. When I think of Belmont I think of how kind and caring he was.
May my support
warm your heart
Brenda and family
May the love of family and friends and memories shared bring some comfort in the death of a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. With many thoughts of memories shared and prayers for the days ahead. Erwin
Brenda Lumsden
So sorry. Remember his organ and piano playing in Kapuskasing. Take care.
Ann Krikken, lroquois Falls, On.
Brenda Lumsden and family
Dear Brenda~
Sincerest condolences and prayers to you and yours on the loss of Belmont. He had a number of close calls-- and when that happens enough, we begin to suspect that we'll never lose him!
I hope that you feel the close and enveloping presence of so many prayers of strength, healing, comfort, and peace. God bless you all in this tender time.
~ Rev. T Harrison, Trinity United Church, North Bay
May my support
warm your heart
Brenda and family
Brenda--it took a few days to make the connection here---it shouldn't have, and for that, I apologize. I know that your faith will strengthen and uphold you, and the knowledge that you are loved and cared for by many--near and far. Love, Susan
Brenda and family
Our deepest sympathies to you and your family Brenda. Thinking of you.
