It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Eben Frederick Lennox, age 95, of Amherst, NS, formally of River Hebert, NS, who passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 28, 2026 at the Northumberland Regional Health Care Centre, Pugwash, NS.
He was a son of the late Archibald "Archie" and Kathleen Adele (Shipley) Lennox.
Eben was a graduate of the Provincial Normal College, class of 1949 -1950. His first school was Beaverbank, Colchester County, followed by two years in Harrison Settlement, Cumberland County. Then began his 30 years in River Hebert teaching geography to all students at River Hebert District High. To this day he still received warm comments of useful knowledge and good times shared there.
In 1950 he was granted a license to preach. He conducted worship services in many churches in his own home area of River Hebert, Joggins, Maccan and further afield in the county. In addition to his service in the pulpit, his home church of River Hebert Baptist saw him serve God as deacon for over 50 years. He was a long time choir member and led a vibrant youth group. He was always available whatever the need.
During vacation periods he enjoyed traveling to many areas of Canada and the USA, covering all provinces and 2/3 of the states, including Hawaii. During one trip he traveled to southwest Europe. This trip especially, and all the others were very helpful to him in his teaching.
He supported his profession, serving as president of the local branch of the NSTU for a period of time. A lasting legacy provided us by Eben was this penning of the oral history of River Hebert Head, his home and an area that supported five sawmills, one of which had the largest output of any mill in the province in the early 1900's. This knowledge of homes, businesses, churches, and more would be lost without his effort.
Eben leaves to mourn his sister Annie (Bradley) Ripley, Moncton, NB and his cousin Alice Lees, Egerton, NS and their families.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his wife Margaret Elizabeth "Peggy" Stevenson in 2019.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Jones Family Funeral Centre, 70 Church St., Amherst, NS where visitation will take place on Sunday, July 5, 2026 from 1:30 until 2 PM, followed immediately by his funeral service at 2 PM, Rev. Jeff White officiating.
Donations in memory of Eben can be made to the River Hebert Latta Cemetery or a charity of your choice.
Special thanks to the staff of the Cumberland and the Northumberland Regional Health Care Centres for their excellent care of Eben.
Sharing of memories and condolences may be sent to the family by visiting Eben's online memorial at www.jonesfamilyfuneralcentre.ca or through the Jones Family Funeral Centre Facebook Page.