Mattatall - Varner Funeral Home

Mattatall - Varner Funeral Home Mattatall Varner provides a full range of funeral products and services to residents of Truro and su

11/11/2025

June Ann Dewar – 84, North River, Colchester County, passed away peacefully, on her own terms, on Monday morning, November 10, 2025, at Colchester East Hants Health Centre, ...

Remembrance Day Observance“They shall not grow old. Age shall not weary them.”The freedoms we enjoy are, in part, paved ...
11/11/2025

Remembrance Day Observance

“They shall not grow old. Age shall not weary them.”

The freedoms we enjoy are, in part, paved with the sacrifices of our fallen. We wear our poppies, we gather at today’s ceremonies and we observe a moment of silence in their memory.

Today, we recognize the impact of loss on all those affected. We take a moment to reach out and thank those who serve… our veterans who fought and those who continue to make sacrifices for the justices and freedoms we enjoy. By remembering, we hope that lessons are learned and that the future will become a place where wars and conflict are only a distant memory.

Lest we forget.

11/07/2025

Albert Franklin

11/06/2025

 A Story of Resilience and Living Life to the Fullest. Robert Michael

The importance of Love and ConnectionThe human experience holds many feelings. At a young age we learn societal norms an...
11/06/2025

The importance of Love and Connection

The human experience holds many feelings. At a young age we learn societal norms and values to help us as we become adults in today’s world. But alas, the world can sometimes be a cold place. The people we come into contact with are not obligated to be kind to us or anything close to resembling it.

Which leads to the importance of having more satisfying relationships with members of our family and friends. Blood is thicker than water and the bonds of friendship hold implicit rewards.

Imagine a life without these connections, devoid of kindness, empathy, compassion and love. This would lead to an isolated existence one where feelings of self-pity, sadness and numbness would dominate.

The need to foster feelings of love and to connect with people who are in our inner circle has never been more important, as the world seems to become a colder and crueler place. Having a sanctuary to resort to where the human spirit can take refuge is vital, as is being that refuge for others.

Each of us has a role to bring love and connection to our immediate surroundings. Connect with a family member you haven’t talked with them in a while. Have a coffee with an old friend. If you know someone who has experienced a recent loss, reach out. They are likely adjusting to a world where a significant other is now missing.

Love and connection are too powerful to our emotional well-being and they must never be ignored. It is up to each and everyone of us to do our part to ensure they are part of everyday life.

© Mattatall-Varner Funeral Home/CFHC Online

11/06/2025

Harding Ross MacPhee, 73, of East Stewiacke sadly and unexpectedly passed away on November 3, 2025.  Born in Truro, he was the son of the late Ross ...

11/06/2025

Lester Mason Mattatall – 85, Salmon River, Colchester County, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Friday, October 31, 2025, at Halifax Infirmary, QEII, Halifax. Born ...

11/06/2025

Frederick Gordon

The Life and Times of Canadian Elsie MacGillNicknamed the “Queen of the Hurricanes,” Elizabeth (Elsie) Muriel Gregory Ma...
11/04/2025

The Life and Times of Canadian Elsie MacGill

Nicknamed the “Queen of the Hurricanes,” Elizabeth (Elsie) Muriel Gregory MacGill was a Canadian aeronautical engineer and prominent feminist. Today on the anniversary of her death, we celebrate her many contributions to Canada and the world.

Never one to let stereotypes stand in her way, MacGill’s education and career reflect many “firsts.” She was the first Canadian woman to earn a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (1927) and the first woman in North America to earn a master’s degree in aeronautical engineering (1929). In 1938, she became the chief aeronautical engineer of Canadian Car & Foundry, and in 1947, she was the first woman to chair a United Nations committee.

MacGill’s nickname “Queen of the Hurricanes,” came to prominence in the Second World War at which time she coordinated the manufacturing of 1,451 Hawker Hurricane fighter aircraft for the Royal Air Force as well as 835 Curtiss Helldivers for the U.S. Navy. The production of these aircraft led to Canada’s budding reputation as a powerhouse in the aircraft manufacturing industry.

An active feminist, MacGill was president of the Canadian Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs and a member of the Royal Commission on the Status of Women in Canada. Inducted into Canada’s Aviation Hall of Fame and the Canadian Science and Engineering Hall of Fame, she was awarded the Centennial Medal in 1967 and became an officer of the Order of Canada in 1971. More recently, she has been honoured with a postage stamp in 2019 and a commemorative loonie in 2023.

© Mattatall-Varner Funeral Home/CFHC Online

11/03/2025

Eldon Dennis

Death TechWhat is it and will it Benefit Families as They Make Arrangements for a Loved One?In the same manner as AI is ...
10/31/2025

Death Tech
What is it and will it Benefit Families as They Make Arrangements for a Loved One?

In the same manner as AI is said to revolutionize the way we will live in the future, death tech is the use of technology solutions to address death, grief and remembering. Some solutions do add benefit and convenience to consumers, an example being a funeral home that adds an online portal to explore different arrangement packages or a website page containing a visual display of a selection of urns. Yes, technology does have a supportive element to it.

When assessing whether a Death Tech solution is suitable, it is always important to do a bit of research. Is the company saying they are willing to help locally? Will they be there at 3 A.M. in the morning when a loved one dies. Will they be available to meet in person and do they know all of the intricacies of how the local community cares for its dead. Care must be taken to ensure that the needs of the deceased, their family and the community at large are addressed.

We in the funeral services profession are continually exploring new ways to support the families we serve and we regularly review new products and services as we are made aware of them. Sometimes we learn about new technologies at conferences and tradeshows. Sometimes we hear about innovations from our colleagues in the profession.

Death Tech that further supports the delivery of funeral services is advantageous to families, while death tech that tries to minimizes the level of service at a funeral is likely a detriment to families, the communities they live in and most importantly the deceased loved one. If compassion isn’t part of a solution, then the relevance of it needs to be scrutinized.

© Mattatall-Varner Funeral Home/CFHC Online

10/27/2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of William

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Mattatall-Varner is a full-service funeral home offering facilities for visitation and chapel services to Truro and surrounding communities.

We cater to the needs of families and individuals requiring either traditional funeral services or cremation. We offer many alternatives to those we assist, at their time of need.

Our facilities are within a “heritage style” home which was constructed in the 19th century. At this historic and centrally located site, we provide funeral services which are well received by our community, families, and their guests, who visit to pay respects and celebrate the lives of loved ones.