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Stephen Kingsley Mont
March 13, 2015
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<div itemprop="description"><br />Please Note: <br /> <br />Funeral service time has been changed from Today at 11 AM to Friday March 20th at 11 AM. <br />We apologize for any inconvenience. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />We are sad to announce the passing of Stephen Kingsley Mont, 62. He died peacefully at home surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with an aggressive form of melanoma. He was the elder son of the late Kingsley and Grace Mont (of Halifax). He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Nadine Cooper Mont; sons, Christopher Kingsley Mont (Bobbi Jo) and Andrew David Mont (Natasha) and one very special grandson, Cooper Kingsley Mont who he adored. He is also survived by his brother, Peter, Halifax; sisters, Norma Trim (Brian), Grand Valley, Ont.; Sheila Mont (Dan), Halifax; Jacquie Cooper (wife of late brother-in-law, David Cooper). Surviving as well are nieces and nephews, Matthew (Talitha), Danielle (Justin), Justin (Stephanie), Jenna, Kelsey, Matthew (Melody), Geoffrey (Jessica); aunts, Susie Brown, California; Beverly Knapp, Arizona; Norma MacCulloch. Stephen graduated from Queen Elizabeth High School where he was active in Model Parliament, then went on to Dalhousie University earning a BA in Political Science and an LLB from Dalhousie Law School. He was admitted to the bar in 1976 and formed his own law firm in Dartmouth with classmates Thomas McInnis and Cyril Randall. He later became a partner in the firm Weldon Beeler Mont and Dexter now known as Weldon McInnis. In 2003 he retired from private practice to focus on his appointment as a Presiding Justice of the Peace which he loved. Although he practiced law for almost 30 years, his most cherished professional pursuits were in public service. In 1979 he was appointed Chairman of the Nova Scotia Psychiatric Facilities Review Board, a post he held for 11 years and he made many important recommendations to the Department of Health regarding the treatment of the mentally ill. In 1982 he was elected as a Municipal Councillor in Cole Harbour for Halifax County and reelected until he retired in 1988 to spend more time with his two boys. He made many meaningful contributions to Cole Harbour over those years including serving as the Board member for the Halifax County Rehabilitation Centre for over 20 years. From 1988-2002 he served as solicitor and a board member of Cole Harbour Place. In 1984 he was appointed Chairman of the Labour Standards Tribunal for Nova Scotia, a position he held until 1995. He particularly enjoyed his work, beginning in 2001, as a member of the Nova Scotia Gaming Corporation Board and the Board of the Atlantic Lottery Corporation. During this time he graduated from McMaster University with a Chartered Director designation in corporate governance. He also had a great faith and was very active in his church. He twice served as warden of St. John&rsquo;s Anglican Church Parish Council (Westphal) as well as a member of Diocesan Council for Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, and Dean and Chapter, Cathedral Church of All Saints. In 2003 he graduated from the Atlantic School of Theology with a Certificate of Theological Studies. Until his appointment as a Presiding Justice of the Peace, he was also very active in party politics and spent many hours over the years working on municipal, provincial, federal, and leadership campaigns, making many lifelong friends along the way. From 1996 to 1999 he proudly served as President of the Progressive Conservative Party of Nova Scotia. He was also a past president of the Kinsman Club and a member of the Rotary Club of Dartmouth. But above all, he loved his family, especially his wife and best friend, Nadine. He was so proud of his two sons and the men they have become. He loved Bobbi Jo like a daughter, he adored his grandson Cooper, and he welcomed Natasha and her children to our family with open arms. He enjoyed family dinners, especially our annual Christmas Eve party, and the many cruises he and Nadine took, often with family and friends. Spending time at the Mont family cottage in Shad Bay had special importance to Stephen. Gathering with friends and relatives, marvelling at the beauty of the sunset, the enjoyment of a good book, and great food and wine. Life was good. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held Wednesday, March 18, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in Cole Harbour Funeral Home, 1234 Cole Harbour Rd., in Cole Harbour. A Celebration of his Life will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. in Christ Church in Dartmouth, Father David Puxley officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory can be made to St. John&rsquo;s Anglican Church, Main Street (Westphal), Dartmouth. On-line condolences may be sent by visiting: www.coleharbourfuneral.com</div>