Passed On: Jack Mitchell — Bayside, N.S. salesman
Mitchell, 88, passed away in Halifax, N.S. on September 9, 2024. He was born in Halifax in 1936. Known to many customers as the “number one salesman” at Rainbow Net & Rigging, Mitchell had a reputation of treating everyone he met as his dearest and best friend. He was best known for the introduction of many fishing methods and means for fishermen to make a living. If it was nets, traps, ropes, or certain methods of rigging them, Mitchell always found the way to improve things. With over 60 years directly in the fishing industry, he made and kept so many friends.
Passed On: Donald Best — Fogo Island, N.L. fish harvester and fisheries advocate
Best, 92, passed away on Fogo Island on September 11, 2024. He was born on Fogo Island on February 28, 1932. A proud Fogo Islander and lifelong fish harvester, Best was well known as a founding member of the Fogo Island Co-operative Society, as well as his many other contributions to the community he called home. In 2011, Best received an honorary Doctor of Laws from Memorial University of Newfoundland for his contribution to
his community.
Passed On: George King — French Lake, N.B. fish harvester
King passed away on September 27, 2024, in Fredericton, N.B. He was born in Burnt Islands, N.L. King spent a majority of his life in Burnt Islands, where he worked as a fish harvester.
Passed On: Walter Hinkley — Inverness, N.S. fish harvester
Hinkley, 75, passed away on September 13, 2024. He was born on December 7, 1948. Hinkley grew up with a connection to both the land and the sea as his companions, having tended his family’s farm from a young age while also working as a lobster harvester for
many years.
Passed On: Dennis Atkinson — Goose Lake, N.S. fish harvester
Atkinson, 61, passed away at home on September 18, 2024. He was born in South Side, Cape Sable Island, N.S. on September 21, 1962. Atkinson made his living on the ocean and was a legend to all who had the privilege to work with him.
Passed On: Derek Grandville — Pembroke, N.S. fish harvester
Grandville, 81, passed away at home on September 10, 2024. He was born in Pembroke on April 19, 1943. Grandville was a very hard worker all his life. He spent his early years fishing for others before running his
own boat.
Appointed: Kavavow Mikijuk — President, Niqitaq Fisheries/Baffin Fisheries
Baffin Fisheries has announced the appointment of the newest President of Baffin Fisheries and Niqitaq Fisheries, Kavavow Mikijuk. Mikijuk served as a crewing manager for Baffin Fisheries for eight years and brings 17 years of experience in the fishing industry with them. Mikijuk will continue to be based out of Iqaluit, Nunavut, where they will prioritize the expansion of the Nunavut team.
Appointed: Bill Sanson — President, LeeWay Marine
LeeWay Marine has announced Bill Sanson will be joining their team as President. Sanson comes to the company from the Royal Canadian Navy, bringing with him extensive knowledge of the marine industry and operations.
