Welton, Stanley Lee – 83, Port Philip, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on December 18, 2024, at All Saints Hospital, Springhill. Born in Springhill, he was a son of the late Frances E. and Agnes E. (Clark) Welton. Stan served with the Canadian Army Reserves in Sackville, New Brunswick, before enlisting in the Royal Canadian Navy. While in the navy he served as a boatswain and signalman. He then enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force where he served with the military police before transferring to the Royal Canadian Army, serving as a mechanic. Stan retired April 12, 1996 and rejoined the Reserves in Sackville, NB. He was a member of the Springhill Search and Rescue and an active member of All Saints Anglican Church, Springhill. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge AF&AM, in Dorchester, NB. Stan was involved with the Boy Scouts of Canada both here and in Germany. During his retirement he stayed very busy, diving for sea urchins, long haul trucking, working at Seagull Pewter and Blue Mist Pewter, Oxford Frozen Foods and would also volunteer at Sunset Industries in Pugwash. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Virginia R. (Dauphinee) Welton, Port Philip; sons, Lorne Welton, Port Philip, Scott Welton (Susannah Otto), Elmsdale; brother, Kenneth (Debbie) Welton, Nappan; brother-in-law, Forrest Wolfe, Diligent River. Besides his parents he was predeceased by his beloved granddaughter, Elizabeth Graham-Welton and sister, Elizabeth Wolfe. The family would like to thank the nurses of the 2nd  floor, All Saints Hospital, Springhill (especially Jessica), for all their kindness and support over these last few weeks. There will be no services at this time. Donations in memory may be made to the Nova Scotia Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society