The funeral for a Cole Harbour teenager who died in a horrific motorcycle crash will be held on Tuesday.
Sixteen-year-old Noland Lillington passed away after the collision on Main Street near Ridgecrest Drive, July 30.
In his obituary, through Arbor Memorial, his family says there will be a visitation at 11 a.m. at Cole Harbour Place, with a service at 1 p.m.
The funeral will also be livestreamed.
His family says his death is completely unexpected and devastating for the community and beyond.
“Noland was, without a doubt, the most loving, care-free, easy-going, adventurous young man with a heart of gold and smile that is unforgettable,” says the family. “He made an impression on the lives of those around him as an amazing friend and teammate.”
They add, Noland loved his family in Cole Harbour/Lawrencetown to Newfoundland and everywhere in between.
N.S. Hockey community sends condolences
Noland had been a hockey player with the Cole Harbour Minor Hockey Association for years.
With the news of his passing, hockey communities around the province extended their sympathy and support.
Meal Train
A Meal Train page has been set up to help support the Lillington family.
According to the page, the gesture is to help ease some of the “day to day burdens”.
“We’ve created this Meal Train as one small way we can show our care. Providing meals allows the family to focus on grieving and healing, while feeling the continued support of those around them,” says the page.
“Thank you for showing up with kindness and compassion for a family who means so much to us all.”
