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Malcolm (Mac) Estabrooks
January 20, 1930 - March 31, 2001
The death of Malcolm (Mac) Estabrooks, age 71 of Sackville occurred at the Moncton City Hospital on Saturday, March 31, 2001.
Born in Midgic, he was a son of the Late Ralph and Selena (Sears) Estabrooks.
Formerly employed with the Enterprise Foundry he retired with 42 years of service. He was an avid hunter, a CB'er and was a member of the IOOF Lodge.
He will be sadly missed by 3 sons, Eric (Gail), Mackie (Kathy) and Jim (Rhonda) all of Sackville, and by a daughter Debi (Stephen) Etter of Fort McMurray, AB., 10 grandchildren
and 6 great grandchildren, 3 brothers, Clinton (Betty), Fred (Annette), and Lelard (Ruth) all of Sackville, and 2 sisters , Mary (Lincoln) Fillmore and Ida (Lorne) Wells, both of Sackville, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife Joyce on August 2, 2000, and by an infant brother, Roland.
The remains are resting at the Jones Funeral Home, 70 Bridge St., Sackville (364-1300) with visiting hours Monday from 7 to 9 and Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM. The funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday, April 4, 2001 at 2 PM, Rev. Barry Todd officiating. Burial in the Midgic Cemetery.
Allan Fitton
April 17, 1908 - April 7, 2001
The death of Allan Fitton, age 92 of Sackville and formerly of Montreal.
Born in Cheshire, England, he was a son of the Late Samuel and Ellen (Jardine) Fitton.
Imigrating to Montreal, QC on June 1, 1929, he lived there until 1989. Formerly employed with Canadair as an aircraft mechanic/foreman. He was a member of Victory Masonic Lodge #94 F & AM, the Royal Arch Chapter, Mr. Lebanon #20, the Melita Perceptory, Montreal Consistory 32nd degree Karnak Shriners. He was a member of St. Paul's Anglican Church, Sackville.
Allan will be sadly missed by his half-brother Harry (Beryl) Fitton, England, a niece, Debbie Wood, Riverview, NB and a nephew Robert (Helen) Handley, Amherst, NS, grandnieces and nephews, Jennifer, Jeffrey, Ryan and Gillian. He was predeceased by 2 wives, Matilda Riley and Lillian Robertson.
The remains have been forwarded for cremation. There will be no visitation. Burial will be held in the Montreal Memorial Cemetery
at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Shrine Hospital, or a charity of the donor's choice. Arrangements in care of Jones Funeral Home, 70 Bridge St., Sackville, NB (506-364-1300)
Ian James MacGregor
May 23, 1911 - March 10, 2001
The death of Ian MacGregor, age 89 of Sackville , formerly of Dorchester occurred at the Sackville Memorial Hospital on Saturday, March 10, 2001.
Born in Sterling Scotland, he was a son of the Late Robert and Julia (Harvey) MacGregor.
Ian was a paint instructor with the Solicitor General's Dept., Dorchester with 28 years of service. A member of the masonic order for 55 years he was a Past Master of Sussex Masonic Lodge #4 F & AM, Dorchester and a life member of Mount Mariah Lodge, Cape Travis, PEI. He was a former member and Past Worthy Patron of the Eastern Star. A veteran of WW II he servied with the North Nova Regiment RCCS in England and France. He is a life member of the Dorchester Senior Citizens.
Ian will be sadly missed by his wife of 67 years, the former Phyllis Mullett, Sackville, 2 sons, Robert (Susan), Fredericton and James (Neva) Russagonis, NB, 2 daughters, Heather ( George) Doan, Lower Sackville, NS and Donna (Percy Rossignol) Caissie, Bartibog, NB, 12 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild, 2 brothers, Norman, Port Elgin, ON and Donald (Frances), Coburg, ON. He was predeceased by a grandson, Ronald MacGregor on February 3, 2001.
The remains are resting at the Jones Funeral Home, 70 Bridge St., Sackville (364-1300) with visiting hours, Monday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM. The funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday, March 13, 2001 at 2 PM, Rev. Rick Marsters officiating. Burial in the Dorchester Rural Cemetery
in the spring. Dorchester Branch # 16 of the Royal Canadian Legion will hold a memorial service at the funeral home Monday evening at 7 PM and Sussex # 4, F & AM Masonic Lodge will hold a memorial service at the funeral home Monday evening at 7:30 PM. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Sussex #4 Masonic Lodge Scholarship Fund, or charity of the donor's choice.
William Boyle Sawdon
1917 - 2001
William Boyle Sawdon, one of this community's most respected citizens, passed away at the George Dumont Hospital in Moncton on Saturday morning, March 3, 2001 as a result of kidney failure. He was 83.
Mr. Sawdon was owner_publisher of the Sackville Tribune Press for 25 years following wartime service with the Canadian Army.
Born in Mount Stewart, P.E.I., he was a son of the late Rev. Frederick and Myrtle (Boyle) Sawdon. He resided in Sackville for most of his life.
Mr. Sawdon entered Mount Allison University in 1935 and four years later received his Bachelor of Arts degree. During his undergraduate years he served as editor of the campus newspaper, the Argosy, and his association with the university continued throughout his working career. He served several terms on the Board of Regents during an era of major change and played a crucial role on the university's Fund Council.
He enlisted with the New Brunswick Rangers shortly after graduation and served in England and through both the Italian and European campaigns.
He married Audrey Cook while still in England and they returned to Sackville in 1946 where he obtained employment with the late C.C. Avard, owner_publisher of the Tribune post. Two years later he and partner Fred Johns purchased the company and he soon became sole owner, remaining at the helm until 1971 when he sold it to a trio of employees _ Bill Freeman, Hilyard Crossman and David McKay. But he maintained an office there until 10 years ago and seldom missed a day of attendance.
Considered at one time to be the "conscience" of the New Brunswick Liberal party Mr. Sawdon often took controversial stands on public issues.
Judge W.W. Meldrum who served in the Louis Robichaud Cabinet, says "Bill Sawdon had the intelligence to look behind the surface and to speak up even when he might be a lone voice. He had the confidence and the willingness to express opinions of the Liberal Party, particularly on a local level."
One of Mr. Sawdon's favourite expressions was "Where all men think alike, few think very much."
Mr. Sawdon was a member of Sackville Branch Canadian Legion and a former member of the Sackville Curling Club. He was also a member of the Vienna Coffee Club which received recognition in Stewart MacLean's book, Coming Home.
Survivors include his wife, formerly Audrey Cook; on son, Ronald at home; and two sisters, Mildred Fellows of Annapolis Royal, N.S. and Eleanor Vidicaire of Florida. One Son, Robert, predeceased him.
The remains have been forwarded for cremation, there will be no visiting hours. A memorial service will be held at the Jones Funeral Home, 70 Bridge Street, Sackville, (364-1300) on Wednesday March 7, 2001 at 2 PM, Rev. Jamie Gripton officiating. Burial in the Sackville Cemetery
in the spring. Those wishing to make memorial donations may donate to a charity of the donor's choice.
Catherine Mary Sears
March 17, 1939 - April 11, 2001
The death of Catherine Sears , age 62, of Sackville, occurred Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at the Sackville Memorial Hospital following a lengthy illness.
Born in Sackville she was a daughter of Femina (Boudreau) Bourque and the late Patrick Bourque.
Catherine was a 15 year employee with the Sackville Memorial Hospital. She was a member of St. Vincent's Church, Sackville and a square dancer belonging to the Tantramar Twirlers Square Dancers.
Catherine will be sadly missed by her mother Femina Bourque of Sackville, her son; Danny (Haidee), and daughter Melissa (Robert) Cormier both of Sackville, 4 brothers, Ronald (Anita) of Moncton, Robert (Linda), Charles (Heather), and Yvon (Charlene) all of Sackville, 2 sisters; Mary (Alex) Chase of Sackville, and Jeanne (Wade) Cook of Toronto, and 3 grandchildren; Samuel, Jordan and Benjamin.
The remains are resting at the Jones Funeral Home, 70 Bridge St., Sackville (364-1300) with visitation Saturday from 7 to 9 PM and Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at the St. Vincent Roman Catholic Church, Sackville on Monday, April 16, 2001 at 11 AM, Father Jeff Doucette officiating. Burial in the Parish Cemetery
at a later date. All are invited to a prayer vigil at the funeral home on Sunday at 8:30 PM.
Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated.
