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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
VANIER, Edmond Albert Sr. - passed away peacefully at the Saint John Regional Hospital on Friday September 3rd, 2004. Born January 29th, 1923 in St. Agathe Quebec, a Navy Veteran of the Second World War, he last served on the HMCS Wetaskiwan, - Fondly known as the "Wet Ass Queen." During the post war, Edmond worked as an electronic tech at Abitibi Pulp and Paper in Iroquois Falls Ontario until 1957, Johns Manville, North Bay Ont. until 1964, then Rothesay Pulp and Paper Saint John, NB. until his retirement. He was also active in the Labour movement-past president of local # 601. He also enjoyed being a ham radio operator in the amateur radio club. Edmond was predeceased by his parents, the late Stan and Emma (Michaud) Vanier and three brothers, Victor, John and Dan. Edmond is survived by his wife Rita (Keeping), children, Ruby (Darwin) Ryan, Edmond (Lorraine), David (Frances), Valerie Savoie, and Robert, brother Sam of Calgary, and a sister, Beatrice of Montreal. Edmond will be missed by his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Arrangements are under the care of Fundy Funeral Home, 230 Westmorland Road, Saint John, NB (646-2424). At Edmond's request there will be no visitation at the funeral home but a Memorial service will be held on Wednesday September 8th, 2004 at 2 pm from the Fundy "Chapel." Memorial Donations may be made to the Canadian War Amps or to the memorial of the donors choice. (Telegraph-Journal 08 Sep 2004)
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