Fred R. Drummie
1934-2018
DRUMMIE FRED R. – Fred passed away at Passamaquoddy Lodge, St.
Andrews, New Brunswick on December 14, 2018. He had been living with
Alzheimers for many years.
Born and raised in Saint John, New Brunswick, he was the son
of the
late J. Harold Drummie, Q.C. and Winnifred (Blair) Drummie. He
received his education through the Saint John elementary and secondary
school systems, the University of New Brunswick and as a Rhodes
Scholar at Oxford University.
Throughout his 38 year career of public service Fred had the
pleasure of advising Premiers and Ministers in the Governments of New
Brunswick and Nova Scotia, and the Government of Canada. He retired in
1993 as Associate Deputy Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern
Development. Subsequently he returned to public service as Executive
Assistant to the Minister of Transport whom he accompanied to the
Departments of Human Resources and National Defense.
He was a Commissioner and Chairman of the Roosevelt Campobello
International Park Commission, a Commissioner of the Judicial
Remuneration Commission of New Brunswick, a Director of the Huntsman
Marine Science Centre and a Chairman of the R.C.M.P. Pay Council.
Fred leaves behind his wife Madeleine, his son Eric (Sarah
Powney), his daughter Ann and grandson Christopher, “Grandpa
Fred” will also be missed by his step son Jonathan Good and his
children Rowan and Malcolm.
Predeceased by his brother Tom, he is mourned by his sister
… in … law Betty (McCullough) nephew Blair, and niece,
Gretchen.
Arrangements have been entrusted in the care of Humphreys
Funeral Home, 20 Marks Street, St Stephen, NB E3L 2B2 (506 … 466
… 3110) and on line condolences to the family or donations may
be left at www.humphreysfh.com
In keeping with Fred’s wishes there will be no visitation
nor funeral service. A donation to Hospice of Charlotte or a charity
of your choice would be appreciated.
A special thank you to our Passamaquoddy Lodge family. We will
be forever grateful for your care and kindness.
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Fred R Drummie 19342018..
Décès pour la Ville: St-Stephen, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick
