Bryan Teed
1946-2018
It is with heavy hearts that the family
of James Bryan Teed, of Bathurst, announce his passing which occurred
Friday October 19, 2018.
Bryan’s passion in life was
his family, fishing, hunting, and canoeing the Nepisiguit
River. His greatest joy was time spent at « Grant’s Lake
Camp » where his family and friends were regaled with the best
feasts and adventures. He was the Trout
Champion of the Lake where only a few would be privy to his secret
fishing spot.
Born in Cambellton NB he was the only
son of the Late James Clinton Teed and Elva (Daley)Ellis.
Besides his wife, Carmel Anne (Cormier)
Teed he is survived by their two children – Laura (Denis)
Jean and Robert Teed both of
Bathurst.
He was known as « Pampy » to his
four grandchildren James (Hannah) Teed, Kayla Teed, Matthew Jean and
Kristina Jean.
Bryan was involved in the insurance
adjusting business most of his life. Prior to retiring he worked as
Assistant Consumer Advocate for Insurance.
Bryan spent his early childhood in
Rouyn-Noranda where he was in minor hockey, cub scouts and boy
scouts. After his father’s death he and his mom moved back
to his mother’s childhood home in New Bandon. He attended
Bathurst High School until
1966.
He joined the Royal Canadian Legion,
Herman J Good Branch #18 in 1972. In 1990, he was named
their first non-veteran president. He was a very active
member of this branch where he served on various committees.
He created friendships, played darts, shuffle board, and shared his
cooking expertise for numerous events.
Bryan was Vice President of the Junior
Chamber of Commerce before the club
dissolved.
He was an instructor and
2nd Lieutenant with the 640 Air Cadet
squadron. Bryan was also involved with the local Fish
& Game Rifle & Pistol Club and served several years as
their President. He was President of the « Bathurst
Aquanuts », a local scuba diving club, who set up training for new
divers, etc. He traveled throughout the Maritimes on diving
outings as well as search & recovery of lost nets and
fishermen’s equipment – they named their company « Have
Tank will Travel. »
Bryan played bass guitar most of his
life and was member of several bands throughout his music
career. The most well known was « Country Raid »
which won the provincial Best Amateur Country Band
Award.
Bryan, your culinary skills (being a
guest at your table would rival the best gourmet restaurant), your
sense of humor, your colorful stories, and your unique character will
be missed by all who knew
you.
There will be no visitation at the
funeral home. The funeral service will be celebrated
Thursday, October 25th, 2:00 p. m. at
Elhatton’s Funeral Home Chapel,
Bathurst.
Donations in memory of Bryan may be made
to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, Crohns and Colitis Canada,
or to a charity of the donor’s choice. Personal
condolences to the family and donations may be made through
www.elhatton.com.
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Bryan Teed 19462018..
Décès pour la Ville: Bathurst, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick
