Gary Melvin Hovey
1954-2018
It is with heavy hearts we announce the
passing of Gary Melvin Hovey, of Kingston, NB,
husband of Adeline (Hachey) Hovey, which occurred on
Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at St. Joseph’s
Hospital.
Born in Saint John on December 20, 1954, he
was a son of Joan Hall Hovey and the late Melvin Hovey. Gary
was self employed as an electrician for several years before working
at the Dry Dock in Saint John, then he became a member of the IBEW
#502. Gary enjoyed reading, he was an avid sailor, sailing to Bermuda,
Bahamas, and recently Cuba.
Besides his loving wife, Gary is survived by
his daughters; Katrina Hovey (Andrew Whitaker) of Saint John, and
Sabrina Nickerson (James) of Kingston, NB, brothers; Daryl (Lynne) of
Lowbanks, ON, and Bill (Jennifer) of Quispamsis, sister Brenda Saab
(Brian Swan) of Quispamsis, grandchildren; Quinton and Eris
Whitaker, Shawn and Dylan Nickerson, as well as several nieces and
nephews.
Resting at
Kennebecasis Community Funeral
Home, 152 Pettingill Road, Quispamsis, NB
(849-2119), with visiting on Friday from 5-9 PM. Mass of Christian
Burial will take place at St. Mark’s Catholic Church on Saturday, June
2, 2018 at 10:00 AM. Interment to take place at St. Joseph’s Cemetery.
For those who wish remembrances may be made to a charity of the
donor’s choice.
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Gary Melvin Hovey 19542018.source
Décès pour la Ville: Saint John, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick