The family of Gerald
« Sonny » Timms sadly announce his passing on Thursday,
September 20, 2018 at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital
surrounded by family. Sonny was 86. Born in Fredericton on May 25,
1932 he was a son of the late Nathan and Flora (Russell) Timms.
Sonny was employed with the
City of Fredericton for 25 years. He first became involved in the
daily operations of the city skating rinks and dedicated himself to
the upkeep and maintenance to ensure everything was in working order
and functioning properly. Later he became a well-respected member of
the Fredericton Fire Department for 25 plus years retiring in 1986.
Sonny was also an avid hunter. He was passionate about German Shepherd
dogs and loved to show them and he also successfully raised them as
police dogs. Sonny was well respected for his years of sobriety,
dedication and belief in the 12-step program. He lived as a forever
grateful member of AA, with a wonderful sense of humor and always
lived « one day at a time ». Never one to be idle, he also
volunteered for many charities and loved his time as a bus driver for
the Murray F. Humes School where he made many lasting friendships. He
was an active member of the Holy Trinity Anglican Church in
Nasonworth. Sonny loved his church family and when called upon to help
with any church activities he never declined. He was loved by many and
will be greatly missed by all who knew
him.
Sonny loved and was loved by
his 3 children, Peggy Leigh Timms-Hughes (Terry), Natalie Timms and
Sam Timms (Tookie). He is also survived by a dear chosen son, Gerald
Gorman (Nancy). Sonny loved and adored his grandchildren, Terrilee
(Jay), Lindsey (Matthew), Connor and Landon also his
great-grandchildren, Bianca, Kayleigh, Kolter and Taliya. He leaves
behind his only surviving sibling, Peggy Rickard. Also surviving are
nieces, nephews and
cousins.
Aside from his parents, he
was predeceased by former wives Dorise, Dora and Hazel; an infant
brother Marcus and sisters Rena Dougherty and Beti
Linton.
Visitation for Sonny will be
held Monday, September 24, 2018 from 6-9
PM at Bishop’s Funeral Home, 540 Woodstock Road,
Fredericton. A service celebrating Sonny’s life will be held
from Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 1224 Route 101 Highway, Nasonworth
on Tuesday, September 25 at 2:00 PM with Rev’d Canon Albert
Snelgrove officiating. Interment in the Sunny Bank Cemetery,
Fredericton. For those who wish to remember Sonny by way of a memorial
contribution, the family has suggested the Holy Trinity Anglican
Church or Portage Atlantic Foundation.
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Gerald Sonny Timms 19322018..
Décès pour la Ville: Fredericton, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick
