John Edward Mosher
1932-2018
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of John
Edward Mosher on December 13, 2018, at the Dr. Everett Chalmers
Hospital. Born in Windsor, NS, on March 8, 1932, he was the loving
husband of Claire (Jackson) Mosher of Fredericton, NB.
In addition to his wife, Claire, John is survived by his
sons, John Mosher (Cathy) of Petawawa, ON, David Mosher (Carole-Lynda)
of Windsor, ON and Gary Mosher of Fredericton, NB; grandchildren,
Matthew, Ryan, Teri, Jennifer (Barry), Lindsay (Joel), Evan (Ally),
and Christopher; great-grandchildren, Addyson, Mason, Ben, Jayden,
Emilee, Abby, and William; sisters, Ella Goddard (Garnet) and Marjorie
LeBlanc (Tommy). John was predeceased by his parents, Lorn and Clara
(Gallagher) Mosher; brothers, Elmer, Clarence « Bud »,
and Jim Mosher; sisters, Georgina Foley and Mary
Dearman
John served in the Canadian Military for 25 years, retiring
in 1975. During his career he did tours in Korea, Vietnam, Germany,
and Cyprus. He was a proud veteran and very active with The Royal
Canadian Legion, serving as Provincial President in 1994/95, and
enjoyed visiting and volunteering at the Veterans Health Unit in
Fredericton. John was also a member of the BPOE Elks Club where he
worked with the hearing impaired.
In his spare time John loved to dance and was an avid hockey
player, something he enjoyed in his youth all the way through to his
time playing with the Oromocto Pioneers.
Visitation will be held at Oromocto Funeral Home on Sunday,
December 16, 2018 from 2:00 – 6:00 pm. The funeral service
will be held from the Oromocto Funeral Home Chapel on Monday, December
17, 2018 at 11:00 am with The Rev. Canon Walter Williams officiating.
The Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 93 will hold a tribute prior to the
service beginning at 10:45 am. Interment will take place in Oromocto
Pioneer Gardens at a later date. For those who wish, memorial tributes
may be made to The Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 93, DECH Foundation
or a charity of the donor’s choice.
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Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de John Edward Mosher 19322018..
Décès pour la Ville: Fredericton, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick
