Percy St.Clair Priest
1930-2019
Percy St. Clair Priest, 88, of Cape Station and formerly of
Upper Economy, NS, passed away peacefully on January 30th, 2019 at the
Moncton Hospital with his family by his side.
Percy was born in Parrsboro, NS on October 27th,
1930 the son of the late Penfield and Violet « Rita » (Smith)
Priest
He worked as a Quality Control Inspector with the Ford
Motor Company in Oakville, ON for 30 years. He was a member
of the United Church of Canada. Percy loved sports, he
played and coached hockey and baseball for years. He was a
member of the Masonic Lodge, Corinthians Lodge # 63 and was very
active in his community. He was a jack of all trades and
enjoyed spending time in his garage fixing people’s cars and anything
that needed fixing , always giving a helping hand. He was an
avid outdoorsman and spent a lot of time fishing and hunting
throughout his lifetime. He was a worthy competitor when it
came to cards, especially crib. Percy’s main priority was
his family, he loved them all so much. He was a devoted husband to
Mary for over 67 years.He was Mary’s caregiver for many
years before her passing last year.He was a good role model for them
to follow and he taught his children how hard work and love is what
life is all about. He had a special place in his heart for
all his grandchildren and great grandchildren, his face would light up
when they came around. He was one of a kind and will
definitely be remembered for his kind and caring ways. He was always
available to help anyone. What we keep in memory is ours
forever.
He will be deeply missed by his children, Linda Favalaro
(Christopher Whitehead) of Brampton, ON, David Priest (Shirley) of
Cape Station and Alan Priest (Jody) of Huntsville, ON; his son-in-law,
Jack Reid of Bomanville, ON; sister, Elizabeth « Betty »
Elliott of Lower Sackville; brother-in-law, Headley Ripley of Clear
Water, BC;sister-in-law, Beryl Wheeler of Sackville, NB; he will also
be missed by his many treasured grandchildren and great
grandchildren. He will also be missed by several nieces and
nephews.
Besides his parents he was predeceased by his beloved wife,
Mary Amanda (Faulkner) Priest; his son, Donald Edward Priest;
daughter, Teresa Reid; sister, Lois Ripley and half brother, Harvey
McWhirter.
Honouring Percy’s own wishes there will be no visitation or
service at this time. The family will be having a memorial
service in Economy, NS at a later date.
Local arrangements are in the care of the Albert County
Funeral Home, 4130 Route 114, Hopewell Cape, NB, E4H-3K2
(506)734-2780
www.albertcountyfh.com
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Percy StClair Priest 19302019..
Décès pour la Ville: Hopewell Cape, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick