It is with great sadness that we
announce the passing of Allen Patrick Polchies Sr. of Saint
Mary’s First Nation on July 4, 2019 at the age of 72. He was
the son of the late Richard and Geneva
Polchies.
He is survived by his son, Chief Allan
Polchies Jr. (Tyler); daughters Jennifer Polchies, and Judith
Fullarton (Mike); Dillon (Megan). grandchildren Alysia, Miranda,
Megan, Hilary, and Hunter. He is also survived by his brothers, Glen
(Cathy) Polchies and Claude( Cathy) Polchies; and sister Betty (Myles)
McCoy; 5 great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, cousins, and
godchildren & special friends Cyndi and her family. He was
predeceased by his beloved wife Beverley, their son Clinton, and his
parents Richard and Geneva Polchies, brother Sonny (Mary) Polchies,
and sister Faye (Franklin) Paul.
Allen, lovingly known to many as
« Kevin from Devon », was a proud Maliseet Man. He was retired
from the Saint Mary’s First Nation Band where he worked as a
carpenter and bingo-caller for many years. He was also a loyal member
of the Fredericton Legion.
Allen spent countless summers camping
at Mactaquac with his wife, their « Home away from Home ». He
loved playing bingo, darts, collecting hats, and was an avid sports
fan. Allen was also well known in his community for his yearly display
of Christmas lights. He was proud of his lawn and could often be seen
grooming his yard, or up at the crack of dawn snow blowing his
driveway. He was a big fan of Elvis Presley; He even had a room
dedicated to Elvis in his basement. He will be fondly remembered for
his sense-of humor, contagious laugh and smile, and friendly
personality. He will be greatly missed by all and forever remembered
in our hearts.
Resting at Bishop’s Funeral
Home 540 Woodstock Road on Tuesday July 9, 2019 from 2-4 & 7-9
PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Anthony’s
Roman Catholic Church on Wednesday July 10, 2019 at 11 AM with Father
Curtis Sappier and Father Martin Arputham officiating. A private
family interment will be held at a later
date.
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Allen Patrick Polchies Sr 19472019..
Décès pour la Ville: Fredericton, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick