Rev. Vernon Bustard
1936-2020
The family and church community are grieving the loss of a
beloved pastor, devoted husband, father, grandfather,
great-grandfather, friend, mentor and Christian example. In the early
morning hours of Friday, June 19, 2020, Rev. Vernon Bustard completed
his earthly journey in the presence of his wife Judy at Hospice House,
Fredericton. The Bustard family says this is not a story of defeat;
it’s a story of victory. They have found comfort in knowing
he is finally healed and no longer suffering. Born in Monument
Settlement, NB, on March 8, 1936, he was a son of the late Raymond
Charles and Beatrice Helen (Watson) Bustard.
In addition to his parents, Vernon was predeceased by
brothers Rev. William Bustard, Howard Bustard, Elmer Bustard, Clifford
Bustard, Wesley Bustard and a sister Hilda Gray.
Vernon was an ordained minister with the United Pentecostal
Church International. His family says he has touched countless lives
both inside the church and outside through the many years of ministry
that he devoted his life to. His legacy of leadership, love and great
compassion will know no end.
Left behind to cherish his memory is the love of his life,
Judy (Jackson) Bustard, his beloved wife of 60 years; daughter Joanie
Stoddart (Rev. Tony) and sons David Bustard and Donald Bustard; four
grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; 12 siblings,
Marie Lloyd, Rev. Arden Bustard (Betty Ann), Mildred Patterson
(Brent), Carol Bustard, Katherine Williams (Eric), Joanne Post
(James), Eugene Bustard, Gary Bustard, Janice Galbraith (Frank), Faith
Galbraith (Wayne), Rev. Lloyd Bustard (Pamela) and Rev. Morton Bustard
(Marilyn); a brother-in-law John Gray; a sister-in-law Joyce
Hanson-Bustard; nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends. Vernon
experienced immense love, joy and laughter with his family and
considered himself a man most blessed. In the midst of our grief we
have found a loving God. It is hard to forget someone who gave us so
much to remember.
The family wish to thank the Doctors, nurses and staff at
Hospice House Fredericton for the excellent and compassionate care
shown to Vernon.
There will be a public visitation at Capital Community
Church, 71 Downing St., Fredericton on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 from 2-4
PM and 6-8 PM which will allow friends and congregants an opportunity
to pay their respects without breaking the social distancing
requirements. Capital Community Church and McAdams Funeral Home will
have staff available to advise church members and guests on
procedures. A service celebrating the life of Rev. Vernon Bustard will
be held at Capital Community Church, 71 Downing St., Fredericton on
Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at 2:00 PM. Rev. Harry Lewis will officiate
assisted by Rev. Raymond Woodward and Rev. Jack Leaman. A private
interment will be held in Pennfield Rural Cemetery, NB. For those who
wish to remember Vernon by way of a memorial contribution, the family
has suggested Northeast Christian College, Missions or Hospice House
Fredericton. Pallbearers will be Rev. George Nixon, Rev. Garth
Hathaway, Rev. Mel Calhoun, Rev. Gary Bigger, Rev. Ralph Fowler and
Rev. Brent Carter.
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19362020
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Rev Vernon Bustard 19362020..
Décès pour la Ville: Fredericton, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick