Royden William Blizzard
1934-2021
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Royden
« Buzz » Blizzard on February 15, 2021, at the Dr.
Everett Chalmers Hospital. Born on April 11, 1934, he was the son of
the late Stephen and Sadie (Fletcher) Blizzard and husband of the late
Nancy (Boldon) Blizzard.
As a young man, he began his working career at the Hartt Shoe
Factory. Before working with the City of Fredericton, he worked with
Seaboard Surveys where he travelled the province. Towards the end of
his 17 year career as a Water Technician with the City,
he and his wife Nancy moved out to Yoho Lake where they had
had a cottage. He resided there until last year when he
moved into Brunswick Hall in the Shannex complex.
Buzz loved spending time outdoors hunting, fishing, walking,
and biking. He especially loved to walk « across the
road » from his home at Yoho. He enjoyed volunteering at the
soup kitchen and activities with friends at the Stepping Stone Center
and also attended Christ Church (Parish) Church.
Buzz took great pride in his grandchildren and great
grandchildren. He said once that he kept a list with all their names
on it so he would not forget any of them when he prayed for each one
of them every day.
Buzz is survived by his daughters Mary Ellen Brunsdon
(Blake), Karen Howard (Stephen), Sarah Ferguson (Martin) and Georgina
Ferguson; son Mike Blizzard (Justine); 11 grandchildren; 8 great
grandchildren; sister Bonny Worthen; sister-in-law Goldie Blizzard, as
well as many extended family members.
In addition to his parents, Buzz was predeceased by his
beloved wife Nancy Georgina (Boldon) Blizzard in January, 1996, after
42 years of marriage. He was also predeceased by son-in-law Michael
Ferguson; brothers Edward and Gerald, and also his sister Jackie
Munn.
We would like to thank all of his excellent caregivers at
Brunswick Hall, Shannex, as well as Dr. Georgia Ballem and the staff
on 4SE at the DECH for their care and compassion extended to Buzz and
family members
There will be no visitation. A family service and interment
will take place at a later date. For those who wish, donations in
Buzz’s memory may be made to the Fredericton Homeless
Shelter or a charity of the donor’s choice.
www.mcadamsfh.com
19342021
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Royden William Blizzard 19342021..
Décès pour la Ville: Fredericton, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick