Eldon Hersey
1929-2021
It is with great sadness that the family of Eldon G. Hersey
announce his passing after a brief battle with cancer on October 31,
2021 at his home in New Denmark. He was husband to the late
Lorraine E.A. Jensen.
Eldon was the last surviving child of the late Rhoda (Holmes)
and Ernest Hersey. He is survived by three children, Rodney of
Halifax, Dana (Stephenie Bent) of Dartmouth, NS and Grace (Jerry
Dionne) of Perth-Andover, two granddaughters, Crystal O’Neil, Twila
(Justin St-Amand) and four great grandchildren, Brady and Haley
St-Amand, Hanna and Teagan O’Neil, several nieces and nephews as well
as his loyal, loving cat « Wyley Hersey ».
Eldon was predeceased by his wife of 56 years, Lorraine
Jensen Hersey and his six siblings, Mabel, Perley, Elmer, George,
Archie and Elwood.
Eldon worked in the early years in the woods and trucking
most of his life, worked at DOT Government Garage, bought his first
truck in 1956, hauled pulp until 1970. He then worked at
Fraser’s hauling logs for 14 years. He also enjoyed working
for McCain’s harvest. From age 60-65 he drove School Bus
part time. The first car Eldon owned was a Model A
Ford.
He had a great love for the outdoors, camping, 4-wheelin’,
and « his power saw! » He loved the woodpile and at
age 92 he put in his winter wood.
Resting at O’Regan’s Funeral Home, 515 Everard Daigle Blvd.,
Grand Falls with visiting hours on Tuesday, November 2nd from 7-9
p.m.
On Wednesday, Novemver 3rd, Eldon will be resting at St.
Ansgar’s Anglican Church in New Denmark from 1-2 at which time a
funeral service will be held with Rev. Harold Boomer
officiating. Interment will follow in the adjoining
cemetery.
A Special Thank You to the extra mural hospital
staff and nurses. Also to Cathy Brewster for all the support
you have given to Eldon, Grace, Rodney and
Dana.
For those who wish, donations to the St. Ansgar’s Anglican
Church Cemetery Fund will be greatly appreciated.
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Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Eldon Hersey 19292021..
Décès pour la Ville: Grand-Falls, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick