James Derek Crichton Gemmell
1930-2016
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of
Derek Gemmell of Riverview, on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at the age of
86.
He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Madeline
(Huestis) and their children Michael (Terry) and Melanie Grimmer
(John). He was predeceased by his parents; Captain James S. and
Dorothea (Crichton), his sister Lois and her husband Bill
(McLaughlin). He leaves behind special relatives, a niece, nephew and
cousins from the United Kingdom.
Derek was born in Adrossan, Scotland. His adventurous spirit
brought him to Canada in 1952. While immensely proud of his homeland
and Scottish ancestry, Derek settled easily in Canada, raising a
family and becoming a loyal Canadian. He often commented on how
fortunate he was to feel so at home in both countries.
The majority of his working career was in Sales
with Hayward and Warwick, Fine Bone China and Giftware. He loved his
job and enjoyed travelling and meeting people throughout the Maritimes
and the Gaspe Peninsula. Business and family trips to England and
Scotland provided him with the opportunity to visit U.K. family and
friends who played a very important role in his life.
Derek was a railway enthusiast and an avid British Murder
Mystery reader. He was a very social man. He was a member of The
Moncton Horse Club, The Kennel Club, The Naturalist Club and Riverview
Toastmasters. All of these activities meant there would be lots of
tea, coffee, conversation and sandwiches. Above all Derek cherished
family and friends. He will be fondly remembered by
many.
The family would like to thank Dr. Brian Davidson and the
caring staff of the Castel Des Flots Bleus and the Victoria Wing staff
of The Moncton Residence.
A visitation will be held at Cobb’s Funeral Home
and Cremation Center, 330 Whitepine Rd., Riverview (869-2007) on
Friday from 6-8 PM. A funeral service will take place from
Cobb’s Funeral Home Memorial Chapel on Saturday, August 27,
2016 at 1:00pm with Rev. Dr. Andrew O’Neill officiating.
Private Family interments will take place in Jemseg, NB and Scotland
at later dates.
Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s
Society of Canada, Canadian Cancer Society or the charity on
one’s choice. Condolences and memories can be shared online
at
www.cobbsfuneralhome.ca

Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de James Derek Crichton Gell.source

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