Charles Barkley Morton
1911-2017
FORD
BANK, NB – Charles Morton passed away peacefully at home,
surrounded by his family, on Sunday, April 9th,
2017, after a long and healthy life of 105 years. Born in West Branch,
he was the son of the late Smith and May (MacLeod)
Morton.
As a
young man, Charles worked as a woodsman in the lumber camps in
northwestern New Brunswick with other Kent County workers; he loved
telling stories of his days in the lumber camps. Later in life,
Charles was a farmer and finally, before retiring, worked as a truck
driver. Charles always enjoyed receiving visits from his friends and
family and he was always up for a good card
game.
Charles
leaves to mourn his three daughters, Susie Campbell (Allison) of Fords
Mills, Maisie Hicks (Delbert) and Cherry Fahey (Wayne), both of McKees
Mills; his seven grandchildren, Randy Campbell (Susan), Doug Hicks
(Heather), Will Hicks and Steve Hicks (Joy), Nick Fahey (Rachel),
Shannon Fraser (Darren) and Josh Fahey (Angella); his twelve great
grandchildren, Wade, Brittany, Meaghan, Matt, Chad, Phoebe, Kyle,
Brody, Mack, Vanessa, Meghan and Hunter; and his one great great
grandchild, Mila.
He will
also be missed by his two sisters, Mildred Girvan (late Garnett) of
Victoria County and Edna Palmer (late Herbert) of Moncton; as well as
by his many nieces and nephews.
Besides
his parents, Charles is predeceased by his beloved wife Maude
(Morton); five sisters, Marion, Ruby, Eva, Bertha and Laura; and three
brothers, Earl, Lloyd and Carman.
Visitation will be held at Thompson’s
Funeral Home in Richibucto on Friday from 7-9 pm. A Funeral Service
will be held on Saturday, April 15th, 2017 at
2:00 pm, Zion Presbyterian Church, West Branch with Rev. Sandy
« A.D. » Sutherland and Rev. Winston Parks
officiating. Donations in Charles’ memory may be
made to the Zion Presbyterian Church or Cemetery fund, or to a charity
of the donor’s choice and would be appreciated by the
family.
A special
thank you from the family goes out to Jenny Beck, who was the
caregiver for Charles for 17 years, as well as to all others who
helped to look after Charles over the years; your wonderful care is
truly appreciated.
Arrangements are in the professional care of
Thompson’s Funeral Home, Richibucto
(523-4252).

Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Charles Barkley Morton – 1911-2017.source

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