Arthur G. Wilkins
1917-2018
Arthur G.
Wilkins, 101, of the Veterans Health Centre and formerly of Olympic
Crescent, Moncton, passed away peacefully at his residence on
Thursday, November 1, 2018.
Born in
Moncton, he was the son of the late George and Emily (East) Wilkins.
Arthur was a retired CN Machinist/Diesel Mechanic, with 42
years’ service and was a member of St. James Anglican
Church. He was a Veteran of WWII, having served overseas in England,
France, Germany, Holland and Belgium with the
6th Field Regiment, Canadian Army from 1942
– 1945. Arthur enjoyed trailering, gardening, golfing,
watching hockey and baseball, reading, socializing with his friends
and spending time with his
family.
Arthur will
be sadly missed by his sons, Gerald (Carol) of Dieppe and Brian (late
Annette) of Moncton; grandchildren, Susan Joyce (Wally), Trent
Wilkins, Darren Fraser (Dawn) and Debra MacDonald (John); great
grandchildren, Connor MacDonald, Samuel Wilkins, Lauren Wilkins,
Graydon Fraser and Maddison Fraser; brother, Robert (Gwen) of Moncton
and several nieces, nephews and extended family
members.
In addition
to his parents, he is predeceased by his wife, Violet (Glencross)
Wilkins (2000); daughter, Margaret Fraser (Neil) of Dieppe (2018);
infant daughter, Diann (1948); sisters, Dorothy and Margaret and
brothers, Kenneth and Donald.
Visitation
at Fergusons Funeral Home, 1657 Mountain Road, Moncton (858-1995) on
Friday from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. A Service to celebrate and honour
Arthur’s life will be held at Fergusons Funeral Home Chapel
on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at 11:00 am, with Rev. Wendy Amos-Binks
officiating. A reception will follow in the Funeral Home Reception
Centre. Interment will be in Elmwood
Cemetery.
In memory of
Arthur, donations to the Friends of The Moncton Hospital would be
appreciated by the family. Online condolences for the family may be
shared at
www/fergusonsfuneralhome.com
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Arthur G Wilkins 19172018..
Death notice for the town of: Moncton, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick