William “Bill” Hamilton Brittain
1932-2019
It is with great sadness that the family of William
“Bill” Hamilton Brittain announce his passing on April 27,
2019 at the age of 86. He was born in Welsford and grew up in Coote
Hill and Armstrong’s Corner, Queen’s County. He
was the son of William Harold Brittain and Bessie Hamilton, and
brother of Kenneth Gerald Brittain (deceased). Bill studied Forestry
at UNB, graduating in 1954, and then again in 1958 with a
Master’s Degree. He met Loretta Dodds at UNB and they
married in 1956. They enjoyed a devoted and loving marriage for 57
years.
Bill worked for McMillan-Rothesay in Saint John, was
Executive Director of Forestry for Irving, faculty at the Maritime
Forest Ranger School (now called the Maritime College of Forest
Technology), and in retirement was owner and operator a woodlot and
“Bill’s Mill”.
Bill will be remembered for his devotion to his family and
his good nature, patience and kindness. Bill loved the outdoors and
was especially talented in woodworking. His family share memories of
wonderful summer vacations at the farm in Welsford and the cottage at
Lake Utopia. He passed along a fondness for nature, and of course,
beagles.
Bill is survived by his son, Rod Brittain (MaryLee) of
Halifax, NS; his daughter Carolyn Brittain of Logan, Utah; his
grandchildren Kelsea and Hanna Brooks; his nephew Syd Brittain (Liz);
niece Peggy (Claude Chartrand); niece Judy; niece Kim (Denis
Boisvert); and his dear partner and guardian angel Marilyn
Machum.
The family wishes to thank the staff and volunteers of
Parkland in the Valley, Quispamsis. We will always remember your
kindness and compassion.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Reid’s Funeral
Home (506-832-5541), 1063 Main Street, Hampton, NB, and a memorial
service will be held at a later date, to be announced. Donations in
memory of Bill may be made to a memorial of the donor’s
choice. Personal condolences to the family and memorial donations may
be made through ReidsFH.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of William Bill Hamilton Brittain 19322019..
Death notice for the town of: Hampton, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick