John Campbell
1922-2020
It is with sadness that the family of
John Lewis Campbell, 98, of Sus, NB, announce his passing on
Monday, December 14, 2020 at the Moncton Hospital. Born in Salisbury,
he was the son of the late Kenneth A. and Mary E. (Bleakney)
Campbell.
John served in World War II as the tail
gunner in a Lancaster Bomber, a member of the Pathfinders Squadron. He
was a member of the Caterpillar Club, which recognized those whose
lives were saved by a parachute. Membership was signified by a small
silkworm pin and John’s pin had red eyes, indicating their
plane was on fire when they jumped.
He spent many years in the oil refining
business in Ontario, New Brunswick and Newfoundland. He owned a
grocery store, operated Grandad’s Campground, and worked at
the former Jordan Memorial Home in The Glades, NB. In his spare time,
be bought and renovated several homes where he and his wife
lived.
John loved to play music, sing and
entertain at every opportunity. He played keyboard, fiddle, mandolin,
guitar, and was especially good at the harmonica. He always had a case
full of harmonicas in every key in the trunk of his car. He encouraged
the family to play along with him. He was a member of the
Silverado’s in Sus and played music with the Happy Go
Lucky Fiddlers. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion for over
75 years and invited family to the Remembrance Day Ceremonies and
dinner at the legion for several years. John lived life on
his own terms, and he remained sharp of wit and fiercely independent
to the end.
He will be sadly missed and
fondly remembered by all of his family, especially his daughters,
Jacqueline Reeder (Ken) Saint John, NB, Mary Sansom (John) Red Deer,
AB; step-sons, Mark MacDonald (Heather) Salisbury, NB, Michael
(Bonnie) Oromocto, NB; daughters-in-law Ruth, Brantford, ON, Millie,
Chelmsford, Mass; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren,
great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Grace Grills, Belleville, ON,
Leveta Westcott, Havelock, ON; brother, Jerry Campbell (Diane)
Riverglade, NB; and several nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by his wife of 42 years,
Kathleen, his love for whom was undeniable; his parents; daughter,
Diane Campbell; stepsons, Daniel and John MacDonald; sisters, Evelyn
Smith, Madeline Johnson, Margarete Aylward, Geraldine Cormier, Jean
Gourley, and Joyce Prosser; brother, Robert Campbell.
Arrangements in care of The Salisbury
Funeral Home (372-4800). A private family Graveside Service will be
held at The Maplewood Cemetery, Petitcodiac, NB at a later date. If
desired, memorials to a local foodbank would be
appreciated.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of John Campbell 19222020..
Death notice for the town of: Petitcodiac, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick