Donald Frederick Geldart
1934-2021
At the Saint John Regional Hospital, Saint John NB, on
December 10, 2021, Mr. Donald Frederick Geldart, beloved husband of
the late Shirley Mae (London) Geldart. Born at Saint John NB on August
23, 1934 he was a son of the late Vincent and Freda (Coles) Geldart. A
loving father, grandfather and brother, he is survived by his
daughters: Gail Taylor of Canal NB, Fay (Murray) McKeeman and Nancy
(Peter) Geldart both of Bocabec NB, his son; John (Claudia) Geldart of
Lakefield ON, four grandchildren: Jill (Chris), Graham, Jared
(Jillian) and Anna (Ryan, four great grandchildren: Jaxon, Ian, Landon
and Sayer, his sisters: Barbara and Elizabeth “Beth” as well
as several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, he
was predeceased by his wife Shirley.
Prior to his retirement, Don had served
with the Royal Canadian Air Force for 12 years as a Air Frame
Technician. Following his career with the air force he worked in
carpentry trade and security, where he was employed for several years
with Ganong’s as well as various aquaculture sites. Don also wore many
other job titles such as boat building in his younger years as well as
scuba diving. Don was self taught and educated on many
things as he was an avid reader and could often be found
reading fiction or until recently, books on nature, conservation and
many other intellectual titles dealing with changing times and
politics.
Don will also be remembered for his
physical fitness ability as well as his love of the outdoors and
nature. He loved kayaking the local lakes and rivers, skiing, and
remembered as the guy who would be scene daily on the Back Bay Road
jogging from L’Etange to St. George. He also was fond of music and
enjoyed playing the harmonica and was once a member of the Town and
Country square dance group. He will be sadly missed by his family and
friends.
Resting at the St. George Baptist Church
with visiting on Thursday from 6-8 pm. The service will he held on
Friday at 2pm with Pastor Jason Hooper officiating followed by
interment in the St. George Rural Cemetery. In Don’s memory, donations
to the NB Heart and Stroke Foundation, Alzheimer’s Society of NB or
the Nature Conservatory of Canada or a charity of the donors choice
would be appreciated by the family.
In keeping with Covid 19 protocals,
proof of vaccination and photo ID are required to attend the visiting
and service for all 12 and older.
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Death notice for the town of: St-George, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick