William “Bill” Davidson Seabrook
1935-2021
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of
William “Bill” Davidson Seabrook on July 23, 2021, at York
Care Centre. Born on April 2, 1935, in Ottawa, ON, he was the son of
the late Gordon and Geraldine (Davidson) Seabrook.
With a PhD from Imperial College, University of London, in
the United Kingdom, Dr. Seabrook had passion for teaching and
biological science. He had a long and distinguished career as a
professor, entomologist and researcher at the University of New
Brunswick, where he was Dean of Graduate Studies and Research. Upon
retirement, he was honoured to hold the title of Professor
Emeritus.
He held his professional friends in the highest esteem,
including his laboratory partners, his colleagues and his students,
many of whom went on to distinguished careers in their own
right.
One of his proudest accomplishments was building a log cabin
in the traditional way with red pine logs at Indian Lake.
Family continue to enjoy this cabin to this day.
In his final months, it was discussions about this project along with
conversations about his family, that made him the most
happy.
Bill was a lifelong community volunteer, giving time and
leadership to the competitive swimming community, as president of both
the Fredericton Aquanaut Swim Team and the New Brunswick branch of the
Canadian Amateur Swimming Association (CASA). He also served
nationally on the CASA board of the directors and was an international
swimming refereee. He was a president of the Fredericton Botanic
Garden, helping establish the garden next to O’Dell Park.
He very much loved volunteering at the Harvest Jazz and Blues
Festival, something he did for 25 years with his two sons.
One of his other passions was singing with many friends in
the Gilbert and Sullivan Society, where he was known for his playful
appearances.
Bill is survived by his spouse Janet “Jane”
(Appleton) Seabrook; sons David (Nuie Setthanan) and Stephen Seabrook;
granddaughters Lilly and Molly Seabrook; brother Thomas
“Tom” Seabrook, as well as many extended family members and
friends.
The family wishes to express their deep appreciation to the
caregivers who provided Bill with excellent and compassionate care in
the final years of his life including Dr. Lauren Wiley, his family
doctor; staff at York Care Centre, the Duffie Unit at the Oromocto
Hospital, the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital and the New Brunswick
Extramural Nursing program.
A private celebration of Bill’s life
will be held at a later date. For those who wish, memorial donations
may be made to Fredericton Botanic Garden Association.
www.mcadamsfh.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of William Bill Davidson Seabrook 19352021..
Death notice for the town of: Fredericton, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick