William Carter (Bill) Durant
1930-2021
William Carter Durant passed away peacefully on July
4th, 2021, and like most things in his life as
an accomplished Engineer and avid woodworker, things were
exact; passing exactly 91 years from the day he was
born, July 4th, 1930, as if he had planned it
himself (which he may have).
Born in Truro, Nova Scotia, to Irma and Mott Durant, he was
proud of his Nova Scotia roots and made it routine to travel back each
summer to enjoy the family cottage on First Beach in Parrsboro. After
graduating from the Nova Scotia Agriculture College in 1951, and
subsequently McGill University in 1953, Bill started his career with
the Department of Agriculture in Fredericton that same year. Soon
after, he and Grace married in 1953 and settled into their first home
in Nashwaaksis before moving to Sus In 1956 to
start their family. In Sus, Bill served on Town
Council and was heavily involved with
the Sus Minor Hockey Association. In
1974, Bill and Grace made their way to Oromocto where they
have since resided, only leaving in May of each year to spend their
summers at the cottage. After 37 years with the Department of
Agriculture, Bill retired in 1990 as he had planned. In his retirement
Bill served on the Board of
Stewards at Oromocto United Church and dedicated his time to the
Oromocto Rotary Club, where he was awarded the Paul Harris
Fellowship in 2000.
Bill enjoyed his life from his early years around
Parrsboro, tending the lighthouse on Cape Sharp with his father,
through his later years sitting at home in “his” chair
reading the newspapers… having read both The Daily Gleaner
and the Telegraph Journal daily for 30+ years. Paper copy
please… as he was not keen to adopt the technology, making
exception for photos from the kids and grandchildren on the
iPad, which he cherished very much.
He is survived by his wife of 68 years Grace (Kinsman) Durant
and his children; Mark (Sandra), Debbie (Tony) Spares, and Peter
(Darlene), as well a his adored grandchildren, Amy (Kyler)
Durant-Murphy & Carter (Carolyn) Durant, Kaitlyn &
Colin (Andie) Spares, Geoffrey Durant & Raelene (Mathew)
Kerner; two Great Grandchildren, Levi Durant and Kate Kerner, his
sister Corynne Martin and many nieces and nephews.
He will be missed by many, but by no one more than
his wife Grace. You never saw one without the other, they
relied on each other and knew each others needs, no words needed
spoken. Their love and concern for each other was apparent and an
example for all.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Oromocto Funeral
Home. There will be a visitation open to the public on Wednesday, July
7th, from 1-2 pm at the Oromocto United Church, followed by a memorial
service at 2 pm with the Rev. Bob Jones officiating. Due to current
health code restrictions, there will be limited seating. To reserve a
space, please contact the funeral home (506) 357-5100 or by email
oromocto@mcadamsfh.com. Remembrances to the Ottawa House Museum
by-the-Sea (www.Ottawahousemuseum.ca) would be appreciated by the
family.
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Death notice for the town of: Fredericton, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick