George Whitfield Kernighan
1951-2022
The passing of George Whitfield Kernighan of St. George NB
occurred at the Saint John Regional Hospital, Saint John NB on April
25, 2022. Born in St. George NB on August 31, 1951, he was a son of
the late George Sr. and Florence (Steen) Kernighan. A loving father,
grandfather, great-grandfather and brother, George is survived by one
daughter: Mary Beth Kernighan of St. George NB; his grandchildren:
Quintin Leavitt (Jenna Maillet) of Blacks Harbour NB, Natalie (Chris)
Goguen, Tristin Cooke and Savannah Kernighan all of St. George NB;
seven great-grandchildren; one brother: Michael (Rhoda) Kernighan of
Back Bay NB; sisters: Anna (Clyde) Thorne of Canal NB, Jessie
Kernighan of Breadabane NB, Donna (Peter) Justason of Pennfield NB,
Susan (Andre) Savoie of Bethel NB and Sarah (Wayne) Baker of Ontario;
several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents,
George was predeceased by his wife: Lorena (Hooper) Kernighan; two
daughters: Tabatha and Florence; one brother: James
Kernighan.
Prior to his illness George worked many years with Connors
Brothers. He was a man of simple pleasures who enjoyed coloring,
watching old western movies and spending time with his
grandchildren.
Arrangements in the care of the St. George Funeral Home
(755-3533) 26 Portage Street, St. George NB. There will be no
visitation. A funeral service will be held on Friday from the Sea View
Full Gospel Church, Back Bay NB with Rev. Gordon Cooke officiating
followed by the interment in the St. George Rural Cemetery. In
George’s memory, donations to the NB Heart & Stroke Foundation
or to Charlotte County Cancer would be appreciated by the
family.
www.stgeorgefh.ca
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Death notice for the town of: St-George, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick