There will be a
Celebration of Life for Raymond “Turk” Milton who passed
away on January 24th, 2022. It will be held at the Albert County
Funeral Home on Sunday, April 24th, 2022 at 2:00pm with Rev. Peggy
Reid officiating.
Raymond George
“Turk” Milton, 68, of Hillsborough passed away suddenly at
his home on January 24th, 2022.
Raymond was born in Moncton on November 14th, 1953 the son
of Berkley Milton and Helen (Smith) Wilson and was also raised by his
Step-father, Leon Wilson.
Raymond was one of the nicest men you would ever
meet. He had a quiet demeanor with a warm smile.
Raymond grew up in Albert Mines and went to the Albert Mines Baptist
Church in his younger years.
He was a well known carpenter who was sought after
by many, he took great pride in the quality of his work, he was very
fussy on every piece he made. He built many houses
over the years and made each one to his specifications and he
embellished them all with his own personal touch.
He was an avid snowmobiler and a member of the SENBSA Club
#20 where he was a long term member/director. Raymond had
been with the Club since it started and looked after the trails in
Hillsborough/ Albert Mines area as well as helping out with many
other projects. He could talk about snowmobiles for
hours on end and enjoyed racing for a time as well. He enjoyed stock
car races, golf and going to the camp with his buddies, they had many
adventures over the years. He had a sweet tooth
and would never refuse a second dessert. He had a special
place in his heart for animals, especially the dogs he had throughout
the years, he took them with him everywhere. In the past few
years it was “Denver” beside him, he couldn’t get out of
the driveway without Denver coming along for the
drive. He is now reunited with his faithful old
friend. He just got a new pup, Odie who was going
to be his new sidekick. Raymond lived his life to the fullest and made
a lot of close friends over the years. He didn’t
have a large biological family, but his life was full with all his
friends who became his family. He was always
ready to lend a hand if anyone needed help and he did so
without hesitation. He was a good old
Albert County Boy who has left many good memories. He
wouldn’t want a lot of tears but for everyone to remember all
the fun times shared. As we hold on to Raymond in
our hearts, let’s honor his memory by following his example:
to treat our friends with a caring heart and
honest interaction: to move through life being
kind and with a smile.
“Those we love never go away, they walk
beside us everyday, unseen, unheard but always
near.”
He will be deeply missed by his spouse of 35
years, Kim; his daughter, Paula Leger (Scott) of
Hillsborough and their children, Chelsea, Robert and Cameryn;
sister, Laura Ward of Riverview; niece Tracy McKinley and her son
Ryan; nephew, Tony McKinley and his daughter, Leah; mother-in-law,
Mary Hoar of Hillsborough; sister-in-law, Norma Tingley (Bob) of
Hillsborough; niece, Shelby Pedersen (Morgan) and great nephew,
Winston. He will also be missed by all his
extended family and many friends.
There will be a time of visitation at the Albert County
Funeral Home on Monday, January 31st, 2022 from 2-4 and
6-9pm. Proof of double vaccination and masks will be
required.
A Celebration of his Life will be held at a later
date.
For those who wish donations to the SPCA, CARMA or charity
of the donor’s choice would be appreciated.
Arrangements are in the care of the Albert County Funeral
Home, 4130 Route 114, Hopewell Cape, NB, E4H-3K2
734-2780
www.albertcountyfh.com