William “Bill” Girvan
1943-2022
William (Bill) Girvan passed away in the early hours of Thursday,
August 4, 2022 at the Waterville Hospital.
Born in Kincardine, NB, he was the son of the late Garnet &
Mildred (Morton) Girvan.
Bill is survived by his wife of 58 years, Paula (Thomas); his daughter
Brenda (Carman McKeen); daughter-in-law Dannette Girvan; his cherished
grandchildren, Hannah and Michael McKeen; his chosen son, Howard
Paddock (Cynthia) and their children, Jacob, Noah and Olivia, and his
loyal and constant companion, his dog Molly.
He is also survived by his sister and best friend, Joan (Bob Higgins)
of Florida; Roy (Vera) of Hartland; Judy (Jeff Murchison) of Fort
Fairfield, Maine; Joyce (Ron Shaw) of Harvey, NB; Linda (Garry
Fournier) of Carlingford, NB; Larry (Andrea) of Fort Fairfield, Maine,
and Gerald (Valerie) of Upper Kintore, NB, and many nieces and
nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents, brother Gary, infant son Michael
and most recently, his son Rick Girvan.
Bill spent his career working for NB Tel and upon retirement would
spend hours tending the trees and berry bushes he had planted and took
such pride in. The legacy he leaves with this will last for
generations to come.
Before his health declined, Bill was an active member in the Masonic
Lodge; Rainbow Girls; Shriners and the Southern Victoria Pipe
Band.
His inner strength and determination were beyond measure and is
doubtful it can ever be matched. Despite his physical limitations, he
maintained his spirit, sense of humor, the guardianship of his berry
fields and his love of gloating when Carman’s hockey team lost.
A special thank you goes to the Extra-Mural nurses and his home-care
workers who were more help than ever be told.
A Celebration of Life will be held on September 3, 2022 at 2:00 PM at
the Melville United Church Cemetery, Kincardine, NB.
For those who wish, memorial donations to the Southern Victoria Cancer
Assistance Fund would be appreciated by the family.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Brunswick Funeral Home,
Perth-Andover, NB.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of William Bill Girvan 19432022..
Death notice for the town of: Perth-Andover, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick