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William (Bill) Thurber
1933-2024
William (Bill) Ernest Thurber, 91, of Silver Fox Estates, and
formerly of Moncton, passed away at the Moncton Hospital on Sunday,
May 12, 2024 and has joined his Lord and Saviour in his heavenly
home.
Born in Moncton, he was a son of the late Winford and Jean
Thurber. Bill retired as Head Custodian from School District 15. He
was also a Stationary Engineer and was president of various unions at
the city, provincial and national levels. He attended Salisbury
Baptist Church. Bill was an avid outdoorsman, he loved hunting,
woodworking, and singing to Residents at Seniors Homes, his group
became known as “Bill & the Boys”. He loved spending
time with his family, precious grandchildren and great
grandchildren.
He will be sadly missed by his sons Randy (Carolyn) and Bill
Jr. (Heather); grandchildren Josh Matchett, Robert and Andrew Thurber,
Jennifer Burry (Chris) and Sara Keirstead (Chris); great grandchildren
Clara and Chloe Keirstead and Beau Burry; daughter-in-law Rose
Matchett and sister June LeBlanc. In addition to his parents, Bill was
predeceased by his wife Shirley (Matchett); stepson Blaine; grandsons
Adam Thurber and Jason Matchett; brothers Junior, Cecil and John and
sisters Margaret, Eleanor, Ruth, Francis and Beverly.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Salisbury
Funeral Home, 3350 Route 106 (506-372-4800) with visiting Wednesday,
May 15 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The funeral will be held in the funeral
home chapel Thursday, May 16 at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Gordon
Sutherland and Pastor Doug Howatt officiating. Interment at Fair Haven
Memorial Gardens.
The family would like to express their sincere thanks to
Management & the many staff at the Silver Fox Estates and to
the Doctors and staff of the Palliative Care Unit at the Moncton
Hospital.
If desired, donations in memory of Bill to the Salisbury
Baptist Church or a charity of choice would be appreciated by the
family.
Online condolences at www.keirsteads.ca
19332024
Death notice for the town of: Salisbury, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick
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