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It is with sadness we announce the passing of
Richard “Rick” Edward Watkin,
age 78, of Sackville. Rick passed away peacefully on
Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at the Moncton Hospital.
Born in London, ON, he was a son of the late James
and Irene (Smith) Watkin.
Rick was involved in food service all his life,
which took him to Newfoundland where he met his wife Mary.
He finished his work at the New Brunswick Liquor Commission in
Sackville. He and Mary attended St. Vincent’s Roman Catholic
Church.
He will be sadly missed by daughters Michelle
(Danny) Bulmer, Sackville, Carolann (Eric) Allen, Port Greville, NS;
grandchildren Danielle Bulmer, Denise (Greg) Aubey, Garrett Allen (Liz
Galick); great grandchildren; Ethan, Everett, Aryan, Michael, Matthew
and Maddox; brothers Robert, London, ON, Jack (Ellen), Mount
Forest, ON, and Gordon (Daniel Watkin-Libinen), Toronto, ON; brother
in law Glen Johnston, Fredericton, NB. sister in law Georgia Watkin,
London, ON.
He was predeceased by his wife Mary Fleming Watkin;
brothers William and Robert; sister Marlene “Midge” Johnston
and sister in law Helen Watkin.
Arrangements have been entrusted to
Jones Funeral Home, 70 Bridge St.,
Sackville, NB (506-364-1300) where visiting hours will take place on
Monday from 6 to 8 pm, and again on Tuesday 9:30 AM until the
departure to the church. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on
Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at 10:30 am at St. Vincent’s Roman Catholic
Church, Sackville, Father Carlos Jacinto officiating. Burial
will take place in Fair Haven Memorial Garden, Moncton.
Those wishing to make a donation in Rick’s memory
may do so to the charity of your choice.
Sharing of memories and condolences may be sent to
the family by visiting the online memorial at www.jonesfuneralhome.ca
or through the Jones Funeral Home Facebook
page.
1945 2023
Death notice for the town of: Sackville, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick
death notice Richard Rick Edward Watkin 1945 2023
obituaries notice Richard Rick Edward Watkin 1945 2023
We offer our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Richard Rick Edward Watkin 1945 2023 and hope that their memory may be a source of comfort during this difficult time. Your thoughts and kind words are greatly appreciated.
