MEYER, GORDON E. - The passing of Gordon Edward Meyer of Noonan, N.B., husband of Eileen N. (Jones) Meyer, occurred at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital on March 2, 2012. Gordon was born in Minto, N.B. on April 10, 1936, he was the son of the late William and Malida (Rieger) Meyer. Gordon was a Fishery Officer with the Federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada. Gordon had a strong love for the great outdoors and spent so many enjoyable hours just being out in the woods. He was his happiest being surrounded by nature and its beauty and peaceful atmosphere. He was an avid fisherman and was very passionate about Nascar Racing. Gordon was an active member of the Grand Lake Lodge #47 Minto, NB. A member of the Scottish Rite Valley of Fredericton, NB. He also belonged to Maxwell Lodge of Perfection and King Solomon Chapter Rose Croix. Besides his wife Eileen, Gordon is survived by three sons, Dannie (Sherrie) of Springfield, Barry (Hilda) of Fredericton and Keith of Toronto; two step-daughters, Gail Taylor (Byron) of Thompson, Manitoba and Wanda Morehouse (Randy) of Fredericton; four grandchildren, Jenna Chase ( Justin) of Springfield, Julie Meyer and Darcy Meyer of Fredericton and Cain Sparkes of B.C.; great grandson Evan; four step-grandaughters, Lexie and Courtney Taylor of Thompson, Manitoba, Megan and Melanie Morehouse of Fredericton. Also surviving are brothers Albert (Myrtle) and Donald (Lois) of Minto; nieces, nephews and cousins; sister-in-law Evelyn (Donald) Mowat, Brenda (Joel) MacDonald; brother-in-law Roy (Greta) Jones and Glendon (Ruby) Jones. His parents, a son Glendon, sisters Pearl and Helen and brothers Charles, Ruldolf and William all predeceased him.
In keeping with Gordon’s request, there will be no visitation. A celebration of Gordon’s life will be held Tuesday March 6, 2012 from Bishop’s Funeral Home Chapel, 540 Woodstock Road at 2 PM, followed by a reception. Rev. Lloyd Pangburn will officiate. Interment will be private and will be held at a later date. For those who wish memorials may be made to the Shriners Hospital or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Online condolences and the sharing of memories may be expressed through www.bishopsfuneralhome.com