DICKISON, ROBERT "BOB" BEDFORD, BENNETT
The passing of Robert “Bob” Bedford Bennett Dickison of Fredericton, NB, husband of Irene (Black) Dickison occurred on Saturday, June 20, 2015 at York Care Centre, Fredericton, NB. Born on August 21, 1928 in Newcastle, NB, he was the son of the late Amos and Minnetta (Betts) Dickison of Doaktown, NB.
Bob retired from UNB as a Professor of Forest Meteorology. He was a member of the Nashwaaksis Baptist Church. Bob was also a life member of the Nashwaaksis Y's Men Club, serving as President and on many committees for his local club, at Maritime level as Regional Director, Canadian area as President and International Council Member. In 1983, Bob received the Ernie Bell Award in recognition for his outstanding contribution to the Youth Educational Exchange Program at the national and international level for Y’s Men over a period of ten years.
Bob started his career with the Meteorological Service of Canada as an aviation weather forecaster in support of RCAF operations in Chatham, NB. He transferred to Germany in 1953 for three years before returning to Chatham. He relocated to Fredericton in 1960 where he established the city’s first weather reporting services. After twenty years with the weather service, he accepted a professorship at UNB, retiring in 1989.
In addition to his wife, Bob is survived by his children, Hugh Dickison of Fredericton, NB, Ruth Lindsay (John) of Burton, NB, Larry Dickison (Kathy) of St. John’s, NL, Joanne Fitzgerald (Bob) of Fredericton, NB, Beth Craig (Andy) of Pickering, ON, Jackie Dickison of Mississauga, ON; grandchildren, Joshua, Virginia, Jonathan, Shannon, Karen, Scott, Heather, Jennifer, Gregory, Zack, Rebecca, Jason, Jamie, Becky, Lauren, Robert, Thomas and Mitchell; twelve great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; sisters-in-law, Agnes Stevens (Lawrence), Connie Allen (Joe), Noreen Bemrose (Ronald), Betty Black (Hugh) and Josie Black (Hedley); brothers-in-law, Eldon, Laurie (Edith) and Audrey.
He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Besides his parents, Bob was predeceased by his infant grandson, Nathaniel; brothers, Willis (Joan), Harland (Elsie) Dickison; sisters-in-law, Isobel Black (Eldon), Sadie Fowler (Nelson) and Leola Gulliver (Alex); brothers-in-law, Manley Black (Beth), Hedley Black and Hugh Black.
Visitation will take place at York Funeral Home, 302 Brookside Drive on Wednesday, June 24, 2015 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. A Memorial Service will be held at Nashwaaksis Baptist Church on ­­­­Thursday, June 25, 2015 at 2 pm with Rev. Paul Ross officiating and Rev. Brian Steeves assisting.
Family requests no flowers but rather a donation to the Alzheimer Society or a charity of the donor’s choice.
Personal condolences may be offered through www.yorkfh.com