Lionel Colpitts
Colpitts, Lionel
Lionel Colpitts of Glenvale, NB passed away at his home on Thursday, May 5, 2016 at the age of 98. Born in Petitcodiac, Lionel was a son to the late Edgar and Eva (nee Welling) Colpitts and the loving husband to the late Rozella (nee Meade) Colpitts.
Lionel was a WWII Veteran and served in the 23rd Field Company R.C.E. After serving his country, Lionel made an occupation in forestry and farming.
Lionel is survived by his daughters: Jeanne (Normand) Allain of Moncton and Dawn (Edmund) Kolter of Corn Hill; his son Fletcher (Mary) Colpitts of Glenvale; his grandchildren: Danny and Timmy Allain, Esther and Crista Kolter, Valerie Boucher and Matthew Colpitts; his great-grandchildren: Melissa and Brandon Allain, and Aaron and Casey Boucher; his sister Beatrice Weaver, age 102; as well as several nieces, nephews, and extended family members.
Besides his parents and wife, Lionel was predeceased by his sisters: Francis Colpitts, Crystal Marr, Bertha Cowen and Mary Bateman; and his brothers: Phillip and George Colpitts
Arrangements have been entrusted to the professional care of Armstrong’s Funeral Home, 33 Russell Street, Petitcodiac, (506)756-3361. There will be no visitation or funeral service as per Lionel’s request. A graveside memorial service will be held at Maplewood Cemetery on a later date. Donations to the Greater Moncton Hospice Building Fund would be appreciated by the family. On-line condolences are available at www.armstrongsfh.com.
The family would like to give special thanks to Lionel’s long time caregivers which include: Betty Land, Barbara Anderson, Della Surrett, Debbie Bernard, Janice McCully and Chris Taylor.