Grant Temple O'Blenes, 90, of Salisbury passed away Monday, May 31, 2010 at the Veteran's Health Center, Moncton. Born, November 4, 1919 in Salisbury, Grant was a son of the late Temple and Ethel (Campbell) O'Blenes. He was a retired dairy farmer and member of the Second North River Baptist Church. Grant was an outdoorsman who enjoyed gardening, hunting, water colour painting and family gatherings. He was a Veteran of World War II. Grant is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years Shirley (Lewis); children Virginia Hopper, Jeffrey, Philip (Shelley) all of Salisbury, Matthew (Wendy) of Calgary, AB, Rhonda O'Blenes (Randy Gagnon) of Shawville, QC and Karen O'Blenes (Jagade Rolls) of Salisbury; grandchildren Natasha Hopper, Sarah Nash, Stephanie Moquin, B.J. Mitton, Maxine Mitton, Sylvia Mitton, Paige O'Blenes, Jillian O'Blenes, Colleen O'Blenes, Kimberly O'Blenes and Daniel O'Blenes; great grandchildren Logan Nash, Eva Moquin and Electra Mitton; sister Noreen O'Blenes of Saint John; sister in law Ruth O'Blenes of Salisbury and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by daughter Patricia; sister Leone Steeves and brother Evan O'Blenes.
Resting at Salisbury Funeral Home, 3350 Salisbury Road (372-4800) with visiting Thursday, June 3 from 7 to 9 pm. The funeral will be held from the Second North River Baptist Church Friday, June 4 at 2 pm with Rev. Jarvis Lepper officiating. Interment to follow at Monteagle Cemetery. If desired, memorials to the Canadian Cancer Society or Second North River Baptist Church would be appreciated by the family. www.keirsteads.ca