MARSHALL, BLAKE CECIL - 1921 - 2013 - Blake Cecil Marshall, 91, of Elgin, passed away peacefully Sunday evening, February 24, 2013 at the Jordan Lifecare Centre. Cecil was born on Gowland Mountain, August 8, 1921. He was a son of the late Blake and Wilda (nee Harrison) Marshall. Cecil farmed at his home in Mapleton, drove school bus, was a truck driver for T. Eaton Co., and Fawcett’s Lumber Co., until his retirement. He was active in his church as a deacon and enjoyed singing in the choir. He was also active with the Blueberry Maple Fest. He will be missed by his daughter, Erna Faye Steeves (Winston) of Elgin; three grandchildren: Kevin (Yvonne) of Rothesay, Kent (April) of Elgin, and Erica Mills (Dave) of Elgin; six great-grandchildren: Jade, Cameron, Danika, Graydon, Preston, and Avelyn; his sister, Alma Steeves and his brothers: Otto and Perley (Elsie), all of Elgin; his sister-in-law, Judith (Harry) of Salisbury, as well as by many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his wife Jean; his sister Edna; and his brothers: James, Guy, Arthur, and Harry.
Cecil will be resting at Armstrongs Funeral Home, 33 Russell Street, Petitcodiac, with visitation on Wednesday, February 27, 2013 from 6 to 9 pm; the funeral service will be held at the First Elgin Baptist Church on Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 2:00 pm with Pastor David Hawkesworth and Rev. Donald MacDougall officiating. Interment will be held in the spring at the Elgin Cemetery. Donations can be made to the Jordan Lifecare Centre or a charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements are in the care of Armstrong’s Funeral Home. On-line condolences are available at: www.armstrongsfh.com