COCHRAN, ROBERT - In celebration of a life well lived we announce the passing of Robert Herbert Cochran, our dad, mentor and friend. His death occurred on Wednesday, March 12, 2014 at the Ridgewood Veterans Wing, Saint John, NB, husband of the late Mable (Kierstead) Cochran. He was born on December 9, 1924 on Dickie Mountain, NB, the son of the late Herbert and Eleanor (Dickson) Cochran. Bob is survived by his son, Ray Cochran and his wife Betty of Amherst, NS; daughters: Linda Ramsay of Toronto, ON, Shirley Cochran (Dave McFarlane) of Kingston, NB, Valerie Laing and her husband Carter of Kingston, NB, Roberta Gorham and her husband Brian of Long Reach, NB; grandchildren: Jim Cochran and his wife Shannon and their daughter, Calvi Cochran of North Conway, NH, David Cochran and his wife Theresa and children Nisha and Izaha Cochran of Airdrie, AB, Natalie Worth of Kingston, NB, Robert Ramsay (Lindsay) of Toronto, ON and Max Denton of Kingston, NB; brother, Todd Cochran and his wife Elva; brother-in-law, John Kierstead; as well as several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by sister, Mildred Rowan; brother-in-law, Donald Rowan and special friend Jane O’Brien.
He is resting at Reid’s Funeral Home (506-832-5541), 1063 Main Street, Hampton, NB, with visiting on Saturday, March 15, 2014 from 2 to 5 and 6 to 8 PM. Funeral service conducted by, Rev. John Martin, will be held from Reid’s Funeral Home Chapel at 2:30 PM, on Sunday, March 16, 2014. Interment will take place in Trinity Anglican Cemetery, Kingston, in the spring. Donations to the Ridgewood Veterans Wing, The Royal Canadian Legion’s Peninsula Branch #62 or to the memorial of the donor’s choice would be appreciated. Condolences to the family or donations may be made through www.reidsfh.com