TWEEDIE, EDGAR T. Q.C., C.D. Edgar T. Tweedie passed away peacefully on December 15, 2005 at the Veteran's Health Unit, Fredericton, NB. He was 87 years old. Ed was born in Centreville, NB and grew up in Woodstock, NB. He was predeceased by his parents Fred and Kate (Cahill) Tweedie, brothers F. Dodd Tweedie and Robert A. Tweedie and by his sister, Eileen Bragdon. He was also predeceased by his eldest son, Gordon F. Tweedie, who died suddenly on October 2, 2003. He is survived by his loving and supportive wife, Jean (Kennedy) Tweedie and their children: Susan Davis (Jim) of Black Point, NS and grandchildren Kelly and Benjamin Davis; son William Tweedie of Malaysia; son Edgar (Ted) Tweedie (Annzena) of New Westminster, BC and grandchildren Sarah, Emma and Toni; son James Tweedie (Jennie) of North York, ON and grandchildren Lauren and Megan Tweedie; son Matthew M. Tweedie (Leanne Jardine) of Fredericton, NB. He is also survived by his grandchildren (children of the late Gordon F. Tweedie) Brendan, Kate, Erin, and Daniel Tweedie and their mother, Susan Mais Tweedie of Rothesay, NB and his sister, Kap Pridham (Harry) of Truro, NS. Ed was a graduate of Woodstock High School and Mount Allison University. He was President of his graduating class of 1940 at Mt A. and helped to organize several class reunions over the years. Following his graduation from Mt. A. in 1940 he enrolled in the Canadian Army and served during the Second World War in England, Sicily, Italy, France, Holland, Germany and Belgium as a member of the Carleton & York Regiment. Following the War he also served in the Reserve Forces until 1959. A Life Member of the Royal Canadian Legion, he served several terms as President of Edmundston Branch #25 and he was also President of the NB Provincial Command in 1966. He was admitted to the Bar in 1948 and was appointed Queen's Counsel in 1966.He practiced law in Edmundston NB, with his brother F. Dodd Tweedie until 1983. He then served one year as a Pension Commissioner with the Department of Veterans Affairs, and subsequently practiced law in Fredericton with the firm of Atkinson & Atkinson. He concluded his career as a Service Officer with the Provincial Command of the Royal Canadian Legion in Saint John in 1990. Throughout his career he was committed to serving and assisting veterans. Ed was also actively involved with the Carleton & York Regiment Veterans' Association. As President of the Reunion Committee he helped organize annual reunions of the Regiment from 1997 to the 60th consecutive and final reunion in 2005. Ed had a dry wit and a great sense of humour. He loved to play bridge, attend horse races and cheer on his favourite sports teams. A kind and generous man who was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, he will be dearly missed by family, friends and all who knew him. Visitation will be at McAdam Select Community Funeral Home York Street on December 18th, 2005 from 2-4 pm. A memorial service will be held at J. A. McAdam Memorial Chapel on Monday, December 19th, 2005 at 2:00 pm, officiated by Rev. Canon Jon R. Lownds. The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #4 will hold a tribute service at the memorial service. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the CNIB or to the charity of the donor's choice. The family extends its heartfelt thanks to Dr. John Keddy, the management and staff, and, in particular, the kind and compassionate nurses of the Veterans' Health Unit for their care and comfort. www.mcadamsfh.com