JACOBS, EDWARD THOMAS The death of Edward Thomas Jacobs, husband of Helen (Saunders) Jacobs of Fredericton, NB, occurred on Tuesday, July 24th, 2007 at the Dr Everett Chalmers Hospital. He was born in Halifax, NS, son of the late George and Harriet (Woolmer) Jacobs. Ed moved from Halifax in 1948 and pursued his career in the automotive parts distribution business, retiring as managing vice-president of Autotec in 1986. He was a longtime and active member of Christ Church (Parish) Church. Ed was also a member of the Masonic Order and most recently enjoyed his membership in the Fredericton Golden Club. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Helen, and three children: Karen Ketch (Doug) of Red Deer, AB; Nancy Kierstead (Gary), of Coles Island NB; Peter (Cheryl) of Fredericton, NB. He is also survived by two brothers, G. Frederick of Calgary, AB, Robert of Stoney Creek, ON, seven grandchildren: Jason and Rhonda Ketch; Laura (McKnight) and Heather Kierstead; Emily, Michelle and Mark Jacobs; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by one brother John of Halifax, NS, three sisters, Helen E. Jacobs, Halifax NS, Frances Richardson, Stoney Creek, ON and Elizabeth McCarthy of Richmond Hill, ON. The family will receive visitors at McAdam's Select Community Funeral Home, 160 York Street, Fredericton (458-9170) on Saturday, July 28th, 2007, from 4 to 7pm. The funeral service will take place at Christ Church (Parish) Church on Sunday July 29th, 2007 at 2:00 pm with Archdeacon John Sharpe officiating. A reception will take place at the church immediately following. A private interment service will take place at Forest Hill Cemetery. For those who wish, memorial tributes may be made to St. Anne's Chapel Restoration Fund, NB Heart and Stroke Foundation or a charity of the donor's choice.