JAMES R. HENDERSON
HENDERSON, JAMES R. - 1922-2003 Sackville, N.B. James R. Henderson, age 81, of Sackville, N.B., passed away on Friday, November 7, 2003 at the Sackville Memorial Hospital. Born in Sackville, N.B., on October 25, 1922, he was the son of the late R.G. and Helen (Ford) Henderson. James was a graduate of the Pharmacy College at Dalhousie University and immediately following his graduation, he joined the Fleet Air Arm in the latter years of the Second World War. He returned home to join his brother John in taking over the pharmacy established by his father. James was a lifelong Pharmacist and operated drugstores in Sackville, Port Elgin, Parrsboro and Halifax. He served as coroner in the Sackville area for 10 years and was at one time President of the New Brunswick Pharmaceutical Association. He was a founding member of the Sackville Curling Club and was a member of the Masonic Lodge. James took an active role in the Sackville Community Association with things such as chairing the Food Bank and Christmas Cheer committees. He was an active golfer and member of the Sackville Golf and Country Club and an avid curler. In later years he devoted much of his time to his passion for growing roses. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife of 55 years Doreen (Keating) Henderson of Sackville, N.B.; one daughter Jane Christine of Baie D'Urfe, Quebec; one son David of Sackville, N.B.; one sister Poppy (Robert) Hazelhurst of Sackville, N.B. and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents R.G. and Helen (Ford) Henderson and his brother John. Arrangements are entrusted to Campbell's Funeral Home, 89 Bridge Street, Sackville, N.B. (364-8188). Visitation will be held at Campbell's Funeral Home on Saturday, November 8, 2003 from 6-8 P.M. with a Masonic Lodge Service being held at 7:00 P.M. Funeral Service will be held from the funeral home on Sunday, November 9, 2003 at 2 P.M. with Rev. Dr. Jamie Gripton officiating. A private burial for family only will be held following the service at the Sackville Cemetery. A reception will be held at the funeral home with refreshments provided by the United Church Women. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of James may be made to the charity of ones choice.


