BRANSCOMBE, GEORGE ARTHUR - Mr. George Arthur Branscombe of Sussex and formerly of Moncton, NB, died peacefully after a brief illness on April 1, 2006 at the age of 83. Born in Steeves Settlement, NB, he was the son of the late Lucas and Loretta (Cochran) Branscombe. George is survived by his wife Edith (Cogswell Steeves) Branscombe, three daughters; Sherrill Carter and her husband Lawrence of Moncton, Hope Graham of Antigonish, NS and Rhoda Wilson and her husband Tim of Sussex, two sons; Rev. Hanford Branscombe and his wife Joan of Oshawa, Ont and Clinton Branscombe and his wife Jo-ette of Sussex, his sister Ruth Stevens and her husband Paul of Steeves Settlement, nine grandchildren; Stephen and Karen Carter of Moncton, Holly Sayer and her husband Jason of Indiana, Rev. Tim Branscombe of Grand Manan, Heidi Branscombe of Alabama, Samuel and Izaak Wilson and Sharla and Gareth Branscombe, as well as several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his first wife of 53 years Maryellen (MacCallum) Branscombe and a son-in-law George Graham who both passed away in 2000. George was a member of the Havelock Wesleyan Church. He was a mechanic who had worked for Alex E. Ross and Les Jones until he was stricken with Polio in 1952. After recuperating he again worked in his field for Apex, Blackwood Hodge and Universal Sales. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Wallace Funeral Home, 34 Sunnyside Drive, Sussex, (506-433-1176), with visitation on Monday evening from 7-9pm and Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9pm. The Funeral Service will be from Sussex Wesleyan Church on Wednesday, April 5, 2006 at 11:00 am, followed by a time of fellowship with the family. A private family committal will take place at Steeves Settlement Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations made to the Bethany Bible College, Gideon Bible or to the memorial of the donor's choice would be appreciated by the family. www.wallacefuneralhome.com