WOODLAND, ELDON (PETE) JAMES - The death of Pete Woodland occurred on July 7th, 2008 at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital. Born October 25th, 1918 in Perth, NB to the late James and Muriel (Carter) Woodland. Pete is survived by his wife of 62 years, Gretchen Woodland of McAdam, NB; children, Kenneth (Gwen) Jones of Florenceville, NB and Brenda (John) Robison of Fredericton, NB; grandchildren, Kimberly (Randall) Roberts of Hope, BC, Judy (Greg) Anderson of McAdam, NB, Krista (Roy) Christie of McAdam, NB, Carolyn (Chris) Campbell of Wolfville, NS and Brian (Dawn) Robison of Fredericton, NB; step grandchildren, Valerie (Kirk) Ebbett and Gary (Natallie) Cullins of Bristol, NB. He is also survived by his great-grandchildren, Christopher, Andrew and Bronte Roberts, Jennifer and Jason Anderson, Heath and Bradley Christie, Emily, Caitlin and John Campbell, Kyra Leach, Lauren and Oliver Ebbett and Reese Cullins. Pete is predeceased by his brothers, Ariel, Edison, Malcolm and Ralph; sisters, Isabelle, Muriel, Myrtle and Gertrude and daughter-in-law, Betty (Charters) Jones. Pete enlisted with the Carleton York Regiment in 1939 and was a Signalman and served overseas from 1939 to 1945. He saw action on the European front. After his return from overseas he operated a dry cleaning business in Perth and McAdam, NB. In 1955 he joined Canada Customs and was employed as a Border Crossing Officer at the Port of St. Croix where he retired in December of 1979. In his younger years he was active in boxing, baseball, hockey, golf and curling. Among his favorite pastimes were hunting and fishing. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #7 in McAdam, NB and a member of the Masonic Order F&AM #36 in McAdam, NB. There is no visitation by request of the family. A memorial service celebrating Pete's life will be held at 2 pm, Thursday, July 10th, 2008 at St. Paul's United Church, McAdam with Rev. Ellen Beairsto officiating. The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #7 will hold a tribute. Interment will occur at the Rockland Cemetery following the service. A reception will be held after the committal service in the Church basement. Donations made in Pete's memory to the Alzheimers Society and the Kidney Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements have been entrusted to McAdams Select Community Funeral Home. (458-9170) www.mcadamsfh.com