GENGE, REV. CANON DAVID - Rev. Canon David Genge passed away peacefully at the Saint John Regional Hospital, Saint John NB on August 12th, 2009 in his 81st year. Born at St. John's NFLD, he was educated at Bishop Field College, Dalhousie University, Memorial University from where he lectured in Physics for some time and finally studied at Bishops University where he received his masters in Theology. He attended classes for the priesthood at Queen's College, NFLD and served in parishes in Newfoundland, Quebec and New Brunswick. He also worked with the Canadian Bible Society in Newfoundland. In his younger years he enjoyed playing Soccer and is a member of the Newfoundland Tennis Hall of Fame. Since retirement he remained active, filling in at several vacant parishes and was an active member of the Kiwanis Club and the Elizabeth Fry Society. He leaves to mourn his wife Joan (Woolridge) Genge, son Peter (Ngaire) and grandson Michael, daughters Heather (David) Bertin and Joanne Genge, his three remaining brothers, Anthony, Bruce and Bishop Mark (Maxine) Genge, as well as a large circle of relations and friends. He was predeceased by his brother, Nelson and by his grandson, David Edward Genge. Following cremation there will be visiting at the St. George Funeral Home and Crematorium (755-3533), 26 Portage Street, St. George NB on Saturday from 2 to 9 pm with a service to celebrate his life at Christ Church (Anglican), Pennfield, NB on Sunday at 4:30 pm followed by interment at the church cemetery. Following the interment, there will be a reception at the Pennfield Lions Club. The family would like to thank the staff of the Palliative Care Unit, Fllor 3BN at the SJRH as well as the many friends who volunteered to stay with David when needed. The family requests that in Rev. Canon Genge's memory, donations may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.