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Reginald "Reg" Acton

Reginald "Reg" Acton 1916-2008 MIDGIC - Reginald Acton, age 92, of Midgic, passed away at the Sackville Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, October 21, 2008, comforted by the presence of his children Robert, Joan and David. Born in Jolicure, he was a son of the late Richard and Lena (Cook) Acton. A lifelong farmer he established Actondale Farms and Storeview Farm. He was a life member of the Federation of Agriculture for N.B.. Reg was inducted into the Agricultural Hall of Fame in 1987. He was a Canadian Director for the Shorthorn Association for many years. He judged and showed cattle in national and international competitions and was active in all agricultural activities locally. He was a member of the Midgic Baptist Church. Reg will be sadly missed by 2 sons, Robert (Laura), and David (Anna) both of Cookville, and 1 daughter Joan (Garth) Dunbar, Midgic, many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; a sister Ina Guile, BC. He was predeceased by his wife Ina in 1986, daughter -in-law, Alma, and by brothers, Fred, Roland and brother, Esmond. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Jones Funeral Home, 70 Bridge St., Sackville, NB (506-364-1300) where visiting hours will be held on Friday, October 24, 2008 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Funeral service will take place on Saturday, October 25, 2008, at 2 pm from the Midgic Baptist Church, Pastor Hal Lowther officiating. Burial will follow in the Cookville Cemetery. Those wishing to make a donation in Reg's memory may give so to the Midgic Baptist Church, the Cookville Cemetery, the Heart and Stroke Foundation, or the charity of your choice. www.jonesfuneralhome.com

 

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