It is after a long, courageous battle with cancer that the family announces the passing of their husband, father and grandfather, Lloyd P. Cronkhite. The death occurred at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital on Monday, November 29, 2010. He was born in Lower South Hampton on December 29, 1928 to the late Harry and Mildred (Burden) Cronkhite.
Lloyd was a long time employee of Wallace Equipment and he had many pastimes that he enjoyed. One pastime he particularly enjoyed was the fixing of small motors. Everyone in the neighborhood knew that if their snow blower, lawn mower, etc. was broken, Lloyd could fix it. He was always up for a hunting trip at the camp with his good friend, George Derrah. Lloyd had strong supporters in his close friends and fellow card players. He looked forward to card games and laughter with Jack Walker, Bardy Connell, John MacDougall and his life long friend, the late Medley Fox. He will be sadly missed by his wife of 54 years, Anna (Graham) Cronkhite and his son, Keith Cronkhite (Wendy) all of Fredericton. He also leaves behind his granddaughters, Erica and Emily Cronkhite of Fredericton, NB who were very special to their grandfather. His sister, Pauline Stairs of Nackawic, NB; sister-in-law, Kay Williams of Harvey, NB and brother-in-law, Ralph Carson (Marguerite) of Woodstock, NB will fondly remember him as well. Predeceased by his parents; sisters, Ruth Meldrum and Jean Carson as well as his brother, Melbourne.
Visitation will be held at McAdam's Funeral Home, 160 York St. (458-9170) on Thursday, December 2, 2010 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. The funeral service will be held in the J. A. McAdam Memorial Chapel on Friday, December 3, 2010 at 2:00 pm. The Venerable John Sharpe and Rev. Jennifer Brown will officiate. Interment will take place in the Otis Cemetery, Nackawic, NB. Memorial tributes in Lloyd's name may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or to a charity of the donor's choice. On-line condolences may be made at www.mcadamsfh.com.