Roger Eldon Kinghorne of North Head Grand Manan Island passed away at his camp at the Logan Hole Monday, February 7, 2011. Born in 1955 he was the son of Mr. and Mrs Lawson and Ethel Kinghorne of North Head. Roger worked hard as a fisherman all of his life. He owned and operated his lobster boat "Special K", worked for Connors Bros. on the sardine carrier "Strathaven" for the past several years, fished for sea urchins, scallops, and worked in the weir fishery as well over the course of his career as an inshore fisherman. He enjoyed spending time at his camp where family and friends would drop in and visit for a few laughs, some good times and spend time with Roger. He will be missed by all who knew him. Besides his parents he is survived by his wife Vicki Kinghorne at home, his daughter Miranda Kinghorne of St. Andrews. His two sons Regan, and Logan Kinghorne, both of North Head. His two sisters Sharon (Claude) Ingalls of North Head, Toby Kinghorne of Seal Cove. His three brothers Sherman (Heather) Kinghorne of Grand Harbour, Eugene (Julie) of North Head, and Gordon Kinghorne of St. Stephen. Many nieces and nephews and many friends he has made along the way.
Visiting will take place at Ells Funeral Home on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. The funeral service will be held from the Church of the Ascension North Head on Thursday, February 10, 2011 at 1:30 pm with Rev. Captain Dana Dean officiating. The interment will follow at the North Head Community Cemetery. Roger's family has asked that donations may be made to the Charlotte County Cancer Society. Funeral arrangements are in the care of ELLS FUNERAL HOME INC. 1199 Route #776, Grand Manan, N.B. Condolences, donations, and messages of sympathy also may be sent to: www.ells.ca, or 506-662-3116.