Unexpectedly, at the Saint John Regional Hospital, Saint John NB on March 7, 2011, Mr. Gary Edward Tidd, husband of Mrs. Cindy (Anderson) Tidd of Blacks Harbour NB. Born at Middleton NS on July 1, 1947, he was a son of the late Charles and Elizabeth (Hatt) Tidd. A loving husband, father, grandfather and brother, in addition to his loving wife Cindy, he is survived by two daughters; Melinda (Terry) Harris of Pennfield NB and Carrie (Kalvin) Hall of Blacks Harbour NB, three sons; Darrell Tidd (Tammy Fowler) of Moncton NB, Randy Tidd (Wendy Christie) and Christopher (Erica) Blanchard both of Blacks Harbour NB, 11 grandchildren, one great granddaughter, one brother, Phillip (Donna) Crosby of Basswood Ridge NB, one sister, Margaret (Lee) Frestman of Oregon and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Prior to his retirement, Gary worked for Connors Bros at Blacks Harbour NB for 49 years in the Maintenance Department where he made lifelong friends who he missed dearly after his leaving. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved fishing, especially when his buddies came along. He was a true family man who loved his children and grandchildren more than they could ever know and during gatherings he was known as the family cook. Gary was a member of the Knights of Columbus, where he took part in many of their fundraisers. He was also a member of the Blacks Harbour Village Council and former member of the Pennfield Lions Club. His very giving soul will never be forgotten and will be missed by many.
Resting at the St. George Funeral Home & Crematorium (755-3533) 26 Portage Street, St. George NB with visiting on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from the Stella Maris Roman Catholic Church, Blacks Harbour NB on Friday, March 11, 2011 at 11:00 am with Father Paul Doucet officiating and Rev. Godron Cooke assisting. In Gary’s memory, donations to the Charlotte County Cancer Society or to the NB Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. (www.stgeorgefh.ca)