MITTON, HAROLD E. - Harold E. Mitton, 86, of People's Park Tower and formerly of Glenwood Drive, Moncton, passed away peacefully at The Moncton Hospital on Thursday September 29, 2011. Born in Moncton, he was the son of the late Percy and Bessie (Allen) Mitton. Harold was a retired Manufacturers Agent and attended St. George's Anglican Church. He was a Life Member of the Canadian Professional Sales Association, member of the Beaver Curling Club, the Moncton City Club and the Moncton Golf & Country Club. Harold was a Veteran of WWII, having served aboard HMCS Postillion and HMCS Annan, was a member of Moncton Legion Branch # 6 and enjoyed playing "45's" every Wednesday night with "the boys". Harold will be sadly missed by his wife of 63 years, Frances (Parker) Mitton; sons, Gary F. Mitton of Montreal, PQ and Brian Mitton (Anne) of Dartmouth, NS; grandchildren, Nancy, Caroline and Emma; brother, Thorold of Ottawa, ON and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Horace; sisters, Nellie, Isabelle, Margaret, Helen, Emma and Hilda.
In keeping with Harold's wishes, there will be no visitation hours. Funeral Service at Ferguson Knowles Funeral Home Chapel, 1657 Mountain Road, Moncton (858-1995) on Tuesday October 4, 2011 at 2:00 pm, Rev. Chris VanBuskirk officiating. Reception in the Funeral Home Reception Centre following the service. Interment, Fair Haven Memorial Gardens, Moncton. In Harold's memory, donations to a memorial of the donor's choice would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences at:
www.fergusonknowlesfh.com