It is with great sadness that the family of the late L. John Estabrooks age 50 announce his passing on Friday, October 14, 2011 at Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre, Upper Nappan, N.S.
Born in Amherst, he was a son of Margaret (Marks) Estabrooks of Amherst and the late John McNutt.
John was employed with East Coast Catering on a gas rig off Sable Island and was previously employed with Marine Atlantic in Borden, PEI, Ropak in Springhill and Oxford Frozen Foods and in his earlier years worked for Save Easy and McDonalds.
He enjoyed computers, spending time with his son Daniel and hosting barbecues for his extended family.
John will be sadly missed by his wife the former Joanne Henderson and his son Daniel.
He is also survived by a sister Valinda (Raymond) Stewart of Amherst and two brothers Robert (Charlene) and Jimmy both of Amherst and nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 18, 2011 at 2 p.m. from Campbell’s Funeral Home, 98 Church St., Amherst (667-9906) with Rev. Byron Corkum Officiating.
Interment will follow in the Amherst Cemetery.
Family flowers only.
Memorial donations in John’s memory may be made to Palliative Care Unit or the Cancer Assistance Fund of Cumberland Regional Health Care Foundation.
Online condolences may be made to the family via: www.campbellsamherst.ca