WADLYN, LAWRENCE "LARRY" - Lawrence "Larry" Reginald Wadlyn, 91, of Canterbury Court, Riverview, NB, passed away July 13, 2012 in Moncton Hospital. Born in Beaver Harbour, NB, he enlisted in the army at 19 years of age. After his discharge in 1945 he attended Dalhousie University and NS Technical College to obtain his degree in Civil Engineering. During that time he met and married Jean Findlay. They would spend 61 happy years together. Larry worked in Montreal and Halifax before settling down in Moncton to work for CNR, and later Marine Atlantic. In Moncton he was involved in several service groups including Legion and Probus, and was a member of St. Georges Anglican Church. He was a Past Master of Acacia Lodge #49 and a member of Frank H. Tingley Order of the Eastern Star. He was a member of the Moncton Shrine Club, Luxor Temple Shriners and a long-time member of the Luxor Temple Oriental Band. Larry was the consummate handyman, always happy to share his knowledge and abilities with neighbours, family and friends. He was a familiar sight at the Pointe-du-Chene family cottage, as he strode towards the beach with his mask, snorkel and clam bag in hand. He and Jean enjoyed their winters in Florida, and had a rich life entertaining friends with bridge parties and homemade wine. Even in his 90’s he was a formidable bridge player. Left to mourn are Janet (John) Trites, Berwick, NS, Betty (Chuck) Steeves, Pointe-du-Chene, NB, and Phyllis (Richard) Bennett, Middleton, NS. Also left behind are nine grandchildren: Marsha Trites Russell (Mike Russell), Jenny Trites (Matthew Downey), Peter Trites, Michael Trites, Carl Steeves, David Steeves (Julie Cook), Ian Bennett, Mark Bennett and Stephen Bennett. Larry was predeceased by his wife, Jean Viola (Findlay) Wadlyn, his mother and father, Mamie (Klein) Wadlyn and Charles Wadlyn, his brother Hollis (Buster) Wadlin and sister Betty Palk, and his half-siblings Blair Wadlin, Roy Wadlin, Ernie Wadlin and Verta Justason.
Arrangements are under the care of Fairhaven Funeral Home. Visitation after cremation will be at Fairhaven, 1177 Salisbury Road on Sunday, August 5, 2012, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Funeral service will be Monday, August 6, 2012 at St. Georges Anglican Church on Church St. in Moncton at 2:00 PM, Rev. Chris Van Buskirk presiding.