BLACK, GORDON - Gordon Hollis Black, 76, of Riverview passed away peacefully Sunday, September 23, 2012 at the Moncton Hospital with his family at his side. Born in Bridgedale, Albert County, he was a son of the late Harold and Muriel (Hollis) Black. In his early working years he served with the Royal Canadian Air Force and then taught school for 32 years, retiring from McNaughton High School. Gordon was active in a number of Associations and charities throughout the years and he was currently serving as president of the Petitcodiac Kiwanis Club. He was a member of the Coverdale United Church having served in various capacities. Survived and missed by his beloved wife of fifty-eight years Clara (Colpitts); sons Conrad of New Zealand, Roger of Edmonton, Ross (Lise) of Winnipeg and Hugh (Heather) of Salisbury; seven grandchildren Eric Black, Krista MacNaughton, Stephanie Black, Sam Black, Melissa Black, Nicole Black and Erin Black; five great grandchildren; sisters Joan Emmerson (late Bob) of Toronto, Judy King (late Willard) of Riverview; brothers James (Sharon) of PE. Gregory (Beverly) of Fredericton and Dale (Wendy) of Moncton and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by brother John.
Family will receive relatives and friends at Salisbury Funeral Home, 3350 Salisbury Road (372-4800) Wednesday, September 26, 6 to 9 p.m. and from where the service will be held Thursday, September 27 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Dan Compton officiating, assisted by Rev. Keith Adams. Internment at Colpitts Community Cemetery. If desired, donations to the Coverdale United Church, Colpitts Community Cemetery or charity of choice would be appreciated by the family. www.keirsteads.ca