SHAFFER, FLOYD ALLAN - 1930 - 2012 - Floyd Allan Shaffer, 82, of Albert Mines passed away on September 24th, 2012 at the Moncton Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Floyd was born in Germantown on May 18th, 1930 the son of the late Garnet Shaffer and Orpah (Stewart) Shaffer- Ledger. He worked for Modern Construction for a few years and last worked at Department Of Transportation, driving the grader for 29 years until his retirement. He was known for his quick wit and for his great laugh, the stories he could tell. He was a very hard worker and would do anything for anyone who needed help. He was a devoted husband, dad and grampie, his family meant everything to him. Even in his last days he was worrying about how they would make out without him. He would want everyone to look after all his girls and make sure they are okay. "The loss of a father is the first sorrow in life that we face without him." Let us remember all the good times and the funny stories and have a laugh in his memory. He will definitely live on forever in our hearts. He will be deeply missed by his wife and best friend, Dorothy (Steeves) Shaffer; his daughters, Debbie Shaffer-Rossiter of Albert Mines, Maxine Siddall (Gary) of Shenstone, Carol Steeves of Moncton and Shirley Shaffer of Riverview; his precious grandchildren, Julie, Josh, Tasha, Tabitha and Trevor and several cherished great grandchildren; sister, Gertrude Sargent of Germantown; brother, Carvel (Joan) of Germantown; sisters-in-laws, Imelda Shaffer and Marina Shaffer both of Riverview. He will also be missed by several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents he was predeceased by his step-father, Arthur Ledger; grandson, Jeremy; brothers, Ronald, George, Reginald, Alphonse, Wallace and Fletcher; sister, Irene; brother-in-law, Pat Sargent.
He will be resting at the Albert County Funeral Home with visitation on Thursday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9pm. The Funeral Service will be held at the Albert County Funeral Home on Friday, September 28th, 2012 at 1:00pm with Rev. Jack Allen officiating. Interment will be in the Albert Mines Cemetery, Albert Mines, NB. Donations to the family or to the charity of the donor's choice would be greatly appreciated. Arrangements are in the care of the Albert County Funeral Home, 4130 Route 114, Hopewell Cape, NB, E4H-3K2 734-2780 www.albertcountyfh.com