GUPTILL, BARRY KEITH - Barry Keith Guptill, 67, of Moncton and formerly of Sussex, passed away peacefully at the Moncton City Hospital on October 2, 2014 surrounded by his family. Barry was a loving husband of almost 47 years to his wife Barb Guptill (nee Cole) and was a son of Phyllis Guptill (nee Somers) of Sussex, and the late Keith Guptill. Barry worked on offshore oil rigs for Sedco Forex for over 20 years. More recently he came out of retirement to be the senior hoist operator on the H.L.V. Svanen constructing the Confederation Bridge. Besides his wife Barb, Barry is survived by his sons: Keith Guptill (Janet) of Moncton, and Neil Guptill (Nancy) of Quispamsis; his grandchildren: Jennifer, Kraig, Jessica, Tess, and Kaya; sisters: Marilyn Young (Rick), Bev Babineau (Sam), Martha Lawe (Carl); brothers: Jim Guptill, Carl Guptill (Liz), as well as many extended family members and friends.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the professional care of Sussex Select Community Funeral Home, from where visitation will be held on Saturday October 4, 2014 from 2 to 4pm and 7 to 9pm. The funeral service will be held at Faith Bible Baptist Fellowship on October 5, 2014 at 2pm. If desired donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, Heart & Stroke Foundation or to the Newtown Baptist Cemetery would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences are available at www.sussexfh.com