HORACE ELWOOD WILSON
WILSON, HORACE ELWOOD The passing of Horace Elwood Wilson of Forest Hill, Albert Co., NB occurred peacefully at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital in Fredericton, NB, on Wednesday, March 12, 2003. Born in Meadow, Albert Co. on April 16, 1911 he was the son of the late Melville and Katherine (Collier) Wilson. He was predeceased by his first wife Myrtle Louisa (Steeves) Wilson in 1993 and by a brother Talmadge. Horace worked as a farmer, trucker, mechanic and retired from the Department of Highways in 1976 as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic. He enjoyed working in the sugar woods with his wife and hunting. His family, friends and his church were special to him and he was always willing to help others. He was an active member of the Second Elgin Baptist Church in Prosser Brook, Albert Co. NB, having served as a Trustee, Deascon and Honorary Deacon and a clerk for several years. He is survived by a daughter Barbara Carroll (Donald) of Mazerolle Settlement (Fredericton) and a son Alan Wilson (Mona) of Fredericton, a sister Mabel Steeves of Pleasant Vale, grandchildren Deborah Durelle (Wayne), Ronald Steeves (Heather) and Philip Wilson (Janet) all of Fredericton, great grandchildren Rachael and Jacqueline Durelle, Katelyn and Blaine Wilson and Tanner and Kali Wilson. Visiting hours will be held from Armstrong's Funeral Home, 33 Russell Street, Petitcodiac on Thursday from 24 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held from Armstrong's Funeral Home on Friday, March 14, 2003 at 3:30 p.m. with Lic. Leonard Geldart and Lic. Michael Ross officiating. The interment will be in the Parkindale Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations to the charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated by the family. www.armstrongssfh.com


