SOMERTON, CECIL WILFRED The passing of Cecil Wilfred Somerton, of Oromocto West, NB, occurred August 16, 2004 at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital in Fredericton, NB. Cecil was born on June 1, 1932 in Portugal Cove, NL to the late Edgar and Moria (Resse) Somerton and was the beloved husband of Mary Geraldine (Terrence) Somerton. Cecil served as a member of the Canadian Armed Forces from 1955 to 1982. Throughout his 27 years of service, Cecil had the distinction of serving with the Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment of Canada) and the Royal Canadian Regiment. Cecil, a qualified paratrooper, achieved the rank of sergeant and participated in three United Nations peacekeeping tours of Cyprus. Cecil left Newfoundland in 1955, but never forgot his island heritage and always maintained his unique sense of Newfie humor. Cecil will be remembered with much love and affection by his family and friends. Cecil is survived by his beloved wife Mary Geraldine Somerton of Oromocto West, NB; two sons, Cecil of Aylmer, PQ and David of Peace River, AB; three daughters, Deborah of New Mills, NB, Gail of Aylmer, PQ and Donna of Oromocto West, NB, and their spouses; four grandchildren Jason, Sean, Candase, and Andrew; two brothers, Hubert and Kevin; three sisters, Ella, Elizabeth, and Rita and their spouses. His parents, and two sisters Margaret and Dorothy Somerton predeceased Cecil. Visitation will be held at the Oromocto Select Funeral Home, 108 Winnebago Street, Oromocto, and NB on Thursday August 19, 2004 from 2-4 & 7-9 pm. A memorial service will be Friday August 20, 2004 at 2:00 pm from St. John's Anglican Church in Oromocto, NB with the interment in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. Keith Howlett will officiate. For those who wish, memorial tributes in Cecil's memory may be made to the Palliative Care Unit at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital or to the charity of the donor's choice. www.oromoctofh.com