ARTHUR GRENVILLE ESTEY
ESTEY, ARTHUR GRENVILLE Arthur G. Estey of McAdam, NB passed away July 7, 2008 at Upper River Valley Hospital, Waterville, Car., Co., NB. Born in Eureka, California in 1924, he was the son of the late George W. and Estelle M. (Grant) Estey. After graduating from McAdam High, Arthur joined the Canadian Army and trained in western Canada and Virginia, USA. He later joined the RCMP for a brief period. Arthur married his high school sweetheart, Reta Anderson and settled in McAdam, where he was employed as a clerk with the CPR until 1986. He spent all of his summers at the Skiff Lake family cottage even until just a few days before his death. In his retirement he enjoyed family, jaunts in his car, reading and playing cards with friends. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and St. Paul's United Church where he served as an elder and treasurer. Arthur is survived by a daughter, Mary Pawsey (Wayne), Woodstock; a son, George Estey (Doone), Toronto, ON; grandchildren, Michael Pawsey (Nuala), Ghana, Africa, April-Dawn Pawsey, Woodstock, Ryan Pawsey, Calgary, AB, Eric Estey, New York City, NY, Morgan Estey, Alexander Estey and Madison Estey, all of Toronto, ON; great grandchildren, Clare and Emma Pawsy; a sister-in-law, Ruth Thorburn, McAdam; several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by the love of his life, Reta Mae (Anderson) Estey in 1997 and beloved son, Grenville Estey in 1953. Visiting hours will be held at St. Paul's United Church, 155 Saunders Road, McAdam on Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. Funeral service will be held at the church on Friday, July 11, 2008 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Ellen Beairsto officiating. Interment in Rockland Cemetery. A reception will follow at the church. For those who wish to make a donation in memory of Arthur, the family has suggested the St. Paul's United Church, McAdam or the Alzheimer Society. Arrangements by Swan Funeral Home, Harvey Station, NB. www.flewellingswan.com


