BOONE, CHARLES ROBERT The passing of Charles Robert Boone of Oromocto occurred on Friday, April 10th, 2009, at the Oromocto Public Hospital. He was 79. Born in Fredericton Junction NB, the son of the late Samuel Edward and Caroline (Horseman) Boone. A truck driver for many years with Devon Lumber, Charles enjoyed reading Western Novels and working on Jigsaw puzzles as well as being a very loving father and best friend to his wife of 47 years Mary Christine Gabriel. Survived by wife Mary Christine Gabriel Boone, one daughter, Roberta Ann Boone at home in Fredericton, son Roger Edward Boone of Abbotsford, BC; two step-children, Simon Jerome Gabriel of Calgary Alberta, Harold Thomas Gabriel of Tracy, NB; five grandchildren, Nigel Boone of Victoria, BC, Alison Gabriel of Halifax, NS, Joseph Gabriel (Terry Lynn) of St. Mary's, Caitlynn Boone of Calgary, Alberta, Austin Hay of Fredericton; as well as one great-grandson, Myles Joseph Gabriel of St. Mary's; one cousin, Mabel Delong of Saint John; two special nieces, Jackie and Lorie of Pleasant Point, Maine, USA as well as several other nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, two brothers, John Vincent and Edward Boone, as well as one sister, Mary Wolcott. Respecting the wishes of Charles no visitation or funeral service will be held. Interment will take place in Saint Anthony's Cemetery at a later date. For those who wish, memorials may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or to the Fredericton SPCA. Bishop's Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to: www.bishopsfuneralhome.com