KINDEN, HAROLD A. - 1925 - 2009 - Following a lengthy illness, Harold Kinden of Moncton passed peacefully at home, as were his wishes, surrounded by his family on Wednesday, September 9th, 2009. Harold was born in Stag Harbour, Newfoundland on January 15th, 1925, son of the late Ernest and Amelia Kinden. He studied education at Memorial University, St. John's Newfoundland and taught school throughout the province, prior to joining the Canadian Meteorological Service in Gander, NL in 1948, where he served until 1953, He transferred to the Dominion Public Weather Office in Halifax, NS, and moved to Moncton in 1958 and retired as Officer-In-Charge of the Weather Office there in 1980. He was an active member of the Federal Superannuates National Association, Charter Member of the Public Service Alliance Canada, past regional Vice-President of the Civil Service Federation, past regional Vice-President of the Canadian Air Services Association and a past Director of the Dieppe Recreation Council. He is survived by his loving wife of almost 57 years, Angela (Chafe), whom he met when Angela went to work at the Gander Weather Office. He is also survived by his three daughters, Kathy, Karen and Krista; his four sons, Keith, Paul, Larry and Peter; and his sisters-in-law Myrtle Kinden, Doris Kinden and Teresa Chafe. He welcomed as his own daughters-in-law, Ava, Freda, Judy, Becky, Rose and Pam; as well as his sons-in-law, Tom, Stephen, Peter, Terry and Paul. Harold derived great joy from his grandchildren, Matthew, Jessica, Krista, Jordan, Karleigh, Anthony, Aaron, Kory, Kelsie, Benjamin, Brianne, Rachel, Katarina and Jacob; as well as his great grandchildren, Emma, Kali, Ethan and Kristopher. "Bampie" was their special name for their beloved Grandfather and each one has special memories of precious endless hours spent with him. His many nieces and nephews also had a special place in his heart. He treasured the visits, phone calls and letters from dear friends Gus and Connie Shaw and Vern LeBlanc. Along with his parents, Harold is predeceased by his sisters, Blanche, Mary and Effie; brothers, Harvey, Ralph and Frank and grandsons, Andrew, Kristopher and Matthew. Harold will always be remembered for the wisdom, humour, love and compassion that he embodied every day. He had a great love for the outdoors, particularly time spent hunting and fishing at his camp in Elgin. The family will be forever grateful to Dr. J. Park and his staff, Dr. Pam Mansfield and the staff of Extra Mural Driscoll Unit for their support and compassionate care of Harold during his illness. To the staff at Allcare, we thank you for helping keep him at home with us and a special thank you to Marielle who won his heart and felt like part of the family. Resting at Fair Haven Funeral Home with visitation on Sunday, September 13th, 2009 from 7 to 9 pm. Funeral service at St. Bernard's RC Church on Monday, September 14th at 11 am, with Fr. Allison Carroll officiating, followed by a reception in the Church Hall. Interment in Fair Haven Memorial Gardens. Bampie said "Death is the dawn of a new beginning" and he is now "gone fishing" with his beloved Andrew, Kristopher and Matthew on Golden Pond. We know he already is our angel as he earned his wings a long time ago. Arrangements entrusted to Fair Haven Funeral Home, 1177 Salisbury Road, Moncton (506) 852-3530. A book of condolences can be signed at www.fairhavenmemorial.ca.