DORCHESTER - The death of Robert Partridge, age 44, of Dorchester, occurred as the result of an accident at Dorchester, NB on Saturday, June 16, 2007. Born in Moncton, he was a chosen son of Ernest and Janet (Spidle) Partridge. Robert was a galvanizer with Atlantic Industries, Dorchester Cape, loved the outdoors, hunting and gardening. He was a previous employee with Cape Bald Packers and in voluntary military service for six years. He was a member of the Dorchester United Baptist Church. Robert will be sadly missed by his wife, Maryann Wells, Dorchester; stepson, Christopher; step-daughter, Melissa; his parents, Janet (Spidle) and Ernest Partridge; brothers, Andrew (Marilyn) and Greg (Lorna), both of Dorchester; four sisters, Joanne (David), Sumner, Hamilton, ON, Bonnie (Lloyd) Bachinsky, Edmonton, AB, Cheryl (Stephen) Estabrooks, Sackville and Donna (Raymond) Cormier of Dorchester. He loved and will be missed by his nieces and nephews, Christopher, Benjamin, Jeremy, Kelly, Jessie, Michael, Allyson, Daryl, Jonathan, Amy, Cassandra, Travis, Jennifer, Sasha, Joshua and Zachary. He was predeceased by an infant brother, Jeffrey. The remains have been entrusted into the care of Jones Funeral Home, 70 Bridge St., Sackville (364-1300). Visitation was held on Tuesday, June 19, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held at the funeral home Wednesday, June 20, 2007, at 2 p.m. Burial in the Dorchester Cemetery. Donations to a fund of the donor's choice gratefully accepted. www.jonesfuneralhome.ca