William "Bill" P. Dalton, 77, of Lutes Mountain, with his wife and children at his side, passed away peacefully at The Moncton Hospital on Sunday, July 4, 2010. Born in Bishop's Falls, NF, he was the son of the late Frederick and Elizabeth (St. George) Dalton. Bill was retired from the CNR as a carman with over 30 years service and was a member of Holy Family Roman Catholic Church, the CN Pensioners Association and volunteered with the Moncton Minor Hockey Association. He enjoyed model trains, playing the guitar, was a homemade brew "Professional Maker and Taster" and loved socializing and spending precious time with his family and friends. Bill will be sadly missed by his wife of 49 years, Diane (Simmons) Dalton; children, Debbie LeBlanc (Dennis), Moncton, Bonnie Dalton, Halifax, NS, Ron Dalton, Riverview, Nancy Forrest (Rick), Fredericton; grandchildren, Mathew and Justin LeBlanc, Aaron, Bailey and Cayden Forrest, Brandon, Ryan and Meghan Dalton; sisters, Rita Lambert (Lloyd), NF and Kathleen Gillis (John), AB; brother, Fred Dalton, NF; several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by brothers, Pat, Roy and Harold ; twin sister, Theresa and sister, Mary.
In keeping with Bill's wishes, there will be no visitation hours. Funeral Service at Ferguson Knowles Funeral Home Chapel, 1657 Mountain Road, Moncton (858-1995), Wednesday, July 7, 2010, 1:30 pm, Rev. Phil Mulligan officiating. Reception in the Funeral Home Reception Centre following the Service. Interment, Roman Catholic Cemetery, Bishop's Falls, NF. Donations in Bill's memory to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of NB, Friends of the Moncton Hospital or a memorial of the donor's choice would be appreciated. Online condolences at
www.fergusonknowlesfh.com