1929 - 2011 - Scoudouc - Joseph Charles Connors, 81, of Scoudouc Road, passed away peacefully at home with his loving family by his side on Sunday, February 20, 2011. Born on Scoudouc Road, (formerly Dorchester Rd, NB) on November 16, 1929, he was the son of Late Charles Edward Connors and Late Stella Marie (Burns) Connors. He is survived by his wife, E. Muriel (Murray) Connors, his sisters, Mary Leonard of Scoudouc Road and Bernadette McKendy of Bathurst and his six children: Charles (Sharon) of Scoudouc Road, Robb (Dorothy) of 2nd North River; Peggy Connors of Bateman’s Mill Rd; Cathy (Bob) Connors Kennedy of Fredericton; Brian of Scoudouc Road; Kim (Bill Buterman) Krebs, Red Deer, Alberta. Also by grandchildren: Jessica (Mario Robichaud), Katie, Emily (Travis Welling), Becky (Jeffrey LeBlanc) and Laura Connors; Caden and Tommi Connors; Geoy, Randi and Patricia Kennedy; Connor and Heidi Krebs and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a sister Rita (Vincent) Hickey of Scoudouc Road. Joe was a farmer all his life, raising dairy and beef cattle. He raised sheep for many years; and in most recent years, he got much enjoyment from raising and racing standardbred race horses. He was happiest while out working in the fields and family was a priority. Called “Papa Joe”, he had a special relationship with each and every one of his 12 grandchildren. In his earlier years, he established and operated a local riding stable called “Joe’s Ponies”. He enjoyed many trips to his hunting camp in Elgin. He was a member (since he was 10 years old) of the Shediac Agricultural Society # 15 of which he was Secretary/Treasurer for 33 years. He was a member of the Standardbred Canada and the PEI Horse Owner’s Assoc., formerly a member of the NB Sheep Assoc. and the NB Milk Producers. Many people became familiar with Joe through the interviews he gave on the CBC Radio about his thoughts on farming and his philosophies. He was invited to speak to farmers on farming issues at numerous agricultural meetings around the Atlantic Provinces. He was involved in many experimental trials with field crops and beef cattle working closely with the government field men. He was named “Farmer of the Year” by the Provincial Soil & Crops Assoc. in 1987. He also wrote a book called, “Memories of a Happy Farmer”, which has been enjoyed by many. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
The Funeral Service will be officiating by Venerable Father Richard McConnell. Visitation at Passage in Shediac Bridge on Tuesday, February 22nd from 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm. Funeral will be held on Wednesday, February 23rd at 2 pm at St. Martin’s-in-the-Woods Anglican Church, Shediac Cape. A Reception will follow after the Funeral Service at the Young Smith Hall. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Joe can be directed to the “George Dumont Foundation in care of the Extramural Shediac Unit” or any charity of the donor’s choice. Condolences in the guest book are welcomed at: www.funerairepassagefuneral.ca
Funeral arrangement under the professional care of Coopérative Funéraire Passage Funeral Co-operative, 3754, Route 134, Shediac Bridge, NB E4R 1T3 Tel: (506) 532-1050