Aubrey Davidson Copp, age 85, of Amherst, formerly of Baie Verte, passed away peacefully at Gables Lodge, Amherst on Sunday, August 16, 2009.

Born in Baie Verte, he was a son of the late Blair and Jean (Davidson) Copp.

Aubrey farmed until age 33, then was employed by the Atmospheric Environment Services at Goose Bay Labrador, Cape Dyer, N.W.T, Halfax International Airport and Bedford, NS weather offices, retiring to Baie Verte NB in 1983. He was a member of the United Church, many years as the treasurer at Elmsdale United Church. He enjoyed fishing, gardening and camping.

He leaves to mourn his wife of 60 years, Elizabeth (Clark) Copp, Amherst, his children , Linda Copp, Moncton, Sheryl Cowcill (Robert), Amherst, daughter-in-law, Norma Copp, Red Deer, AB; grandchildren Tammy Ellingwood, Lisa Ellingwood, Lindsay Arsenault, Paula Attfield, Kimberley Copp, Laura Cowcill, Christopher Cowcill; great grandchildren Jeffery, Janelle, Travis, Robyn, Sydney Jean, Emelie, Riley, Zachary, Damian, Dakota and Abigail; brother Donald (Conchita), Moncton; sisters Doris Clark (Howard), Peterborough, ON and brother-in-law Hugh Wood, Baie Verte. He was predeceased by infant son Dale, son Rodney, brother Norman Copp and sister Phyllis Wood.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Jones Funeral Home, 3 West Main St., Port Elgin, NB (506-538-2241) where visiting hours will be held on Tuesday from 7 to 9 pm. Funeral service will be held from the Baie Verte United Church on Wednesday, August 19, 2009 at 2 pm, Rev. James Shaffner officiating. Burial will take place in the Fernwood Cemetery.

Those wishing to make a donation in Aubrey's memory may do so to the Baie Verte United Church or the charity of your choice.

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