The passing of Karl Weldon Childs of Beaverdam NB occurred on Friday, November 20, 2009 at his residence. Born in Corner Brook NL on 29 March 1959. Karl was raised in Lark Harbour, NL and was the son of Louise (Sheppard) and the late Ralph Childs. Karl served for 29 plus years with the Canadian Forces as a soldier with the Prince Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (PPCLI) and as a carpenter with the Construction Engineering Branch. After retirement he took his carpenter skills to the Construction Engineer Section at CFB Gagetown, NB. He is survived by his wife Valerie, mother Louise (Sheppard) Childs of NL, son Alex (Ashley) of Beaverdam, daughter Vanessa of Quebec, sister Karen Martindale of Lake Harbour NL, brother Christopher (Leanne) of Halifax, NS as well as several nieces and nephews. Besides his father, he is predeceased by an infant brother Karl and sister Lois. Visitation will take place on Monday, November 23rd at the Holy Trinity Anglican Church in New Maryland (1224 Route 101 Highway, Nasonworth) from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. The funeral service will take place on Tuesday, November 24 at 11 AM at the same location with Rev. Bruce McKenna officiating. Interment to follow in the Beaverdam Cemetery. Donations on his behalf can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Arrangements have been entrusted to Bishop’s Funeral Home (458-1885). Online condolences may be expressed through www.bishopsfuneralhome.com