BLACK, IAN - Ian Black was born in Montreal, PQ to Scottish parents from Clyde Banks, Scotland on May 2, 1927. He passed away on January 7, 2012 at the Palliative Care Unit at the Regional Hospital. Ian was the youngest son of William Edward Black and Annabelle MacKenzie. Ian lived most of his life in Montreal, PQ, where he enjoyed being a member of St. Albans Lodge and Karnak Shriners. In 1994 he moved his family to Saint John, NB after his retirement from C.P. Rail. Ian was a Mason for 62 years. Shriner for 55 years, Eastern Star for 26 years, Rebekah for 3 years and member of 69 Branch Legion. Ian joined Saint John Lodge and Railway Unit of Luxor Temple. Ian is survived by his wife Linda (Grant), daughter Dorothea Piotras, sister-in-law Irene Black (Robert), sister-in-law Ruth Whelply (Doug), brother-in-law Bill Fulton (Aurella), lots of nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. At the time of his death Ian was a Past Patron of Saint John Chapter # 14, Sentinel of Lord Beaverbrook Chapter # 33. He enjoyed the Friendly Fellowship and Hope Mission at Main Street Baptist.
Following cremation, visitations will be held at Fundy Funeral Home, 230 Westmorland Road, Saint John (646-2424) on Monday, January 9, 2012 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., with Masonic and Eastern Star Service at 7 p.m. The funeral service will be held from Fundy Funeral Home Chapel on Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at 1:00 p.m., followed by a reception. In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated to Shriners Transportation of Luxor Temple, Alzheimer’s’ Society or the Palliative Care Unit Saint John Regional Hospital. My dearest Ian, I will miss you greatly but I think of (Matt 11:28) “Come yea who are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Welcome home my love. The Black family would like to give many thanks to the Palliative Care Unit, our church family and relatives for their wonderful support during this time. www.fundyfuneralhome.com