WHITTAKER, BRUCE ERNEST - The death of Bruce Whittaker of Hampton, husband of Hazel (Hoyt) Whittaker, occurred unexpectedly on February 1, 2012. He was born in Saint John, son of the late Ernest and Mary (Campbell) Whittaker. Bruce was employed with Irving Paper for 28 years as a millwright. He was a member of Kennebecasis Seniors Bowling League, an avid camper and a dedicated grandfather. He is survived by his wife, Hazel; one daughter, Kathleen Jessop (John), Bathurst; three sons, Butch Whittaker (Sandi), Langley, BC, Brian Whittaker (Trudy) Lincoln, NB, Kevin Whittaker (Shona), Hampton; one sister, Nancy McGrath (Gerald), Hampton; grandchildren, Andrew, Jacquie, Melinda, Nick, Aaron, Kyle, Victoria, Alyssa, Austin, Isaac, Brayden, Luke, Kevin, and Logan; great grandchildren, Brooklyn and Leila; several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held at Reid's Funeral Home (506-832-5541), 1063 Main Street, Hampton on Friday from 6 to 8pm and Saturday 2 to 4 pm and 6 to 8 pm. The funeral will be held 2:30pm, Sunday, February 5, 2012 at Hampton United Church. Interment in Hampton Rural Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to NB Kidney Foundation, Canadian Diabetes Association or a charity of the donor's choice. Online memorials and condolences can be made at www.reidsfh.com