BAINBRIDGE, ERNEST - 1933 – 2014 - It is with deep sadness that we, the family of Ernest Merrill Bainbridge of K. E. Spencer Memorial Home and formerly of Pioneer Street announce his passing at his residence on Wednesday, October 1, 2014. Born in Amherst, Nova Scotia he was the son of the late Ann (Merrill) and James Bainbridge. Ernest was formerly employed as a mail carrier for many years, then as owner of Leisure World in Moncton Mall and Riverview Mall and later retired from Purolator Courier. He was a former umpire, player and coach. He also enjoyed bowling, reading his many western novels and spent many, many hours at his crossword puzzles. Ernest will be sadly missed by his wife of 59 years Isabel (Rector) Bainbridge, daughters; Debbie Warren (David) Moncton, Cindy Bainbridge Balser (Lyle Lumsden) Winnipeg, and son Ernest Randall Bainbridge Moncton; his sisters Joyce Mitchell (Don) Truro, Sharon Grocutt of Calgary, and his brother James Bainbridge (Norma) Halifax. Grandchildren Leigh and Karlie Balser Winnipeg, Crystal Warren Amherst and Rebecca Warren Moncton. Great-grandchildren Mikayla and Jaelynn David; several nieces and nephews.
Resting at Fair Haven Funeral Home with visitation on Monday, October 6, 2014 from 12:00 pm until 1:50 pm. A funeral service will follow at 2:00 pm in the Chapel of Fair Haven Funeral Home and a reception in the Garden View Reception Room. Family interment will take place at Fair Haven Memorial Gardens. Donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Society. Arrangements entrusted to Fair Haven Funeral Home, 1177 Salisbury Road, Moncton, (506) 852-3530. A book of condolences may be signed at www.fairhavenmemorial.com Dad you are finally at peace your battle with this disease has not been kind, but you fought it with everything you could. Now it’s your time to rest. We all love you and miss you dearly. Love Isabel, Debbie, Cindy and Randy.