KINGSTON, SIMON A. (1920 - 2014) - Miramichi – Simon Alexander Kingston, widower of the late Alma Kingston, of Center St., Miramichi, passed away at his residence on Friday morning, December 26, 2014, at the age of 94. Born in Bay du Vin, on October 2, 1920, he was the son of the late Alexander and Margaret (Kingston) Kingston. He was a retired self employed businessman and was the founder of both Kingston Fuels Ltd., as well as Kingston Car Wash Ltd. He was a dedicated member of St. Marys Anglican Church; a former Church Warden, member of Vestry and member of the Cemetery Committee, of his church. He was a member of Branch # 18, F. & AM; a member of the Miramichi Shrine Club. He was a Veteran of the Second World War, serving overseas with the Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (R.C.E.M.E.); a member of Branch # Royal Canadian Legion, Miramichi.
He is survived by three sons, Leonard (Kathy), Weldon (Patsy) and Sandy (Mary), all of Miramichi; one brother, Donald Kingston (Theresa), of Hamilton, Ont.; one son in law, Bill Whalen, of Miramichi; nine grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; as well as several nieces and nephews, including three special caregivers, Wendy & Diane Butler and Linda Moar. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Alma MacKay, in 2000; one daughter, Roberta Whalen; one grandson, Randy Kingston; four sisters, Emily, Minnie, Myrtle, Della; five brothers, Richard, Norman, Allen, Harry, Jimmy.
Visitation will be at Adams Funeral Home Ltd., 140 King St., on Sunday, from 7 to 9 pm and Monday, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Funeral service will be held from St. Marys Anglican Church, on Tuesday, December 30, 2014, at 2 pm, conducted by Rev. Gordon Thompson. Interment will be in St. Pauls Anglican Cemetery, later in the spring. Please note, members of Branch # 3, Royal Canadian Legion are asked to assemble at the funeral home on Monday evening, at 7:30 for a Veterans Service. As expressions of sympathy, donations to St. Marys Anglican Church, St. Pauls Cemetery Fund, or any charity of the donors’ choice would be appreciated by the family. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Adams Funeral Home Ltd., 140 King St., Miramichi or messages of condolence may be sent online to www.adamsfh.ca