FRONTIN, OMER
Omer Frontin, age 94, of Meteghan, N.S., passed away Tuesday, March 1st, 2016, in the Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Born in Saint John, N.B. he was a son of the late Thomas and Arthemise (Landry) Frontin.
A graduate of Saint John Vocational School, he was one of four Acadian brothers who enlisted and served in the Second World War as a machinist and gunnery officer in the Royal Canadian Navy. He finished his career as a machinist with N.B. Power.
He is survived by his wife, Therese (Comeau); son, Michael, Saint John, N.B.; daughters, Sheila (Brian) Sharkey, Hampton, N.B.; Karen (Douglas) Hall, Summerville, N.B.; five grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by 11 siblings.
Cremation has taken place and visitations will be held Friday, March 4th, from 7 to 9 p.m. in Meteghan Funeral Home. Funeral mass will take place Saturday at 1 p.m. from Stella Maris Church, Meteghan, N.S., with Rev. Wieslaw Papuga officiating. Burial to follow in the parish cemetery.