
Colburn E. Estabrooks MIDGIC, NB The death of Colburn Estabrooks, age 87, of Midgic, NB, occurred at the Drew Nursing Home on Monday, August 29, 2006. Born in Midgic, he was a son of the late Albert and Zora (Hicks) Estabrooks.He formerly operated the rural mail delivery in the area and worked for many years with Fawcett Foundry, retiring in 1985. Colburn will be sadly missed by Irene (Hicks) his wife of 60 years, three children, Carolyn (Hudson) Smith, Marlene Phinney and Fred (Joann) Estabrooks, six grandchildren, Brent (Jennifer) Smith, Byron (Amy Mills)Smith, Ian (Krista Hicks) Phinney, Alison Phinney, Katherine and Emily Estabrooks, and three great grandsons, Seth Smith, Taylor and Braedon Phinney, a brother, Allen, aunt Mina Hicks, two nephews, William and Kevin Estabrooks and many cousins. He was predeceased by an infant daughter, brother David (Hilda) Estabrooks and sister Helen (Edward) Sears. The remains have been entrusted into the care of the Jones Funeral Home, 70 Bridge St., Sackville (364-1300). A private family service with burial in the Midgic Cemetery will be conducted by Mr. Hal Lowther. In lieu of flowers donations to the Midgic Church or the Midgic Cemetery would be greatly appreciated. www.jonesfuneralhome.ca [The Times & Transcript]