John Douglas EDMONDSON

EDMONDSON, John Douglas The passing of John Douglas Edmondson, formerly of Burtt's Corner, NB, husband of 61 years of Iva (Clark) Edmondson, occurred on August 31, 2008 at York Manor Nursing Home. Born on September 30, 1928 in North Tay, NB, he was the son of the late Benjamin and Minnie (Wilkins) Edmondson. He was a mechanic and truck driver. After John retired he loved his farm and was an avid hunter and fisherman. John enjoyed time spent with his beloved family. In addition to his wife, John is survived by his daughters, Carolyn Brawn (Bob) of Hainesville, NB, Joyce Edmondson of Lincoln, NB and Susan White (Sean Costello) of Hainesville, NB; sons, James (Sandra), Bryan (Jocelyn) all of Burtt's Corner, NB, Cecil Phillip (Debra) of Keswick, NB, John Jr. "Boo" (Eleanor) of Burtt's Corner, NB and Gary Edmondson (Trudy) of Hainesville, NB; 18 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; three step grandchildren; sisters, Phyllis Merrithew (George) of Douglas, NB, Clara Yerxa of Burtt's Corner, NB, Grace Hawkins (George) of Burtt's Corner, NB, Alice Bird (Bill) of Keswick, NB and Mavis Brewer of Burtt's Corner, NB; brother, Walter Edmondson of New Hampshire and several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, John was predeceased by his brother, Benjamin A. Edmondson. Visitation will take place at York Funeral Home, 302 Brookside Drive, Fredericton, NB on Tuesday, September 2, 2008 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. A Funeral Service will take place at York Funeral Home's T. Gordon MacLeod Memorial Chapel on Wednesday, September 3, 2008 at 11am with Pastor Pete Thomas officiating. Interment will take place in Burtt's Corner Community Cemetery. For those who wish, remembrances made to York Manor Foundation Inc., Alzheimer Society of New Brunswick or the charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated by the family. Personal condolences may be offered through www.yorkfh.com