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KIDD ROBERT (WILF)- Passed away on September 7th, 2008 in Saint John, New Brunswick. Wilf was predeceased by his wife and companion of 58 years, Flora (Betty) and mourned by his children, Richard(Janet) of Darlings Island, Pat (Keith Nelder) of Big Pond, NS., Peter (Chantal) Bromont, Que. and David (Madelijne) of London, England. Wilf graduated in 1949 from Liverpool University to start his career as a Professional Mechanical Engineer. He worked in England and Scotland for G.E.C. and moved his family to Canada in 1967. In Canada, his career took him to Montreal, Cape Breton and finally to Saint John where he was a commissioning engineer at the Lepreau Nuclear Facility during its construction. Wilf's great passion was for boats and sailing, starting with a National 12, which he raced in England with Betty. As his family expanded, so did the size of the boats, culminating in a 39' ketch, Black Bear, which he finished in Saint John and sailed with Betty to the Caribbean and back. His family spent many happy times sailing on the West Coast of Scotland, on Lake Champlain, in Nova Scotia, Maine and the Caribbean. Wilf liked to travel and he and Betty travelled throughout Europe after he retired, particularly enjoying the South of France. He was a lifetime member of the Clyde Cruising Club and a member of the Royal Kennebeccasis Yacht Club. Wilf greatly enjoyed the adventures of his children and never hesitated to visit them no matter where they were located. He loved his 11 grandchildren, Michelle, David, Rachel, Diarmid, Fiona, Graham, Allison, Dayna, Samantha, Malcolm and Joel, and they could always be assured of a special chocolaty surprise each Christmas. Wilf's family would like to thank the wonderful staff of Kennebec Manor for their care of Wilf over the past six months. Arrangements are under the direction of the Fundy Funeral Home 230 Westmorland Rd. (646-2424). A memorial service will be held at the Church of St. John the Baptist and St. Clement, 819 Millidge Avenue on Thursday September 11, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. Reception to follow at the Royal Kennebeccasis Yacht Club. Private family interment to take place at a later date. Donations in memory of Wilf can be made to donor's choice or to the Jr. Sailing Program at the Royal Kennebeccasis Yacht Club. "There is nothing -- absolutely nothing -- half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats. "The Wind In The Willows" SOURCE: TELEGRAPH-JOURNAL SEPTEMBER 9, 2008 LISTING ID 164374