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Donald Truman Kennie

1931-2016

Donald Truman Kennie
Donald Kennie,85, of New Horton passed away peacefully on November 30th, 2016 at the Dr. Georges-L Dumont Hospital with his family by his side.
 
Donald was born in Waterside on October 2nd, 1931, the son of the late Truman and Viola (Cahill) Kennie.  Donald started work in the construction industry in Labrador. He spent 24 years as a linesman at NB Power, and later became a  lobster fisherman. He started working at the Forest Dale Nursing Home in 1980, working in the maintenance department, until his full retirement in 1991. After his retirement, Donald joined the Volunteer Fire Department, and the Fish and Game Association.  He  was very active with  the Bayview Cemetery, having helped in maintaining the grounds for several years. In his spare time Donald would spend most of it outdoors. He loved hunting, fishing, gardening, camping,  times spent at the camp in New Horton, and riding his motorcycle.  Donald enjoyed driving around the back roads of Albert County and always would stop and talk to anyone around. He had a special place in his heart for animals, especially Newfoundland dogs. He was small in stature but he had a big personality, always a big laugh or a story to share.  He had a great sense of humour.  His family meant the world to him and his girls and grandchildren were very special to him and he would do anything for them.  He would not want you to be sad but remember a funny story, have a laugh, or say cheers in his honour as you reminisce.      " What we keep in memory is ours forever."
 
He will be deeply missed by his wife, Freda (Weston) Kennie; daughters Lori Squires (Gerald) of Stoney Creek  and Kelly MacLean of New Horton; cherished grandchildren, Heidi MacLean and Chad Squires; sisters, Doris Barbour of Maple Ridge, BC, Barbara Miller (Terry) of Saint John, Carolyn Kennie of Riverside-Albert, sisters-in-law, Joyce Kennie of New Horton, Betty Weston (Kevin) of New Horton; brother-in-laws, Ken Weston (Marie) of Moncton and Fred Weston (Norma) of Lower Coverdale.  He will also be missed by several nieces and nephews and by many good friends.
 
Besides his parents he was predeceased by his sister, Helen Fisher (Raymond), and brother, Carl Kennie. 
 
A Funeral Service to Celebrate his Life will be held at the Albert County Funeral Home on Saturday, December 3rd, 2016 at 2pm with visitation an hour prior to the service. Internment will be held in the Bayview Cemetery, Harvey, NB. 
 
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Bayview Cemetery, or Riverside-Albert Volunteer Fire Dept, or a charity of the donor's choice would be greatly appreciated. 
 
The family would like to thank the staff on the third floor at the Dr. Georges-L Dumont Hospital for the exceptional care given to Donald. The care and kindness shown will never be forgotten.  
 
Arrangements are in the care of the Albert County Funeral Home, 
4130 Route 114, Hopewell Cape, NB, E4H-3K2
(506)734-2780
www.albertcountyfh.com
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Service Date
Saturday, December 3, 2016
Service Time
2:00pm
Service Location
Albert County Funeral Home

Visitation
An hour prior to funeral service

Burial Location
Bayview Cemetery, Harvey, NB

Requested Charity
Bayview Cemetery, Riverside-Albert Volunteer Fire Dept., charity of donor's choice