Walter Babcock

  With great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Walter Mervin Babcock, 71, of Elgin at his residence on Friday, October 7, 2016.

  Born in Petitcodiac, he was the eldest son of Bertha (Stiles) Babcock and the late Claude Babcock.  In his early working years, Walter worked at home on the farm and later he worked for a time at the Kenneth E. Spencer Memorial home. He loved witnessing for his Lord and Saviour and he attended First Elgin Baptist Church, the Goshen Baptist Church, and Sunday School.  He enjoyed doing needlepoint and embroidery, hooking rugs and reading. He especially loved riding his moped and being with his family and friends. Walter really appreciated his walks, and he was a well known figure on the Goshen Road often stopping to chat with his neighbours. He loved interacting with people at the Jordan LifeCare Centre Daycare and also attending the Elgin Senior Citizens Group.

  Survived and sadly missed by his mother Bertha; brothers Robert (Linda), Petitcodiac and Winston (Bev), Steeves Mountain; nephew Stephen Babcock; nieces Susan Allain and family and Alicia Toft-Hansen and family, and very special Aunt Laura.  Predeceased by his father Claude (1995) and his nephew Ryan Babcock (1991).

  Resting at Armstrongs Funeral Chapel, 33 Russell Street (756-3361) visiting will be Sunday, October 9 from 2 to 4 pm and from where the funeral will be held in the chapel Monday, October 10 at 1 pm with Rev. James Hammond officiating.  Interment at Goshen Baptist Cemetery.

  If desired, memorials to a charity of choice would be appreciated by the family.

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