Everett Branscombe

  Everett Hilyard Branscombe, 87, of Golden Years Estates and formerly Cornhill passed away Sunday, November 6, 2016 at the Moncton Hospital.

  Born in Havelock, he was one of thirteen children of the late Hilyard and Margaret (Coates) Branscombe. Everett operated a family farm most of his life while also working out at Canadian Gypsum plant, Sussex Concentrates, Provincial bridge crew and retired from Walkers Security. In retirement he enjoyed numerous bus tours and country drives with Grace. He was a member of Cornhill Baptist Church and the Golden Years Seniors in Penobsquis.

  Survived and sadly missed by his wife of 64 years Grace (Steeves); his children Jeannie Steeves (David), Lillianne Townsend, Helen Jennings (Roy), Lloyd (Ruth), June Teakles (James), Vincent (Judy), Nancy Carhart (Jeff) and a niece he and Grace raised, Dianne McKay (Elmer).  Survived also by his siblings Luetta Smith (Jerry), Margaret VanTil, Pauline Murray, Grace Branscombe, Lottie Forsythe (Arnold), Ivan (Debbie) and by 14 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by sisters Myrtle and Gladys Church, Evelyn Colpitts and baby Florence, brothers Arnold and Earl and great grandaughter Kelsie Benoit.

  Resting at the Salisbury Funeral Home, 3350 Salisbury Road (372-4800) with visiting Tuesday, November 8, 6 to 9 p.m. The funeral will be held from the Cornhill Baptist Church on Wednesday, November 9 at 1 p.m.,  Pastor James Hannah officiating with interment in the church cemetery.

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

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