Gordon (John) Harper
1923-2017
Gordon (John) Rupert Harper, 93, of the Kiwanis Nursing Home and formerly of Anagance passed away Monday, January 9, 2017 at his residence.
Born in Anagance, he was the son of the late Harold and Barbara (Bryce) Harper. John worked as a Stationary Engineer at the Jordan Memorial Home. He loved fly fishing and tying flies and enjoyed the camp at Miramichi and working at the sawmill.
Survived and sadly missed by his wife of 63 years Ida (O'Blenis); sons Murray (Ann), Ronald (Valerie), Paul (Rose) and Frank (Stephanie) all of Anagance; daughter Leona ++Parlee of Moncton; nine grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by brothers Clarence, Aubrey and Earl and sisters Muriel Brown and Beulah Coates. John was the last surviving member of his immediate family.
There is no visitation by personal request. A graveside service will be held at a later date at the Anagance Cemetery.
If desired, memorials to the Kiwanis Nursing Home would be appreciated by the family.
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