George Pickett
1930-2017
George Fleming Pickett, 86, of Steeves Mountain and formerly of Corn Hill passed away Saturday, February 18, 2017 surrounded by his family at the Moncton Hospital.
Born in Corn Hill, he was the son of the late Lewis and Ethel (Hunt) Pickett. George was a farmer, a member of the River Glade Baptist Church, a member of the Westmorland-Kent United Baptist Association and former member of the Camp Wildwood Men's Committee. He spent most of his life in Corn Hill where he enjoyed family, gardening and nature in his quiet, gentle manner.
He is survived and sadly missed by his children Bethany Hunt (Randy Ward) of Moncton, Bill (Mary McKendy) of Riverview, Robert (Judy) of Corn Hill and Penny Milbury (Bruce) of Lewis Mountain; sister Ruth Tomkos (Tom) of Saint John; brother Robert (Barbara) of Lower Coverdale; eleven grandchildren; six great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his wife Gladys (DeMille); brother Lewis and his wife Susan and great granddaughter Eva Leslie Clark.
Resting at Salisbury Funeral Home, 3350 Salisbury Road (372-4800) visiting will be Monday, February 20 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm and from where the funeral will be held in the chapel Tuesday, February 21 at 11 am with Pastor Dennis Smith officiating. Interment at Goshen Cemetery at a later date.
If desired, memorials to the Goshen Cemetery or a charity of choice would be appreciated by the family.
A scent free environment would be appreciated due to severe allergies.
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