It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Ansel Jerome Estabrooks, age 90, of Sackville, NB.  Ansel passed away peacefully at the Sackville Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, February 9, 2016.

Born in Middle Sackville, he was a son of the late Mace and Evelyn Estabrooks.

Ansel was a veteran of World War II, serving with the Royal Canadian Army Service Corps. as a transport driver in France, Holland, Germany and Belgium.  He was a long time employee as a plumber at Mount Allison University.  In his younger years he loved to play music, and his love of music continued throughout his life.  He enjoyed time at the camp, and enjoyed playing cards and time outdoors, especially fishing.

He will be sadly missed by children Rick, Sackville, Cindy (Ronald) Wry, Amherst, Todd (Margot), Moncton, Mark (Jennifer), Sackville 11 grandchildren; Sara, Lacey, Darren, Ryan, Randy, Timothy, Ashley, Cole, Marley, Zoë and Eme; siblings, George (Barbara), Barrie, ON; Betty (Ellsworth) Patterson, Sackville, Barry "Butch" (Nicole), Westcock, several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his wife Shirley and sisters Gloria Cole and Edith Hicks and brother Harley.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Jones Funeral Home, 70 Bridge St., Sackville, NB, where visiting hours will take place on Saturday from 6 to 8 pm.  The funeral service will take place on Sunday, February 14, 2016 at 2 pm, Rev. Hal Lowther officiating.  Burial will take place in the Sackville Cemetery in the spring.

Those wishing to make a donation in Ansel's memory may do so to the charity of your choice.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting Ansel's online memorial at www.jonesfuneralhome.ca or through the funeral home Facebook page.