"God gave me the
incredible gift of eternal life, my wife, children and grandchildren,
family and friends. They’ve all taught me many
life lessons and the continued importance of family and unconditional
love. I truly have lived a full and blessed life and am
joining our Lord and Saviour at the "Great Wedding
Feast."
Dad had been given his wings and God has called him
home.
It is with great sadness but peace of
heart, that the family of Raymond Morice
Phinney, 81, of Sackville, NB, announces his passing at
home with family by his side on September 2, 2017.
Born in Midgic, NB on November 30, 1935,
Raymond was the son of the late Lawson and Daisy Belle (Estabrooks)
Phinney.
He was a faithful member of Main Street
Baptist Church and throughout his life served on the Finance
Committee; as a Church Teller; enjoyed the fellowship of the
Mens’ Brotherhood, picking up children to attend the
Children Ministries Programs and his time as an Usher. Raymond and his
wife Helen gave the first gift to start a chair lift fund for Main
Street Baptist Church. Raymond enjoyed a 39+ year career from 1951 to
1991 with the Sackville Tribune Post as a colour offset pressman.
Raymond cherished his family and was a devoted and
kind-hearted husband, father and grandfather always putting the needs
of other’s ahead of his own in everything he did.
Raymond loved to hunt, fish, and enjoyed his time bowling and the
seniors card parties. He enjoyed time with his children and
grandchildren.
Raymond is survived by his loving wife
of sixty-one years, Helen; Daughter, Darlene (Gaius) Dobson of
Dorchester; three sons: Malcolm (Brenda) of Victoria Corner,
NB ; Gregory of Sackville, NB and Jeffery of Moncton, NB;
Grandchildren; Andrew, Jonathan and Christopher Dobson; Benjamin and
Kayla Phinney; Jeremy and Olivia Phinney. He is also
survived by his brother Keith Phinney and sisters-in-law, Arlene
Phinney and Rita Phinney and 14 nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased
by his beloved sister and sister in Christ, Joyce, and brothers, Ivan
and Marven Phinney.
Dad, until we meet again, may God hold
you in the palms of His Hands, and we will hold you forever in our
hearts.
Arrangements have been entrusted to
Jones Funeral Home, 70 Bridge St.,
Sackville, NB (506-364-1300) where visiting hours will take place from
6 to 8 pm on Wednesday. Funeral Service will be held
Thursday, September 7, 2017 at 1 pm from Main Street Baptist Church,
Sackville, Pastor Andrew Swanson officiating. Following a
reception, Raymond will be be buried in the Lower River Hebert
Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations in memory
of Raymond may be made to Main Street Baptist Church Missions Program;
Lower River Hebert Cemetery or a charity of one’s
choice.
Sharing of memories and condolences may
be sent to the family by visiting Raymond's online memorial at
www.jonesfuneralhome.ca or by visiting the Jones Funeral Home Facebook
page.