Carl Edward Kingston

With great sadness, we announce the peaceful passing of Carl Edward Kingston, age 81, of Dorchester, at the Sackville Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his family on Saturday, February 27, 2010.

Born in Chatham, NB, he was a son of the late Frank and Rita (Lobban) Kingston.

For 15 years, Carl was employed with the Dept of National Defense, prior to a 20 year career with Corrections Canada in Dorchester.  He was a Past Master of Sussex Masonic Lodge # 4 F & AM, Past President and life member of the Dorchester Canadian Legion.  He was a member of Dorchester United Church, holding many offices which included 35 years as Treasurer.  An active community volunteer he was a recipient of "Corrections Exemplary Service  Medal" and the "NB Merit Award for outstanding contribution to the Province of NB".

Carl will be sadly missed by his wife of 60 years, Beryl(McCosh); daughters, Carolyn (Max) Della-Camera and Lois (Khalid) Malik; sons, Frank and Bruce (Tracey); 8 grandchildren, Paul, Natasha, Adeel, Nabeel, Megan, Kate, Ryan and Brent; 3 great grandchildren; a sister Isabel (Eugene) Breau.  He was predeceased by a brother Alfred.

Carl's remains have been entrusted into the care of the Jones Funeral Home, Sackville (364-1300) from where visitation will be held Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm.  The funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at 2 pm.  Burial in the Dorchester Cemetery in the spring.  Donations to the Kidney Foundation or charity of the donor's choice gratefully appreciated.

Sussex Masonic Lodge #4 will hold a memorial service at the funeral home at 7:30 pm