The death of George Linton Estabrooks, 85, of Sackville, occurred suddenly on Friday, February 20, 2015.  George was born in Midgic, the second child of Tory and Fida (Throop) Estabrooks.

George was a kind and gentle man and an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, and trapping.  He was known for his skill in smoking Gaspereau.  He was a tremendous family man and set the standard for care and attention.  He will be deeply missed by his family and everyone who knew him.

He will be sadly missed by two step-sons; John (Evelyn) Richardson and Ernest (Alicia) Richardson; several step-grandchildren, and step-great grandchildren as well as two nieces, Linda (Rod) Cunningham and Patricia (John Jamieson) Allen.  

Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his wife the former Mildred Sears; a step-son, Merville and a sister Rita Estabrooks.

Funeral arrangements are under the care and guidance of Jones Funeral Home, 70 Bridge Street, Sackville (364-1300) from where a time of visitation will be held 2-4 and 7-9 pm on Monday, February 23, 2015.  A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at 2 pm.  Reverend Dr. Ranall Ingalls officiating.

The funeral service can be viewed by visiting George's obituary on the Jones Funeral Home website.  

In memory of George, donations may be made to the Sackville Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, Tantramar Extra-Mural, the Midgic Cemetery, or a charity of the donor's Choice.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.jonesfuneralhome.ca or through the funeral home Facebook page.