John James Cunningham of Calgary
passed away
unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 16, 2010.Born at Moncton, New
Brunswick on December 5, 1943, he
was a
son of the late John Carol and Ann Laura (Carey) Cunningham.John was raised in
Moncton,
and was a 1963 graduate of MonctonHigh School, but his
summers were often spent at the
family cottage in ShediacBridge.After high school, John
worked in Moncton
for a short time, before being transferred with
his job, eventually ending up in Western Canada.He was an avid history
buff, and had a
passion both for antiques and for the Armed Forces, being a member of
the
Canadian Army Reserve and Cadets for much of his life.He was also a member of
the Masonic Lodge,
and even though he was often far away, always kept his family in his
heart.
John is survived by a brother, Paul
Cunningham and his wife Heather of Quispamsis, NB; a nephew, Michael
Cunningham
of Vancouver, British Columbia; two uncles, Ernie Carey of Victoria,
BC and
Larry Carey of Calgary; and by several cousins, both in New Brunswick
and
Western
Canada.
A memorial service will take place
at a later date in Moncton,
followed by interment in Our Lady of Calvary Cemetery,
Chartersville. For those who wish, remembrances to the
War
Amps or any charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated by the
family. Arrangements in New
Brunswick are under the care and direction of
Brenan’s Funeral Home, 111 Paradise
Row, Saint
John
(634-7424).
