Obituary of Allen G. Ricketts

The death of Allen George Ricketts of Saint John, NB, husband of Irene (Verner) Ricketts, occurred on Thursday, August 9, 2007 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born on August 20, 1923 in Saint John, he was a son of the late George A. and Kathleen (Chipman) Ricketts. Allen was an electrician with the Department of Transport … Marine Division from 1966 until his retirement; previously he had been employed by Wasson Drugs. In 1939 he enlisted with the Royal Canadian Navy, serving overseas until his discharge in 1945; served on HMCS Outremont and HMCS St. Francis. He was a life member of Main Brace Naval Veterans Association, a member of the Royal Canadian Legion … Branch # 59, Silver Falls United Church and formerly a member of Centenary Queen Square Church. Survived by his wife of 59 years, Irene; four daughters: Valerie Gallant (Don) of Winfield, BC, Brenda Wright (Brian Dick) of Saint John, Dawn Wisted (Patrick) of Calgary, AB and Maxine Ricketts at home; his faithful companion, Axel; one sister, Connie Clark of New Glasgow, NS; one brother, Harold (Ann) of Surrey, BC; six grandchildren: Troy and Michelle Gallant of BC, Terry, Billy-Jo and Kyle Wright of Saint John, and Sean Wisted of Calgary AB; five great-grandchildren: Jacob Wright of Saint John, Julia Wright of Minto, Emily and Landon Bennett of Saint John, and Tianna Thomas of BC; several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents Allen was predeceased by a son, Terry; a daughter, Linda; and a brother, Lawrence. Resting at Brenan’s Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (506) 634-7424 with visiting on Saturday and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. The Royal Canadian Legion will hold a tribute to a Veteran service on Sunday at 7 pm at the funeral home. Funeral Service will be held from Brenan’s Chapel on Monday, August 13, 2007 at 11:00 am. Interment will be in Fernhill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate remembrances to the Palliative Care Unit of the Saint John Regional Hospital, the Canadian Cancer Society or any charity of choice.