Obituary of Charles Burton Palmer

The death of Charles Burton “Sonny” Palmer of Saint John, NB, husband of Patricia (Osborne) Palmer, occurred on Thursday, June 11, 2009 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born in Saint John on December 17, 1942, he was the son of the late Charles D. and Evelyn (Smith) Palmer. Sonny was retired from the City of Saint John as Office Supervisor of Supply & Services and had worked at Bayview Credit Union as a Tax Preparer. He was a former member of Men of Fundy, treasurer of Longview Park Home Owners Association, a member of the Irish Canadian Cultural Association of New Brunswick, and the City of Saint John Retiree Association. He enjoyed woodworking and wood turning. He is survived by his wife, Patricia; his children, Kelly Ann (Scott) Seelye and Douglas W. (Dorianne) Palmer, both of Saint John; one sister, Joan (Sam) Doyle of Saint John; three grandchildren, Jessica MacDonald, Benjamin and Jacob Palmer; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by son, Kevin; sisters, Judy Burnett and Margaret Keating. Arrangements are under the care of Brenan’s Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (506) 634-7424 with visiting on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Rothesay, NB on Monday, June 15, 2009 at 12 noon. Interment will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Remembrances may be made to the Diabetic Association, the Heart and Stroke Foundation, the Canadian Cancer or any charity of choice.