Obituary of Wilfred Lloyd McCully

Wilfred Lloyd McCully “Willie”- Passed away peacefully at is home on Monday March 15,2004. Husband of the late Christine Mae and special companion of the late Myrtle Tonge. He is survived by his three children Eugene(Luann) McCulley of Saint John, Deborah(John) Theriault of Fredericton, and Rosalie(Nelson) Guthrie of Grand Manan. He is also survived by his five chosen children; Allen(Sylvia) Smith of Quispamsis, Gary(Joanne) Smith of Ontario, Colleen(Donald) Durant of Saint John, Dianne(John) Mailman of Nerepis, and Wayne Tonge of Barnesville; his many grandchildren, and great grandchildren; his special aunts, and uncles that were like brothers, and sisters to him; and his special friend and companion Beatrice Gardner. He was predeceased by his parents; sister Ruth; special uncle Lorne McCully; chosen child Sheila (Smith) Paulin. Wilfred was a life long member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69. He served his country in World War II in the Merchant Navy. He worked with Irving until his retirement from CFM in 1990. During his spare time he loved attending Sunday evening legion dances, and spending time with his many friends. Resting at Brenan's Select Community Funeral Home 111 Paradise Row, Saint John, NB (506) 634-7424 with visitation on Thursday 2-4 and 7-9pm. Members of the Royal Canadian Legion are having a tribute service at the funeral home Thursday at 7pm. The funeral service will be held on Friday March 19,2004 from Brenan's Funeral Home Chapel at 10am. Interment will take place in Cedar Hill Ext. Donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society or the New Brunswick Heart and Stroke Foundation.