Frederick KIRBY

Frederick Kirby LITTLE RIVER, NB - Frederick (Fred) James Kirby, 62, of Little River passed away Sunday, May 8, 2005 at home surrounded by his family. Born in Moncton, Fred was a son of the late William and Christine (Manuel) Kirby. He was self-employed in the burner service industry for over 20 years before starting Kirby Water Services in 1986 until the time of his lengthy battle with cancer. He was a member of the Keith Lodge No. 23 F& AM and volunteered at the Salisbury Legion bingos. Fred loved being outdoors or working in his garage and enjoyed teaching his sons-in-law how to fix things right the first time. Poppy loved spending time with his grandsons, even during his illness. Fred is survived by his wife of 39 years the former Charlene Lovelock; three children, James of Moncton, Angela Rochford (Corey), Summerside P.E., Karen Kirby (Steve Legacy), Moncton; grandsons, Zachary and Brock Rochford, Caleb Legacy; a sister, Kathryn White, Moncton; brother, Doug, St. Stephen; father-in-law, Charles (Eddie) Lovelock, Moncton and nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his mother-in-law, Jessie Lovelock. Resting at the Salisbury Funeral Home, 3350 Salisbury Road (372-4800) with visiting Monday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and from where the funeral will be Tuesday, May 10, 2005 at 3 p.m. in the Chapel. There will be a Masonic Memorial Service on Monday at 6:45 p.m. at the funeral home. If so desired memorials to the Friends of The Moncton Hospital (Oncology Unit) or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. www.keirsteads.ca [Times & Transcript]