Wilbur James Albert CORNFIELD

CORNFIELD, W. JAMES A. - Peacefully at the Saint John Regional Hospital the death of Wilbur James Albert (Jim) Cornfield occurred on Friday September 12, 2003 at the age of 77. Loving husband of Margaret I. (Sanford) and a son of the late Henry and Jessie (Gates) Cornfield. Jim was employed with T.S. Simms for 32 years and the Town of Sussex for 10 years. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a member of Saint George's Anglican Church. Jim greatly treasured his children, grand children and great grandchildren. Besides his wife (Bella), he is survived by two daughters Patricia (Michael) Cosman of Saint John and Joanne (John) Park of Saint John, six grandchildren, Marc (Kathy) Mullin of Sussex, Brent (Karen) Mullin of Norton, Shawn McLaughlin of Saint John, Robert Cosman of Halifax, Melissa Park and Joshua Park both of Saint John, three great grandchildren John (Jacob), Anthony (James) and Branden (Joel) Mullin all of Sussex. Also survived by brothers John Cornfield (Vivian) and George Cornfield (Dorothy) both of Saint John, Vernon Cornfield (Eileen) of P.E.I and Murray Cornfield (Norma) of Rothesay, sister Jessie Byers of Oromocto and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, brothers, Harry and Andrew, sister Florence and cherished daughters Judy and Audrey. Arrangements were in the care of Sussex Select Community Funeral Home, Sussex (506-433-2133) with visitation being held at Brenan's Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row Saint John (506-634-7424). The funeral service was held Tuesday September 16, 2003 at Brenan's Select Community Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Vicars Hodge of Saint George's Anglican Church officiating. The organist and soloist, Mr. Barry Snodgrass provided the hymns "Amazing Grace" and "How Great Thou Art". The eulogy was given by Gary Cornfield. The Honorary Pallbearers were Raymond Cornfield and Vince Burns and the Pallbearers were grandchildren; Marc Mullin, Brent Mullin, Shawn McLaughlin, Robert Cosman, Melissa Park and Joshua Park. Interment took place at Ocean View Memorial Gardens with prayers by Reverend Hodge. www.sussexfh.com & www.brenansfh.com