Brad T. VANBUSKIRK

Brad T. Vanbuskirk 1948-2007 ALMA, NB - Brad T. Vanbuskirk, 58, of Alma passed away peacefully on January 31, 2007 at the Dr. Georges L. Dumont Hospital after a lengthy illness with his family by his side. Brad was born in Moncton on February 12, 1948 the son of Normand Vanbuskirk and the late Madge (Marsh) Vanbuskirk. Brad was the manager of the Alpine Motel in Alma for the past 15 years. He was a handyman who could fix anything. He enjoyed cooking, carpentry and rebuilding cars. If anything needed fixing or rebuilt Brad was your man. He will be deeply missed by his father, Normand of Moncton; his devoted wife and best friend, Susan (Rossiter) of Alma; his three sisters, Penny Maxwell of Moncton, Trudy Karacsony (Joe) of Ancaster, Ont., and Deeann Buffett (Monty) of Halifax. He will also be missed by several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews; also by all of Susan's family. He was predeceased by his mother, Madge in 2006. He will be resting at the Albert County Funeral Home with visitation on Friday evening from 7 to 9pm. The funeral service will be held at the Albert County Funeral Home on Saturday at 2pm with Val Chongva officiating. Interment will be held in the Alma United Cemetery in the spring. Following the service the family will be meeting with relatives and friends at the Alma Activity Center for further sharing of memories and for refreshments. For those who wish donations to the Alma United Cemetery or to the charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated by the family. Arrangements are in the care of the Albert County Funeral Home, Hopewell cape, 734-2780 www.albertcountyfh.com Friday, February 2, 2007