Vinton Everett WILCOX

WILCOX, VINTON EVERETT - Peacefully at the Saint John Regional Hospital on April 22, 2007, Mr. Vinton Everett Wilcox husband of Mrs. Leona (Robichaud) Wilcox of Utopia NB. Born in Wood Island, Grand Manan NB on February 13th, 1932, he was a son of the late Cecil and Ona (Benson) Wilcox. A loving husband, father, grandfather and brother, besides his wife he is survived by six sons; Michael (Suzanne) of Pennfield NB, Robert (Angie) of Geary NB, Stephen Wilcox of Utopia, James (Rita) and Daniel (Patricia) both of Pennfield and David (Joyce) of Wainwright AB, one daughter; Peggy (Roger) McLaughlin of Saint John NB, 18 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, three brothers; Roger (Lois) of Utopia, Gerald (Marcia) of Saint John, Lloyd (Debbie) of Lincoln NB, two sisters; Mary (John) Thorne of Saint John and Rose Wilcox (Roland Chater) of Utopia, several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by one brother, Ernie Wilcox. Vinton served with the Canadian Armed Forces as a Crewman for 23 years. He was stationed at Borden, Petawawa and Gagetown. In 1964 he served a peace keeping tour in Cyprus. Both before and after his military career, Vinton also was a fisherman. He enjoyed reading, and loved westerns and war history. Vinton also loved the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. Resting at the St. George Funeral Home (755-3533) 26 Portage Street, St. George NB from where the service will be held, from the Gary E. Waycott Memorial Chapel on Wednesday at 2:00 pm with Rev. Bruce Cheney officiating, followed by interment in the Pennfield Rural Cemetery. Visiting at the funeral home will be held on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. The Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 40 will hold a tribute service at the funeral home on Tuesday at 7:00 pm. In Vinton's memory, donations to the NB Heart and Stroke Foundation or a charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated by the family. (www.stgeorgefh.ca) Tuesday, April 24, 2007