Carl Allen PETERSON

1934- 2008 Carl Allen Peterson- September 8, 1934- November 25, 2008. The Memorial service for the late Carl Allen Peterson of Simonds, NB was held Saturday Nov 29, 2008 at the Peoples Church, Somerville NB. The body rested at the Peoples Church Nov 27 and 28th where many family and friends visited. Rev. Darel Tozer officiated the service. Terrell Sine read some favorite scriptures. Eulogy was given by son, Kevin Carl Allen Peterson. Special musical tributes were given by Rev. Bob Dunlop and Miss Eldeana Dunlop singing "It's Sunset and I'm Going Home" accompanied by Mrs. Marjorie Dunlop, Mr. John Hoag singing "I am His and He is Mine" accompanied by Miss Eldeana Dunlop; Mrs. Becky (Knowles) Betts singing "We Shall See Jesus" and The Peterson Family Singers singing "What A Day That Will Be". Pallbearers were Vernon Peterson (brother), Lloyd Peterson (brother), Gary Peterson (brother), Malcolm Peterson (brother) Robert Peterson (cousin), David McBride (brother-in-law), Eugene Veinotte (friend) and Paul French (friend). Honorary pallbearers were Ron Dow, Harry McLean, Terry Drake, Allan Long, Bob Booker, Phil Dowie, Gary Foster, Doug Pooley, Tom Williamson, Avril hunter, Ivan Shaw, Andrew Clark, and George McLean. Rev. Alex Rockwell of Atlantic Region Ministries gave benediction. Committal by Rev Darel Tozer took place at the Peoples Church Cemetery. A reception was held in the Peoples Church gym for the many families and friends who attended. Carl was the son of the late Arnold Talmage Peterson and the late Alfreda Myrtle (Staples) Peterson. Surviving are his wife, Donna (Rideout) Peterson of Simonds, his son Kevin Peterson of Ottawa and step mother-in-law Mrs. Blanche Rideout of Hartland. Also, brothers and sisters-Shirley (Clarence deceased) Knowles of Victoria, NB, Veron (Phyllis) Peterson of St. Thomas, ON, Thetis (Dean) Scott of Woodstock, Lloyd(Janette) Peterson of Charleston, NB, Naida (John) Beal of Londonderry, NH, Gary Peterson, St. Thomas, ON, Mavis(Ranald) McCarty of Perth-Andover, NB, Malcolm (Sharon) Peterson of Calgary AB, Barbara (Jim) Appleby of White Head NB, several nieces and nephews, sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Gwen and David McBride of Chilliwack, BC and their families. Among the numerous floral tributes and donations made were those to The Food Bank, ALS Society, Cancer Society, Community Chaplain Service Canada Inc, Welsford Community Cemetery, Peoples Church Cemetery, Heart and Stroke Foundations, Gideon Bibles, Atlantic Region Ministries, Slavic Gospel Association, Simonds Cemetery and Peoples Church Missions. Carl's work included Department of Transport working on bridges, Aiton Drugs Co, as wholesale clerk, retail clerk, attended Maritime College of Pharmacy later working as Certified Clerk at Aiton Drug Co., Victoria Public Hospital in Fredericton and several pharmacies in Fredericton, Woodstock and Perth-Andover. In 1969 he began working for Ag Canada and retired after 30 years. Carl was involved with Community and Church, serving many years as member and chairman of Board of Deacons at Peoples Church, Youth director, Choir director, and Sunday school teacher. He was chairman of the Simonds Flood Committee, served as member and President of Board of Directors of Carleton Co-op in Florenceville. He was chairman of the Board of Directors of Atlantic Region Ministries, chairman of Simonds Local Service District Advisory Committee and President of Upper Valley Branch #67 of Federal Superannuates National Association and enjoyed singing in the Tuesday Night S ingers. The family expresses their appreciation for your love, prayers, kindness and thoughtfulness during these difficult times. source: Bugle-Observer Date de parution:January 16, 2009 Listing ID:190937