Obituary of Gary Arbour

The passing of Gary Michael Arthur Arbour of Fredericton, NB, husband of Linda (Craig) Arbour, occurred unexpectantly on Sunday, October 20, 2013 in Fredericton, NB. Born on August 24, 1947 in Montreal, QC, he was the son of the late Ernest and Mary (Griffin) Arbour. Gary worked for Canadian Pacific Railway Police in Montreal from 1967-1972, then joined the Woodstock Police in 1972, in 1973 he joined the Fredericton City Police Force, from where he retired after 34 years of serving his community. He was an avid hockey coach formerly with the UNB Blazer’s Women’s Hockey Team and currently the V-Reds Midget AAA Girls; a dedicated runner and at one time was a stock car driver at the Geary Raceway. He loved the Montreal Canadians. Gary was a devoted catholic and loved his church, the St. Anthony’s Parish, where he was a member; he was also a member of the Knights of Columbus. Gary was enjoying his retirement and truly loved babysitting his two grandchildren. In addition to his wife, Gary is survived by his daughter, Brandy Banks (Michael) of Lake George, NB; two grandchildren, Madison and Leah Banks; sister, Colleen Zimmerman (Andeas) of Montreal, QC; brother, Darcy Arbour of Montreal, QC; several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his sister, Joyce Arbour; brothers, Brian and Gerry Arbour. Visitation will take place at York Funeral Home, 302 Brookside Drive on Thursday, October 24, 2013 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. A Funeral Mass will take place at St. Dunstan’s Roman Catholic Church on Friday, October 25, 2013 at 2 pm with Father Monte Peters as celebrant. Reception will follow in the churches Monsignor Boyd Family Centre. Interment will take place in St. Anthony’s Cemetery on Friday, October 25, 2013 at 4:30 pm. For those who wish, remembrance may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of New Brunswick, Multiple Sclerosis Society or the charity of the donor’s choice. Personal condolences may be offered through www.yorkfh.com