Obituary of Harold D. Kingston

The passing of Rev. Harold D. Kingston of Fredericton, NB, husband of Jean (Haynes) Kingston occurred on Wednesday, October 30, 2013 at his home. Born in Moncton, NB on March 21, 1927 he was a son of the late Paul and Mary (McKeown) Kingston. Harold spent his entire 38 year ministry in rural charges. A graduate of Pine Hill Divinity Hall in Halifax in 1954, Harold’s first charge following ordination was in Millstream, NB. Other charges included Lakeburn, NB (1956-58); Metcalfe, ON (1958-62); Blackville, NB (1962-66); Inverness, NS (1966-70); Stanley, NB (1970-77); Bayfield, NB (1977-82); Souris, PE (1982-84); Douglastown, NB (1984-89) and Doaktown, NB (1989-92). Harold comes from a strong tradition of ministry from the church he grew up in, Wesley Memorial United in Moncton, NB, where nine people from his generation were ordained. Harold said his 38 years in the ministry was a “team ministry” with his wife Jean. In addition to his wife, Harold is survived by four children, Joan Kingston (Jacques Roy) of New Maryland, NB, Kenneth Kingston (Maria vanVonderen) of Antigonish, NS, Keith Kingston (Marilyn) of Stanley, NB and Pamela Keus (Nuy) of Hamilton, ON; seven grandchildren and two nephews, Douglas and Paul Kingston. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Gordon Kingston. The family would like to thank Dr. Ian MacDonald, as well as Dr. Debra Gowan, Helen Cosman and the Extra-Mural staff. Special thanks to homemakers Pauline and Belinda. Visitation will take place at York Funeral Home, 302 Brookside Drive, Fredericton, NB on Sunday, November 3, 2013 from 7-9 pm. The Funeral Service will be held from St. Paul’s United Church, 224 York Street, Fredericton, NB on Monday, November 4, 2013 at 2 pm with Rev. Lori Beth Sheffield-Bowles officiating. Interment will be at Elmwood Cemetery in Moncton, NB at a later date. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the St. Paul’s Foundation. Personal condolences may be offered through www.yorkfh.com