Obituary of Conard Symonds

Rev. Conard Allan Symonds, of Fredericton, NB, husband of Debby (Cochrane) Symonds, peacefully went home on December 13, 2013 surrounded by family and friends. Born on May 22, 1948 in Fort Fairfield, ME, he was a son of the late Gordon and Eva (Smith) Symonds. Conard was an educator for 29 years and at the time of his passing was the co-lead pastor at Crosspoint Wesleyan Church. Besides his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Heidi (Shane) Hoyt of Fredericton, NB; son, Josh (Brandi) Symonds of Calgary, AB; grandchildren, Riley and Symon Hoyt and Oakley Symonds; siblings, Betty MacCallum (Doug), Ruth Dennison and Fraser (Edith) Symonds all of Fredericton, NB, Fred (Maridel) and John (Willo Anne) Symonds both of Browns Flat, NB; sister-in-law, Bonnie (Cochrane) Stairs (Reid); several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Conard was predeceased by his mother and father-in-law, Harry and Ruby (Stafford) Cochrane; brother-in-law, Alan Dennison; niece, Natalie (Symonds) Brown and nephew, Jarod Symonds. Conard was a man of integrity, character and faith. He was a principal, a guidance counselor, a leader in his church and was dedicated to international missions work, traveling to places such as Africa in a lifetime of helping others. He was happily married to his childhood sweetheart for 44 years. He loved Merle Haggard, Disney, Lord of the Rings, Boston Bruins and the Atlanta Braves. He was a man of outstanding humour and was absolutely dedicated to his family and was especially proud of his children and three incredible grandchildren. The family would like to thank Dr. P Ferro, Dr. J Beland, Dr. G Anan and Dr. D Gowan for their compassionate and professional care during the trials over the last two years. You are greatly appreciated. Visitation will take place at Crosspoint Church on Tuesday, December 17, 2013 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 pm. A Funeral Service will be held at Crosspoint Church on Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at 2 pm with Dr. H.C. Wilson and Rev. John L Symonds officiating. Interment will take place at Olivet Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Missions at Crosspoint Church. Personal condolences may be offered through www.yorkfh.com