Obituary of Philip Currie

The family of Philip John Currie, loved husband of Helen E. (Kelly) Currie sadly announce his passing Monday morning, the twentieth of January, surrounded by the love of his family. Philip was born on March 30, 1931 the son of Philip F. and Mary W. (Graham) Currie. He was predeceased by his parents and granddaughter Emily. Besides his wife Helen, Phil is survived by his sisters Sheila Milne (James, deceased) of Ste. Chrysostome, QC, Susan Snowdon (Dale, deceased) of Moncton, NB; his son Andrew W. Currie and wife, Holly Currie of Fredericton, grandchildren Heath and wife Olga Currie in Istanbul, Turkey, Jarrod Currie and Caroline Kennedy in Edmonton, AB Wesley Currie in Fredericton; his daughter Nancy Currie Maddox and husband Warren Maddox, of Fredericton; his daughter Pam Macintosh, husband George Macintosh, and grandson Ross Macintosh of Truro, NS; and numerous loved brothers and sisters – in –law, nieces and nephews. Phil was an active member of the community, an avid UNB Hockey supporter, Fly Fisher, member of Grace Memorial United Baptist Church, patron and vendor at the Boyce Farmers Market and business man. His legacy is one of being a kind and good man who loved to talk to and help people. He was optimistic in light of serious life challenges and always found the best in people. He never had an unkind word about anyone and was a wonderful role model for all who knew him. He was a member of the RCMP Auxiliary, a Sales Rep for HJ Heinz for over 30 years and then as Co-Owner of Currie’s Greenhouses in Douglas. Phil would often be found at the Market on Saturday mornings spinning stories with the almost endless line of his friends who would drop by and discuss current events or fishing tales (with only small embellishments) or the latest hockey game. His ability to make people feel comfortable was a true gift. He epitomized the saying “A life well lived”. Phil will be missed greatly by all who knew him. No visitation. A funeral service will take place at Grace Memorial United Baptist Church, 536 Northumberland Street, Fredericton, NB on Friday, January 24, 2014 at 2:00 pm with Pastor Peter Lohnes and Rev. Anthony Kwaw officiating; a reception will follow. Interment will take place in Mactaquac Cemetery at a later date. For those who wish, remembrances may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the charity of the donor’s choice. Funeral Arrangement have been entrusted to York Funeral Home, 302 Brookside Drive, Fredericton, NB. Personal condolences may be offered through www.yorkfh.com