Obituary of Alton James Fox

The passing of Alton James Homan Fox of Fredericton, NB, husband of Donalda (Page) Fox occurred Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at York Care Centre. Born on January 31, 1934 in Southampton, NB, he was the son of the late Cecil and Ella (Patterson) Fox. Alton worked for 40 years as a cable splicer at NB Tel. He enjoyed volunteering at Nashwaaksis Baptist Church; he was an NB Tel Pioneer, loved fishing, fly tying and woodworking. His life was his family. In addition to his wife, Alton is survived by his three daughters, Deborah MacDonald (Douglas) of Fredericton, NB, Brenda Richardson (Paul) of Shelburne, NS and Janet LaPointe (Brent) of Fielding, NB; grandchildren, Jonathan MacDonald (Alicia), Natalie DuBois (Joshua), Aaron Richardson, Luke Richardson, Nicholas LaPointe and Kirsten LaPointe; great grandchildren, Afton, Jack, Ivy, Croy, Kaes and Lou MacDonald, Aiden and Sarah DuBois; sister, Vivian Wallace (Earl) of Cloverdale, NB; sister in law, Shirley Fox of Woodstock, NB; numerous nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his sister, Jennie Fox; brother, Barry Fox and nephew, Steven Wallace. Visitation will take place at York Funeral Home, 302 Brookside Drive on Thursday, January 12, 2017 from 6-9 pm. A Celebration of Alton’s Life will take place at Nashwaaksis Baptist Church on Friday, January 13, 2017 at 2 pm with Rev. Peter Thomas officiating. Interment will take place in Douglas Rural Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the York Foundation. Personal condolences may be offered through www.yorkfh.com