Obituary of William �Hal� Wood

Life Legacy "My father had the rough, stained hands of a working man. He defined himself through his work. This city is full of small monuments to his life. Things he built. Things he fixed. I'll pass by these things every day and not realize it. But I'll hear his voice in the sound of my own. I'll feel him when I drive in the same posture he had used when he drove, something it took me a long time to realize I did. I'll see him in quiet expressions on his grandson's face. And that will do." -Jonathan The passing of William Hallie “Hal” Wood of Fredericton, NB, husband of Sheila (Howe) Wood occurred on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital. Born on September 2, 1956 in Fredericton, NB, he was the son of Lillian (Titus) Wood and the late William "Vance" Wood. Hal was a self employed handyman. He was a past member of the Elks Club. Hal loved his job but especially loved and enjoyed spending time with his grandson. In addition to his mother and wife, Hal is survived by his son, William “Jonathan” Wood (Holly Burke-Wood); grandson, William John “Henry” Wood; sister, Gail Palmer (Barry); brothers, Michael Wood, Stephen Wood (Barb), Bradley Wood (Tanya) and Kelvin Wood (Esther); numerous nieces and nephews. Besides his father, he was predeceased by his maternal and paternal grandparents. Visitation will take place at York Funeral Home, 302 Brookside Drive on Friday, March 17, 2017 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. A Memorial Service will take place at York Funeral Home's T. Gordon MacLeod Memorial Chapel on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at 2 pm with Pastor Rick Bruce officiating. For those who wish, remembrances may be made to the New Brunswick Heart and Stroke Foundation or the charity of the donor’s choice. Personal condolences may be offered through www.yorkfh.com