Obituary of Hudson Carroll

Carroll, Hudson Ernest (Ernie) It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Hudson Ernest Carroll, of Doaktown, NB. Surrounded by his loving family, Hudson passed away on July 29, 2008 at his daughter’s home in Saint John after a brief battle with cancer. He was the husband of the late Florence (Babs) Carroll. Born in Doaktown, NB, he was a son of the late Ernest and Helen (Holmes) Carroll. Hudson joined the army in 1945 and switched over to the navy sometime after the war. He served in the navy for 21 years until honourably discharged in 1967. He then moved his family to Saint John, NB and started his 24 years with Saint John Shipbuilding until retirement in 1991. He was an active member of the Saint Thomas United Church, member of Doaktown Branch #23 Canadian Legion, a member of the Freemason Lodge Albion #1 Saint John, NB and 10 year volunteer with the Doaktown Ambulance. Hudson was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing. Hudson is survived by 9 children, Terry (Kendra), George (Heather), Barbara, Hudson Jr. (Shirley), Shirley Wood (Rodney), Ben (Peppy), Sandra Nelson (David), Carvell (Michelle Dubee), Dottie Melanson (Ronald); 20 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; one brother, James; three sisters, Alberta Haddon, Nan Sgambati, Georgia Clark and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by three brothers, Carvell, Guy and Newton. Visitation for Hudson will take place on July 30, 2008 from 7 9 pm and July 31, 2008 from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm at the Miramichi Valley Funeral Home, New Bandon, NB. A Masonic Lodge Service will be held Thursday at 6 pm followed by a Royal Canadian Legion Tribute at 6:30 pm at the funeral home. A Funeral Service will take place at 2 pm on Friday, August 1, 2008 from Saint Thomas United Church, Doaktown, NB with Rev. Kathi Zwicker officiating. Interment will follow the service at the Saint Thomas United Church Cemetery. Reception to follow in church hall. When I Must Leave You When I must leave you for a little while - Please do not grieve and shed wild tears And hug your sorrow to you through the years, But start out bravely with a gallant smile; And for my sake and in my name Live on and do all the things the same, Feed not your loneliness on empty days, But fill each waking hour in useful ways, Reach out your hand in comfort and in cheer And I in turn will comfort you and hold you near; And never, never be afraid to die, For I am waiting for you in the sky!