Obituary of Robert Wayne Brewer

It is with great sadness that the family of Robert Wayne Brewer announce his passing on July 3, 2021, at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital. Born in Saint John, N.B, March 27, 1947.

In addition to his wife, Sandra, of 54 years; he is survived by his son Robert James (Margo) Brewer and their daughters, Whitney (Cory) Beaumaster and Victoria (James Kennedy) Brewer, and his daughter Heidi Ann (Patrick) Thebeau and their sons Timothy (Carly Hawkins), Gregory, Joshua and Andrew; Great Grandson Wyatt Beaumaster and Great Grand-daughter Isabelle Thebeau; Brother Larry (Darlene) Wade; Sisters Darlene (John) Brown & Diane (Bob) Dorey; Sister-in-law Audrey Haines; Nieces Rene Wade, Brittany McCully & Nephews Trevor Wade & Travis McCully.

He was predeceased by his parents James and Ruby (Burtt) Brewer, birth parents Thelma Saunders and William Wade, and special cousin Carl Anderson.

At an early age he worked in the woods and at a saw mill; starting his trucking career at 16, he worked around road construction, and at Northside Ready Mix. Then he formed Silver Line Truck Rentals Co., hauling to the US & Canada and locally.

He enjoyed playing piano, guitar, fiddle, mandolin and harmonica. He was a member of the Fredericton Bluegrass Assoc. He played at Debec W.I. & Estey Bridge Benefits.

Over the years he enjoyed going to fairs, especially the Gagetown Fair & Fryeberg Fair in Maine to attend cattle and horse shows and pulls, and harness racing.

Visitation will take place Tuesday, July 6, from 7-9pm at the Burtts Corner Baptist Church. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday July 7 at 2 pm by invitation only. The public are invited to attend via Patrick Thebeau’s (Facebook Page). Internment will take place at the Burtts Corner Community Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, remembrances made to the Burtts Corner Community Cemetery would be appreciated by the family. Personal condolences may be offered through www.yorkfh.com