Obituary of James Wood Carlisle

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of James Wood Carlisle of Fredericton, NB, on April 6, 2022. Beloved life partner and best friend of predeceased Marion Hall. Born August 17, 1935 in Fredericton, NB, he was the son of the late Edward and Mabel (Wood) Carlisle. Jim retired from NB Dept. of Transport where he worked as an engineering technician. He was past president and Melvin Jones Fellow of Nashwaaksis Lions Club, life member Lions Foundation of Canada. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and ATVing with a great love of the outdoors. All who knew Jim loved his calm demeanor and lovely sense of humour. Jim had a green thumb and generously shared his garden bounty with friends and family.

Jim is survived by his loving nieces and nephews Katherine Gotell (Gerry), John Wilkins (Martha- deceased) and Ronald Wilkins (Susan) and several great nieces and nephews. Especially close to Jim were Marion's children Linda Hall (Ron Stackniak), David Hall, Wesley Hall (Angie), Marilyn Pond (Bruce) and Patricia Hall-Gaudet (Ted). Besides Jim's parents, he was predeceased by his sisters, Doris Wilkins, Marguerite Carlisle, Louise Yerxa and Minnie Nevers, and brother, Charles Carlisle.

There will be visitation and Lion's Club tribute ceremony at York Funeral Home from 6:30 to 9 pm,  Wednesday, April 20, 2022.   A  funeral service, will be held,   2 pm, Thursday,  April 21, 2022 at York Funeral Home’s T. Gordon MacLeod Memorial Chapel, 302 Brookside Drive, Fredericton,  with Rev. Paul Thompson officiating. Interment will take place in Carlisle Rural Cemetery (off Grasse Circle on the way to Douglas) at a later date.

A sincere thank you to Dr. Zlatko Pozeg and Dr Christopher W White and to the ICU New Brunswick Heart Center Staff for their compassion and care for James.

For those who wish, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to the charity of the donor's choice. Personal condolence may be offered through www.yorkfh.com