Obituary of Kendell Astle

The passing of Kendell Eldon Astle, husband of Judy (Fowler) of Astle, NB occurred on Friday, May 16, 2014 at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital in Fredericton, NB. Born on August 6, 1939 in McGivney, NB, Kendell was a son of the late Tom and Eva (Hunter) Astle. For most of his career, Kendell worked for the Department of Transportation but also gave his time to the Auxiliary RCMP and the former Auxiliary Highway Patrol. He enjoyed card parties, bingo, time spent with friends at Tim Horton’s, the Irving Liars Club, storytelling and was a very strong Conservative. Kendell was a member of the Boiestown United Church. In addition to his wife of almost 45 years, Kendell is survived by his children, Mark (Misty) Astle of Durham Bridge, NB, Stacey (Greg) Munn of Bloomfield Ridge, NB, Abby (Jeremy) Stewart of Halifax, NS and Josh (Kathy) Astle of Fredericton, NB; grandchildren, Mathew Astle, Drew Munn, Michael Astle, Grace Munn, Chase Stewart, Eva Stewart and Adah Astle; siblings, Tommy (late June) Astle of Hanwell, NB, Billy (Sylvia) Astle of Fredericton, NB, Duane (Diane) Astle of Astle, NB, Reggie (Nora) Astle of Astle, NB, Shirley (Fred) Johnston of Durham Bridge, NB and Jeanne (Terry) Black of Astle, NB; several nieces and nephews. Visitation will take place at Miramichi Valley Funeral Home, 7681 Route 8, New Bandon, NB on Sunday, May 18, 2014 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. A Funeral Service will be held from Miramichi Valley Funeral Home’s Chapel on Monday, May 19, 2014 at 1 pm with Rev. Patti Armstrong officiating. Pallbearers are Jody Jardine, Derek Black, Jayden McLaughlin, Nick Johnston, Colin Astle and Kevin Estey. Honorary Pallbearers are Wendall Hunter, Don Veysey, Jerry Stewart, Wendall O’Donnell, Irvine Munn, Everett Shannon, Terry Black, Willard Fowler, Hedley Cowie, Donald Green and Lorne Amos. Interment is in the Astle Community Cemetery. For those who wish, remembrances may be made to the Astle Community Cemetery Fund. Personal condolences may be offered through www.miramichivalleyfh.com