Obituary of David Price

Life Legacy SERVICE POSTPONED The family of David Eugene Price, husband of Irene Ethel (Sherrard) Price announce his passing at York Care Centre, Fredericton, NB on Thursday, January 24, 2019, after a very long courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Born on August 31, 1942 in Priceville, NB, David was the son of the late Leola (Price) Smith of Fredericton, NB and was the grandson of the late Hartley and Susan (Beek) Price (his surrogate-parents) of Priceville, NB. He is survived by his loving and incredibly devoted wife, Irene “Reenie” (Sherrard) Price whom he was married to for 55 years; his two sons, Michael Price (Josee) of St. Catharines, ON, Jason Price (Leanne) of Saskatoon, SK; one daughter, Jill Price of Fredericton, NB; three grandchildren, Hayden (Jessica), Bronwyn and Nolan Price. He is also survived by two brothers, Richard (Adrienne) of Fredericton, NB, Patrick (Jinzhi) of Fredericton, NB; as well as several nieces and nephews, cousins and other relatives. In addition to his mother and grandparents, David was predeceased by two brothers, Edwin (Wanda) of Fredericton, NB and Gerry of Calgary, AB; one sister, Sheila of Calgary, AB. David retired from the Provincial Dept. of Finance in 1988, as an Accountant. During his working years, he supported his children’s various sports and recreational activities, and also volunteered as a Youth Baseball and Youth Hockey coach. He enjoyed many physical activities, walking, hiking, biking, playing softball, volleyball, dancing (“Jive-style”) and ice skating at the LBR (where he met his wife, Irene). He had a great appreciation for music, especially Jazz and Blues. David loved being “one with nature”, and during his retirement years, he particularly enjoyed camping at the family’s summer place along the Miramichi River (Whitney, NB), where he enjoyed wood-chopping, canoeing, bird-watching (with a special knack for imitating various bird-calls), then spending the Winters in Florida along with his wife, Irene. He was an active member of St. John’s Anglican Church, where he served on Vestry and was a Lay reader (both at church and at Hospital Chapel services). He was also involved in Leading Bible Study Groups and was an “Alpha” Group Leader. David’s family wish to express their deepest gratitude to all the dedicated and caring staff of Birch Grove Unit at York Care Centre, who made the final years for David and his family easier to bear, and so much better than it otherwise would have been. Also, a special Thank-you to his primary “GP”, Dr. Anand Irrinki, for his kind, compassionate care of David over the years. A previously scheduled Memorial Service has been POSTPONED due to unforeseen circumstances. An announcement will be made when services have been rescheduled. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society, York Foundation, St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church or to the charity of the donor’s choice.