Obituary of Peter Eric Kirkpatrick

The passing of Peter Eric Kirkpatrick of Fredericton, NB, occurred on November 23, 2021 at Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital.  Born on February 2, 1954 in Fredericton, NB, he was the son of Alice Aletha (Hay) Kirkpatrick and the late Thomas Arthur Kirkpatrick. 

Peter will be remembered for always having a big heart, even at an early age, he was always willing to help other people and his home was always open to anyone in need, he also had an open heart for dogs, which he would rescue, and would be known to have a dog setting beside him in his truck.  Peter was a welder by trade and started his education at NBCC, St. Andrews.  He was known in the community for racing in the mud bogs.  He made many friends in the biking community, and his great pride and joy was for his antique Harley. 

Peter is survived by sister Joyce Humble (Douglas) of Rusagonis, niece Erica Evans (Greg) Ontario, uncle Garnet (Shirley) Hay and aunts Marie MacKay, Joan Hay and Velma Hay; several cousins.

Besides his father he was predeceased by his brother Gerald and infant sister Zana, his grandparents, Donald and Hazel Hay and Annie Kirkpatrick, aunt, Connie (Michael) O'Leary;  uncles, Glenwood MacKay, Ferdinand Hay and Owen Hay. 

Visitation will take place at York Funeral Home, 302 Brookside Drive, Fredericton on Saturday, November 27, 2021 from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Everyone will have to show proof of vaccination and keep social distance.   Interment will take place in Alexander Gibson Memorial Cemetery, Marysville,  Monday, November 29 at 1:00 pm. For those who wish, remembrances may be made to Canadian Cancer Society or Multiple Sclerosis Society or donor’s choice.  Personal condolences may be offered through www.yorkfh.com