Obituary of Ernest Freeland Estabrooks

Dorchester, N.B.- It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ernest Freeland Estabrooks, age 59, husband of Gloria (Strang) Estabrooks on Thursday, June 5, 2008 at the Sackville Memorial Hospital. Ernest fought a courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis. Born in Sackville, N.B. on April 24, 1949, he was the son of the late Norris and Marion Estabrooks. Until an injury in 1990, Ernest was a truck driver for J.W. Baughan Ltd. Even though he could not drive for the past eighteen years, his interest and his love of trucks never diminished. His greatest joy was his granddaughters. They were the light of his life and his eyes lit up every time they walked into his room.p> Besides his wife Gloria, he is survived by one son, Jason (Julie Goodwin) of Dorchester, N.B.; one daughter, Barbara (Steven Peters) of Tignish, PEI; one brother Alan (Debbie) Estabrooks of Porters Lake, N.S.; his two beloved granddaughters, Paige and Marcie Estabrooks and several nieces and nephews. Arrangements are entrusted to Campbell’s Funeral Home, 89 Bridge Street, Sackville, N.B. (364-8188). Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 7, 2008 from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. The funeral service will be held at Campbell’s Funeral Home, Sackville , N.B. on Sunday, June 8, 2008 at 3 PM with Pastor Morris Mills officiating. Burial will take place in the Sackville Cemetery. A reception will be held at the funeral home following the service. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Ernest may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, New Brunswick Lung Association, Canadian Diabetes Association or to the charity of ones choice.