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MUNN, RAYMOND EARL
The death of Raymond Earl Munn, husband of the late Pauline Elsie (Norrad) Munn, occurred on October 16, 2005 at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital. Born in Gordon Vale, NB, he was the son of the late Earl and Sarah (Scott) Munn. Raymond was a retired Millwright, a Veteran of WWII, a Member of the Masonic Order, a Life Member of the Order of the Eastern Star, a member of the Scottish Rite and a member of the Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. Raymond joined the Canadian Army at #7 Depot in Fredericton, NB. From there he was transferred to Halifax, NS. After completing his training he was sent to Gander, Newfoundland. From Gander he was later sent across the Atlantic Ocean, on the HMCS Andes, serving at Aldershot England. From England, Raymond was transferred to Germany and most of the time he spent in the War Zones serving in Belgium, France, Holland, Germany and Czechoslovakia. Raymond saw a lot of action while in this War, but was lucky enough to escape with his life. He returned to Canada on December 22, 1946, arriving at Pier 47 in Halifax on the HMS Dutchess of Bedford. Since the War, Raymond was employed mostly as a Federal Fisheries Officer, Commissionaire and a Millwright. He retired on his 65th birthday from Ashley Colter’s Mill in Boiestown.
Raymond was the loving Father of his children, MaryGayle McKinley (Douglas) of Noonan, Sereta Stewart (Stanley) of Maugerville, Heather Darrah (Mel) of Fredericton and Darrell Munn (Susan) of Bloomfield; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Harvey, Scott and Delbert Munn; four sisters, Addie Norrad, Audrey Abernethy, Loretta Peacock and Marguerite Calhoun. In addition to his wife and parents, he is predeceased by his brother, Herschel and his sister Ada Merle.
Visitation will take place at Miramichi Valley Funeral Home, New Bandon, NB on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, October 20, 2005 at 2 pm from the Boiestown Pentecostal Church with Rev. Steven Ashfield and Rev. Robbie Hanson officiating. Normandy Branch #78 will be holding a Legion Tribute Service on Wednesday at 7 pm from the Miramichi Valley Funeral Home, followed by a Masonic Service. Interment will take place at Parkers Ridge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations made to the Transportation Fund to the Shriners’ Hospital in Montreal or to the charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family. Personal condolences may be offered through www.miramichivalleyfh.com.
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1918 - 2005 (87 years)
. Mary Gayle MUNN, b. 23 Mar 1939, Bloomfield Ridge, Kings, New Brunswick 
(Age 85 years)