VALMOND THEODORE FRENCH
Peacefully at the Charlotte County Hospital, St. Stephen NB on Sunday June 18th,
2006, Mr. Valmond Theodore French, husband of Regina (Dewitt) French of
Back Bay NB. Born at Robinston ME on August 15th, 1926. He was a son of the late
Thomas and Gertrude (Hanley) French.
A loving husband, father, grandfather and brother he is survived besides his
wife by two sons, Robert (Edna) French of Utopia, Theodore (Brenda) of Back Bay,
two daughters, Sherri French (Mike Savoy) of Pennfield and Kelley French (Gerald
Cormier) of Bethel NB and one stepson Harry (Muriel) McLaughlin of
Honeydale NB. 10 Grandchildren, Tammy (Craig) Grant of Grand Bay, Robert
French Jr. of Saint John, Melody French of Utopia, Rockey (Jennifer) French of
Utopia, Heide (Kevin) MacKillop of Caithness, Ryan French of Alberta,
Sadie French of Back Bay, April Buchanan and Jeff Butler of Blacks
Harbour, Jodi (Mike) Smith of Quispamsis and Shane McVicar of
Bethel. One step granddaughter Paula Burkey, three step grandsons, Naaman,
Cecil and James McLaughlin. Eight great-grandchildren, Wyatt and Haley MacKillop,
Martina French, Paige Grant, Lucas and Hannah French, Manning and Mason Buchanan
and Delaney Butler. Three brothers, Melvin (Helen) French of Back Bay, Clarence
(Isabelle) French and Reginald (Jacqueline) French both of St. George. One
sister, Mildred (Merrit) Hatt of Back Bay and several nieces, nephews and
cousins. Besides his first wife, Ida French, he was predeceased by 2 brothers,
Boyton and Glendon French.
Prior to his retirement, Valmond was a carpenter by trade. In his earlier years
he was known as an ardent hunter and was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion
Branch #40 in St. George.
Resting at the Seaview Full Gospel Church, Back Bay NB. From where the service
will be held on Wednesday at 2:00 pm, followed by interment in the St. George
Rural Cemetery. Visiting at the church on Monday from 7-9pm, and Tuesday 2-4 and
7-9pm. In Valmond’s memory donations to a charity of the donor’s choice would be
appreciated by the family. Arrangements in the care of the St. George Funeral
Home (755-3533) 26 Portage Street, St. George NB. E5C 3L6 (www.stgeorgefh.ca)