1913 - 2005
The death of Mr. Arnold Reed Hatt Sr.,of Utopia, NB, in his 92nd year devoted husband of 67 years to Isabella Lorena (McNichol) Hatt, occurred on Wednesday, June 29, 2005, at the Fundy Nursing Home, Blacks Harbour, with his family at his side. Born in Lake Utopia, NB on July 6, 1913, he was a son of the late Wellington Edgar and Ethel Mae (Anderson) Hatt. Arnold was a well known, self-employed trucker for 75 years. He loved woodworking and was famous for his axe handles. Arnold loved to cook for his family and many friends, and could be seen down at the Nursing Home baking cookies and gingerbread.
He was a loving family man who was known as “Papa” to all the area kids and adults who today still refer to him as such. He leaves to mourn his treasured children, Gertrude (George) Paul of Utopia, Betty Marshall of St. George, Patricia (Ronald) Roy of St. George, Jane (Brian) Ward of Utopia, and Dorothy (Jeffrey) Hanley of Utopia; Arnold “Arnie” (Frances) Hatt Jr. of Utopia, Dale (Connie) Hatt of Pennfield, Allan (Barbara) Hatt of Utopia, Colin (Edna) Hatt of Utopia, Kenneth (Madolyn) Hatt of Utopia, Brian (Jane) Hatt of St. George, and David (Beth) Hatt of St. George; brothers, Aubrey (Marjorie) Hatt of Pennfield, Sherman (Ellen) Hatt of St. George; sisters, Hilda Christie of Utopia, Alice (Alonzo) Hall of St. George, Marjorie (Malcolm) Moses of Blacks Harbour; 27 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Arnold was pre-deceased by three sisters, Pearl, Edith, Laura, a granddaughter Wendy, and a son-in-law, Leo Marshall.
Resting at the St. George Baptist Church from where the service will be held on Friday, July 1st, 2005 at 2 pm, with Rev. Bruce Alcorn officiating. Interment will take place in the St. George Rural Cemetery following the service. Visiting at the church on Thursday, June 30th from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. In Arnold’s memory, donations to Charlotte County Cancer Society, or a charity of the donor’s choice, would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to the St. George Funeral Home (755-3533), 26 Portage Street, St. George, NB.
(www.stgeorgefh.ca)