The death of Edward Earl Shields of Sussex occurred at the Sussex Health Centre on March 7, 2006 at the age of 89. Born at Alma, NB a son of the late Haddow and Edna (Strayhorn) Shields and husband of the late Marjorie (Hayes) Shields. Earl was a Veteran of WW II, having served overseas with the Carleton and York Regiment. Earl is survived by his daughter Phyllis McElroy (Malcolm) of Sussex Corner, grandchildren; Janice Gillies (Steven), Susanne Arsenault (Fred) and Craig McElroy (Jennifer), great grandchildren; Tyler, Olivia and Meredith and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife and parents, Earl was predeceased by his son Walter “Sonny” Shields, brother Robert Shields and sisters; Marion Schlegell and Irene Paisley. The family will receive visitors at the Sussex Select Community Funeral Home, 21 Aiton Road Sussex (506-433-2133) on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Sussex Branch #20 of the Royal Canadian Legion will hold a Tribute on Wednesday at 6:45 PM at the funeral home. The funeral service will be held on Thursday March 9, 2006 at 2:00 PM, in the funeral home chapel with Reverend Eugene Fisher officiating. Interment will be at Trinity Cemetery, Sussex Corner at a later date. As expressions of sympathy donations made to the charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated by the family.