The death of Frederick A. Ferris of Penobsquis, New Brunswick occurred at the Sussex Health Centre on June 25, 2003. Born at Oak Point, NB on December 19, 1935 a son of Alice J. (Hope) Ferris of Garnett Settlement and the late Eldon W. Ferris. He is also survived by his wife M. Melvine (Harquail) Ferris, daughters; Cindy Valliant (Jack) of Forester Hills, ON, Brenda Thomas of Rothesay, Carol Ferris of Saint John, sons; James Ferris of Saint John, Brian (Pam) Ferris of Saint John and George (Barbara) Ferris of Fredericton, six grandchildren, brothers; Benny of Garnett Settlement, Eldon of Saint John, Norman of Willow Grove and his sister Ruth Ferris of Garnett Settlement and several nieces and nephews. Frederick was a long time employee of the Saint John Ship Builders. The family will receive visitors at the Sussex Select Community Funeral Home, 21 Aiton Road, Sussex (506-433-2133) on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. The funeral service will be held on Saturday June 28, 2003 at 1:00 PM at the Penobsquis United Baptist Church, with Pastor Gordon MacKenzie officiating. Interment will be in Cardwell Cemetery, Penobsquis. As expressions of sympathy, donations made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the NB Lung Association would be appreciated by the family.