Obituary of Frank Horne
Mr. Frank Grant Horne of 220 Main St., Sussex, NB, passed away at Sussex Health Centre on June 27, 2006 at the age of 81.
Born in Sussex, New Brunswick on May 6, 1925, he was the son of the late Thomas and Anasthesia (McNaught) Horne.
Frank worked and retired from the Sussex Post Office and was a former member of the Sussex Volunteer Fire Department. He served in the Royal Canadian Navy during WWII and was a long standing member of Royal Canadian Legion Sussex Branch # 20. He was a member of St. Francis Roman Catholic Church where his roots began as an Alter Boy in 1937. When Frank was younger he enjoyed hunting, fishing and being outdoors. He loved his children and grandchildren and was always there even if it was just to chat. Frank always kept himself busy and had a mischievous sense of humor. He was always there to lend a helping hand to anyone who needed it.
Frank is survived by his three daughters; Shelly Saulnier (Tony) of Moncton, Lesley Lewis (Peter) of Rothesay, Kimberly Arsenault (Justin) of Quispamsis, four sons, William Horne of Rothesay, Thomas Horne (Heidi) of Red Deer, Alberta, Michael Horne (Janet) of Saint John and Stephen Horne (Juanita) of Sussex, his sister; Kathleen Rafferty (Philip) of Moncton, 11 grandchildren, Ryan, Stacia, Franklin, Ashton, Rochelle, Taylor, Paige, Jacob, Jessie, Miranda, Kiayla, three Great Grandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews and his special niece, Doreen Adams.
Frank is predeceased by his brother, William and his two sisters; Helen Archambault and Doreen Adams.
Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Wallace Funeral Home, 34 Sunnyside Drive, Sussex, (506-433-1176), with visitation on Thursday from 2-4, 7-9. The Royal Canadian Legion Sussex Branch # 20 will hold a tribute at 6:45 pm.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be from St. Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church on Friday, June 30, 2006 at 2:00 pm with Father Peter Bagley officiating.
The interment will take place at Wards Creek Cemetery followed by a time of fellowship with the family at the Royal Canadian Legion, 66 Magnolia Avenue, Sussex.
As an expression of sympathy donations made to a Living Memorial or to the memorial of the donor's choice would be appreciated by the family.
