Douglas George Moore

Douglas G. Moore of Millville, NB passed away September 17, 2013 at Veterans Health Unit, Fredericton, NB. Born in 1921 at Millville, NB, he was a son of the late Harry and Annie (Greenlaw) Moore. Douglas was a Veteran of the Second World War serving with the Royal Canadian Navy. He was a member of Millville RCL Branch # 59 and the Wesleyan Church.

He is survived by three sons, David Moore (Marilyn), Gary Moore and Larry Moore (Carolyn), all of Maple Ridge, NB; seven grandchildren, Alaina McPhee (Darren), Amanda McDonald (Colin), Matthew Moore (Julianne), Brent Moore, Monica Pike (Jason), Sonia Carter (Reuben) and Nathan Moore (Catherine); seventeen great grandchildren; a sister, Marjorie Godsoe, St. Martins, NB; a sister-in-law, Violet Morgan (Partlow), Hainesville, NB; several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Kathleen Moore; a daughter, Violet; sisters, Elsie Gregg, Olah Moore and infant Venitta; and a brother, Harry Moore.

Visiting hours were held at Flewelling Funeral Home, 585 Otis Drive, Nackawic, NB on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service was held at Maple Ridge Wesleyan Church, Maple Ridge, NB on Friday, September 20, 2013 at 1 p.m. with Rev. Nick Graham and Rev. Mike Agrell officiating. A tribute, 'The Children Remember Dad' composed by David, Gary and Larry, was printed and included in the funeral bulletin (see below). Powerpoint presentation was designed and delivered by McGuigan Media. Special music was by Una Blaney, Joyce Graham and Pat Graham. Pianst for the service was Unda Blaney. Interment in Hawkins Corner Cemetery followed by a reception at the church fellowship room.

Pallbearers were Matthew Moore, Brent Moore, Nathan Moore, Darren McPhee, Jason Pike and Reuben Carter.

For those who wish to make a donation in memory of Doug, the family has suggested the Hawkins Corner Cemetery, Louise Breau Memorial Medical Trust Fund or the Maple Ridge Wesleyan Church.

The family wishes to thank the staff of the Veteran Unit for their exemplary care of Doug.

The Children Remember Dad
Dad was born June 16, 1921 in Millville, NB. He was the seocnd oldest of a family of five - two boys and three girls. Growing up, he worked in the woods and on the farm with his dad. At 19 years of age, he headed to Saint John on the 'old Whitney' (train) with Loren Gorman. They both enlisted in the Navy at the same time, but never saw each other again until the end of the war. Dad saw a lot of active duty on the Atlantic Ocean and sailed to many ports in Europe. He served as the head of gunnery on The Assiniborine. He often told about being tired of the food on the ship as they ate a lot of mutton and kidney pie, so he bought rabbit and fresh veetables from locals in Ireland and made a rabbit stew. The men from Ontario turned up their noses at rabbit stew. Before it was completely cooked, everyone started smelling the wonderful aroma, so he let them sample it. When all was said and done, he had very little for himself.
After the war, dad met up with a great-looking Tucker firl, fell in love and got married. They lived upstaris over the Millville Farmer's Store with walls of cardboard separating the rooms. Both of them worked for Harry Greenlaw. After a number of years, Dad bought a truck and went into business for himeself hauling pulp and gravel. Dad was a man of many trades: a farmer, woodsman, landscaper and a machine operator. Every job has to be compleeted perfectly and with his deal of apprval on it. Work was a priority and he worked long, hard hours.
The family home on the main street in Millville was constructed in 1949. Dave came along in 1950, followed by Gary in 1951. Eight years later, our parents had an afterthought and Larry was born. Even though Dad worked hard, we always had times of vacation in PEI, fishing trips to Otter Lake or Fish Lake - usually with ronald McGuigan and Glendon. Church was another priority and we always will remember Dad saying " Remember to always put God first, family second and everything else will fall into place." Other favourite sayings of Dad's were "God has been so good to me" and "God is always good."
This is just a 'snapshot' of who our Dad was. As the years went on and as Dad got older, we spent more and more time together. We are thankful for the time that God allowed us with Dad as we learned to appreciate our father more.
We are sad for ourselves today, but not for him. We know that, as the song says, he is 'Touring that great city where the Son of God is the Light". We look forward to meeting him again and sharing more of the good times.
Dave, Gary and Larry