Obituary of Neddie Russell Bishop

The death of Neddie Russell Bishop of Upper Salmon Creek, NB occurred Tuesday, February 12th, 2008 at the Chalmers Regional Hospital. Born in Salmon Creek, NB he was the son of the late G. Russell and Valerie Blanche (Higgins) Bishop. Retiring in 2005 after 42 years with Grand Lake Timber, Neddie was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch No.74, Chipman, The Masonic Lodge and the Chipman Fish and Game Association. He was a very active volunteer with Chipman Community Care and was well known as everybodys “Mr. Fix it”. Neddie is survived by his loving wife, Heather (Wasson) Bishop; a step-son, Shawn King of Janetville, ON; a brother, Kevin-John Bishop of Chipman; his sisters, Joey Niles (Herry) of Fredericton, Rubye Leger (Paul) of Rothesay and Laverne Legge of Quispamsis; a brother-in-law, John Wasson (Ursula) of Wyveale, ON; a sister-in–law, Bonnie Brown (George) of Ottawa, ON; 2 aunts, Verna Waddelow of Fredericton and Myra Colwell of Chipman; an uncle, Murray Higgins (Mona) of Chipman; several nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, G. Russell and Valerie Bishop; a brother-in-law, Eugene Legge, a nephew, Emanuel Legge; his mother and father-in-law, Herby and Iola Wasson. Resting at the Grand Lake Community Chapel (43 Main Street, Chipman, 339-5522) with visitation Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9pm. Funeral Service will be held 2:00 PM, Friday, February 15th, 2008 at the Second Chipman United Baptist Church, Chipman with Pastor David Egers officiating. Interment will take place in the Chipman United Baptist Cemetery at a later date. For those who wish, donations made to the Canadian Cancer Society, the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital (Palliative Care Unit) or the charity of ones choice would be appreciated by the family. The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch No.74, Chipman will hold a tribute service on Thursday evening at 6:45pm.