Sadly,
but with gratitude for a life well lived, the death is announced of
Robert Fraser Ervin of Moncton, husband of the late Betty (Shott)
Ervin, on May 8, 2015.
Fraser was born in Poplar Hill, Pictou County, Nova Scotia on June 21,
1913, the fifth child of the late Scott and Alexis (MacLeod) Ervin. He
was the last surviving member of his family, having been predeceased
by his brothers Elmer, Roderick, Stanley, Keith and Chesley and his
sister Florence.
After attending radio school in Halifax,
Fraser began his working life as a ship’s radio operator and then
joined the Federal Department of Transport in 1939 where he worked in
telecommunications until his retirement in 1973. He was a
long -time member of Mountain View United Church where he was a served
on the board of Trustees, was a church Elder and sang in the choir for
many years.
Fraser lived a long and remarkably healthy life, residing in his own
home, cooking his own meals and looking after his own affairs up to
age 99. He loved to tinker in his basement and find ways to “improve”
things. He had a great sense of humour as well as a keen interest in
current affairs. In spite of increasing physical frailty over the past
few months, his mind remained sharp right to the end.
Survivors include his son, Kevin of Moncton and daughter, Alexis of
Fredericton as well as several well - loved nieces and nephews and
their families.
A Service to celebrate the life of Fraser will be held at Mountain
View United Church (85 MacBeath Ave.) on Saturday, May 16, 2015 at
2:00 pm with Rev. Ron Maund officiating. Interment, Fair Haven
Memorial Gardens.