Obituary of Lewis H. Stoddard

STODDARD LEWIS H. – Peacefully, at the Passamaquoddy Lodge on Tuesday, July 6^th, 2021;  Lewis Herbert Stoddard, husband of the late Gertrude Freda (Merchant) Stoddard formerly of Old Ridge, NB. Born in Lansdowne Carleton, County, NB, he is the son of the late Roy Linwood & Florence Eva (MacDonald) Stoddard.

 For over 30 years Lewis worked as a self employed truck driver, servicing communities throughout Atlantic Canada and the United States.  Lewis married Gertrude in May of 1954.

        Lewis is survived by his children Eva Gertrude Whittaker (John) of  Kelowna, BC, Wanda Lou Higgins (Douglas) of Old Ridge, NB, Lynn Charlotte Alice Miles (Marx) of Fredericton, NB,  Dwayne  Elden  Stoddard of Fredericton, NB and Kevin Roy Stoddard (Karen Kent) of St. Stephen, NB, 11grandchildren, 12  great grandchildren, sister, Geraldine Disher of Chamcook, NB, several nieces, nephews and cousins.

      Lewis was predeceased by his wife Gertrude, son Linwood, sisters Juanita Lloyd, Hattie, Ruby & Gladys Cook and Nadine White, and Royetta Hatt and brother Linwood.

    The family will receive friends during a time of visitation at the funeral home on Thursday, July 8^th,  from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Due to the current pandemic; prescreening Covid 19 protocols will be in place. Masks are  required. For those feeling anxious, vulnerable or unwell you are encouraged not to attend.

     The service in celebration of his life will be held at 11:00 am on Friday  July 9^th, 2021 in the funeral home chapel. The interment will follow in St. Andrews Rural Cemetery. Seating will be limited to family only.

For those unable to attend, a broadcast link will be made available by copy and pasting the link below.

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Once the link is in place please register early and follow the necessary link instructions.

      In lieu of flowers donations to the charity of the donors choice would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences to the family, or donations can be done at www.humphreysfh.com

    The family would like to extend a special thank you to the Doctor,nurses and all of the staff of Passamaquoddy Lodge for their care and kindness shown to Lewis and the family during his stay.

   Arrangements have been entrusted to the care & direction of Humphreys Funeral Home, 20 Marks Street, St. Stephen, NB E3L 2B2 (506 – 466 – 3110)