Obituary of Colby E. Hooper

HOOPER COLBY E Jr. … At his residence on Wednesday, October 30th, 2013; Colby Emery Hooper Jr. of the Campobello Lodge, husband of Wilma (Thurber) Hooper of Wilson’s Beach, NB. Born in Eastport Maine, USA he is the son of the late Colby and Evelyn (Moore) Hooper. Junior was a longtime fisherman and also worked for many years with the Department of Parks & Recreation on Campobello.Junior thoroughly loved being outdoors and in the woods often cutting lumber. He had a great love for dogs. One of Colbys’ most favorite things to do for many years was a love to pray for the young people at the United Pentecostal Summer Camp in the Harvey prayer room. Surviving in addition to his wife Wilma are his children Douglas (Roberta) of Lubec, Maine, USA, Susan Wilbur (David) of Perry , Maine, Elaine Greenlaw (Willie) of Campobello, and Byron of PEI 2 grandchildren Laura Cline (Jeremy) of Saint John, NB and Brooke Hooper of PEI, one great grandchild Rachel Cline of Saint John, 1 brother Brian (Lorna) of St Stephen, 1 sister Elizabeth Stevens of St. George, several nieces, nephews and cousins. Junior was predeceased by his brother Brent Hooper. Resting at Wilson’s Beach United Pentecostal Church from where the service will be held on Saturday, November 2, 2013 at 2:00 pm. The interment will follow in the Wilsons’ Beach Community Cemetery Head Harbour Road followed by a reception in the church hall. The family will receive friends at the church during a time of visitation on Friday evening only from 7 … 9 pm. In lieu of flowers donations to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences to the family or donations can be made at www.humphreysfh.com Arrangements have been entrusted to the care & direction of Humphreys Funeral Home, 20 Marks Street St Stephen, NB E3L 2B2 (506 … 466 … 3110)