Obituary of Skipper Cline
CLINE SKIPPER - At the Charlotte County Hospital on Friday, February 19th, 2021; Winston Merrill “Skipper” Cline, husband of the late Marion (Matthews) Cline of Campobello, NB. Born in Campobello, he is the son of the late Maurice & Carrie (Lank) Cline.
Skipper was a fisherman most of his life. He owned his own dragging boat , the Captain of “the Miss Cline” from 1963 until he sold it in 1998.
Skipper is survived by his daughter Vicki Seeley and 2 sons Joe Cline and Maurice “Reese” Cine, all of Campobello, NB, grandchildren Heather, Conrad, Beth & Dylan, Wallace and Kora, great grandchildren, Julia, Adam, Declan, Liam, Brandon, Akera, Everleigh, McKayla, Alexa, Asia & Tegan, several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Skipper was predeceased by his granddaughter Deidre and grandson Brandon, brothers & sisters Ruth Galley, Ryder Cline, Mert Cline and Cecille Matthews.
The family would like to take this opportunity to extend a special thank you to the nurses and staff of Campobello Lodge for their care and kindness shown to Skipper over the years. “ You were so good to him”.
Due to the current situation around the COVID – 19 pandemic there will be no visitation. A graveside service was held on Sunday, May 30th, 2021 at 2:00 pm at Wilsons’s Beach Cemetery. Rev. Kevin Borthwick officiated. Active pallbearers were Harvey Matthews, Dale Cosman, Raye Brown, Clevie Galley and Dwayne Galley.
As per public health regulations, attendance was limited to family and invited guests. For those who would like to view the service please copy & paste the link below to your web browser
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In lieu of flowers donations to the Resident’s Council Fund of Campobello Lodge or the NB Heart & Stroke Foundation or charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family. On line 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)
