Obituary of C. Allen Kurtz

KURTZ C. ALLEN - After not feeling well for a year, early in the morning on Tuesday December 27th at Charlotte County Hospital Allen passed away peacefully surrounded by love. Born on April 1st, 1941 in Winnipeg Manitoba he was the only son of the late Ann (Topolniki) (Kurtz) Bayley. He was predeceased by his first wife Barbara (Lee) Kurtz, step-father Jack Bayley, father-in-law Hazen Boles, and brother-in-law Kenny Boles. Allen leaves behind his wife of 44 years Jane (Boles) Kurtz of St. Stephen, daughter Kelly Kurtz-Johnson (Iain) of St. Stephen, sister Judy Campbell (Sterling) of Campbell River, BC, mother-in-law Gladys (Hubbard) Boles of St. George, NB, several nieces & nephews and extended family across Canada. There is also a large group of chosen family/ friends who are feeling the loss of his physical presence, especially his Emily and Max Brown and his feline buddy Henry. We know that we are going to miss him forever, but his presence lives on in so many ways around us and we take comfort in knowing that there is no more pain. Allen’s request was that there would be no visitation, but that everyone will be welcome to attend a celebration of his life on Saturday, May 27th, 2017 at 2:00 pm at Christ Church,in St. Stephen, NB. Archdeacon John Matheson will officiate. A reception will immediately follow in the church hall. A private family interment will take place at a later time at St. George Rural Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to Hospice of Charlotte County or to Fundy Region Transition House 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) “Don’t Cry Because it’s Over, Smile Because it Happened”~ Dr. Seuss