Obituary of Eldred Folkins
Mr. Eldred Alexander (Bud) Folkins, of 27 NewLine Rd. Sussex Corner, NB passed away at his residence on Sunday, March 2, 2003.
Born in Markhamville, NB on July 22, 1928, he was the son of the late Austin and Burdella (McFarlane) Folkins.
Bud is survived by his beloved wife of 48 years, Phyllis (nee Parlee), 2 daughters Barb Weber of Hamilton, Ont. Brenda Earle and her husband Derrick of McGregor Brook 2 sons Walter and his wife Lynn Saunders of Apohaqui, Rob and his wife Traci of Mississauga, Ont. 2 sisters, Bertha Herrington and her husband Walter of Saint John, Rowena Hayes and her husband Austin of Cochrane, Alberta, 2 sisters-in-law Joan Folkins of Sussex, Ida McFarlane of Jefferies Corner, 9 Grand children Scott, Mike, Hailey, Brandon, Kyle, Dylan, Jesse, Morgan, Madison, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Bud was predeceased by his son David in 1975 and by 2 brothers Ronald and Everett.
Bud was a retired equipment operator 3 with the Dept. of Transportation. He enjoyed church, snowshoeing, carpentry and was at home with nature, he could even identify most species of birds at a glance. It was always exciting to see Bud come for a visit. He loved to chat, and tell stories to the grandchildren about when he was growing up. He was known for telling great stories and loved to hear them as well. He always loved to go visit his family and old friends and reminisce about the good old days. He made everyone feel right at home when they stopped in for a visit. He enjoyed reading and collecting clippings of current events. It was so enjoyable to read all the old ones with him.
Bud loved food and never turned down a good meal. He would never turn his back on anyone; he always was there to help. He loved going to the old homestead in Poodiac taking his dog Molly along for company. Bud loved to tease Phyllis about always running the roads to go play cards or bingo. He really didn't mind though, he enjoyed the piece and quite for a few hours. Bud was a big kid at heart, he liked to dress up and spook the kids on Halloween, and at Christmas he was just like a 10 year old, he couldn't wait to open his gifts. He was a practical joker and everyone always enjoyed his humorous tricks. . Anyone who knew him would say 'there's never a boring moment when Bud was around.' He never forgot a face but couldn't always remember a name. Sometimes he would let on he couldn't hear but he always knew what was going on. He enjoyed listening to old folk music, the fiddle and playing 45's.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Wallace Funeral Home, 34 Sunnyside Drive, Sussex, (506-433-1176), where the family will be receiving relatives and friends on Wednesday 2-4, 7-9.
Funeral Service will be held from St. Marks Anglican Church on Thursday, March 6, 2003 at 2:00pm, with Rev. Allen Tapley officiating.
Interment will be at Trinity Cemetery, Sussex Corner in the spring.
Pallbearers are Barry Herrington, Peter Hayes, Harvey Goddard, Gerald Mallory, Bob Parlee, Ray Steele.
There will be a time of fellowship with the family in the church hall following the funeral service.
The deepest sympathy of the staff of Wallace Funeral Home is extended to Phyllis and all the family members and friends at this time of great loss.
