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BAMFORD, William A. - William "Bill" Bamford, 77, of Orton, Ontario, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2014. Bill is the son of the late Harold and Grace (Drew) Bamford. Sergeant Bill Bamford was a retired member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and a former
member of the Canadian Armed Forces. An avid outdoorsman, Bill enjoyed teaching his children and grandchildren his "master campcrafter" skills. Born in Apple River, NS, Bill was always drawn to his Maritime roots. Sadly missed
by his wife Patricia and loved by sister Nancy Adamczyk (Rick) of Elgin, NB, brother Doug (Geneva) of Moncton, NB, Ron (deceased) (Inez) of Amherst, NS, son Doug (Marianne), son Martin (Angela), daughter Judy (Gary), daughter Cindy (John), daughter Cathy (Brad), son David
(Brandy), son Alan (Terry) and many grandchildren. A memorial celebration of life will be held on Saturday, April 19, 2014, at the Erin, Ontario Legion, all family and friends welcome anytime between 1 and 4 p.m. Interment, Orton, Ontario, with immediate family, at a later date. In Bill's memory, donations to the Canadian Lung Association.
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his brother, Ron:
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Ronald "Ron" J.N. Bamford, 75, of Amherst, NS and formerly of Advocate,
NS and Riverview, NB, passed away peacefully at The Cumberland Health
Authority, Upper Nappan, NS on Thursday, December 26, 2013. Born in
Apple River, NS, he was the son of the late Harold and Grace (Drew)
Bamford. Ron was retired from the Canadian Armed Forces with 14 ½ years
service and Transport Canada with 14 years service. He was a Veteran of
the United Nations Forces, served in the Middle East and Belgium Congo
with the 1st Airborne Signal Squadron (Kingston, ON) and the 3rd
Airborne Signal Squadron (Gagetown) and was a member of the Canadian
Airborne Forces Association, J.J. MacGillis Branch, Kingston, ON. He
enjoyed woodworking, boating, fishing, his dogs and spending time with
his family. Ron will be sadly missed by his wife of 53 years, Inez
(McNally); daughter, Bridgitte Mannette (Barry) of Riverview; son, Mark
(Elizabeth) of Dartmouth, NS; grandchildren, Matthew and Jordan Bamford,
Samantha and Jamie Mannette and Tracey, Sean and Evan Burdock; sister,
Nancy Adamczyk (Rick) of Elgin; brothers, Doug (Geneva) of Moncton and
Bill (Pat) of Orton, ON; several nieces and nephews. In keeping with
Ron's wishes, there will be no visitation hours or funeral service.
Interment in Advocate Harbour Cemetery, Advocate, NS at a later date.
Fergusons Funeral Home, 1657 Mountain Road, Moncton (858-1995) in care
of arrangements. In Ron's memory, donations to the Kidney Foundation or
memorial of the donor's choice would be appreciated. Online condolences
at www.fergusonsfuneralhome.com
[Friday, 27 December 2013 Ferguson Funeral Home, Moncton NB; EMK]
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