We regret to advise of the death of Corporal John Basil Black (Ret’d) of Tracey Mills at the Upper River Valley Hospital, Waterville NB on 1 May 2013 at the age of 90 years.
John was born in Ludlow NB and was veteran of the Second World War. He served in Northwest Europe with the 3rd Field Park Company, Royal Canadian Engineers in the 3rd Canadian Infantry Division. He was discharged in 1946.
The Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 37 will hold a tribute service Friday 3 May at 5:45 PM. Visitation will be held at the L.R. Giberson Funeral Home in Florenceville-Bristol, NB on 3 May from 6-9 PM and 4 May from 1-3 PM with a funeral service following at 3:00 PM in the chapel. Interment will be in the Tracey Mills Baptiste Cemetery. Donations made to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 37 or to a charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated.
