Obituary of John "Johnny" William Irving

John "Johnny" Wm. Irving, 66, of Upper Coverdale, passed away at The Moncton Hospital on Saturday, July 28, 2007. Born in Lewisville, NB he was the son of the late Corey and Opal Irving. An outdoorsman, John enjoyed hunting, fishing and he also enjoyed working and painting cars. A loving and caring father, grampie and brother he will be sadly missed by his children Tena Thompson (Glenn), Fredericton; Donna Read (Rick), Hillsborough; Barbara Arsenault (Larry), Moncton; Ricky (Patricia) and James Upper Coverdale; seven grandchildren Ginger, Melissa, Bradley, Jennifer, Travis, Theresa and Kyle; five great grandchildren Saria, Dylan, Alissa, Issac and Noah; brothers Ernie and Raymond; sisters Mabel and Clara; a special friend Eleanor; godchild Amanda Landry; as well as nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his wife Diane S. (LeBlanc) Irving in 2002, an infant daughter Mary; three brothers Jim, Howard and Clayton. Resting at Riverview Funeral Home Pine Glen Rd. Monday, July 30th, from 7 to 9pm; Tuesday, July 31st from 2 to 4 & 7 to 9pm. The funeral service will be held at Riverview Funeral Home Chapel on Wednesday, August 1, 2007 at 1:30 pm with Rev. Jonathan Gorham officiating.Interment will be in Wesleyan Union Cemetery. Donations made to St. John Ambulance or the Cancer Society would be appreciated. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Riverview Funeral Home, (506) 857-9544.Online condolences can be made via www.tuttlefuneralhome.ca Service Information Wednesday, August 1, 2007