Obituary of Joseph A. Hood

Joseph Hood, 95, formerly of Riverview, NB; passed away at Fundy Royal Manor, Hillsborough, on Saturday, January 30, 2021. Born in Edinburgh, Scotland he was the son of the late William and Jessie (Lumsden) Hood. Joe was a past member of the Trinity United Church, where he was involved with the choir and the session within the church. He was a Phys-Ed Teacher with the YMCA in Montreal and the director of program services for 8 years with the Boys and Girls Club of Canada. Joe and his late wife Ena Mae were owners and managers of the Maejo Manor in Shemogue for 10 years. Joe was a former member of the H.M British Royal Marines for 3 years. He is survived by sons Joseph Hood of PEI and Russell Hood of Montreal; stepsons Bruce Biggar of Calgary and Douglas Biggar (Erika) of Lower Coverdale, stepdaughter Barbara McAleer (Jim Mills) of Riverview; and by loving grandchildren Steven (Krista) and Samantha Landry (Tyler) both of Riverview and by one great grandson, Malcolm. Besides his parents he was predeceased by his first wife Pearl Lewis (Longley) Hood in 1981 and second wife Ena Mae in 2019 Due to Co-Vid 19 Restrictions, services will be held at a later date. Donations in Joseph's memory made to the Canadian Cancer Society or to the Heart Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by his family. Arrangements have been entrusted to Tuttle Brothers Riverview Funeral Home 214 Pine Glen Rd. Riverview, NB (506) 857-9544 Online condolences can be made at www.tuttlefuneralhome.caService Information Due to Covid 19 restrictions, services will be held at a later date. Requested Charity Canadian Cancer Society or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation