Obituary of Bruce S. Sowerby

Bruce Sowerby, 60, of Riverview, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Thursday, May 3, 2007. Born in Moncton on February 7, 1947 he is the son of Edith (Gallant) Sowerby and the late Harold L. Lee Sowerby. He was an Air Traffic Controller and retired from NavCan with 30 years service. Bruce was an avid fisherman and hunter, he was a member of the Canadian Wildlife Federation and he held many offices including President with the Albert County Hunters Association. He loved woodworking and was an accomplished cabinet maker. Bruce was also a NASCAR enthusiast and enjoyed watching the Sunday races in his shop with the boys and his loyal dog Murphy. Left with fond memories are his wife Sharon Sowerby; three daughters Lori Sleaver (Bob), Stacey Sowerby (Ron McEachern) and Kristie Sowerby (Mike Koberinski) all of Riverview; four grandchildren Ryan and Brett Sleaver, Jenna McEachern and Camrin Sowerby; his mother Edith Sowerby of Halifax; one sister Susan Tuck (Bruce) of Chester; two brothers Larry Sowerby (Holly) of Dartmouth and Garry Sowerby (Lisa) of Halifax; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father Harold L. "Lee" Sowerby. Visitation will be held at Riverview Funeral Home, Pine Glen Rd. on Sunday, May 6, 2007 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. The funeral service will be held at Riverview Funeral Home Chapel on Monday, May 7, 2007 at 1 pm with Rev. Aaron Billard officiating. Interment will be in Fairhaven Memorial Gardens. Donations in Bruce's memory made to The Heart & Stroke Foundation or to The Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by his family. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Riverview Funeral Home, (506) 857-9544. Online condolences can be made via www.tuttlefuneralhome.ca