Gerald Carman Langille, age 79, of Riverview, NB, passed away peacefully at his home on April 3, 2018 with his family at his side. Born in Middleton, Colchester County, NS, he was the son of the late Hiram and Clarabelle Langille. He will be sadly missed by his beloved wife Theresa of 52 years, son Jason (Jennifer) of Cambridge, MA, USA, daughter Andrea of Westfield, IN, USA, grandchildren Gabrielle, Colton and Connor, brother Conrad (Doris) of Denmark, NS and many nephews, nieces, and cousins.
Besides his parents he was predeceased by three sisters; Bernice (Karl) Barnhill, Anna (Bennie) Matheson, and Linda-Faye (William) Haystead.
Carman retired from CNR/VIA Rail after 35 years of service before joining Moncton Co-op Housing for 18 years. He spent the first 23 year of his career working in Halifax and living in Milford Station, NS. He was a member of St John’s Masonic Lodge #2 G.R.N.S.-A.F.& A.M. in Halifax, a member of the Milford Recreation Association, a Charter Member and Past Secretary of the Milford and District Lions Club, and past Fire Chief of the Milford Volunteer Fire Department.
After being transferred to Moncton more time was spent with his young family. There were many memorable summers spent vacationing throughout New Brunswick at Sandy Beach, Cap Pele, Kouchibouguac National Park as well as Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. Whenever the children were involved, whether it was a school activity or program, sporting event, youth activity, or fund raiser he was always there to lend a hand.
He played an instrumental role in the early development of Ringette in our region which had just been introduced to the Town of Riverview and was later expanded to Dieppe and Moncton. While president of the Riverview Ringette Association he organized the first Ringette Tournament in the area. That tournament continues today, 34 years later, growing each year and has become a major Maritime tournament.
Carman had a fantastic sense of humor, a positive outlook on life and was always ready for a practical joke. He took great pride and pleasure in maintaining his home and landscape. He truly enjoyed listening to music, gardening and puttering around his work shop.
Funeral Arrangements are in the care of Cobb’s Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 330 Whitepine Rd., Riverview, NB E1B 0E4 (506) 869-2007. The family will receive relatives and friends at Cobb’s Funeral Home on Saturday from 1:00 – 4:00pm. A funeral service will take place at St. John the Baptist Anglican Church (Woolridge Dr., Riverview, NB) on Sunday, April 8, 2018 at 2:00pm with the Venerable Brent Ham officiating.
Special Thank you
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the team of doctors, nurses, pharmacists, administrators, and volunteers of the Sheldon H. Rubin Oncology Clinic and the Moncton Hospital for their most loving and compassionate care. Deepest gratitude to Dr. Harb and his staff, Dr. Shakerinia, Dr. Kenneth Mitton and all the dedicated and compassionate nurses from Extra Mural. With special thanks to nurses Debbie and Heather. Our deepest gratitude to Dr. Jocelyn Cormier for his outstanding care and kindness given to Carman and his family.
Donations can be made in memory of Carman to the Hospice Greater Moncton https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/hospicemoncton/, Friends of the Moncton Hospital Foundation - NB Doctors Cycling Against Cancer (NBDocCAC) https://support.friendsfoundation.ca/ or a memorial of the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.cobbsfuneralhome.ca