Wendell Lennon
1929-2014
The passing of Wendell Lennon of Perth-Andover occurred at the Hotel
Dieu of Saint Joseph Hospital on October 3, 2014.
Born in Medford, NB, on March 5, 1929, he was the son of the late John and Sophia (Dixon) Lennon. Wendell leaves behind his wife Grace Lennon (Newlands); his daughters Wendy Depow (Charles) of Woodstock, Marilyn Lennon of Fredericton; his sons John Lennon (Kim) of Fredericton, Derek Lennon (Louise) of Perth-Andover; his sister Edna Watson of Bath; his brother Byron Lennon (Martha) of Framingham, Mass; 8 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. He was predeceased by his parents and his brothers Wilfred and Bernard Lennon.
Wendell worked as a heavy equipment mechanic and operator. He was also well known for building canoes. His canoes have sold as far away as Saskatchewan. He was also an avid salmon fisherman.
A memorial service was held on Saturday, October 11, 2014 at 2 pm from Brunswick Funeral Home. Rev. Steve Longmoore officiated. Interment followed in the Presbyterian Rural Cemetery.
Music for the service was by organist Dawn Bishop and soloist Sandi Tattersall. The eulogy was given by Grace Lennon.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Brunswick Funeral Home, Perth-Andover.
Born in Medford, NB, on March 5, 1929, he was the son of the late John and Sophia (Dixon) Lennon. Wendell leaves behind his wife Grace Lennon (Newlands); his daughters Wendy Depow (Charles) of Woodstock, Marilyn Lennon of Fredericton; his sons John Lennon (Kim) of Fredericton, Derek Lennon (Louise) of Perth-Andover; his sister Edna Watson of Bath; his brother Byron Lennon (Martha) of Framingham, Mass; 8 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. He was predeceased by his parents and his brothers Wilfred and Bernard Lennon.
Wendell worked as a heavy equipment mechanic and operator. He was also well known for building canoes. His canoes have sold as far away as Saskatchewan. He was also an avid salmon fisherman.
A memorial service was held on Saturday, October 11, 2014 at 2 pm from Brunswick Funeral Home. Rev. Steve Longmoore officiated. Interment followed in the Presbyterian Rural Cemetery.
Music for the service was by organist Dawn Bishop and soloist Sandi Tattersall. The eulogy was given by Grace Lennon.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Brunswick Funeral Home, Perth-Andover.
Service Date
Saturday, October 11, 2014
Service Time
2 pm
Service Location
Brunswick Funeral Home
Visitation
No Visitation
Burial Location
Presbyterian Rural Cemetery
Requested Charity
IWK Children's Hospital or MS Society