Harry E. Ebbett

It is with great sadness that the family of Harry Edwin Ebbett, husband of Annetta "Ann" (Nee Dykeman) Ebbett announces his passing which occurred on Thursday, February 21, 2013 at Hotel Dieu Hosptial, Perth Andover. Born on May 4, 1919 at Middle Simonds, NB he was the oldest son of the late Earle and Gladys (Underhill) Ebbett. Harry was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
Harry lived in Bristol and graduated from Bristol High School in 1935. He worked with his father in farming and lumbering until enlisting in the Royal Canadian Navy in 1940. He spent 5 years on Convoy duty on the North Atlantic and the Mediterranean. Demobilized in October 1945. Then he purchased a farm at Upper Kent and spent over 40 years farming.
Harry has been a member of the Board of Directors of Carleton Co-op Ltd since 1949, a member of Carleton County Council for 4 years, Past President of the Florenceville Royal Canadian Legion Branch #37 and a founding member of the National Farmers Union.
Harry married Annetta Dykeman of Juniper NB in 1953. They have 3 children, Emerson Ebbett of Calgary AB, Stephanie Ebbett- McCarthy (David) of Upper Kent, NB and Rita Ebbett- McIntosh (Dale) of Glassville, NB; 3 grandchildren, Laura McIntosh of Glassville, NB, Martha McIntosh of Vancover, BC and Cedric McIntosh of Fredericton, NB; 1 brother, Claude Ebbett (Els) of Sackville, NB; 2 sisters, Letha Gaunce of Upper Kent, NB and Alice Cogswell (Fred) of Perth Andover, NB and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was predeceased by his parents, 4 siblings, Wendall and Hazen Ebbett, Audrey Blue and Nina Ball.
Visitation will be held from L.R. Giberson Funeral Directors, 207 Burnham Rd. Florenceville-Bristol on Saturday, February 23, 2013 from 6-8 pm and Sunday, February 24, 2013 from 2-3 pm with a funeral service following at 3 pm. Rev. Mary Taylor will officiate. The Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 37 will hold a tribute service at 5:30 Saturday evening. Interment will be in the Wharton Cemetery at a later date. Donations made to the Wharton Cemetery, Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 37 or to a charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated. www.gibersonfuneraldirectors.ca (506) 392-1115