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Walter McQuinn

In Memory of
Walter John
McQuinn
2019
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Cobb's Funeral Home
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Obituary for Walter McQuinn

1933-2019
Walter John McQuinn, 86, of Riverview, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at the Kenneth E. Spencer Memorial Home on Saturday, September 14, 2019. Born in Mount Pisgah, NB, he was the son of the late James and Mildred (Perkins) McQuinn.

Walter worked for Lounsbury Company for 39 years, after which he also owned and operated Walter’s Contract Flooring. Walter was an avid golfer and long-time member of the Moncton Golf and Country Club and later was a member of Pine Needles Golf and Country Club. He was also a member of the Mount Royal United Church and choir.

He will be sadly missed by his wife Helen (Shaban) McQuinn, daughters; Janet (Normand) Cormier of Richibucto, Ann (James) Mooney of Calgary, sons; Chris (Wavey) of Riverview, Todd of St. Martins and his sister Marion Bird. Walter will also be missed by his grandchildren: Denis (Darcy) Cormier, Jeremy (Freeda) Cormier, Melodie (Adrien) Cormier, Daniel Cormier, David (Jennifer) Mooney, Jessica (Daryn) Madill, Joey McQuinn, Alicia Lockhart, seven great-grandchildren and his several nieces and nephews.

Aside from his parents, Walter was predeceased by his brothers; Gerald and Harold and his sisters; Louise Schofield and Pauline Carr.

Special thanks to the staff of the Kenneth E. Spencer Nursing Home for the special care he received during his stay.

Resting at Cobb’s Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 330 Whitepine Rd., Riverview (869-2007) with visitation on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Funeral service to take place on Wednesday at 2:00pm with Rev. Dr. Beverly Daley officiating at Mount Royal United Church, 106 Mt. Royal Blvd, Moncton.

Donations can be made in Walter’s memory to Mount Royal United Church or a charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be expressed at www.cobbsfuneralhome.ca
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