Benson Frederick Travis Sr.

At the Charlotte County Hospital, St. Stephen NB on March 28, 2012, Mr. Benson Frederick Travis Sr., husband of Mrs. Carol Travis of Canal NB. Born at Sillikers NB on March 20, 1933, he was a son of the late Alvin and Effie (Tozer) Travis. A loving husband, father, grandfather and brother, in addition to his wife Carol, he is survived by his children; Brenda Martin of St. George NB, Benson “Benny” Travis Jr. (Carol Voutt) of Blacks Harbour NB, Lloyd Travis of Canal NB, Rosalie (Burton) Borthwick of Canal NB, Gladys Holt (Tom Wilkins) of St. George NB, Vincent Travis (Isabelle Dion) of Bonny River NB, Dennis Travis of St. George NB, Barbara Travis of St. George NB, Murray (Robyn) Dyer of Mascarene NB and Springe Travis (Doug Van Tassel) of Blacks Harbour NB, one step son, Chris Lord (Vicki James) of Rollingdam NB, grandchildren; Jennifer, Scott, Morgan, Davis, Jordan, Spencer, Jonah, Taylor, Tyler, Jessica, Nathan, Mallory, Bridgette, Gabrielle, Mandy, Jerimiah, Simone, Rebecca, Rachael, Reese, Patrick, Zachery, Nikki and Erik, two great grandchildren; Karly and Carter, one brother, Edgeley (Judy) Travis of Renous NB, two sisters; Beatrice (Fred) Nowlan and Josephine (Lloyd) MacAllister both of Warwick Settlement NB and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Benson was predeceased by one son in infancy, Perry, and by brothers, Leslie, Ernie and Eddie.

Prior to his retirement Benson was a mechanic, having been employed by Fundy Construction for many years. He had a passion for working in his garden and loved antique cars. Benson once served as a Volunteer Firefighter for St. George and surrounding areas. He was a member of the NBAAC, Passamaquoddy Region, the Granite Gardeners Club, the Granite Town Seniors and was a long time member and Elder of the Presbyterian Kirk in St. George. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

Resting at the Presbyterian Kirk, St. George NB from where the service will be held on Saturday at 3:00 pm with Rev. Lorne MacLeod officiating. Visiting at the church will take place on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. In Benson’s memory, donations to the Presbyterian Kirk, St. George, the NB Heart & Stroke Foundation or to a charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements in the care of the St. George Funeral Home & Crematorium (755-3533) 26 Portage Street, St. George NB


Donations:
Presbyterian Kirk, St. George
180 Brunswick Street
St. George, NB E5C 3S2
(506)755-3851

NB Heart & Stroke Foundation
133 Prince William Street, Suite 606
Saint John, NB E2L 2B5
(506) 634-1620