It is with sad hearts that the family of Douglas (Doug) Frederick Kinsman of Fredericton announce his passing on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at Hospice House, Fredericton. Doug was 81. Born in Berwick NS on June 14, 1935, he was the son of the late Clyde and Grace (Nix) Kinsman.

Doug was a member of Brunswick Street Baptist Church and Erb’s Cove Baptist Church. He was a retired Salesman having worked for Daley’s Furniture Co. Ltd., Lincoln Road, for several years. Doug was a Past Chartered President of the Kentville, NS, Kinsman Club and was an avid reader.

Doug is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 59 years, Verna (Nickerson) Kinsman of Fredericton; two sons, Stephen F. Kinsman (Sharon) of Saint John and Darren A. Kinsman (Noriko) of Japan; a daughter, Charmaine Carton (Dean) of Calgary; a grandson Curtis Kinsman of Saint John and a sister Kathryn Davison (Cecil) of Hortonville, NS; nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. Besides his parents, Doug was predeceased by his faithful canine companion Tango.

At the request of the family there will be no visitation. A memorial service celebrating the life of Doug Kinsman will be held from Bishop’s Funeral Home Chapel, 540 Woodstock Road, Fredericton on Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at 11:00 AM with Pastor Greg Geldart officiating. Interment of Doug’s ashes will be held in the Erb’s Cove Baptist Church Cemetery later in the Spring. For those who wish to remember Doug through a memorial contribution, donations to Hospice House, Fredericton, would be appreciated by the family. Condolences, words of comfort and memories may be shared with the family at www.bishopsfuneralhome.com

NOTE; DUE TO THE RECENT STORM, THE SERVICE FOR DOUG KINSMAN HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FROM 11AM TO 12 NOON.