With great sadness the family of David Gordon Broome announces his passing on July 29, 2013 at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital in Fredericton, NB after his last visit, on the weekend, to his beloved camp in Plaster Rock with his boys. He was born June 9, 1929 in Plaster Rock, son of the late Banford and Elizabeth (MacDonald) Broome. David is survived by his wife of 63 years, L. Pearl (McInnis); children: Raymond (Cheryl), Ike, Cheryl (Ivan) Smith, Janet (Lawrence) Briggs, Nancy (Broome) Peacock, and son #3 Orland Miller; nine grandchildren: Andrew (Monica) Broome, Keith (Sarah Frigault) Broome, Lisa (Chris) Fudge, Missy (Brent) Carr, Ryan (Kaylie Sherwood) Broome, Ralph Johnson, Jason Johnson, Nathan Briggs and Jaxon Broome; three great grandchildren: Tolan Fudge, Perrin Fudge and Ella Carr; sisters: Ethel (Heckie) Deveau and Betty Jones. He was predeceased by his parents; sisters: Wilhelmina, Hazel and Roberta; brothers: John, Banford Junior, Johnny and Elbert. David was a man of many talents working as a mechanic, welder and trouble shooter at the Irving Sawmills. David was employed with JDI Woodlands Sawmill Division until his retirement in 1994. David was a great storyteller who loved to talk about all his experiences. He loved fishing and hunting with his sons at the camp in Plaster Rock and spending time with his family. He is resting at Sherwood’s Funeral Home, 18 Scovil Road, (506-839-2156), Norton, NB, with visiting on Thursday from 3 to 5 and 6 to 8pm. The funeral will be held on Friday, August 2, 2013 at 11:00am from Sherwood’s Chapel and Life Tribute Centre. Private interment will be at a later date in Midland Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, donations in memory of David may be made to The Joshua Group or a charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated. Condolences to the family may be made online through Sherwood’s Funeral Home at www.sherwoodsfuneralhome.com