Obituary of Greg Vanwart
It is with great sadness that the family of Gregory Allan Vanwart, announces his passing which occurred on Saturday, February 13, 2016 surrounded by his family at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Gregory age 50, of Saint John, NB, was born on June 17, 1965 in Saint John. He was a son of the late Milton Vanwart and Janice Vanwart - McEachern and the husband of Amanda (Albert) Vanwart.
Greg is survived by his wife, daughters, Kelci Bond (Steve Gaugh) of Alberta, Taia Vanwart of Saint John,NB; sons Keith Brideau (Becca Benson) of Saint John, NB, Ben Vanwart of Plaster Rock, NB, Kole Vanwart of Saint John,NB and Gary Morehouse of Blackville, NB; sister Shilow MacDonald (Brett) of Lake Utopia, NB; brothers Tom Vanwart of Saint John, NB and Owen Vanwart of Hampton, NB, several grandchildren and many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Greg was a devoted and loving father, son, and brother and a wonderful friend. He was known and well-liked by many from his Sundays spent at Rhoda’s flea market since he was a toddler. Greg was a proud member of International Union of Painters and Allied Trades local 1151.
He is resting at Reid’s Funeral Home (506-832-5541), 1063 Main Street, Hampton, NB, with visitation on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm. The funeral will be held on Thursday, February 18, 2016 at 2 pm from Reid’s Funeral Home Chapel with Archdeacon Rob Marsh officiating. Interment will be in Christ Church Cemetery, Bloomfield, NB in the spring.
Donations in memory of Greg may be made to a Living Memorial. Personal condolences to the family and donations can be made through ReidsFH.com.