1923 - 2013
Bathurst – With deep regret, the family announces the death of Thomas Jamieson, 90, of Rough Waters Dr., Bathurst, who passed away Wednesday (December 25, 2013) at the Chaleur Regional Hospital, Bathurst.
Born in Bathurst, he was the son of the late Peter and Sophia (Jennings) Jamieson.
Besides his wife, Connie (Scott) Jamieson, he is survived by a daughter, Joan Williamson (Harry) of Bathurst.
Three sons: Allan (Anne-Marie) of Fredericton, Andy and Peter both of Bathurst.
Five grandchildren: Carolyn, Bud, Tommy, Trevor and Amber.
Two sisters: Frances MacIntosh of Fredericton and Eleanor MacIntosh of Moncton. Several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by a sister, Dorothy Scott and three brothers: Cameron, Ken and Everett.
Tom, as well as his brothers, were all veterans of World War II. Tom served with the RCAF as an observer and range finder for the artillery flying over enemy positions in a Piper Cub Aircraft. After the war, he married Constance Scott in 1948 and although he had a good job at the Paper Mill, he gave it up to start his own business as a grocer. The business grew to four Save Easy Stores and was in later years taken over by his three sons. Tom was an old fashioned store keeper who knew his customers and understood their troubles and many families were able to eat because he would let them run a tab until times got better. A great many young people got their first job with Jamieson’s Save Easy as a clerk, a shelf stocker or carry out. Tom took a personal interest in them and many kept in touch throughout their lives.
When the franchises closed, the East Bathurst community, where he started, organized an appreciation night to honour him and his family and the many years that they had supported and provided service to the community.
Tom was a member and served on many executive positions of the Herman J. Good, V.C. Br. 18 Royal Canadian Legion, Bathurst, The Masonic Order, the Shriners, former member of the East Bathurst Fire Brigade, Air Force Wing and the Planning Commission for the City of Bathurst. Being a successful business man was his calling but being a prospector was his passion and although he never found the next great mineral deposit in the Bathurst area he never stopped looking for it. He had a great sense of humour and his one-liners kept his family and friends laughing throughout his life.
The body will rest after 2 p.m. Saturday at Elhatton's Funeral Home (www.elhatton.com), Bathurst. Funeral Service will be held on Sunday (December 29, 2013) at 2 p.m. from the First United Church, St. Patrick St., Bathurst.
Visiting hours are Saturday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9.
In memory of Tom, donations may be made to the First United Church or a favorite charity. A Masonic Service will be held from the Funeral Home on Saturday evening at 7 p.m.
