The death of Rev. S. Glen Lemon of the Woolastook Manor, Gagetown, N.B., husband of the late Barbara Ruth (Redmond) Lemon, occurred on Sunday, Feb. 13, 2005, at his residence.
Born in Shaunovan, Sask., he was the son of the late George and Jessie (Johnson) Lemon.
Rev. Lemon joined the Royal Canadian Navy in June 1946 and was honourably discharged in 1967 at the rank of Chief Petty Officer First Class. During this time, while stationed at Stadacona and Shearwater, he served on a number of Her Majesty’s Canadian Ships, including Nabob, Pincher, Magnificent and the Bonaventure.
In 1969 he graduated from Pine Hill Divinity Hall and was ordained into the United Church of Canada, ministering with churches in Port Hood, N.S.; Salt Springs, N.S.: Barrington, N.S.: Tabusintac, N.B.; Dalhousie, N.B.; Waterville, Que.; Westfield, N.B.; and Perth Andover, N.B., where he retired in 1992.
During his career he also served as Padre of CFS Barrington, CFB Greenwood and was the Squadron Commander of the Cadets Squadron No. 866 in Dalhousie and Campbellton.
Following retirement he worked as a supply minister for various churches in Saint John and as Hospital Chaplain for the Saint John Regional Hospital.
He is survived by one son, Stewart Lemon (Michele) of Montreal; two daughters, Lizabeth Lemon-Mitchell (Raymond) of Summerville, N.B. and Barbara Jean Nelson (Walter) of Nova Scotia; two sisters, Jean McCall of Fort Macleod and Ruby Carling of Mission, B.C.; sister-in-law Beryl Rogers of Fredericton; four grandchildren, Barbara Ann Smith, Kyle Lemon, Nicholas Mitchell and Rosalynd Mitchell; one great grandson, Ethan Smith; and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his sister, Mildred Campbell.
By request there was be no visiting at the funeral home. A memorial service was held at St. James United Church, Perth Andover, N.B. on Friday, Feb. 18, 2005, at 1 p.m. Interment will take place at the Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Perth Andover in the spring.