Obituary of Kenneth Fitzsimmons

FITZSIMMONS KENNETH – of Campobello. After a 9 month battle with cancer,  Kenneth passed surrounded by his family at the Charlotte County Hospital on  Wednesday July 24^th, 2024; Kenneth Fitzsimmons; husband of Melanie (Matthews)  Fitzsimmons of Campobello, NB. Born in Lubec Maine; he is the son of the late Joseph  & Janet (Frost) Fitzsimmons. 

 Kenneth worked all of his life, beginning at a very young age as a fisherman,  specializing in weir fishing as well as the lobster fishing industry. When he wasn’t  fishing he could be found in Head Harbour lending a helping hand to other fishermen.  In addition to his many skills and talents in the fishing community, he was well known  in the surrounding areas for his friendly personality, teasing nature and giving heart. He  was the type of guy if you met him you wouldn’t forget him. But he loved his family, his  friends, he loved to work and he just loved life. 

 Surviving in addition to his wife Melanie is his son Chance of Campobello, his 2  sisters Kim Farmer( Kevin) of Campobello, NB and Ellen Fitzsimmons of Fredericton,  NB. Many nieces and nephews. One granddaughter 

 Kenny was predeceased by his infant son Brady and his sister Leslie Fitzsimmons. As  well as his parents.  

 By Kenny’s request there will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place. A memorial  graveside service will be held at 3:00 pm on Sunday August4th, 2024 at Wilson’s Beach  Community Cemetery, Head Harbour Road. We will ask if anyone has a story they  would like to share about Kenneth at the service to please do, so put on your thinking  caps, the family would love to hear them.  

 In lieu of flowers donations to a charity of the donors choice or to Charlotte County  Cancer would be appreciated by the family. On line condolences to the family or  donations can be made at  

www.humphreysfh.com 

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care & direction of Humphreys Funeral