Obituary of Malcolm George Fitzgerald

It is with sadness the family of Malcolm "Fitz" George Fitzgerald announce his passing on November 20th, 2018 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. He was the loving and devoted husband to Patricia (Hucul) Fitzgerald for 53 years. Malcolm was born on April 25th, 1938 to the late George and Dorothea “Dot” (Draper) Fitzgerald in Saint John, NB. Malcolm was a true West Sider, he was born and raised in Fairville until he joined the Royal Canadian Navy at 17. Malcolm reached Lieutenant Commander in the Royal Canadian Navy and was a proud servant for 28 years. After his time in the Navy, he continued to work on the Frigate program for Saint John Shipbuilding LTD. He was a proud member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69. Malcolm was kind, generous and caring. He was a true people person; an epitome of a “hail-fellow-well-met.” Malcolm was a world traveller during his time spent in the Navy. In his later years he preferred to spend time surrounded by his family; especially his grandchildren, he loved them more than anything. He was a true family man. Malcolm also loved spending time with friends and stopping by the Legion Branch #69. He will be dearly missed by his loving wife Patricia “Penny”, sons: David (Millie), Michael (Michelle) and Brian; sister Lorna (John) Corbett, sister in-law Sandra Russell, brothers-in-law; John Corbett, Larry Russell and Gary Hucul; grandchildren; Emily, Aidan and Braden, Nieces; Shelley Leblanc, Stacy Corbett and Marcy Baverstock; nephews; Scott Corbett and Pat Russell, and many, many cousins. Malcolm is predeceased by his parents. Resting at Castle Funeral Home, 309 Lancaster Ave, Saint John, NB E2M2L3 506-634-1701. Visitation will be held on Monday, November 26th from 6PM-8PM at Castle. A Legion Tribute Service will take place at 7PM on Monday, November 26th. A Memorial Service will be held in Castle “Fallsview” Chapel at 1PM on Tuesday, November 27th. A Reception will follow in Castle “Fallsview” Reception Centre. A private family interment will take place at a later date in Greenwood Cemetery. Donations in memory of Malcolm can be made to the Canadian Alzheimer’s Society, or a charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences can be made at www.castlefh.com