The death occurred at the age of 79, Cameron Alexander Trail,
of Cascumpec, PEI, peacefully, with two hands on the reins, at home
with his loving family by his side, in the early morning hours of
April 6, 2022. Born a twin on February 19, 1943, in Woodstock, NB, to
the late James Gordon and Mary Ann Trail (Cameron), he leaves to mourn
his beloved wife of 58 years, Marilyn (Bradley), and children, Eddie
(Susan) of Cascumpec, Kim Bernard (Roy) of Fort Kent, Maine, and
Stephen (Jessica) of Tignish, along with his feline pal,
Dozer.
He was "Papa" to eight grandchildren: Christopher,
Alysshea, Natiya, Kaitlyn, Victoria, Alex, MacKenzie, and Molly, and
six great-grandchildren: Tucker, Julia, Brooklyn, Ashlynn, Carter, and
Bennett. He is also survived by brothers Malcom (Patricia) and his
twin, Martin (Louise), of Fredericton, NB, and his brothers and
sisters-in-law, Garnett Jr. (Joan) Bradley, of Temperance Vale, NB.,
Ronald (Nina) Bradley, of Dumfries, NB., and Kevin (Esther) Bradley,
of New Minas, NS.
He was predeceased by his parents, Gordon and Mary Ann,
infant brothers, Allan and Munro, infant son, Bradley, and
brother-in-law, Lenny Bradley.
Known to many as "Cam", he was a native of Lower
Southampton, NB, and following a brief teaching career, moved his
young family to Alberton, PEI, in 1968, after accepting a management
position with Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce. He later managed the
Tignish Credit Union from 1972 to 1980, at which time he became a
service agent for PEI Mutual Insurance. Upon retirement, in 2007, he
continued his established passion as an owner, breeder, trainer, and
driver, of Standardbred racehorses. Cam enjoyed his life in Western,
PEI, and cherished every interaction he had with his friends and
customers.
His cremated remains have been entrusted to Rooney
Funeral Home and Chapel, Alberton. Funeral to be held Saturday
afternoon from the E. Gerald Rooney Memorial Chapel, at 4:00 p.m.,
Rev. Erasmus Madimbu officiating. Visitation Saturday from 2:00 p.m.
until time of funeral. Interment to be at a later time in the
Hillcrest Cemetery.
As an expression of sympathy memorials to the Canadian Cancer
Society, PEI Parkinson Society or Hillcrest Cemetery will be greatly
appreciated.
Please Note:
In accordance with Public Health directive, the wearing of masks is
mandatory to attend the funeral or wake.
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