At the Western Hospital Alberton with his family by his side on Thursday April 24,2008 of Benjamin Joseph Waite of the Maplewood Manor Alberton and formally of St.Rock in his 89th year.Predeceased by his wife the former Josephine nee Arsenault Waite.Born September 1st.1918 he was the son of the late William and Catherine nee Perry Waite.Lovingly remembered by his children William (Patsy) of Darthmouth N.S. Lorraine (Keith) Hardy of Peterbrough Ont. Florence (Louis) Gavin of Ascension, Bobby (Theresa) of St.Rock Howard ( Lillian) of Alberton.Donald (Rosie) of St.Rock, Irene (John) Johnson of Calgary, Marie (Floyd) Gaudet of St.Rock Philip (Gloria) of St.Rock. He will be sadly missed by his 23 grandchildren as well as his 18 great grandchildren.He is also survived by cousins Alice (Overbeck) Gaudet of Rhode Island, a good friend Gordon Perry of Saint John N.B. He was predeceased by his sister Annie DesRoches and by siblings in infancy.

Resting at the Rooney Funeral Home Alberton.Funeral on Monday morning from St.Simon and St.Judes Church Tignish for funeral mass at 10;30 am.Interment later in the church cemetery. Visiting hours Saturday from 7 to 9 pm and on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm.As an expression of sympathy memorials to the Maplewood Manor or the Western Hospital Equipment fund would be greatfully appreciated.