Obituary of Orville Clifford Jenkins

It is with heavy hearts the family of Orville Clifford Jenkins, loving husband of 21 years to Pierrette (Manuel) Jenkins, announce his passing at the Church of St. John and St. Stephen Nursing Home on Friday, May 5, 2017 after a long, courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. Born on March 13, 1946 he was a son of Alda (Arsenault) and the late Bernard Jenkins. Before Parkinson’s disease forced him into retirement, Orville worked for the City of Saint John as a pipe layer for 26 years. He was an extremely organized person, especially when it came to his closets and trunk of his car. He also had a passion for dancing and music. In addition to his mother Alda and wife Pierrette, Orville is survived by his children: Robert (Jan) Jenkins, Cathy (Shaun) Cudmore, Mike (Janet) Jenkins, Paul (Marisa) Jenkins; step-children: Chris (Joanne) Connell and Jason (Tonishia) Connell; Brian and Cindy; grandchildren: Corey, Sonya, Vanessa, Nicholas, Madison and Jenna; and four great grandchildren. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Brenan’s Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John, NB (634-7424). A Memorial service will be held from Brenan’s Chapel on Saturday, May 13, 2017 at 3:00 PM with a reception to follow in Brenan's Reception Centre. For those who wish, remembrances in memory of Orville may be made to the Parkinson Society of NB.