Allison Ernest Derrah

The death of Allison Ernest Derrah of Gordonsville, NB occurred on Friday, January 15, 2010 at the Upper River Valley Hospital, Waterville, NB. Born on August 16, 1955 in Bath he was the son of the late Stanley and Alberta (Burpee) Derrah.

Allison enjoyed 35 years of milking holstein cows at Ledgehill Farms. After retiring from dairy farming, he became passionately involved in the world of harness racing. During the last 2 weeks of his life, Allison fulfilled his dream of having one of his horses race at the Meadowlands in New Jersey.

Allison is survived by his two sisters, Maxine Ball (Stan) of Arnprior, ON and Teresa Giberson (Gord) of Dryden, ON, three nephews and one niece, Liam and Andrew Ball, Ethan and Janelle Giberson and several cousins and friends.

Visitation will be held from L. R. Giberson Funeral Directors, 207 Burnham Rd. Florenceville on Sunday, January 17, 2010 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. A funeral service will be held on Monday, January 18, 2010 at 1:00 pm from the L.R. Giberson Funeral Chapel. Rev. Charles Thompson will officiate. Interment will be in the Gordonsville Community Cemetery at a later date. For those who wish donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
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