Earle Blair Avery, 86, of Route 165 Woodstock, NB, passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at The Doctor Everett Chalmers Hospital, Fredericton, NB. Blair was born in Woodstock, NB on June 19, 1924, son of the late Earle and Elizabeth (Kinney) Avery.

Blair is survived by his wife Leona (Harley) Avery, Woodstock, NB, daughter, Lynn Avery, Halifax, NS, son, Stephen (Debbie), Halifax, NS,  grandson, Rob, great granddaughter, Debra, brother, Robert, Woodstock, NB.

Besides his parents, Blair was predeceased by a son, James.

Visitation will be held at The Carleton Funeral Home 337 Lockhart Mill Road Jacksonville on Friday, May 13 from 3:30 to 5:30 and 7 to 9. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 14 from The Carleton Funeral Home Chapel at 2 PM. Interment will be in the Woodstock Rural Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to ANAVETS Woodstock or to a memorial of the donor's choice.