J. Warren “Sugarbear” Calder

It is with great sadness and loss that the family of Warren Calder announces the passing of this amazing human being on February 3, 2023 at his home on Deer Island, NB.

He was born in Moncton, NB and grew up on Deer Island, NB as well as becoming a US citizen where he lived for over 20 years returning to his beloved Deer Island in 2015 where he and his wife, Antionette intended to live out their days. 

Warren was hard as nails and tough as leather as he would always say. He fought a good fight, but sadly in the end he had to give up the fight.  He lived an amazing life and touched so many people in so many ways, that he lives on in our hearts and memories.  He was a very special man, a devoted husband, father, brother, uncle, friend, grandfather and great-grandfather.

Warren was a veteran of the Canadian Army for 8 ½ years. He was a Lifetime member of the Royal Canadian Dragoons(tanker), Anah Temple Wheeler & 32^nd Degree Mason Lodge#52 & #69 and Anah Shriner, Life Member of the Anah Temple Mandarin Tong #32.  He was also a Chief Engineer on the Deer Island Princess ll ferry.  He served the trucking industry for over 32 years where he was the one and only "Sugarbear".  He was also a firefighter/first responder on the Deer Island Fire Department for 7 years.  He was a board member of the Recreational Council of Deer Island.

Warren was an amazing man. He was always there to listen, teach and help when ever it was needed.  He was a dedicated Chief Engineer on the DIP ll for Coastal Transport, a boat and job that he loved.  He was very involved in the Deer Island Community which he loved dearly.

He was pre-deceased by his father, Ernest Melvin Calder, mother Anna Claudette (Roy) Calder, and son, Donny and brother-in-law, Greg Darke.   He is survived by his loving wife, Antionette (Smith) Calder, son Anthony Smith & wife, Crystal of Richmond California , grandchildren, Shane, Aryana, Emma, Tyler, Dillion and great-grandson, Jackson.  Sister Barbara (Calder) Darke, brother John Calder & wife Wanda (Johnson) Calder. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, friends, family, and the list is endless. He truly was a man among men.  He is also survived by his fur baby, Gracey.

Warren was one of kind and represented the best in humankind.  No, he was not perfect, but he was loving, giving, sharing, helping and so charming.  He loved hunting, 4 wheeling, his Saturday night card games, his Timmy’s double-doubles, driving his Rocky Ridge, spending time with friends and family.  Loved talking politics, history, working outside, snuggling with his fur babies.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Charlotte County Shriners, Charlotte County SPCA as Warren loved animals.  Donations can be made to any charity in his name as he was a most giving individual.

A graveside service will be held at the Fairhaven Cemetery, Fairhaven, NB on Sunday May 7^th, 2023 at 2 pm.  All are welcome to attend.