Cloney, Gene Russell - 62, Birchwood, passed away at home Thursday, April 22, 2010. Born in Springhill, he was the son of Geneva (Thompson) Cloney of Oxford and the late Charles "Donald" Cloney. Gene was employed at the Department of Natural Resources in Oxford for 35 years. He started at the Department in 1972 after graduating from Forest Ranger School in Fredericton. He enjoyed the varieties in his job. Gene was also employed with First Student as the Wentworth Bus Driver. Gene enjoyed organizing the fire arm and bow hunting safety courses. He also enjoyed his family time with his wife Faye, as they enjoyed hunting, the camp, traveling, the wilderness, maintaining the farm, exhibitions, horse pulls, landscaping, music and theatre. Gene enjoyed socializing and getting out to all the family events. He volunteered in various organizations, cub scouts, cadets, hockey, and activities the children were involved in. Besides his mother, Geneva Cloney, he is survived by his wife, the former Faye Oickle; sons, Russell, Birchwood; Jacob "Jake", Moncton; daughters, Linda (Jim Cameron), Oxford; Pamela (Colin) McDonald, Truro; grandchildren, Deidre and Cole; sisters, Catherine (Joe) MacMasters, Moncton; Jacqueline Cloney (Keith Jackson), Bedford; Bonnie (Terry) Dobson, Birchwood; Donalda (Brent) Marshall, Oxford; Rosemary (Andrew) Cloney Gaunt, Calgary; Ruthanne Brookins, Oxford. Cremation has taken place under the direction of MacDiarmid's Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 7-9 p.m. Sunday, April 25, 2010 in MacDiarmid's Funeral Home, 5075 Main Street, Oxford (447-2930). A service celebrating Gene's life will be held Monday, April 26 at 2 p.m. in Trinity United Church, Oxford, with Rev. Gary MacDougall officiating. Donations may be made to Cumberland Palliative Care or Canadian Cancer Society. Private condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.mmcfunerals.com