
SELIG – Ernest W. “Ernie” Sr., 86, of Bridgewater, formerly of Port Medway, Queens County, passed away peacefully in Queens General Hospital, Liverpool on Thursday, September 7, 2023.
Born in Port Medway, Ernie was a son of the late Adam and Myrtle (Hubley) Selig.
Ernie was a fisherman all his life. He is remembered as a hard worker, kind and caring. He loved gardening, dancing and flirting with the women.
Ernie is survived by his wife of fifteen years Vicki (Conrad); his daughter Tina Selig (Ken Atchison) of Milton; his sons Peter (Melanie Rafuse) of Chester Basin and Ernest Jr. of Mill Village. His grandson Jason and his great granddaughter Ella Mae. His step daughter Shana Seymour (Dave Kelsey) of Yarmouth; His step son Jordon Seymour (Kelsey Weagle) of Laconia and his step grandchildren Rosa Seymour, Daxton Seymour, Zaden Seymour and Zienna Seymour.. His sister Annabelle Manning of Point Pleasant, New Jersey.
Besides his parents, Ernie was predeceased by his sister Irene Sarty and his brothers Raymond and Wilson.
Funeral service will be held Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. in the Carroll Baker Mem’ries Centre, (formerly the Port Medway Baptist Church). Following the service, a reception will be held at the Port Medway Fire Hall. Family flowers only, donations may be made to the Port Medway Fire Department. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com
Offer Condolence for the family of Selig; Ernest Walter “Ernie” Sr.

Kurt and Anne Sarty
Aunt Vicki, Tina, Peter and Ernie Jr.
We are very saddened to say goodbye to Uncle Ernie. Please accept our sincere sympathy at this very difficult time. We always enjoyed our visits when we would drop by in Port Medway and our visits these past few months at the hospital.
Helen & David Fox
We are so sorry to hear that Ernie has passed.Sincere Condolences to all of his family. Will always remember the great stories, jokes, laughs that many of us spent over the years while enjoying a coffee at Tim’s.. RIP Ernie
Tina Mansfield
So sorry for your family’s loss my condolences
Marsha Ringer
Very sorry to hear of your loss. Deepest sympathies to all of the family.
Peggy Hatt
Dear Tina .I am so sorry for your loss .Please accept my deepest sympathies .Sincerely Peggy Hatt
NANCY GRIFFIN
Drove by the trailer and my memory went to Ernies proud row of peaches on the railing. Ernie OUTSIDE with a beer waiting for someone to share a beer with , a chat and if he really liked them ,some peaches.
Lesley Stevens
Tina, Peter and Ernie,
So very sorry for your loss. Another Port Legend laid to rest. Hope you find comfort in each other and in the great memories.
Lesley Stevens & Scott Smiley.
John Dexter
To all the family,
Very sorry to hear of Ernies passing. We had many good talks over the years at the dances and Tim Hortons.Rest in Peace my old friend. Condolences to you all
Teresa Kaizer
My deepest condolences for all his family and friends, he will be missed
Julie Haughn
Our sincere condolences – thinking of you all.
Ken and Wendy Farmer
So sorry to hear of Ernie’s passing. He was such a dear friend to Kenny. They enjoyed talking about the good old days of fishing. Ernie will be missed by so many friends and family. Thank you Vicki being a great wife and care taker for him. You are the best. Love to all Ernie’s children. Remember all the great times and be strong for each other. Our sincere condolences.
Dale and Suzanne Verge
Peter, Tina and Ernie..so sorry to hear of your Dad passing .always loved to have a talk with him .especially at Tim’s.our prayers and thoughts are with you .R.I.P.
Kathy Veinot
Ernie, Peter and Tina
So very sorry to read of your fathers passing. Please accept our sincere condolences.
Chubby and Kathy Veinot
Evelyn R. Oickle Fisher.
Tina and all the family .Sorry for your loss. Sending condolence to you all.
Arthur and Marion Clattenburg
To all the family, our deepest condolences. Ernie will always be remembered for his stories and a good laugh, lots of good memories! Take care of each other to get through the loss.
Kaitlin
Vicki and Family,
I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of sweet Ernie, I have so many memories and pictures I’ll cherish forever, I will miss his smile the warmth of his hug the jokes the encouragement and over all his love forever in my heart. may you rest peacefully dear Ernie… my sincere condolences to you all
Bruce Theriau
To All of Ernie’s Family
So sorry to hear of Ernie’s passing. We had been friends for many years and also fished together for a few. I got to visit him a few times while he was in the hospital and we had great chats. He will be a miss to many. He has set sail for his last journey, may the wind be on his stern. Rest in peace my Friend.
Larry & Grace Stevens
We were so saddened to hear of Ernie’s passing. Our deepest sympathy to Vicki and all the family. He will be missed.
Susan MacLeod
To Ernie’s Family
I am sorry to hear Ernie has passed away. My sincere condolences
Susan MacLeod
Charlene White
To Tina and all of Ernie’s family, my sincere condolences.
Manson and Nancy White
To Ernies family,
We were sorry to read Ernies Obituary. Enjoyed stories and laughs at Tim’s. Last time I saw him was in the hospital. He seemed in good spirits. Prayers.
Ray & Evey Wolfe
Sorry to hear about Ernie. Please accept our condolences
Anna-Stell Vaughn
So sorry to hear of Ernie’s passing. Jordan has fond memories of fishing with Ernie is his younger years. Whenever we would meet Ernie there would always be a story about “the good old days”. May your precious memories bring you all comfort and peace.
Sincerely,
Anna-Stell and Jordan
Donna Hynick
So sorry to hear of Ernie’s passing..My sincere condolences to his family.
Betty Shupe
My Condolences To You Vicki, Tina, Peter, Ernie N Family
Marie Wambolt
Dear Vicki
So sorry to hear of Ernies passing..He was caring and loving
man.Vicki I know this is a very difficult time for you, remember
the good times you had together .Vickie you were a loving and caring wife
giving Ernie the best of care and making sure he had every
thing he needed .God bless Ernie for he is now at peace. He will
forever watch over you.. Love Marie
Marie Wambolt
Ernie,Peter and Tina.
Sincere condolences on the passing of your dad.
Shelly Burgess
Sincere condolences to Tina, Peter and Ernie on the passing of your father.
Connie&Fred Hynick
Vickie, Tina, Ernie & Peter
Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the passing of Ernie. Ernie was a true friend and we will always remember him dearly. God Bless
Freda Hatt
Sincere condolence to Ernie Jr.and all the family.
Freda
Clifford Burgess
Tina, Peter and Ernie,
So sorry to hear about your dads passing. Even though I only spoke to him a few times in the last 10 or so years, these occasions always reminded me of days go by when many including your dad would socialize on the government wharf in Port Medway. A friendly smile and genuine conversation about what was happening locally. I always admired Ernie, a successful fisherman and confident man of the sea. I am happy to have shared time at sea with Ernie back in the good old days. R.I.P. Ernie Sr.
Gordon Eisnor
To the family:Very sad to read of Ernie’s passing.Many laughs were had while having coffee at Tim’s.Alway enjoyed talking to him.
Bob Lohnes & Family
Sending our sincere condolences to all of Ernie’s family.
Nellie Rafuse
Peter,Tina and Ernie. So sorry for your loss. Raymond and Nellie.
John and Darlene Chandler and Sharon Doyle
Dear Ernie, Peter, Tina and Vicki, we are so sorry for your loss. Ernie was one of a kind and will be greatly missed. Hugs to you all.
Don and Vi. Mackenzie
Vicki and family, are sorry to hear of your loss.
We enjoyed our friendship with you and Ernie. Be assured of our thoughts at this time of loss.
Rick and Jo-Ann
Vicki and family,
Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of Ernie. We always enjoyed our chats
with you and Ernie when out for our walks. Take care.
Jennilee Creaser
I’m so very sorry for your loss. I have many great and funny memories of him from when I was a child at the cottage. I still tell people the nickname he called me as a kid”cotton Jennie” and “pumpkin”.
He will be missed and thought of often.
Peter Michael Theriau
So sorry to hear of Ernie’s passing
Judi & Ken Minard
Tina and family:
Our sincere condolences. Sorry for the loss of your father, Ernie.
Dawn Hanley
So sorry to hear. Hugs to the family and friends
Scott & Vicki
Ernie, Peter & Tina,
We are sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. He was one of kind, and a good soul. Thinking about you and sending our condolences to all of you and Vicki too. Take care.
Kristopher Snarby
Vicki – So sorry to hear about Ernie’s passing. Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time
Roger Wentzell an Sandra
Vickie an Family
we are sorry to hear of your loss .He was a good person. Hugs to you all. Take care.