Tuesday, February 07, 2012

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Obituaries

Cline, Harold Clayton


Cline, Harold Clayton

At the Charlotte County Hospital, St. Stephen NB on January 28, 2012, Mr. Harold Clayton Cline, husband of Mrs. Nancy (Lambert) Cline of Deer Island, NB. Born at Campobello, NB on June 28, 1939, he was a son of the late Walter and Ella (Lank) Cline.
A loving father, grandfather, brother and uncle, he is survived by three daughters; Maria (Ross) Newman of Waweig, NB, Mary (Rodney) Tinker of Tower Hill, NB and Christina (Peter) Funke of Calgary, AB, two sons; Clayton Cline of Fort McMurray, AB and Anthony (Lisa) Hall of Valley Road, NB, one step son, Francis Doughty of Deer Island, NB, seven grandchildren; Vanessa, Patrick, Mason, Sarah, Joseph, Jessica and Natasha, one brother, Carson Cline of Deer Island, NB, two sisters; Lottie (John) Atkinson of Nova Scotia and Wanda (Randy) Hubert of St. Stephen NB, special nieces; Carla Cline of Gagetown, NB and Cora Jean of Nova Scotia and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Harold was predeceased by one son in infancy, Graham Kenneth Cline and by one brother, Carlton Cline.
Prior to his retirement, Harold worked for the Department of Transportation with both the Ferry and Road Crew.
In his spare time, he enjoyed being surrounded by his family, especially his grandchildren. He had a great sense of humor up until the end and kept the whole family laughing with the stories he loved to tell. He enjoyed going for drives around Deer Island with his wife Nancy and taking his family for boat rides. Harold was known as an animal lover who spoiled his brother Carson’s dogs, Buckshot and Dolly. His stories, sense of humor and loving spirit will be missed greatly by his family.
As keeping with Harold’s wishes there will be no visitation. A service will be held on Tuesday, Jan 31, 2012, from the Gary E. Waycott Memorial Chapel at the St. George Funeral Home at 2:00 pm with Rev. Maurice Hatfield officiating.
In Harold’s memory, donations to the NB Heart & Stroke Foundation or to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements in the care of the St. George Funeral Home & Crematorium (755-3533) 26 Portage Street, St. George NB (www.stgeorgefh.ca)


ANDERSON, Christopher Orlen

ANDERSON, Christopher Orlen
At the Charlotte County Hospital, St. Stephen, N.B., Jan. 12, 2012, Christopher Orlen Anderson, son of Carol (Merrill) LeClair and the late Robert Anderson.
Survived by his daughter, Piper; his mother, Carol LeClair (Allan); two brothers, Tim Anderson (Pam) and Nathan Anderson; one sister, April Beach (David); half brother, Joey Anderson (Michelle); maternal grandmother, Violet Merrill; two stepbrothers, Danny LeClair (Gen) and Mark LeClair (Regan); several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Predeceased by his father, Robert, and his brother, Michael.
By request, there will be no visitation or funeral service.
For those who wish, remembrances to the Charlotte County Cancer Society, Extra-Mural or St. Stephen Fire Department would be appreciated by the family.
Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.mehanfuneralhome.ca.
Funeral arrangements in care of The S.O. Mehan & Son Funeral Home Ltd., 23 Main Street, St. Stephen, N.B.


Anderson, Christopher Orlen

Christopher Orlen Anderson
April 19, 1970 - Jan. 12, 2012

At the Charlotte County Hospital, St. Stephen, N.B., Jan. 12, 2012, Christopher Orlen Anderson, son of Carol (Merrill) LeClair and the late Robert Anderson.
Survived by his daughter, Piper; his mother, Carol LeClair (Allan); two brothers, Tim Anderson (Pam) and Nathan Anderson; one sister, April Beach (David); maternal grandmother, Violet Merrill; two step-brothers, Danny LeClair (Gen) and Mark LeClair (Regan); several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Predeceased by his father, Robert, and his brother, Michael.
By request, there was no visitation or funeral service.
For those who wish, remembrances to the Charlotte County Cancer Society, Extra-Mural or St. Stephen Fire Department would be appreciated by the family. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.mehanfuneralhome.ca.
Funeral arrangements in care of The S.O. Mehan & Son Funeral Home Ltd., 23 Main St., St. Stephen, N.B.


Archilles, Adellia “Della” May

Archilles, Adellia “Della” May

Adellia May (Bent) Archilles, wife of the late John W. Archilles of Lepreau, NB passed away peacefully at her home on January 28, 2012, surrounded by her family. Born at Lepreau, NB on April 29, 1932, she was a daughter of the late Gordon and Lillian (Donner) Bent.
She is survived by her children; Richard (Charlene) Archilles, Bonny (Brian) Shaw and Mark Archilles, a proud grandmother to: Barry Wood, Vanessa Leslie, Gregory Shaw, Matthew Archilles and Michael Archilles, a proud great grandmother to: Grace Leslie, Sam Wood and Johanna Wood, sister to; Shirley Kingsley, Eva Mielke, Harold Bent and Donnie Bent.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by three children; Blaine Wood, Carolanne Archilles and Susan Archilles, one sister, Florence Justason and by one brother, James Bent.
By Adellia’s request there will be no visitation or service.
In her memory, donations to the Juvenile Diabetic Research Foundation of Canada or to the Lepreau Community Cemetery would be appreciated by the family. The family would like to give a special thank you to her sister, Eva, for all the laughs, love and caring devotion over the past six months.
Arrangements in the care of the St. George Funeral Home & Crematorium (755-3533) 26 Portage Street, St. George NB “After all, to the well-organized mind, death is but the next great adventure.”
~ J.K. Rowling


ARSENAULT, Joseph Andre

ARSENAULT, Joseph Andre
At the Loch Lomond Villa, Saint John, N.B., on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2011, Joseph Andre Arsenault, husband of Patricia (Daigle) Arsenault.
By Joseph’s request, cremation has taken place. Friends are welcomed to attend a time of visitation at Humphreys Funeral Home Ltd., 20 Marks Street, St. Stephen, N.B. E3L 2B2 (506-466-3110) on Friday, Jan. 20, 2012 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012 at 11 a.m., in the chapel of the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations to the NB Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences to the family or donations can be made at www.humphreysfh.com.


BLAIR, Frank Edward

BLAIR, Frank Edward

The passing of Frank Edward Blair, of McAdam, N.B., occurred on Monday, Jan. 2, 2012. He was 82. Born in Honeydale, N.B.,, he was a son of the late Douglas and Bessie (McLaughlin) Blair.
Baptist by faith and a member of the Rockland Drive United Baptist Church in McAdam, he worked for CP Rail for over forty years until retiring at age 55. He was also active with Meals on Wheels, a member of the IOOF Lodge, on the board of directors at the McAdam Credit Union and was also quite an avid fiddle player.
Survived by two daughters, Teresa May Johnstone (Joe) of Waasis, N.B., and Rachel Vina Blair (Benny) of McAdam, N.B.; one son, Alan Frank Blair of McAdam, N.B.; three sisters, Florence Colwell (David) of Grand Bay, N.B., Doris Lustig (Allan) of Waterville, N.B., and Dena Camp (Greg) of Nashwaak Bridge, N.B.; one brother, George Blair (Jeannette) of Saint John, N.B.; two stepdaughters, Connie Johnson (Jerry) and Diane Moore (Terry), all of McAdam, N.B.; one stepson, Leo Barrieault of McAdam, N.B., 12 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his first wife, Beverley (Thornton) Blair; his second wife, Regina (Barrieault) Blair; one son, Zane Blair; one daughter, Cindy Elizabeth Blair; two brothers and four sisters.
No visitation by family request. A memorial service will held at the Rockland Drive United Baptist Church, 32 Rockland Drive in McAdam, N.B., on Friday, Jan. 6, 2012 at 2 p.m., with Pastor Scott Kohler officiating.
Interment will follow in the Rockland Cemetery, McAdam, N.B.
Contributions to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated by the family. Bishop’s Funeral Home, 540 Woodstock Road, Fredericton, N.B., is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences and the sharing of memories may be expressed through www.bishopsfuneralhome.com.


BOURQUE, Joseph Raymond

BOURQUE, Joseph Raymond
At the Charlotte County Hospital, St. Stephen, N.B., on Jan. 8, 2012, Joseph Raymond Bourque of St. Stephen, N.B. Companion of Nancy Donahue, and son of the late Gerard and Alexina (Legere) Bourque.
Survived by his companion; two sons, Cody Bourque of Newfoundland and Dylan Bourque of St. Stephen, N.B.; brothers, Hilaire Bourque of B.C., Emery Bourque of B.C., Phillip Bourque of Ontario, Henry Bourque (Erlinda) of Alberta, Norman Bourque (Robinette) of Utah and Paul Bourque of Saint John, N.B.; sisters, Cecile Deveau (Roy) of St. Stephen, N.B., Theresa Taylor (Burl) of Bocabec, N.B., Rose-Aline MacVicar (George) of St. Stephen, N.B., Catherine Lord (William ) of Manitoba, Zita Cloney (Bennett) of Alberta, Linda Gunderson (Wayne) of B.C., Bernice Fraser (Dale) of St. Stephen, N.B., Maria Bourque (Tony) of Ontario, Eva Henshaw (Derek) of N.S., Michelle O’Brien (Peter) of Alberta, and Angela Bourque (John) of Arizona.
Predeceased by his parents and brothers, Ed Bourque, Joe Bourque, Raymond Bourque.
Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, Jan. 13 at 11 a.m. at the Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church, Union St., St. Stephen, N.B.
Visiting hours will be held at The S.O. Mehan & Son Funeral Home, 23 Main St., St. Stephen on Thursday, Jan. 12 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Interment at St. Andrews Roman Catholic Cemetery, St. Andrews, N.B.
For those who wish, remembrances to the Cancer Society, Lincourt Manor or a charity of one’s choice would be appreciated by the family. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.mehanfuneralhome.ca.
The S.O. Mehan & Son Funeral Home Ltd., 23 Main Street, St. Stephen, N.B., in care of funeral arrangements.


CARSON, Darlene Rose

CARSON, Darlene Rose
The death of Darlene Rose Carson of Old Ridge, N.B., occurred at Saint John Regional Hospital, Saint John, N.B., on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2012, after a lengthy battle with lupus. Born in St. Stephen, N.B., Feb. 5, 1952, she was the daughter of Lorenne (Johnston) Gowan and the late James Gowan
She is survived by her husband, Wayne Carson; son, Corey (Kelly) Carson; granddaughter, Abigale Rose Carson; mother, Lorenne; brothers, Allen (Elaine) Gowan of St. Stephen, N.B., James (Roselle) Gowan of Fredericton, N.B., and Richard (Cindy) Gowan of Rothesay, N.B.; mother-in-law, Viola May Carson; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Kenneth (Vivian) Carson, Carmen (Les) Zigler, Stephen Carson, Sandra (Garry) Hanson, Allen (Donna) Carson, and Thomas (Carolyn) Carson; many aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews.
Resting at The S.O. Mehan & Son Funeral Home Ltd., St. Stephen, N.B., from where the funeral service will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012 at 2 p.m.
Visiting hours will be held at the funeral home on Monday, Jan. 16, 2012 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. For those who wish, remembrances to Lupus Foundation or a charity of one’s choice would be appreciated by the family. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.mehanfuneralhome.ca.
The S.O. Mehan & Son Funeral Home Ltd., 23 Main Street, St. Stephen, N.B., in care of funeral arrangements.


CLARKE, Mildred Elizabet

CLARKE, Mildred Elizabeth
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Mildred Elizabeth (Langille) Clarke at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre on Dec. 29, 2011 at the age of 91. Mildred grew up in Leicester, N.S., the daughter of the late Cecil and Myrtle (Purdy) Langille.
Mildred was employed for many years as Medical Records Librarian at the Highland View Regional Hospital prior to retirement. After retirement, she moved with her husband, Gerald Clarke, to St. Stephen, N.B., where they lived for 30 years. They returned to Amherst in 2004.
Mildred was a strong, intelligent and independent woman, who used those assets to better her community and her churches - Milltown United and Trinity St. Stephen’s United Church, Amherst. Her favourite times were those spent playing bridge with her many friends, especially Rena Thomas, and time spent with her good friend Jeanette Clark. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and will be deeply missed by all.
Mildred was predeceased by her husband of 72 years, Gerald Clarke, on Dec. 6, 2011, and her brother, Arthur Langille.
Mildred is survived  by her children, Donald (Nancy) of Dartmouth, N.S., and grandchildren, Peter and Paul; daughter, Marilyn (Louis Bernardini) of Calais, Me., and grandchildren, Chris, Meredith and Tony;  daughter, Elaine Holland of Calais, Me., and grandchildren, Jennifer and Michael; son, Grant (Brenda) of Amherst, N.S., and grandchildren, Emilee, Lisa and Matthew, and 11 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her two sisters, Patricia Skinner of Amherst, N.S., and Joan (Phil) MacDonald of Truro, N.S.
The family would like to thank all of the caregivers at Gables Nursing Home and the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre for their kindness and care.
Mildred has been cremated under the care of the Furlong-Jones Funeral Home, 70 Church Street, Amherst, N.S. (902-667-8777). A memorial service will be held at a later date. Donations may be made to the charity of your choice. 
www.furlongjones.ca


CLARKE, Mildred Elizabeth


CLARKE, Mildred Elizabeth
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Mildred Elizabeth (Langille) Clarke at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre on Dec. 29, 2011 at the age of 91. Mildred grew up in Leicester, N.S., the daughter of the late Cecil and Myrtle (Purdy) Langille.
Mildred was employed for many years as Medical Records Librarian at the Highland View Regional Hospital prior to retirement. After retirement she moved with her husband, Gerald Clarke, to St. Stephen, N.B., where they lived for 30 years. They returned to Amherst in 2004.
Mildred was a strong, intelligent and independent woman, who used those assets to better her community and her churches - Milltown United and Trinity St. Stephen’s United Church, Amherst. Her favourite times were those spent playing bridge with her many friends, especially Rena Thomas, and time spent with her good friend Jeanette Clark. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and will be deeply missed by all.
Mildred was predeceased by her husband of 72 years, Gerald Clarke, on Dec. 6, 2011, and her brother, Arthur Langille.
Mildred is survived  by her children, Donald (Nancy) of Dartmouth, N.S., and grandchildren, Peter and Paul; daughter, Marilyn (Louis Bernardini) of Calais, Me., and grandchildren, Chris, Meredith and Tony;  daughter, Elaine Holland of Calais, Me., and grandchildren, Jennifer and Michael; son, Grant (Brenda) of Amherst, N.S., and grandchildren, Emilee, Lisa and Matthew, and 11 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her two sisters, Patricia Skinner of Amherst, N.S., and Joan (Phil) MacDonald of Truro, N.S.
The family would like to thank all of the caregivers at Gables Nursing Home and the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre for their kindness and care.
Mildred has been cremated under the care of the Furlong-Jones Funeral Home, 70 Church Street, Amherst, N.S. (902-667-8777). A memorial service will be held at a later date.  Donations may be made to the charity of your choice. www.furlongjones.ca


Cochrane, Trevor Alan

Cochrane, Trevor Alan
Unexpectedly at his residence on Jan. 8, 2012, Mr. Trevor Alan Cochrane of Breadalbane, N.B. Born in Moncton, N.B., on May 25, 1977, he was a son of Robert and Mary (Fiander) Cochrane of Utopia, N.B.
A loving son, brother, uncle, nephew and friend, in addition to his parents, he is survived by one brother, Kevin (Tracy) Cochrane and their children, Daniel and Andrew, all of Port Hope, Ont.; two uncles, Allan (Jill) Fiander of Fredericton, N.B., and Dennis Cochrane of Moncton, N.B.; one aunt, Barb (Fred) Purton of St. Andrews, N.B.; four cousins and many, many friends.
Trevor was predeceased by his paternal grandparents, Herbey and Helen Cochrane, and by his maternal grandparents, Daniel and Josephine Fiander.
After moving to the area, Trevor became employed in the local fisheries and aquaculture industries where he quickly developed his strong passion for the water. He was an avid outdoorsman and musician who could often be found playing his guitar. He will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his many friends and loving family.
At Trevor’s request, there will be no visitation. A celebration of Trevor’s life will be held from the Gary E. Waycott Memorial Chapel at the St. George Funeral Home & Crematorium (755-3533), 26 Portage Street, St. George, N.B., on Friday at 1 p.m., with Rev. John Matheson officiating.
Following the service, a reception will be held at the St. George Curling Club, Manor Road, St. George. In Trevor’s memory, donations to the Charlotte County Cancer Society or to a charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family. (www.stgeorgefh.ca)




DUNCAN, Laura Adelaide

DUNCAN, Laura Adelaide
At Passamaquoddy Lodge, St. Andrews, N.B., on Jan. 4, 2012, Laura Adelaide Duncan of St. Andrews, N.B. Wife of the late Freeland Penney Duncan and daughter of the late William and Mabel (Bell) Parker.
Survived by daughters, Janet (Sheldon) Munro of St. Andrews, N.B., and Athalia Cruikshank of Aylesford, N.S.; eight grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, one great-great-granddaughter; several nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by her husband, parents, and sister, Sadie Skidds.
Funeral service was held at St. Andrews Baptist Church on Monday, Jan. 9, 2012 at 2 p.m.
Visiting hours were held at the St. Andrews Baptist Church on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Interment at St. Andrews Rural Cemetery, St. Andrews, N.B.
For those who wish, remembrances to The Gideons, Passamaquoddy Lodge or a charity of one’s choice would be appreciated by the family. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.mehanfuneralhome.ca.
The S.O. Mehan & Son Funeral Home Ltd., 23 Main Street, St. Stephen, N.B., in care of funeral arrangements.


EISENHAUER, Elva Wynne (Nickie)

EISENHAUER, Elva Wynne (Nickie)
The family of Nickie Eisenhauer, 81, of Halifax, N.S., wishes to announce her peaceful passing on Dec. 21, 2011. Born in St. Stephen, N.B., she was the daughter of the late Gordon and Cecil (Coleman) Nicholson.
She attended St. Stephen High School, Kings College University, and Modern Business College, Saint John, N.B. Nickie spent her life in selfless duty to others from the raising of her two children to a lifetime commitment of volunteering. She was a long-time active member of Guiding in New Brunswick, Newfoundland, and Nova Scotia, with 61 years of service. Here at home, she served on Provincial Program Committee, was an Area Commissioner for Pictou, a District and Division Commissioner in Dartmouth and a member of Lunenburg, Pictou and Dartmouth Trefoil Guilds, serving as President of the Lunenburg and Dartmouth Guilds. She was the Nova Scotia Advisor in 1998 when Nova Scotia hosted the National Gathering of Trefoil Guilds. In addition to receiving The Girl Guides of Canada Certificate of Merit, this past fall she was presented with the highest honour in Nova Scotia Guiding, the Provincial Mayflower Award. Nickie was awarded the Queens Golden Jubilee Medal in 2002.
Nickie was a special person who always commanded attention, from her late night debates to her happy travels on the Royal Scotsman Midnight Express.
She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Bill; daughter, Susan (Bob) Williams of Dartmouth, N.S.; son, David (Debbie) of Hammonds Plains, N.S.; brothers, Fred (Judy) Nicholson of St. Stephen, N.B. and David (Nancy) Nicholson of Quispamsis, N.B. Gran Gran’s pride and joy were her three grandchildren, Sarah, Justin, and Connor. She also leaves behind many nieces and nephews.
We are grateful to all who touched Nickie in her brief time in medical care. A special thanks to Margie, Chris, Yvonne, and Bernadette for such compassion in the short time she was on 5A and 5B at the QEII.
Funeral service was held at St. Peter’s Anglican Church, 3 Dakin Drive Birch Cove, Halifax on Wednesday Dec. 28th at 2 p.m., with Reverend David Dellapinna officiating. Interment will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Canadian Feed the Children, Girl Guides of Canada, or a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be sent to www.jasnowfuneralhome.com


ELDRIDGE, Frances Isabel

ELDRIDGE, Frances Isabel
Frances Isabel Eldridge passed away peacefully on Jan. 21, 2012, at the Fundy Nursing Home in Black’s Harbour, N.B. Born in Beaver Harbour, N.B., on July 22, 1918, she was the daughter of Florence (Bennett) and Spencer Eldridge.
After graduation from high school in Boston, she moved to Montreal to work at CBC for the National Film Board of Canada and later with the RCMP, and then finished her career with the National Film Board of Canada in Toronto. She then moved home to Beaver Harbour to care for her aging parents. Frances was a loving and caring person in her community. She loved her church and was active in the church until she became ill.
Frances is survived by many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.
She was predeceased by her parents and brothers, Gordon, Millen, Merrill and Harold, and many nieces and nephews.
In keeping with Frances’ wishes, there will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held from the Beaver Harbour Baptist Church, Beaver Harbour, on Tuesday at 2 p.m., with Rev. Brent Wagstaff officiating.
Interment will take place at the Beaver Harbour Community Cemetery in the spring.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation of Canada or to the Beaver Harbour Baptist Church would be appreciated by the family.
Arrangements in care of the St. George Funeral Home & Crematorium (755-3533), 26 Portage Street, St. George, N.B. (www.stgeorgefh.ca)


FOLLAND, Gordon Verroll Weldon

FOLLAND, Gordon Verroll Weldon

At the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital, Fredericton, N.B., on Jan. 25, 2012, Gordon Verroll Weldon Folland of McAdam, N.B., husband of the late Anita Rose MacKenzie and son of the late Gordon Raymond Folland and Sybil Mary (Murphy) Taylor.
Survived by two sons, Tim Folland of Ontario, and Mike (Janet) Folland of McAdam, N.B.; two daughters, Gina Scott (Frank James) of Bayside, N.B., and Leah Folland of Halifax, N.S.; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; two sisters, Lucille Anderson, Brampton, Ont., and Marilyn Folland, Brantford, Ont.; one brother, Gordon Folland, Hamilton, Ont.
Predeceased by his parents; his loving wife, Anita, and two brothers, Laurie Folland and Bryon Taylor.
Rested at The S.O. Mehan & Son Funeral Home Ltd., 23 Main Street, St. Stephen, N.B., from where the funeral service was held on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012 at 2 p.m.
Visiting hours were held at the funeral home on Friday, Jan. 27, 2012 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
Interment at Oak Hill Cemetery, Oak Hill, N.B.
For those who wish, remembrances to a charity of one’s choice would be appreciated by the family.
Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.mehanfuneralhome.ca


FOOTE, Annie Theresa

FOOTE, Annie Theresa

Mrs. Annie Theresa Foote formerly of Seal Cove, N.B., passed away at the Grand Manan Hospital Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012. Born in Seal Cove in 1923, she was the daughter of the late Lyman and Wilmina (Guptill) Lorimer.
She worked boning and stringing herring in the smoked herring sheds, worked in the Connors Bros. sardine factory in Seal Cove, and also at the Nickerson fish plant at Ingalls Head. She was a former Cub Scout leader, and an avid supporter of the Grand Manan Historical Society. Annie will always be remembered for her ability for telling and reciting stories, reading cards, quoting rhymes and poems, and knowledge of local history.
She is survived by her son, Bradley Foote of Seal Cove, N.B.; one brother, Delbert (Helene) Lorimer of Chilliwack, BC.; her two nieces, Jody Stanley of Brunswick Me., and Patsy Kelley of Lubec, Me., and one nephew, Mark Kelley of Rockport, Me.
She was predeceased by her loving husband, Ferdinand, in 1996; two sisters, Leona Arnold and Miriam Kelley, and one brother, Bernard Lorimer.
Visiting hours for Annie were held from the Seal Cove Wesleyan Church on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
The funeral service took place at the church on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012 at 11 a.m., with Rev. Ward McComiskey officiating. Interment followed at the Hillside Cemetery.
A memorial service on Wood Island will be scheduled for the summer.
Annie’s family has requested that donations may be made to the Grand Manan Historical Society.
Funeral arrangements are in the care of Ells Funeral Home Inc., 1199 Route 776, Grand Manan, N.B. Condolences, donations, and messages of sympathy also may be sent to www.ells.ca or (506) 662-3116.







GILLIS, Norma Lucy

GILLIS, Norma Lucy
At the Charlotte County Hospital, St. Stephen, N.B., on Jan. 7, 2012, Norma Lucy (MacNichol) Gillis, wife of Allison Gillis of  St. Andrews, N.B. Born in St. Andrews, N.B., Feb. 22, 1942, she is the daughter of the late Donald (Tommy) and Roberta MacNichol.
She is survived by her husband, Allison; two children, Cathy of St. Andrews, N.B., and Peter (Monica) of Gatineau Que.; two grandchildren, Sascha and Tennsy; two sisters and one brother, Barbara Myles of Saint John, N.B., Elaine MacNichol of St. Andrews, N.B., and Allison (Janet)  MacNichol of Fairvale, N.B.; nieces and nephews.
Resting at Humphreys Funeral Home Ltd., 20 Marks Street, St. Stephen, NB E3L 2B2 (506-466-3110) from where the service will be held in the chapel on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012 at 1 p.m.
By Norma’s request, there will be no visitation. In lieu of flowers donations to the Muscular Dystrophy Association or charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences to the family or donations can be made at www.humphreysfh.com.


JUSTASON, Herbert Leslie

JUSTASON, Herbert Leslie

At the Fundy Nursing Home, Blacks Harbour, N.B., on Jan. 23, 2012, Mr. Herbert Leslie Justason, husband of the late Mrs. Florence Lillian (Bent) Justason, formerly of Pennfield, N.B. Born at Beaver Harbour, N.B., on March 27, 1923, he was a son of the late Barney and Bertha (Currier) Justason.
A loving father, grandfather and brother, he is survived by two sons, Leigh (Marjorie) Justason of Brampton, Ont., and Calvin (Dawn) Justason of Pennfield, N.B.; one daughter, Jill Justason of Pennfield, N.B.; six grandchildren, Lisa Joye, Lisa, Sherri, Carrie, Melanie and Derek; eight great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; two sisters, Eunice Fraser of Lake Utopia, N.B., and Charlotte Brown of Beaver Harbour, N.B., and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to his wife, he was predeceased by one daughter, Linda Georgie; one brother, Blanchard, and by two sisters, Nina O’Neill and Jeane Mowatt.
Prior to his retirement, Herbie worked as a heavy equipment operator for Irving Woodlands. He was a veteran of the Second World War, having served as an MP with the North Shore Regiment at Camp Utopia, where he mostly transported POWs. Herbie was a simple man, who enjoyed hunting and had a passion for horses.
As keeping with Herbie’s wishes, there will be no visitation. A graveside service will be held at the Lepreau Community Cemetery in the spring.
In Herbie’s memory, donations to the Fundy Nursing Home or to a charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements in the care of the St. George Funeral Home & Crematorium (755-3533), 26 Portage Street, St. George, N.B.
“God forbid that I should go to any heaven in which there are no horses.” – Robert Browning. (www.stgeorgefh.ca)




MAHAR, Henry Taylor “Mickey”

MAHAR, Henry Taylor “Mickey” - Unexpectedly at his residence on Jan. 31, 2012, Mr. Henry Taylor “Mickey” Mahar, husband of Mrs. Leah Mae (Harris) Mahar of Back Bay, N.B. Born in Blacks Harbour, N.B., on Dec. 18, 1956, he was a son of Mrs. Shirley (Simpson) Mahar and the late Henry Taylor “Skip” Mahar, Sr.
A loving husband, father, grandfather and brother, in addition to his wife Leah, he is survived by his mother, Shirley Mahar of Saint John, N.B.; one son, Patrick Mahar of Back Bay, N.B.; one daughter, Kristal (Justin) Reid of Frederiction, N.B.; one granddaughter, Aura Reid; three brothers, James Mahar of Utopia, N.B., Andrew (Nancy) Mahar of St. George, N.B., and Stephen Mahar of Alberta; three sisters, Mary Mahar of Saint John, N.B., and Julie and Sherry Mahar, both of Alberta; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Mickey was predeceased by his father, Skip, and by one daughter, Jessica Mahar.
Mickey was a man of simple pleasures who enjoyed working on vehicles and being at the beach. In his quiet time he loved to read and could often be heard beating the players on Jeopardy. He was an avid animal lover who had a soft spot for all animals, especially his old dog Skippy. He loved his family and friends and will be missed by all who knew him.
Resting at the St. George Funeral Home & Crematorium (755-3533), 26 Portage Street, St. George, N.B., with visiting on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
The service will be held from the St. George Baptist Church, St. George, on Saturday at 2 p.m., with Rev. Darren Millet officiating. The interment will take place at the St. George Rural Cemetery in the spring.
In lieu of flowers, donations to a trust account that has been set up at Scotiabank, St. George Branch, to assist his son Patrick with his future education would be greatly appreciated by the family.




MAHONEY, Bertha Elzaid

MAHONEY, Bertha Elzaid
At the Ridgewood Veterans Wing, Saint John, N.B., on Jan. 19, 2012, Mrs. Bertha Elzaid Mahoney, wife of the late Mr. Charles A. Mahoney, formerly of Pennfield, N.B. Born in Basswood Ridge, N.B., on March 4, 1924, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Addie (Bartlett) Smith.
A loving mother, grandmother and sister, Bertha is survived by her son, Robert (Susan) Mahoney of Beaver Harbour, N.B.; five grandchildren; Michael (Pam) Porter, Dustin Dwyer, William, Laura and Alyssa Mahoney; six great-grandchildren; two brothers, Douglas Smith of St. Stephen, N.B., and Paul Smith of Milltown, N.B.; one sister, Eva Clark of St. Stephen, N.B.; a sister-in-law, Helena Mahoney of New York, and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to her husband, Charles, she was predeceased by a brother, Philip Smith, and by two sisters, Amy Patterson and Bessie Barry.
Bertha served with the Canadian Navy for several years, mostly in Ottawa. She retired from Fundy Linen in Saint John after being employed there for many years.
She was an avid animal lover and she especially cherished her time with her companion, Miss Kitty. In her spare time, she enjoyed playing Cribbage and 45’s and loved doing puzzles.
She will be sadly missed by her family and all who knew her. Bertha was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69, Saint John, the Hong Kong Veterans Association and a lifetime member of the Main Brace Naval Vets Association.
Resting at the St. George Funeral Home & Crematorium (755-3533), 26 Portage Street, St. George, N.B., from where the service will be held from the Gary E. Waycott Memorial Chapel on Wednesday at 2 p.m., with Father Rolando Suplido officiating.
The interment will take place at the Cedar Hill Field of Honor, Saint John, in the spring.
Visiting at the funeral home will take place on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Charlotte County Cancer Society or to a charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family. (www.stgeorgefh.ca)





McALEENAN, Marion Jeanette

McALEENAN, Marion Jeanette
Unexpectedly, at the Saint John Regional Hospital, Saint John, N.B., on Jan. 15, 2012, Mrs. Marion Jeanette (Harmon) McAleenan, wife of the late Patrick Donald McAleenan of St. George, N.B. Born in Digdeguash, N.B., on June 26, 1928, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Lila (Thomas) Harmon.
A loving mother, grandmother and sister, she is survived by two sons, Peter (Marielle) McAleenan and Michael (Loretta) McAleenan, both of St. George, N.B.; daughter, Patricia Bartlett of St. George, N.B.; stepdaughter, Carol (John) Meehan of Essex, England; five grandchildren, Jason (Kate) McAleenan of Calgary, Alta., Shelly McAleenan (Matt Bruce) of Halifax N.S., Seth Bartlett of Calgary, Alta., Chris McAleenan (Jackie Fitzsimmons) of Oak Bay, N.B., and Jenna McAleenan of Fredericton, N.B.; one great-grandson, Michael McAleenan; two brothers, Pearson Harmon of Bocabec, N.B., and Leo (Janet) Harmon of St. Andrews, N.B.; two sisters, Hazel (Fred) Rossi of British Columbia and Bessie Holland of Saint John, N.B., and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by one grandson, Baby McAleenan; two brothers, Henry and Fred Harmon, and four sisters, Helen Gowan, Mildred Landry, Nellie Borthwick and Freda Young.
In her later years Marion loved to attend yard sales and enjoyed having them as well. She enjoyed poetry and had a passion for genealogy as she researched for two books on the McAleenan and Harmon families. In her early years, she wrote for The Saint Croix Courier. Marion lived for her family and grandchildren, who will miss her dearly.
Resting at the St. George Funeral Home & Crematorium (755-3533), 26 Portage Street, St. George, N.B., with visiting on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from St. George’s Roman Catholic Church on Wednesday at 11:30 a.m., with Father Rolando Suplido officiating.
The interment will take place at the parish cemetery in the spring.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the NB Heart & Stroke Foundation, the Charlotte County Cancer Society or to a charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family. (www.stgeorgefh.ca)



McCRUM, Ethel Elizabeth

McCRUM,  Ethel Elizabeth
At Passamaquoddy Lodge in St. Andrews, N.B., on Monday, Jan. 2, 2012, Ethel Elizabeth (McLeod) McCrum, at the age of  91. Formerly of Heathland, N.B., born in Tower Hill, N.B., she is the daughter of the late Donald and Blanch (Kinney) McLeod.
Ethel worked at the tuna plant for many years. She was always very helpful and enjoyed her volunteer work with the Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary, St Croix Branch #9, St. Stephen, N.B.
She is survived by her brothers, George (Anne) of Fredericton, N.B., Norman (Pauline) and Ralph (Jean), all of Rollingdam, N.B.; sisters, Evelyn Clark of St. Andrews, N.B., Elsie Noddin of Rollingdam, N.B., and Alvenia Marshall of Mayfield, N.B.; two granddaughters, Jeanne Calhoun (Phil) and Connie Storr; five grandsons, Tim McCrum, Joe Storr, Tom Storr, Andy Storr and Malcolm Anderson, and two great-grandchildren, Brianna and Brittany.
Ethel was predeceased by her son, William, and two sisters, Esther Williston and Marion Bell.
Cremation will take place. Donations to the IWK or charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences to the family or donations can be made at www.humphreysfh.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care and direction of Humphreys’ Funeral Home, 20 Marks Street, St. Stephen, N.B. (506-466-3110).



McCRUM, Ethel Elizabeth

McCRUM, Ethel Elizabeth
At Passamaquoddy Lodge in St. Andrews, N.B., on Monday,
Jan. 2, 2012. Ethel Elizabeth (McLeod) McCrum, at the age of 91. Formerly of Heathland, N.B., born in Tower Hill, N.B., she is the daughter of the late Donald and Blanch (Kinney) McLeod.
Ethel worked at the tuna plant for many years. She was always very helpful and enjoyed her volunteer work with the Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary, St. Croix Branch No. 9, St. Stephen, N.B.
She is survived by her brothers, George (Anne) of Fredericton, N.B., Norman (Pauline) and Ralph (Jean), all of Rollingdam, N.B.; sisters, Evelyn Clark of St. Andrews, N.B., Elsie Noddin of Rollingdam, N.B., and Alvenia Marshall of Mayfield, N.B.; her daughter-in-law, Edie McCrum of Waweig, N.B.; two granddaughters, Jeanne Calhoun (Phil) and Connie Storr; five grandsons, Tim McCrum, Joe Storr, Tom Storr, Andy Storr and Malcolm Anderson; two great-grandchildren, Brianna and Brittany, 12 other great-grandchildren residing throughout Ontario and N.B. and one great-great grandchild.
Ethel was predeceased by her son, William, and two sisters, Esther Williston and Marion Bell.
Cremation will take place. Donations to the IWK or charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences to the family or donations can be made at www.humphreysfh.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care and direction of Humphreys Funeral Home, 20 Marks Street, St. Stephen, N.B. (506-466-3110).


McLAUGHLIN, Andrew (Andy) Orland

McLAUGHLIN, Andrew (Andy) Orland

Mr. Andrew O. McLaughlin of Grand Harbour, Grand Manan Island, N.B., passed away at the Saint John Regional Hospital, Saint John, N.B., on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012. Born in Lawrence Station, N.B., in 1926, he was the son of the late Homer and Florence (Scott) McLaughlin.
Andy was a hard worker and would always make sure his family came first and that they were provided for. He worked aboard the Grand Manan ferry for a brief period, delivered milk for many years to the residents of Grand Manan, drove for Roy Fryer delivering mail and goods from St. Stephen to Sussex, driving a bus for Saint John Transit, and finished his working career for the sanitation department for the City of Saint John. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion for over 50 years and was a faithful member of the Community Life Church.
Andy will always be remembered for his warm smile, his love for his wife Nellie and his family, knitting and sewing, giving out candy to a passer-by, and for his wonderful gardens he was able to grow with love and care.
He is survived by his three daughters, Paulette (Robert) Fraser of Norton, Iris (Tom) Verner of Salt Springs, and Kathy (Michael) Bacon of Baxters Corner; one sister, Ida McLaughlin of Saint John, N.B.; two sisters-in-law, Charlotte McLaughlin of Massachusetts, and Caroline McLaughlin of Lawrence Station, N.B.; four brothers, Jim (Phyllis) of Florida, Walter (Pat) of Connecticut, Homer (Mary) of Connecticut, and David (Twilla) of Lawrence Station., N.B.; seven grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews; his adopted daughters, Rox-anne, Cindy, Jonelle, Nancy, Kim, Linda, and Elaine; his little adopted sister, Jean McLaughlin, and many friends he has made along his course through life.
He is predeceased by his wife, Nellie; two sons, John and Cyril; one grandson, Andrew, also two brothers, Gordon, and Elton.
Visiting for Andy took place at Ells Funeral Home, Tuesday and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
The funeral service was held from the Community Life Church in Grand Harbour on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012 at 1 p.m., with Rev. Jeff Benson officiating. Interment followed at the Spruce Grove Cemetery.
Donations may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. Funeral arrangements are in the care of Ells Funeral Home Inc., 1199 Route 776, Grand Manan, N.B. Condolences, donations, and messages of sympathy also may be sent to www.ells.ca or (506) 662-3116.





McLELLAN, Eileen Gilmore (Craig) (Goss)

McLELLAN, Eileen Gilmore (Craig) (Goss) - 1922 - 2011
Eileen McLellan, of St. Stephen passed away at St. Albert, Alta. on Dec. 29, 2011.
Born in Bonny River on July 28, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Daisy Craig.
Eileen will be sadly missed by her husband, Fred (Buster) McLellan, of St. Stephen; daughter, Sandra (Rudy) Christen, of Morinville, Alberta; son, Gerald (Jan), of Billerica, Massachusetts; son, Glenn (Margie), of Fredericton; ten grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; sisters, Florence (Chambers) and Shirley (Hatt); and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her first husband, Arlington Goss; her son, Larry; and sisters Mildred (McDonald), Frances (Justason), Edith (Hamilton) and Mary (Steen). Eileen was a nurse at the Charlotte County Hospital in St. Stephen for most of her working life.
According to Eileen’s wishes, she was cremated in St. Albert and a private family service will be held in the upcoming spring.
If desired, memorials to the Alzheimer’s Society http://www.alzheimemb.ca would be appreciated by the family.



MORRISON, Kenneth Franklin

MORRISON, Kenneth Franklin
At Lincourt Manor, St. Stephen, N.B., on Jan. 13, 2012, Kenneth Franklin Morrison of Oak Bay, N.B. Husband of the late Doris (Woodard) Morrison and son of the late John and Mary (Doyle) Morrison.
Survived by son, Wilfred (Helen) of Old Ridge, N.B.; two daughters, Sandra Allaby (Rev. Bob) of Saint John, N.B., and Susan Zaremba (Peter) of North Carolina; eight grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, several nieces and nephews.
Resting at The S.O. Mehan & Son Funeral Home Ltd., St. Stephen, N.B., from where the funeral service will be held on Wednesday, Jan.18, 2012 at 2 p.m.
Visiting hours will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012 from 7-9 p.m. Interment at Oak Bay Cemetery, Oak Bay, N.B.
For those who wish, remembrances to a charity of one’s choice would be appreciated by the family. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.mehanfuneralhome.ca.
The S.O. Mehan & Son Funeral Home Ltd., 23 Main Street, St. Stephen, NB in care of funeral arrangements.


MORRISON, Kenneth Franklin

MORRISON, Kenneth Franklin
At Lincourt Manor, St. Stephen, N.B., on Jan. 13, 2012, Kenneth Franklin Morrison of Oak Bay, N.B. Husband of the late Doris (Woodard) Morrison and son of the late John and Mary (Doyle) Morrison.
Survived by son, Wilfred (Helen) of Old Ridge, N.B.; two daughters, Sandra Allaby (Rev. Bob) of Saint John, N.B., and Susan Zaremba (Peter) of North Carolina; eight grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, several nieces and nephews.
Resting at The S.O. Mehan & Son Funeral Home Ltd., St. Stephen, N.B., from where the funeral service will be held on Wednesday, Jan.18, 2012 at 2 p.m.
Visiting hours will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012 from 7-9 p.m. Interment at Oak Bay Cemetery, Oak Bay, N.B.
For those who wish, remembrances to a charity of one’s choice would be appreciated by the family. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.mehanfuneralhome.ca.
The S.O. Mehan & Son Funeral Home Ltd., 23 Main Street, St. Stephen, NB in care of funeral arrangements.


NELSON, Eleanor Day

NELSON, Eleanor Day
At the Saint John Regional Hospital, Saint John, N.B., on Jan. 1, 2012, Mrs. Eleanor Day (Daigle) Nelson, wife of the late Mr. Marvin William Nelson of Saint John, N.B. Born at Ellsworth, Me., on Dec. 23, 1919, she was a daughter of the late Merton and Ruth (Tate) Foster.
A loving sister, aunt and friend, she is survived by four sisters, Charlene Daigle of Blacks Harbour, N.B., Joyce Baldwin of Saint John, N.B., Esther (Bruce) Smythe of Beaver Harbour, N.B., and Joan (Earl) Shaw of St. George, N.B., and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to her loving husband, she was predeceased by two brothers, Phil and Lowell, and by two sisters, Elaine Cantley and Dorothy Spear, and by one sister in infancy.
Prior to her retirement, Eleanor worked as a waitress while living in San Diego, Cal., where she “rubbed elbows” with the many celebrities she served and who began to call her by her first name.
While working away, she often sent money and presents back home to her younger siblings who where always grateful. Eleanor was known for her love of animals, which was her passion.
She was a breeder of many breeds and loved each and every animal that passed through her door. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends.
Resting at the St. George Funeral Home & Crematorium (755-3533), 26 Portage Street, St. George, N.B., from where the service will be held on Thursday at 1:30 p.m., with Rev. Reg Ward officiating.
Interment will take place at the St. George Rural Cemetery in the spring.
Visiting at the funeral home will take place on Thursday from 10 a.m. until noon. In Eleanor’s memory, donations to the SPCA or to a charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family.
www.stgeorgefh.ca





SCOTT, Darrell L.

SCOTT,   Darrell L.
At the Charlotte County Hospital, St. Stephen, N.B., on Thursday, Jan.19, 2012, Darrell Scott, husband of the late Peggy (McLaughlin) Scott of Honeydale, N.B. Born in Honeydale, he is the son of the late Alberta and Vern Scott.
Darrell worked for the NB Department of Transportation for many years as well as the Tuna Plant.
He is survived by three daughters, Chrystal Scott of Milltown, N.B., Wendy Fishwick of St. Stephen, N.B., and Amanda Mitchell (Jason) of Wilson’s Beach, N.B.; nine grandchildren, Richard Nason, Bradley Nason, Nicholas Scott, William Scott, Ashley Fishwick, Travis Fishwick, Loretta Fishwick, Brandon Mitchell, and Simon Mitchell; one brother, Nate; one sister, Mabel, and his uncle, Paul Scott; cousins, nieces and nephews.
The family received friends at the funeral home during a time of visitation on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Prayers were held at the funeral home, surrounded by friends, conducted by Pastor Weldon LaKing. By Darrells’ request, there was no formal funeral service.
Donations may be made to the Charlotte County Cancer Society. Online condolences to the family or donations can be made at www.humphreysfh.com.
Arrangements were under the care and direction of Humphreys Funeral Home Ltd., 20 Marks Street, St. Stephen, NB E3L 2B2 (506-466-3110).


SPEEDY, Ruth Caroline

SPEEDY, Ruth Caroline
It is with great sadness to announce the death of Ruth Caroline (White) Speedy of McAdam, N.B., on Jan. 8, 2012 at Wauklehegan Manor, McAdam, N.B.
Ruth was born Feb. 8, 1914 in Moore’s Mills, N.B., where she received her early education, graduating from McAdam High School in 1931 and from the Provincial Normal School in Fredericton in 1932. Ruth will be fondly remembered by many of her students in Charlotte and Saint John counties, also the Protestant Orphans Home in Lancaster, N.B. She was a member of St. Mark’s United Church, Lancaster, and St. Paul’s United Church, McAdam, where she was in the choir and president of the UCW for many years. Ruth enjoyed an active retirement, travelling with her husband and being with family and friends at their cottage at Oromocto Lake.
She is survived by her daughters, Joan Flynn (Donald) of Fredericton, N.B., Joyce Jordan (Gary) of Hertford, N.C., and Patsy Stover (Peter Leahy) of London, Ont.; grandchildren, Derek Flynn of Nepean, Ont., Kevin Flynn of Fredericton, N.B., Colin Jordan of Kentucky, Christopher Jordan of Virginia, Paige Lang of San Francisco, Cal., and Paul Stover of Calgary, Alta., and 12 great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband, Edward Speedy; her parents, Arthur White and Susan (McGibbon) White; sister, Hazel Grearson (Irving), and brother, William White (Marion).
A memorial service and burial will not be held at this time. A celebration of Ruth’s life will be held at a later date, which will be announced.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to The S.O. Mehan & Son Funeral Home Ltd., 23 Main St., St. Stephen, N.B. Condolences may be made online to www.mehanfuneralhome.ca.


SPIRES, Alberta Catherine

SPIRES, Alberta Catherine
(March 8, 1926 – Jan. 1, 2012)
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Alberta Catherine (Jarvis) Spires. After a two-month illness she passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, New Year’s Day 2012.
Alberta will be dearly missed by her children, Bryan (Belinda), Daryl (Chris), Joanne (Bill Johnson) and Stephen (Tammy), as well as grandchildren, Barbara (Mike England), Bridgette Spires, Alisha (Jeff Robbins), Leslie Johnson, Jarvis Spires, Brook Day and great-granddaughter, Sydney England; sisters, Anna Hansen (Dale), Phyllis Richter (Norm), Barbara Delong (Ron) and Donna Bresnahan (Emmet); several nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by her husband, Vincent Spires; parents, Victor and Elizabeth Jarvis; brother, Olin (Viola) Jarvis, and sisters, Ruth Philips and Winnie (Ron) Ferguson.
Born in Canterbury, the oldest of eight children, Alberta graduated at the age of 15 and immediately started teaching school under a war licence. After a few postings she arrived in Elmsville where she met the love of her life, Vincent. They married in 1949; however, Vincent was killed in a car accident in 1962, leaving Alberta to raise four young children on her own. She then returned to teaching under her war licence, in St. George where she taught until retirement. She also waited tables at Hatt’s Restaurant in St. Andrews during the summer to pay the previous winter’s oil bills.
Besides her total and unconditional love and pride of her family, Alberta was also proud to belong to Christ Church, the Elmsville WI and ACW, St. George Legion and twice Past Matron of OES Granite Chapter (she even cooked for a supper or two for worthy causes).
“Bert” loved to dance and was a life member of the Town & Country Square Dance Club and By The Sea Round Dance Club. She particularly enjoyed her apartment, and old and new friends she made at St. Croix Retirement Community.
Resting at The S.O. Mehan & Son Funeral home Ltd., 23 Main Street, St. Stephen, N.B. (506-466-1844), from where family will receive friends on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.
Funeral service will be held Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012 from the Christ Church, Elmsville, N.B., at 2 p.m., with Rev. Canon John Matheson officiating.
Interment at Christ Church Cemetery, Elmsville, N.B.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Elmsville Church Hall, Elmsville Fire Department or charity of one’s choice would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences may be sent to www.mehanfuneralhome.ca
Rest your eyes, Mom, and get ready for the dance.


TYRELL, Marjorie Ruth

TYRELL, Marjorie Ruth
At the Charlotte County Hospital, St. Stephen, N.B., on Jan. 19, 2012, Marjorie Ruth Tyrell of St. Stephen, N.B., wife of the late William Tyrell, and daughter of the late William and Mary (Murray) Belyea.
Survived by daughter, Mary Ellen Eagan of St. Stephen, N.B.; son, Raymond Tyrell (Dawn) of Airdrie, Alta.; grandchildren, Greg Eagan of St. Stephen, N.B., Mark Eagan of Edmonton, Alta., Kaitlyn Tyrell of Airdrie, Alta., Sarah Tyrell of Airdrie, Alta., Corey Tyrell of Airdrie, Alta., and Dana Tyrell of Tampa, Fla.; several nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by four brothers and two sisters.
Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated from St. Stephen’s Roman Catholic Church, Milltown Blvd., St. Stephen, N.B., on Monday, Jan. 23, 2012 at 11 a.m.
Visiting hours were held at the funeral home on Sunday, Jan. 22, from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Interment will be held at a later date at the Milltown Roman Catholic Cemetery, Barter Settlement, N.B.
For those who wish, remembrances to Heart and Stroke Foundation, St. Stephen’s Roman Catholic Church Building Fund or a charity of one’s choice would be appreciated by the family. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.mehanfuneralhome.ca
The S.O. Mehan & Son Funeral Home Ltd., 23 Main Street, St. Stephen, N.B., in care of funeral arrangements.


WRIGHT, Perry “Dale”

WRIGHT, Perry “Dale”
Peacefully, at the Charlotte County Hospital, St. Stephen, N.B., surrounded by family, the death of Perry “Dale” Wright, husband of Edith (Beal) Wright of Pennfield, N.B., occurred on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2012. Dale was born in Beaver Harbour on April 8, 1938 to the late Marvin and Esther (Eldridge) Wright.
In addition to his wife, Edith, he is survived by sons, Mark Wright (Allegra Badiali) of Beaver Harbour, N.B., and Duane Wright (Tanya Russell) of Pennfield, N.B.; daughters, Sheri Mahar (Mackie Banks) of Pennfield, N.B., Sally-Jo Ritchie (Eddie) of Pennfield, N.B., and Heather Cooke (Brad) of St. George, N.B.; grandchildren, Kyle and Kris Wright, Natasha and Samantha Mahar, Brian Ritchie, Sara-Jade and Gaige Russell-Richards, and Griffin Cooke; one brother-in-law, Boyd Beal and several cousins.
Dale was predeceased by his first wife, Shirley Wright (Baldwin).
Prior to his retirement, Dale was a self-employed painter. He was an avid hunter, gardener, local historian and was a member of the Beaver Harbour Archives. Dale’s passion in his later years was the Sunday afternoon jam sessions at the Stella Maris Hall in Blacks Harbour. His friendly smile will be missed by all who knew him.
Rested at the St. George Funeral Home & Crematorium (755-3533), 26 Portage Street, St. George, N.B., from where the service will be held from the Gary E. Waycott Memorial Chapel on Saturday at 2 p.m., with Rev. Grant Alcorn officiating. The interment will take place at the Christ Church (Anglican) Cemetery in the spring.
In Dale’s memory, donations to the I.W.K., the St. George Food Bank or to the Stella Maris Sunday Jam Sessions would be appreciated by the family. (www.stgeorgefh.ca)