Waitstill Mohan Anthony Submitted by St. George Parish Coordinator Charlene Beney Added 15/7/2001
Pennfield---The community was
saddened to hear of the death of Waitstill Mohan Anthony
of Pennfield, Charlotte County on October 29, 1973 after a
lengthy illness.
Mr. Anthony was born January 28, 1930, a son
of Mrs. Elizabeth Anthony and the late Howard Anthony of Wilson's
Beach, Campobello.
Mr. Anthony was a member of the St. George
Lodge, F. and A.M. He was employed with
Connor's Bros. Ltd. of Black's Harbour for several years and for
the past 2 & 1/2 years has been employed with the Lake Utopia
Paper Mill.
Besides his wife, the former Frances Barry of
St. George, he is survived by two sons; Leigh and Stephen, both
at home; his mother Mrs. Elizabeth Anthony of Black's Harbour, N.
B.; seven brothers, ---Wesley of Bridgewater, N.S.,
Milledge of Martinon, N.B., Ralph and Willard of Black's Harbour,
Graeham of Pawtucket, R.I., Gordon of Saint John, and James of
Meriden, Conn. One brother predeceased him in 1960.
Also surviving are seven sisters;
(Merle) Mrs. Charles Furson, Saint John, (Laura) Mrs. Lawrence
Wilcox, Lake Utopia, (Edith) Mrs. Albert Johnson, (Seretha) Mrs.
Walter Munn, and (Ruth) Mrs. Samuel Beney, all of Black's
Harbour; (Lillian) Mrs. Vance Justason of Westfield and
Mary at home.
Pallbearers were Lic.Robert Johnson, Gerry
Moore, Orland Wright, Howard P. Justason, Philip Taylor and
Freddie Cook.
The body rested at home until Thursday morning
when it was taken to St. George Funeral Home for service with
Rev. Furgus McElrea officiating. Two favorite hymns were
sung, "Beyond the Sunset" and "Only Remember"
by Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Disher.
Interment was made in the St. George Rural
Cemetery.
The profusion of flowers, cards and donations
to the Heart Fund, Cancer Society, Gideon Bible Society, showed
the esteem in which he was held and how sadly he will be missed
by his family and friends and neighbours. Members of the
family attended the funeral from Pawtucket, R. I.;
Bridgewater, N.S.; Meriden, Conn., Halifax, N.S. Trenton Ont.,
Holland Landing, Ont., Orono, Me.,Bangor, Me., Martinon, N.B.
Saint John, Westfield and surrounding areas.
Howard W. Anthony Submitted by St. George Parish Coordinator Charlene Beney Added 15/7/2001
Dated July 23, 1964—Blacks
Harbour—The death of Howard Waterson Anthony,
66, of Blacks Harbour, occurred in Saint John General Hospital.
Funeral service was held from the residence here to Calvary
United Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. Brittain officiating,
assisted by Rev. A D Cann.
Pallbearers were grandsons, Wesley Anthony Jr., Walter
McPherson, Allison Wilcox, Howard Johnson, Charles Johnson, and
Chester Evans.
Mr. Anthony was born at Wilson’s Beach, Campobello, a
son of the late James Edgar and Elizabeth Maud (Hilyard) Anthony.
He resided on Campobello until 1941, moving to Blacks Harbour,
where he was employed with Connors Bros. Ltd. for 25 years.
Among the many floral tributes were public pieces from the
Reformed Church Sunday school; Pentecostal Church; Baptist
Church, Wilson’s Beach; Ganong Brothers Limited, St.
Stephen; Irving Oil Company Ltd., Saint John; No. 5 Factory,
Connors Bros. Ltd., Lahey Clinic, Boston, Mass., and donations to
the Gideon Bible Society and a memorial to the Canadian Heart
Fund.
Surviving are his wife, the former Elizabeth Lillian
Fletcher; seven daughters, Mrs. Charles McPherson,
Saint John, Mrs. Lawrence Wilcox, Lake Utopia, Mrs. Albert
Johnson, Mrs. Walter Munn, Mrs. Samuel Beney,
all of Blacks Harbour, Mrs. J Vance Justason, Lakewood,
and Miss Mary Anthony, Blacks Harbour; eight sons, Wesley
E, Bridgewater, Mass., Graeme D, Boston, Mass., Millidge G,
Martinon, Willard W, Waitstill M, Gordon C, James E, and Ralph B,
all of Blacks Harbour; four sisters, Mrs. Owen Lank, Mrs.
Leslie Newman and Mrs. Harry Martin, all of
Wilson’s Beach, Mrs. Hazen Laman, Little Lepreau;
four brothers, Lewis, Medford, Lare, and Otis, all of
Wilson’s Beach; 46 grandchildren; three great grandchildren;
several nephews and nieces.
A son Ronald A Anthony died four years ago.
Dallas Graeme Anthony Submitted by Heather Waddingham Added 15/01/2002
Published in the Saint John Telegraph Journal Dec. 4, 2001
ANTHONY, DALLAS GRAEME - Unexpectedly at his residence on November 29, 2001, Mr. Dallas Graeme Anthony of Reading, Massachusetts and formerly of Blacks Harbour, NB. Born in Campobello, NB on July 16, 1934, he was a son of the late Howard and Elizabeth (Fletcher) Anthony. Dallas is survived by two brothers; Gordon of Saint John and Ralph and his wife June of Blacks Harbour, six sisters; Merle McPherson of Saint John, Laura Wilcox of Utopia, Seretha, Mrs. Walter Munn of Blacks Harbour, Ruth, Mrs. Samuel Beney of Pennfield, Lillian, Mrs. Vance Justason of Westfield and Mary, Mrs. Stephen Boyd of Pennfield, one aunt; Bernice Martin of Campbello and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He is predeceased by one sister; Edith Johnston and six brothers; Wes, Millidge, Ronald, James, Waistill and Willard. After leaving Blacks Harbour, Graeme, as he was known by, went to Reading and worked at the Lahey Clinic in Burlington, Mass., where he retired after 40 years. Rested at the Doherty Funeral Home in Reading, Mass., with visiting on Sunday evening. He was then brought home to rest at the United Pentecostal Church in Blacks Harbour where the service was held on Tuesday at 2 PM followed by interment at the St. George Rural Cemetery. Visitation was at the Church on Tuesday from 10-12 noon. In his memory, donations were made to a charity of the donors choice. Arrangements were in the care of the Doherty Funeral Home of Reading, Mass., and the St. George Funeral Home (755-3533) 26 Portage Street, St. George, NB.
Florence (Benson) Anthony Submitted by Glenna Parker Added March 15, 2004
Source: SAINT CROIX COURIER- 1992
ANTHONY- After a lengthy illness at the Grand Manan Nursing Home, North Head, Florence Elva (Benson) Anthony, 95, of Seal Cove, widow of the late Mayford Anthony, Campobello, and formerly married to the late Harley Small, Seal Cove, daughter of the late Lemeul and Aderine (Osborne) Benson, Seal Cove; survived by two daughters, Jessie, Mrs. Vinton McLauglin and Margaret, Mrs. Ernest Bagley, Seal Cove; one step-daughter, Betty, Mrs. Donald Belinski, Fredericton; two sons, James and Lyndon Small of Seal Cove; two step-sons, Burdell and Ross Anthony both of Saint John; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and 8 step-grandchildren. Rested at Seal Cove United Baptist Church, Seal Cove, from where the funeral services were held. Interment in the family plot at Hillside Cemetery, Seal Cove.
Ralph Bertrum Anthony Submitted by Heather Waddingham Added May 15, 2004
Surrounded by his family, at the Fundy Nursing Home, Blacks Harbour, NB, the death of Mr. Ralph Bertrum Anthony, husband of June Elaine (Curran) Anthony, occurred on Thursday, April 1, 2004.
Born on Campobello Island, NB, May 25, 1925, he was a son of the late Howard Watterson Anthony and Elizabeth Lillian (Fletcher) Anthony. Besides his wife, he is survived by three sons, Bertrum (Rebecca) of Pennfield, NB, Howard (Cathy) of Oak Bay, NB, Dallas (Melanie) of St. George, NB; six daughters, Bonnie (Mrs. Mark Seelye) and Elizabeth Anthony, all of Blacks Harbour, NB, Glenna (Mrs. Allen Mahar) and Lori (Mrs. Ian Hudson) all of Pennfield, NB, Sherri & companion David McLaughlin of St. George, NB and Dorothy (Mrs. David Small) of Pennfield, NB; fifteen grandchildren, Andrew, Leighann, Penny, Lori-Beth, Christa, Edward, Patricia, Jessica, Katelyn, Wesley, Abigail, Noah, Courtney, Alexander and Jade; one great-granddaughter, Rachael; six sisters, Merle McPherson, Seretha (Mrs. Walter Munn), Laura Wilcox, Ruth Beney, Lillian (Mrs. Vance Justason) and Mary (Mrs. Stephen Boyd); one brother, Gordon (Rose); many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Ralph was pre-deceased by seven brothers, Ronald, Waitstill, Wesley, James, Millidge, Willard and Graeme, and one sister, Edith. Ralph was a fisherman in his earlier years, and for over 20 years worked maintenance for Connors Bros. Ltd. in Blacks Harbour, NB. He was an avid dart player, loved hunting and fishing, but his passion was his grandchildren.
Resting at the Wesleyan Church, Blacks Harbour from where the service will be held on Saturday at 2 pm with Rev. Bruce Cheney officiating. Visiting hours on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Donations to the Alzheimer Society, the Diabetes Association, Fundy Nursing Home, or a charity of the donors choice, would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to St. George Funeral Home, 26 Portage Street, St. George, NB (755-3533).
Source: St. George Funeral Home Web Page
Lewis Clyde Anthony Submitted by Glenna Parker Added September 15, 2004
ANTHONY- Lewis Clyde Anthony died June 30, 1990 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. He is survived by his wife Jeanette of Campobello. Born May 9, 1906, he was a lifelong resident of Campobello Island and an active member of the Wilson’s Beach Baptist Church. He was predeceased by son, Bennett of Campobello. He had ten grandchildren and eight great grandchildren, as well as one sister, Bernice Martin of Campobello. The funeral was held at the church at Wilson’s Beach, Tuesday, July 3 with Rev. Masson as clergy.
Source: Saint Croix Courier - publication date unknown.
Bennett Ford Anthony Submitted by Glenna Parker Added September 15, 2004
ANTHONY- Bennette Ford Anthony of Campobello, passed away at the Regional Hospital in Saint John on Dec. 5, 1988 after an illness of several weeks. He was born at Campobello April 27, 1929, and was the son of Lewis and Janet (Newman) Anthony. He is survived by his wife Katheryne (Mitchell) Anthony; his parents, Mr. And Mrs. Lewis Anthony; one daughter, Mrs. William (Wanda) Brown of Robbinston, Maine; four sons, Kennard and Philip of Saint John, Stephen and Lewis (Boo) of Campobello; two brothers, Merrill of Saint John and Clinton of Fredericton; eight grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. The body rested at McDonald’s Funeral Home in St. Stephen until taken to the United Baptist Church, Wilson’s Beach, where the funeral was held Wed., Dec. 7. The service was conducted by Rev. Walter Masson with graveside prayers by Rev. Francis Mabey. Interment at the Wilson’s Beach Community Cemetary.
Source: Saint Croix Courier - publication date unknown.
Otis Anthony Submitted by Glenna Parker Added November 15, 2004
GRANDMANAN- Mr. Otis Anthony of Seal Cove, died April 20, 1972 at the Charlotte County Hospital, St. Stephen. Survivors include his wife; one daughter; one son; four sisters; three brothers; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild, nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held in the Seal Cove United Baptist Church with interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Source: THE QUODDY TIDES APRIL 28, 1972
**Note: Otis Anthony was born 28 Dec 1895 s/o James Edgar Anthony and Elizabeth Maud Hilyard of Campobello. The four sisters mentioned in his obit are: Bertha (Anthony) Lomax, Clara (Anthony) Lank, Mrs. Leslie Newman, L. Bernice (Anthony) Martin. The three brothers mentioned in his obit are: Horace Anthony, Lewis Anthony and Mayford Anthony. Otis was predeceased by brothers; Lorin Anthony, Wesley Anthony and Howard Anthony and by sister; Emily Jane (Anthony) Brown.
Gary Anthony Submitted by Heather Waddingham Added April 2007
Source: St. Croix Courier On Line Obits
December, 2005
Anthony, Gary - The death of Gary
Anthony of Campobello, New Brunswick, occurred at his
residence on Dec. 18, 2005, after a brave battle with cancer.
Born in Saint John, N.B., he was the son of Evelyn Maude (Lilly)
Anthony-Tidd and the late Ronald Allison Anthony.
He is survived by his wife, Dorinda (Tinker) Anthony; daughter,
Shaleigh JoAnne (Curtis) Lank, of Campobello, N.B.; son, Ronald
Everett Anthony, of Fredericton, N.B.; mother, Evelyn Tidd of
Saint John, N.B.; sister, Karen Jean Cooper of Saint John, N.B.;
brother, Glenn Anthony (Darlene Oldford), of Saint John, N.B.;
several nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by his father, Ronald Anthony, and step-father,
Horace Tidd.
A service of “Celebration of Life” was held at the
Wilson’s Beach Baptist Church, Campobello, on Tuesday, Dec.
20, 2005 at 2 p.m.
For those who wish, donations to the local Fire Department or the
Wilson’s Beach Cemetery Fund would be appreciated.
MacDonald Select Community Funeral Home, 20 Marks Street, St.
Stephen, in care of arrangements (www.macdonaldfh.com).
Ronald Anthony Submitted by Heather Waddingham Added April 2008
Born Sept 3, 1923 in Wilson's Beach (Campobello Island), Charlotte, NB to Howard Waterson & Elizabeth Lillian Fletcher. He came to Blacks Harbour with his family 1941, and enlisted for service December 7, 1942. Trooper Ronald A Anthony served with the Canadian tank corp. as a member of the 27th C.A.R.. He saw service in France, which included being with the forces on D-Day, Belgium and Holland where he was wounded in action.
He returned from Europe aboard the Illde-France which docked in Halifax, NS. After a thirty (30) day leave he reported to his unit having volunteered for active service in the Pacific.
Ronald departed this life November 29, 1960 due to a heart seizure at Elliot Lake, ON. He was laid to rest at Field of Honour Cedar Hill Extension Cemetery in Saint John (West), St. John, NB.
* For more information please go to this link
W. Leigh Anthony Submitted by Heather Waddingham Added 2009
Unexepectedly at his residence, at Blacks Harbour NB on March
22nd, 2009, Mr. Waitstill “Leigh” Anthony, husband of
Mrs. Darlene (McLean) Anthony. Born at Blacks Harbour on November
10th, 1951, he was a son of Frances (Barry) Anthony and the late
Waitstill Anthony. A loving husband, father, grandfather, son and
brother, in addition to his wife Darlene he is survived by one
son, Wayne (Lisa) Jordan of Beaver Harbour NB, one daughter,
Carrie (Timmy) Bradley of Warburg AB, six grandchildren; Jessica
Jordan, Andrew Jordan, Jenna Bradley, Connor Jordan, Riley
Bradley and Julia Bradley, his mother, Frances Anthony of
Pennfield NB, one brother, Stephen (Denise) Anthony of Utopia NB,
niece, Danielle Anthony, nephew, Ryan Anthony, as well as several
aunts, uncles, cousins, in-laws and friends who will miss him
dearly.
Leigh was in his 40th year working for Connors Bros, where he
made many friends during those years. Leigh had a love for dogs
and enjoyed watching sports, especially hockey and baseball, as
he was a Red Sox fan. He enjoyed novels by Stepehen King and
playing cards with his buddies. Leigh enjoyed going to Silver
King games with his friends and loved being around family and
friends. He was very proud of all his grandchildren and was also
a great dad to Holly and the cats. In his younger days he was an
avid dart player having won many championships.
Resting at the St. George Funeral Home (755-3533) 26 Portage
Street, St. George NB with visiting on Tuesday from 7-9 pm and on
Wednesday from 3-5 and 7-9 pm. The service will be held from the
Seaview Full Gospel Church, Back Bay NB on Thursday at 2:00 pm
with Rev. Gordon Cooke officiating. The interment will be held at
the Pennfield Rural Cemetery in the spring. In Leigh’s
memory donations to a charity of the donor’s choice would be
appreciated by the family.
Source: Funeral Home Web Site
* Leigh was the grandson of Howard Watterson Anthony and Elizabeth "Bessie" Fletcher ... both were from Campobello.
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