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d. Beaver Harbour (Charlotte Co.) 2nd inst., Joshua PAUL,
age 54.
SOURCE: The Daily Telegraph (Saint John, NB) - November 13, 1886.
d. Beaver Harbor
(Charlotte Co.) Oct. 12, Luther ELDRIDGE, age 8 years; Sadie ELDRIDGE,
age 4 years, children of Addison ELDRIDGE and Cyntha ELDRIDGE.
SOURCE: Messenger and Visitor (Saint John, NB) - November 11, 1891.
d. Beaver Harbor (Charlotte Co.) - Monday morn., April
4, Eva BATES only d/o Geo. BATES passed away. She was only about 7
years old.
SOURCE: The St. Croix Courier (St. Stephen, NB) - April 7, 1892.
d. Beaver Harbor (Charlotte Co.) March 22, Edward BARRY
eldest son of Johnson BARRY and Elizabeth BARRY, age 22 years 1
month.
SOURCE: St. Andrews Beacon (St. Andrews, NB) - April 28, 1892.
d. Beaver Harbor (Charlotte Co.) - The funeral service
of the late Mrs. Wm ASH was conducted by Rev. Carpenter on the 5th. Mrs.
Ash was 84 years old and the eldest of the CROSS family of eight children, whose
names and ages were given in the 'Courier' last summer.
SOURCE: The St. Croix Courier (St. Stephen, NB) - January 19, 1893.
d. Eliza CROSS w/o Christopher CROSS
died Sunday morn. at Beaver Harbor (York Co.) at the advanced age of 85 years, 2
mos. 23 days, leaving an aged husband, two sons and two daughters; also 22
grandchildren and 21 Grandchildren. Her remains were buried in the F.C.B. burial
ground at Beaver Harbor.
SOURCE: St. Andrews Beacon (St. Andrews, NB) - January 30, 1896.
TRANSCRIBER'S NOTES: York Co. should be Charlotte Co.
HOLMES,
ANDREW W - The village has suffered the loss
of one of its highly esteemed residents in the person of Andrew W. Holmes who
passed away Sunday Dec. 24, at the age of 60 years after a long and painful
illness.
He leaves to mourn a wife and one son Hazen at home, one
daughter Mrs. Malloch of Eastport; two brothers, Lewis and Thomas of this place;
four sisters, Mrs. Frank Farrin and Mrs. Orlando Bowman of Bristol, ME., Mrs.
M.C. Holmes and Mrs. Samuel Woodd of Eastport. The funeral took place on Tuesday
afternoon and was conducted by Pastor A.F. Brown of the Baptist Church of which
Church deceased was a member.
SOURCE: The St. Croix Courier (St. Stephen, NB) - Dec
, 1911.
HOLMES,
EMMA - Died at Beaver Harbour, Mrs. Thomas
Holmes, May 20, 1925. She was born at Whitehead, Grand Manan. Her maiden name
was Emma Robinson. She came to Beaver Harbour at age 16. She taught music and
was the organist at the United Baptist Church in Beaver Harbour. She married at
the age of 24. She had a daughter, Mrs. C.C. Fiske of Portland. She leaves a
husband and mother at Whitehead, two sisters, two brothers, a 2nd daughter,
Marion and a son Chaloner.
SOURCE: The St. Croix Courier (St. Stephen, NB) - May
, 1925.
HOLMES,
THOMAS - The community was shocked and
saddened by the death of one of our most respected residents, Thomas Holmes, who
passed away at an early hour Christmas morning. Mr. Holmes was ill a very short
time with pneumonia, which developed from a severe cold and despite of medical
aid and loving care succumbed to the dread disease. He will be greatly missed
from the Baptist Church of which he was an active member, being always ready to
do his part and present at every service. Of a quiet and genial disposition his
passing will be deeply regretted by a host of friends at home and abroad. He is
survived by two daughters, Mrs. James Fiske of Florida, Miss Marion at home, one
son, Chaloner at home and three sisters, Mrs. A.J. Edgerton of Beaver Harbour,
Mrs. Sam Wood, Eastport and Mrs. Ella Bowman, Portland. Sympathy is extended to
the bereaved ones. Mr. Holmes was sixty three years of age.
SOURCE: The St. Croix Courier (St. Stephen, NB) - Dec 29, 1927.
JOHNSON - BLACK'S HARBOUR, Charlotte Co.,
Nov. 30 - The funeral of Mrs. Jarvis Johnson, 89, whose death occurred on Sunday
at Deadman's Harbour, was held at 3 p.m. on Nov. 25 from the Beaver Harbour
Baptist Church, conducted by Rev. William Hawkins, of Black's Harbour, assisted
by Rev. C.E. Rockingham, of Pennfield.
Mrs. Johnson was one of the oldest residents and was noted
for having been active for the church and community. She was a member of the
Christian Church all her life. There were many floral offerings. Interment was
made in the Beaver Harbour Baptist Cemetery.
PATTERSON
(BATES), MARTHA - The passing of Martha Patterson, wife of Thomas Patterson,
occurred at her home in Beaver Harbour at 4:30 p.m., August 1, following a
lingering illness. She was in her 76th year. Her first husband was George Bates
who predeceased her in 1913. Ten years ago she married Thomas Patterson. She was
a kindly woman and many remember with pleasure her hospitality and readiness to
help those less fortunate than herself, throughout her whole life.
She leaves five children, George Bates, Beaver Harbor,
Melburne Bates of Island Falls, Me., Kenneth Bates of Black's Harbour, Mrs.
Hayward Sparks, Saint John and Mrs. Harry Blakey, Campbellton. She also leaves
her husband and a brother, George Best.
The funeral was held on Monday afternoon at 2:30. Following
the singing of the hymn, "In The Sweet Bye and Bye", and a prayer at
the house, the remains were removed to the Baptist Church of which deceased was
a member, for a service there. In the absence of her pastor, Rev. H.A. Westrup,
the services were conducted by Rev. A.H. Saunders of the Saint George Baptist
Church. The church choir rendered the hymns "Some Time We'll
Understand", "A Shelter in the Time of Storm", and "The
Christian's Goodnight". The second hymn was a favorite of Mrs. Patterson
and during her last illness she often sang it.
The pall-bearers were Leslie Eldridge, Percy Eldridge, Fred
Eldridge, Cecil Cross, Charles Conley and Hebert Wright. Interment was made in
the Bates' family lot in Beaver Harbour Cemetery.
The funeral was largely attended
and there were some very lovely floral tributes.
SOURCE: Courtesy of Debra A. Cooke.
Off Clam Carrier In View of Son At Beaver Harbour
- Captain Herbert Wright, 71, Losing Balance in Wind, Unable to Be Reached in
Time Desperate Efforts - BEAVER HARBOUR, Charlotte County., March 17 -
(Special) - Captain Herbert Wright, 71, who spent his lifetime as a fisherman
along the Charlotte County coast, was drowned here today in view of his son,
Harry, 38, who failed in a desperate effort to save him.
One of the most active fisherman in this district and
recognized as an authority on weather, coastline and fishing conditions, Captain
Wright and his son had been engaged for several winter seasons in boating clams
from diggers along the Point Lepreau-St. Andrews coast to the Beaver Harbour
Canning Co., Ltd., here. It was while in this work today that he lost his life.
The two men had discharged their cargo of clams at about 1
p.m. and were taking their large motor boat, known locally as the "main
clam carrier," to its mooring in the harbor, when, in the face of a heavy
easterly wind, a large dory in tow became entangled with another boat lying at a
mooring.
Harry Wright, busy with the engine, did not see his father go
forward to clear the other craft and did not hear him fall overboard, apparently
having lost his balance in the wind on the curved roof of the forward cabin.
When the son did discover the veteran captain in the water,
he was a considerable distance away. He threw his father a line, but was unable
to reach him. The he cut the dory clear and attempted to row to the victim, but
his progress was slow against the heavy wind.
In the meantime two young men, Stanley and Weldon Paul,
brothers, realizing the seriousness of the situation from the shore 400 yards
from the scene, rushed to the government wharf about 500 yards distant and
procured a motor boat, in which they were able to reach Mr. Wright, whose body
was still floating in the water.
They took him aboard unconscious and transported him to the
government wharf, then, with the help of others who gathered, to R.J. Barry's
store at the head of the wharf. There the group worked over the body for more
than 15 minutes, rolling it on barrels in an attempt to revive the man, until
the arrival of Dr. F.J. Cheesman, St. George. The latter was summoned by Harry
Wright, who had coasted with the wind to the beach. Dr. Cheesman, coroner for
the district, pronounced Mr. Wright dead and gave permission for removal of the
body.
The boat from which the fisherman fell to the water was a
large one, open except for the forward decked-over cabin, and held from 40 to 50
barrels of clams. The coastline which the father and son traversed in their clam
carrying activities was from 35 to 40 miles in length.
In the former years the veteran had captained sardine boats
off this coast. He was known as a great line fisherman, expert at trawl setting.
He knew the country like a book and was a recognized authority on weather signs.
He was known for his caution in not venturing forth when rough weather was in
the offing and many times during his lifetime gave warning to other fisherman
when storms were imminent.
Captain Wright, who observed his 49th wedding anniversary
last month, is survived by his wife, five sons, Grovner, Albert, Fenwick, Owen
and Harry, and five daughters, Mrs. Percy Eldridge and Miss Burla Wright, all of
Beaver Harbour; Mrs. Albert Justason, Black's Harbour; Mrs. Donald Matthews,
West Saint John, and Mrs. Preston Wentworth, L'Etete.
SOURCE: Courtesy of P. Dale Wright.
TRANSCRIBER'S NOTES:
Capt. Herbert Alton Wright died March 17, 1938.
BATES,
BENJAMIN ALLEN "Ben" - Beaver Harbor, Dec. 8 - Early
Tuesday morning, December 5th, Benjamin A. Bates passed away at Chipman Memorial
Hospital, St. Stephen, where he underwent a surgical operation on Monday. He had
been ill only five days and his death was a severe shock to his many friends.
Had he lived until the 10th inst., he would have been 59. He was a son of Mrs.
Clara Bates and the late Elias Bates.
He returned to his home here two and a half years ago, after
spending ten years in West Somerville, Massachusetts. He was highly esteemed by
all in the community and his death is deeply regretted. He was a member of the
First Baptist Church in West Somerville and the Canadian Order of Foresters.
He left his mother, Mrs. Clara Bates, of Beaver Harbor, his
wife, who was formerly Miss Almeda Nodding, two sons, Donald and Bruce, and two
daughters, Olive and Louise, all of Somerville, and one brother, Burpee Bates,
of Moncton.
The funeral service was held in the Baptist Church at Beaver
Harbor on Thursday afternoon, conducted by the pastor, Rev. Harold A. Westrup,
assisted by the choir who rendered three hymns, among them a favorite of the
deceased, "No Night There." The floral tributes included set pieces
from the N.B. Telephone Co. branches in Moncton, Saint John and Fredericton, and
from his associates in business from West Somerville, also from the staff and
members of the firm of the Beaver Harbor Canning Co., where he was employed.
Interment was in the Beaver Harbor cemetery. Fellow members of the C.O.F. acted
as pall-bearers.
All his family were present at the funeral, including his
brother, also G. M. McKeil, and Mr. Nesbit of Saint John, Mrs. Walter Garland,
Boston, Mr. and Jack Russell, Herbert Snell, St. Andrews.
SOURCE: The Saint Croix Courier (St. Stephen, NB) - December 14, 1939.
ELDRIDGE,
SHEILA "JOAN" - Beaver Harbor, Feb. 2 - On Tuesday evening, January 30th,
Sheila Joan Eldridge, aged 3 years, 24 days, passed quietly away following an
illness of several months.
The sympathy of the entire community goes out to the bereaved
parents and grandparents of the little one, who in her brief life brought so
much sunshine into their home.
"God saw a little smile too bright and heart too pure
for taint and vice and bore it to that world of light, to dwell in
Paradise."
Besides her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Eldridge, she left a
brother, Jack, a year and half old. The grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Spencer
Eldridge and Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Pendleton of Deer Island.
The funeral was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Spencer
Eldridge on Friday at 2 p.m. with Rev. H.A. Westrup, pastor of the Baptist
Church, officiating. He spoke feelingly to the bereaved and Mrs. G.W. Cross sang
the solo, "I think when I read that sweet story of old." Interment was
made in the Beaver Harbor cemetery. The pall-bearers were relatives of the
family, George Best, Ernest Cross, Gordon Eldridge and Douglas Waite. There were
several beautiful floral tributes.
SOURCE: The Saint Croix Courier (St. Stephen, NB) - February 8, 1940.
HOLMES,
LAURA ELIZABETH - On Thursday morning, June 20th, the community of Beaver
Harbour was saddened when news of the sudden death of Mrs. Laura Holmes became
known. She was 73 years of age and for a number of years had resided at the
Southern Wolves Light House with her son, Hazen, and Mrs. Holmes. She had been
in excellent health and seemingly and was planning on a visit here soon. Her son
Hazen left the house to do some work about the place and upon returning in a few
minutes found his mother lying on the floor, her death probably due to a heart
ailment as she complained previously of not feeling well. Mr. Holmes summoned
help from a passing fishing boat and brought the sad news here. Her remains were
immediately brought here by boat and taken to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil
Cross. The late Mrs. Holmes had many friends here who regret her sudden passing
and her son Hazen has the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community. Her
husband, the late Andrew Holmes, died twenty-five years ago. Besides her son she
left one brother, Clayton Dickson, of St. Andrews, and a stepdaughter, Mrs.
Frank Malloch of Eastport.
The funeral was held on Saturday afternoon, conducted by Rev.
H.A. Westrup of the Baptist church of which she was a faithful member. Following
a brief service at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Cross the cortege moved to the
Baptist church where a large number had gathered to pay their last respects. A
choir rendered her favorite hymns, "Nearer My God to Thee" and
"In the Sweet Bye and Bye", also "The Christian's
Goodnight." Interment was beside her husband in the Beaver Harbour
cemetery. The pall-bearers were, Albert Eldridge, Oscar Eldridge, Leslie
Eldridge, J.W. Wadlin, G.W. Cross and Percy Eldridge. The floral tributes from
relatives and friends were beautiful.
SOURCE: The Saint Croix Courier (St. Stephen, NB) - June 27, 1940.
HATCH,
GRACE BEULAH - Beaver Harbour, Oct. 15 - Following a few days' illness the
death of Grace Beulah Hatch, aged 31 years, wife of Alfred Hatch of Elmcroft,
occurred at the Provincial Hospital on Wednesday evening, October 9th. She had
many friends in Beaver Harbor where she lived until her marriage, four years
ago. She was a faithful member of the Baptist Church and the funeral was
conducted by her pastor, Rev. H.A. Westrup, on Saturday afternoon.
The service which was held at the home of her father, Fred
Eldridge, was very largely attended, a number coming from Elmcroft, St. George,
Pennfield and Calais, Me. The flowers were very lovely and Mr. Westrup spoke a
comforting message to the bereaved family. Mrs. Westrup, Mrs. G.W. Cross, and
Miss Madelyn Wright sang, "Jerusalem the Golden", "Shadows"
and "Abide With Me". Burial was made in the family lot at the Beaver
Harbour cemetery. Pall-bearers were Gilbert Eldridge, Rupert Kelson, Frank
Thompson, Leslie Eldridge, Spencer Eldridge and Percy Eldridge.
Mrs. Hatch left her husband, her father, Fred Eldridge; two
brothers, Clarence of the Carleton York Regiment, Aldershot, N.S. and Alvah,
Beaver Harbor, also one half-sister, Mrs. Raymond Harris and one half-brother,
Harry I. Spinney, both of Waltham, Mass.
SOURCE: The Saint Croix Courier (St. Stephen, NB) - October 17, 1940.
ELDRIDGE,
ADDISON "Dick" - Beaver Harbour lost another citizen in the passing of Addison
Eldridge whose death occurred at his home here on Wednesday morning, October
16th, in his 81st year. He had been in failing health for a number of years, but
his last illness was of less than two weeks' duration. He was the son of the late
James and Emily Eldridge and enjoyed the acquaintance of a large circle of
friends in Beaver Harbour where he spent most of his life. Mr. Eldridge was a
member of the United Baptist church.
Surviving him are his wife, who before her marriage nealy 60
years ago was Cynthia Cross, two daughters, Miss Ada, at home, and Mrs. Raymond
Cunningham of St. Andrews, also one son Oscar of Beaver Harbour, seven
grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, the daughters of Mr. and Mrs.
Leverett Bates. A sister, the last surviving member of the family, Mrs. Frank
Connors, resides in Saint John.
The funeral was held on Saturday afternoon at Mr. Eldridge's
late home. The service was conducted by Rev. H. A. Westrup, pastor of the
Baptist church. Hymns sung at the service by a choir of mixed voices were
"When the Roll is Called Up Yonder", "Shall We Gather At The
River" and "No Not One". All were favorites of the deceased and
were sung by request. The bereaved family received many messages of sympathy and
the floral offerings were numerous and beautiful. The service at the grave in
the Beaver Harbour cemetery was also conducted by Mr. Westrup, the pall bearers
being W.L. Barry, Frank Thompson, P.B. Wright, Clarence Paul, Albert Eldridge,
E.R. O'Brien.
Among those from out of town who attended the funeral were,
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Cunningham and sons, Addison, Franklin and Carl, Mr. and
Mrs. Bert Cross and their daughter, Mrs. Donahue, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Cross,
Mrs. Leslie Cross and son, Ervan and others from St. Andrews, Mr. and Mrs. Frank
Connors and Emmerson Eldridge of Saint John.
SOURCE: The Saint Croix Courier (St. Stephen, NB) - October 24, 1940.
WRIGHT,
NELSON ELIAS "Ned" - Beaver Harbor, Feb. 17 - Early
Wednesday evening, February 12th, Nelson Wright quietly passed away at the home
of his son Jesse. He was 90 years of age. In failing health for the past two
years he suffered a paralytic stroke a few weeks before his death. He was one of
the oldest residents of Beaver Harbor and was loved and highly respected by all.
He was a devoted member of the Baptist church.
Surviving him are one daughter, Mrs. Mariner Johnson, and two
sons, Medley and Jesse, also a grandson, all of Beaver Harbor. His wife
predeceased about seventeen years ago and since then he has made his home among
his children.
The funeral was held at his late home on Friday afternoon
with Rev. Harold Westrup officiating. Assisting at the service was a choir
composed of Mrs. Westrup, Mrs. R. J. Barry, Mrs. G.W. Cross and Oscar Outhouse
who sang "No Night There", "Abide With Me" and "The
Christian's Goodnight."
Interment was made in the family lot in Beaver Harbor
cemetery.
SOURCE: The Saint Croix Courier (St. Stephen, NB) - February 20, 1941.
WADLIN,
Capt. EDGAR - On Friday morning, March 7th, Edgar Wadlin aged 83 suffered a
stroke while on his way to his wood lot to direct the hauling of fire wood to
his home and by a strange coincidence it was his granddaughter Clarice who found
him lying by the roadside when on her way to Black's Harbour to school. If he
was brought to his home and Dr. David Allen was summoned from Black's Harbour.
He failed to rally however, and passed quietly away during the afternoon.
He is survived by his wife who was formerly Miss Fannie Ward
of Centreville, N.S., one daughter, Nina, of Los Angeles, Cal., and two sons,
Avard of Detroit, Mich., and J. Willard of Beaver Harbor, also six
grandchildren. Capt. Wadlin was well known in shipping circles having followed
the sea all his life. He was a familiar figure in Maritime ports until his
retirement only a few years ago and his death is deeply regretted by a wide
circle of friends both in Charlotte county and throughout the Maritimes.
The funeral was held on Sunday afternoon at his late home.
The service was conducted by Rev. Harold A. Westrup, pastor of the Baptist
Church, assisted by a choir of mixed voices, who sang favorite hymns of the
deceased "In The Sweet Bye and Bye", "Shall We Gather at the
River" and "Abide With Me." The remains were laid to rest in the
family lot at Beaver Harbor Cemetery. There were some beautiful floral tributes.
SOURCE: The Saint Croix Courier (St. Stephen, NB) - March 13, 1941.
SPARKS,
WILLIAM JOHN - Beaver Harbor, July 21 - William J. Sparks, a merchant in St.
John for 20 years, died at his home in Beaver Harbour on July 16 at the age of
76 after an illness of two years.
He was born at Bay Roberts, Newfoundland, and came to New
Brunswick 50 years ago. Previous to going to Saint John, he was for many years a
wholesale fish merchant with factory at Beaver Harbor, and was well known in all
Bay of Fundy ports. On retiring he resided at Pennfield. After the Dominion
government expropriated his property when the airport work started there, he
returned to his former home, Beaver Harbor.
Mr. Sparks was a member of Victoria Street United Baptist
Church, St. John. He is survived by his wife, five brothers, Rev. Joseph H.
Sparks, in California; Rev. George Sparks, in Maine; Herbert and James Sparks in
Newfoundland, and Isaac D. Sparks, St. John; six sons, Roy A., Beaver Harbor,
Herbert M., in Massachusetts; Neil, Jack, Norman and Hayward, St. John; three daughters,
Mrs. Aubrey Barry, Beaver Harbor; Mrs. William Scaplin, Vancouver, B.C., and
Mrs. Leverett Mott, Saint John;16 grandchildren - (three of these on active
service) - and three great-grandchildren.
The funeral was held Saturday
afternoon from his residence, with Rev. H.A. Westrup, pastor of the Beaver
Harbor Baptist Church, officiating. The choir sang the hymns "Good Night
and Good Morning" and "Abide With Me." Mrs. G.W. Cross sang a
solo, "Beyond the Sunset." The pallbearers were five sons, Hayward,
Roy, Norman, Neil, Jack, and one grandson, Gunner Howard Sparks.
Besides a large number of floral
tributes from relatives and friends floral remembrances were received from the
staff, City Hall, Saint John; National Packing Co., Ltd., Saint John, and
Canadian Cellucotton Co., Ltd. Niagara Falls.
Interment was made in the Beaver
Harbor cemetery, with service at the grave conducted by Mr. Westrup
SOURCE: The Saint Croix Courier (St. Stephen, NB) - July 24, 1941.
CROSS,
MARY ANN - Beaver Harbor, Nov. 17 - Friends will be sorry to learn of the
death of Mrs. Mary Cross, 91, widow of Moses Cross, which occurred at her home
in Beaver Harbor on November 12th. Until her illness about three months ago she
had been very active and keenly interested in he news of the world as well as
her own family and friends, despite her advanced age. She was highly esteemed in
the community where she had lived since her marriage nearly sixty-five years
ago. She was a native of Hall's Harbor, N.S., a daughter of William and
Isabella Bates.
She is survived by three sons, G. William, with whom she had
made her home, and Horace, of Beaver Harbor, Edgar of St. George; seven
grandchildren, Mrs. J.F. Lloyd, Saint John, Myron Cross, Montreal, Mrs. Ronald
Craig, Eldon Cross of St. George, Mrs. Alvin Justason, Paul Cross and Ruith
Emily Cross of Beaver Harbor, and five great-grandchildren.
The funeral was held Friday afternoon from her home, and was
largely attended. Rev. Harold A. Westrup conducted the service. A choir of mixed
voices sang the hymns, "Nearer Still Nearer" and "Good Night and
Good Morning". Hayward Sparks of Saint John rendered a beautiful solo,
"Crossing the Bar".
The pall-bearers were Eldon Cross, Francis Lloyd, Ronald
Craig and Alvin Justason. Interment was made in the Beaver Harbor cemetery
beside her husband, who passed away about twenty-eight years ago. There were
many beautiful floral tributes.
SOURCE: The Saint Croix Courier (St. Stephen, NB) - November 20, 1941.
JOHNSTON,
JOHN W. - Beaver Harbour, April 13 - On March 27th, John W. Johnston passed
away at the home of his sister, Mrs. Herbert Wright, following an illness of
three weeks. He was 80 years of age and had been in failing health for the past
few years. His wife who was Miss Carried Jordan died forty-nine years ago. Mr.
Johnston spent a number of years at sea and was well known all along the coast.
Since his retirement he has spent his time among his brothers and sisters, but
always favored Beaver harbour as his home where he had many friends.
Surviving him are two brothers, Harry of Calais, Me., Lewis,
in Florida, and three sisters, Mrs. Wright Beaver harbour; Mrs. Annie Preston of
Bangor, and Miss Jennie Johnston of Calais.
The funeral was held at the home of Mrs. Herbert Wright on
Sunday afternoon, March 29th. Rev. Mr. McDormand, pastor of the St. George
Baptist church officiated. A choir of mixed voices led the signing of the hymns,
"Safe in the Arms of Jesus" and "Good Night and Good
Morning", and Mrs. R.J. Barry and Mrs. G.W. McKay sang a duet. Burial was
made in the Beaver Harbor cemetery.
Those from outside points who attended the funeral were, Mrs.
Preston and her grandson Arthur Nelson, of Bangor, Harry Johnston, Calais, Mr.
and Mrs. Albert Justason and daughter Burla, Mrs. Donald Matthews and daughter
Anna, Letite, Mr. and Mrs. William McVicar and Mrs. and Mrs. Preston Wentworth
of St. George.
SOURCE: The Saint Croix Courier (St. Stephen, NB) - April 16, 1942.
TATTON,
WILLIAM "Will" - Beaver Harbour, Dec. 27 - The death of
William Tatton, aged 78, occurred at his home on Tuesday, December 22nd,
following an illness of several months. He was a son of the late George and
Abigail Tatton of Pennfield, and for the past thirty years made his home in
Beaver Harbor with his sister, Miss Theresa Tatton, who survives him. Her many
friends join in extending sympathy to her in her loss.
The funeral was held on Thursday afternoon, conducted by Rev.
Lorne Baker of Black's Harbour United Baptist Church. Hymns sung were "The
Old Rugged Cross" and "Abide With Me." Interment was made in the
Beaver Harbor cemetery.
SOURCE: The Saint Croix Courier (St. Stephen, NB) - December 31, 1942.
KELSON,
Capt. WILLIAM HENRY - Beaver Harbour - The community lost one of its most
highly respected citizens in the passing of Capt. Wm. H. Kelson, whose death
occurred at the General Hospital, Saint John, on Wednesday, May 5th.
Capt. Kelson was born at St. George 70 years ago, and
followed the sea since he was eighteen. In 1930 he retired from the sea, and
took up residence in Beaver Harbour. He served some years as County Councillor
for the Parish of Pennfield.
He leaves to mourn his wife, who was Ethel Holmes of this
place, two sons, Edgar, at home, and Rupert of Utopia, six grandchildren; four
brothers, Oscar and Robert of Somerville, Mass., George and Harry of West
Virginia; two sisters, Lena and Annie in Florida.
The funeral was held at his late residence on Friday, May
7th. The service was conducted by Rev. B.T. Keith of St. Mark's church, St.
George, assisted by Rev. Mr. Randall of the Baptist church here. The
pall-bearers were, Elmer Hawkins, Cecil Cross, Albert Wright, Harry Barry,
Edmund O'Brien, Stanley Paul. Interment was in the local cemetery.
SOURCE: The Saint Croix Courier (St. Stephen, NB) - May 20, 1943.
ELDRIDGE,
JOHN FREDERICK "Fred" - On June 5th Frederick Eldridge,
aged 81, a highly respected citizen of Beaver Harbor, passed away quietly in his
sleep. He had been in failing health for the past few years, but his death was
not expected and it was with sorrow many friends learned of his passing.
He was a staunch member of the Baptist Church and until ill
health kept him at home he was a faithful worker and was greatly missed from
church services. His Christian influence reached many.
Mr. Eldridge was twice married, his first wife was Miss Clara
McDowell and the second, Mrs. Annie Spinney. Of the second marriage two sons
survive, Alva at home and Clarence in the Canadian Army and two step-children,
Mrs. Ray Harris and Harry I. Spinney, both residing in Boston. He also leaves
seven grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
The funeral was held on Monday afternoon and was largely
attended, testimony of the esteem in which he was held.
Rev. Lorne Baker, pastor of Calvary United Baptist Church of
Black's Harbor, conducted the service at the house and church. By request of the
family, Mrs. G.W. Cross sang "Good Night and Good Morning" as a solo
at the house. At the church service, hymns used were "Abide With Me,"
"The Old Rugged Cross" and "The Christian's Good-Night."
Relatives acted as pall-bearers and interment was made in the family lot in
Beaver Harbor cemetery. Attending the funeral from outside points were Mrs. J.T.
Ferson, Mrs. Ada Gray, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hinsdale of St. Stephen.
SOURCE: The Saint Croix Courier (St. Stephen, NB) - June 17, 1943.
TATTON, TRESSA "Tress" - Beaver Harbour, Feb. 14 - The death of Miss Tressa Tatton, occurred on Friday morning, Feb. 11th, at the home of her niece,
Mrs. G.W. McKay. Miss Tatton was 84 years of age and had many friends here and in Pennfield, her former home, who will regret to learn of her passing. She was a daughter of George and Abigail Tatton and the last surviving member
of their family. A brother, William, with whom she lived in Beaver Harbour for the past thirty years predeceased her in December, 1942. The following month Miss Tatton was taken to the home of Mrs. McKay who tenderly cared for her
throughout her illness. Her death was quite unexpected despite her failing health for a number of years.
The funeral was held on Sunday afternoon at the Baptist church which she was a devout member.
Rev. William Randall conducted the service assisted by the church choir. The hymns used were her favorites. "The Old Rugged Cross", "Abide With Me" and Mr. Randall and Mrs. William Cross sang
as a duet, "My Wonderful Dream".
Pall-bearers were E.R. O'Brien, Allen Paul, Leslie Eldridge and R.J. Barry.
Interment was made in the family lot in the Beaver Harbour cemetery.
SOURCE: The Saint Croix Courier (St. Stephen, NB) - February 17, 1944.
PAUL, EMBRY H. - Beaver Harbour, Oct. 31 - Many friends will regret to learn of the death of Embry Paul, which occurred at his residence in
Beaver Harbour on Oct. 17. Although not in the best of health for some time Mr. Paul was able to be about until about three days before his death, when he was stricken with a paralytic stroke. He was 78 years of age, born in
Hall's Harbour, N.S., a son of the late Joshua and Mary Ann Paul, and moved to Beaver Harbour when a young man. He was highly respected by all who knew him.
He leaves to mourn his wife, formerly Miss Bessie Barry, and two brothers, Rev. Arthur De Witt Paul, of Arlington, Mass. and Beaver Harbour, and Wilfrid of Presque Isle, Maine.
The funeral was held at his late home on Thursday afternoon, Oct. 19, and was largely attended. The service was conducted by Rev. William Randall, pastor of the Baptist Church, of which Mr. Paul was a member.
The church choir sang the hymns, "The Lord Is My Shepherd" and "Does Jesus Care." Interment was made in the local cemetery.
Attending the funeral were Rev. A.D. Paul, and Wilfrid Paul; Mr. and Mrs. Hilbert Paul of New Jersey; Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. Ellis Mawhinney, Mace's Bay; and Blair Wadlin and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Wadlin of Pennfield.
SOURCE: The Saint Croix Courier (St. Stephen, NB) - November 2, 1944.
SPARKS, ANNIE ALLEN - Beaver Harbour, Jan. 19 - A wide circle of friends in Saint John and vicinity as well as those in Beaver Habor will
regret the death of William J. Sparks. He passing occurred at her home in Beaver Harbor on Sunday, January 13, following an illness of several weeks. She was born in Carter's Point 69 years ago and before her marriage was Miss
Annie Williams.
Mrs. Reginald Hatt (nee Marion Jones) of Beaver Harbor, a daughter by a previous marriage, survives her, also two sisters, Mrs. William Williamson, Mrs. Olive Thorne, and two brothers, Burton and Hannington
Williams, all of Winnipeg.
The funeral was held from her late home on Tuesday afternoon, January 15, with services conducted by Rev. George Readman, rector of Christ Church, Pennfield, assisted by Rev. W.L. Randall, pastor of the Baptist
Church. The hymn, "Fade, Fade each Earthly Joy" was rendered by a choir of mixed voices.
Burial was made in the Beaver Harbor cemetery.
Among those from out of town who attended the funeral was Roy Sparks, a step-son, of Canning, N.S.
SOURCE: The Saint Croix Courier (St. Stephen, NB) - January 24, 1946.
HOLMES, MARJORIE W. - Beaver Harbour, Jan. 18 - News of the death of Marjorie Norton Holmes, wife of Hazen Holmes, will be learned with
regret by many friends in Maine and Southern New Brunswick. She had been in failing health for the past few months, but her death was a shock as only three weeks before she had returned from Portland, Me., where she had gone for
medical treatment and it was hoped she would regain her usual health. However, despite all that had been done for her, she quietly passed away at her home at the Beaver Harbour Lighthouse on January 12.
Mrs. Holmes was a daughter of the late George and Ada Norton, of Eastport, and had been a successful and popular school teacher there previous to her marriage. She and Mr. Holmes were Light Keepers at the Wolves
Island, and Mrs. Holmes proved a delightful hostess at her home there and will long be remembered for her kindly ways by the many fisherman and other visitors, whose lot it was to visit "The Wolves Light."
In October 1944, Mr. Holmes was transferred to the Beaver Harbour Light and Mrs, Holmes' friends were looking forward to having her in their midst. She is survived by her husband and a foster daughter, Betty
Anne, also one brother, Charles Norton, of Eastport, one sister, Mrs. Edison S. Bastin, of Ithaca, N.Y. and two nephews, Charles and Omar Norton, Eastport.
The funeral was held on Monday afternoon, January 14, from the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Holmes, Beaver Harbor. Rev. W.L. Randall, pastor of the Baptist Church, conducted the service and was assisted by
members of the choir who sang "Abide With Me" and "Good Night and Good Morning."
Interment was in the Holmes lot 46 of the local cemetery. There were many beautiful floral tributes.
SOURCE: The Saint Croix Courier (St. Stephen, NB) - January 24, 1946.
Mrs. Robert Gorrell Dies After Brief Illness Of Pneumonia
Former Beaver Harbor Young Woman Survived By Husband and Two Children in Dorchester
News of the death of Mrs. Robert Gorrell, formerly Miss Bessie Barry, was a shock to the community if Beaver Harbour and deep sympathy is extended to the
bereaved family. Her death, which occurred on January 20 in Dorchester, Mass., where she has lived since her marriage. She was 34 years of age.
Mrs. Gorrell was a daughter of Harry Barry and the late Ella (Snider) Barry.
Besides her father and stepmother, she is survived by her husband and two children, Barry and June Fay; four brothers, Edward Barry, Los Angeles; Aubrey, Brenton and Hilbert Barry, all of Beaver Harbor; a twin
sister, Miss Blanche Barry, of Los Angeles; and five other sisters, Mrs. Helena Winslow and Mrs. Dean Hammond, of Los Angeles; Mrs. Roy Clark, Maces Bay; Miss Margaret Barry, North Head; and Miss Kathleen, Beaver Harbor.
The body was brought to Beaver Harbor on Thursday, January 24, and a funeral which was largely attended was held in the Baptist Church. Rev. W.L. Randall conducted the service and the choir sanf "O Love
that Will Not Let Me Go" and "No Night There". Interment was made in the Barry lot in the local cemetery.
Those from away who attended the funeral were Mr. Gorrell, Miss Blanche Barry, Mrs. Helena Winslow, Edward Barry, Miss Margaret Barry; Mr. and Mrs. Roy Clark, Mrs. Otty Crossman, Moncton; Mr., and Mrs. Morton
Maybe, Mrs. Stella Donahue, Lubec; and Mrs. Orland Wadlin of Saint John.
SOURCE: The Saint Croix Courier (St. Stephen, NB) - February 7, 1946.
ARCHIE
HARVIE DIES AT AGE 71 - The
community of Beaver Harbour was saddened by the passing of Archie Harvie, which
occurred in Fundy Hospital, Blacks Harbour Nov. 15.
A well-known citizen, Mr. Harvie enjoyed the esteem of a wide
circle of friends. He was born in L’Etete in 1881 and moved to Beaver Harbour
at an early age, where he had since made his home.
In 1905 he married Alma Lorena Dakin, who survives him. Also
surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Charles Spear (Elva), Mrs. Roy Forbush
(Vivian), and Mrs. Horace Sellars (Eunice); two sons, Murray, of Toronto, and
Loren, Beaver Harbour, and seven grandchildren.
The funeral service was held in the Baptist Church, conducted
by Rev. C. E. Rockingham of Saint John. Two of his favorite hymns were sung by
the choir, "The End of the Road," and "The Christian’s
Good Night."
Pall-bearers were E.A. O’Brien, Ernest Cross, Harry Wright,
Arnold Hawkins, Clare Eldridge and Willard Wadlin.
Among the many beautiful floral tributes were pieces from the
Beaver Harbour Canning Co., Branch No. 39 of the Canadian Legion, and
Sears-Roebuck Co. Boston.
Interment was made in the Baptist Cemetery, Beaver Harbour.
SOURCE: Courtesy of P. Dale Wright.
TRANSCRIBER'S NOTES:
Archibald (Archie) Harvie died November 15, 1952.
MRS.
HERBT. WRIGHT SUCCUMBS TO LENGTHY ILLNESS - The death of Mrs. Rachel Almera Wright, occurred here Friday
evening, Nov. 28, following a lengthy illness at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
William E. MacVicar.
Widow of Herbert Wright of Beaver Harbour, Mrs. Wright was a
daughter of the late Mr. And Mrs. William Johnston, and was in her 84th
year. She was born at Hall’s Harbour, NS.
Mrs. Wright moved to Beaver Harbour at the early age of ten
years with her parents, where she resided until six years ago when she became
ill and came to live with Mr. and Mrs. MacVicar, where she was tenderly cared
for during her long illness.
Mrs. Wright was an adherent of the Baptist Church of Beaver
Harbour, taking an active interest in its work as well as in the Red Cross and
other activities for the good of the community.
Surviving their mother are five sons, Grovenor, Maces Bay;
Albert and Harry, Beaver Harbour; and Fenwick and Owen, in Labrador; five
daughters, Mrs. Percy Eldridge, (Alberta) Beaver Harbour; Mrs. Donald Matthews
(Bertha), L’Etete; Mrs. Albert Justason (Evelyn) St. Stephen; Mrs. William
MacVicar (Berla) and Mrs. Preston Wentworth (Estella) both of St. George.
Another daughter Mrs. Arthur Johnston (Ferne) of Blacks Harbour, died in 1934.
Also surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Annie Preston, Houlton and Miss Jennie
Johnston, Calais, several grandchildren and a number of great-grandchildren, as
well as nephews and nieces.
The funeral service was held Sunday afternoon, Nov. 30, with
prayers at the home at 1 o’clock by Rev. Herbert J. Hoyt, rector of St. Mark’s
Church, followed by service in the Baptist Church at Beaver Harbour, conducted
by Rev. E. G. Corey, pastor of the United Baptist Church, St. George. The
funeral was very largely attended by relatives and other friends. Favorite hymns
were sung by the church choir with Mrs. Lyla Cross singing as a solo,
"Heartache."
The pall-bearers were Stanley Paul, Aulden Paul, Weldon
Cossaboom, Alvin Wright, Marvin Wright and Spencer Eldridge, all of Beaver
Harbour.
Interment was made in the family lot in the cemetery at
Beaver Harbour. There were many flowers received including those from Granite
Chapter No. 15, Order of the Eastern Star.
SOURCE: Courtesy of P. Dale Wright.
TRANSCRIBER'S NOTES:
Rachel Almira Wright died November 28, 1952.
MRS.
IDA CROSS OF BEAVER HARBOUR DIES IN 84th
YEAR - Beaver Harbour lost one of its oldest citizens Friday morning, Dec.
5, in the passing of Mrs. Ida Maude Cross at the age of 83 years.
Familiarly known as "Aunt Maude," by friends far
and near, her presence in the community will be keenly missed.
She is survived by several nephews and nieces. Deepest
sympathy is extended to them and to Albert Wright and his family, who so
tenderly cared for her during her illness.
Her husband Albert (Uncle Billy) Cross died four years ago.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at her late home.
Prayers and scripture were read by Rev. L. E. Davis of St. Stephen.
The remains were taken to the Beaver Harbour Baptist Church
where she has worshipped and served God so faithfully for many years.
Rev. Mr. Davis paid high tribute to Mrs. Cross and during the
service two of her favorite hymns were sung.
Pall-bearers were Weldon Cossaboom, Spencer Eldridge, Harry
Wright, Willard Wadlin, Floyd Hawkins, Aulden Paul.
Interment was made in the Beaver Harbour Cemetery.
SOURCE: Courtesy of P. Dale Wright.
TRANSCRIBER'S NOTES:
Ida Cross died December 5, 1952
CAR ACCIDENT VICTIM - BEAVER HARBOUR - Miss
Eloise Marguerite Wright, 16, of Beaver Harbour, died in the Saint John General
Hospital at noon on Sunday following a car accident on Thurday.
Miss Wright was first taken to the Fundy Hospital at Black's
Harbour Thursday evening following a car accident when the car in which she was
a passenger left the main road, turned over three or four times before coming to
a stop almost at the doorstep of Fundy Hospital.
Miss Wright received a badly broken leg and other other
injuries. The driver of the car, Vance Griffin, 19, and two other passengers,
William McGarrigle, 21, and Alan Gaudett, 14, all of Black's Harbour, were badly
shakenup, receiving minor cuts and bruises.
Dr. D.O. Murray, Town Marshall B.J. Vickers of Blacks Harbour
and Const. Robert Burns of the St. George detachment of RCMP were called. An
investigation is being continued.
Miss Wright was taken to Saint John General Hospital via
ambulance on Saturday when her condition became worse.
A daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Wright, Beaver Harbour,
Eloise is survived by her parents, two brothers, Emerson and Barton, at home;
and a sister, Miss Greta Wright, Lambertville, Deer Island.
She was a student in grade IX at Black's Harbour High School,
a member of the United Baptist Church of Beaver Harbour and the Sunday school
and Baptist Young People's group of the church.
FUNERAL IS HELD FOR CAR ACCIDENT VICTIM - One Of Largest In Town
Memory - "Died November 19, 1956" - Beaver Harbour - Funeral service
for Miss Eloise Marguerite Wright, fatally injured in a car accident at Blacks
Harbour (The Courier, Nov. 15), was held here Wednesday afternoon of last
week. Following prayers at the home, the body was taken to the United
Baptist Church where service was conducted by the pastor, Rev. T W Howard. He
was assisted by Rev. F W Greer Hutchinson, pastor of Calvary United Baptist
Church, Blacks Harbour, and Rev. A.S. Carpenter, pastor of the United Baptist
Church, Fairhaven, Deer Island.
Honor Guard - The girls of the high school grades of Blacks
Harbour school attended the service and formed a guard of honor at the door of
the church.
The pallbearers were friends and classmates: Dale Wright,
Jack Eldridge, Wayne Barry, Gary O’Neill, Douglas Waite Jr., and Wayne
Hawkins.
Favorite hymns were sung. Hayward Sparks of Saint John
sang a solo, How Beautiful Heaven Must Be; Mrs. G W Cross and Mrs. Victor
Maxwell, a duet, Be Thou Near; and Safe In The Arms Of Jesus was sung by the
church choir.
The funeral, one of the largest ever seen here, was
attended by many relatives and friends from St. Stephen, Saint John, Deer
Island, Fredericton, Blacks Harbour, L’Etete, St. Andrews, Pennfield, and St.
George.
Students of the Beaver Harbour and Blacks Harbour schools as
well as members of the teaching staff also attended.
Among many flowers received were those from Willing Workers
Sewing Club of Beaver Harbour Baptist Church; Grade IX of Blacks Harbour High
School; factory employees of Connors Bros. Ltd.; United Baptist Church; Beaver
Harbour; students of grades X, XI, and XII of Blacks Harbour High School; Sunday
school of Beaver Harbour Baptist Church; Granite chapter No. 15, OES, St.
George; Beaver; Harbour Home and School Association; Goodwill Club of Pennfield;
Members of the graduating class of 1957, Deer Island Regional School; Baptist
Young People’s Union, Lord’s Cove, Deer Island; pupils of the Beaver Harbour
school; grade VIII of Blacks Harbour High School, home economics class; and
members of the teaching staff of Blacks Harbour High School.
Miss Wright died in Saint John General Hospital where she was
a patient for several hours following a car accident.
She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Wright,
two brothers, Emerson and Barton, Beaver Harbour, a sister, Miss Greta Wright,
and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Horace Fountain, Lambertville, Deer Island.
SOURCE: Courtesy of P. Dale Wright.
MS. THEODORE WRIGHT - BEAVER HARBOUR - The
death of Mrs. Estella Wright, widow of Theodore Wright, occurred at her home at
Deadman's Harbour, after a short illness.
Mrs. Wright was a daughter of the late William and Marcella
Noddin and was born at Deadman's Harbour, Charlotte County, Sept. 25, 1881.
She was an adherent of the United Baptist Church at Beaver
Harbour, which she attended regularly.
Mrs. Wright is survived by two sons, Alvin L. Wright and
Marvin M. Wright of Beaver Harbour, a third son, Clyde died a number of years
ago. Also surviving are a grandson, P. Dale Wright of St. George, a brother,
Bernard Noddin, Deadman's Harbour, and two sisters, Mrs. Burton Murphy (Nina) of
Deadman's Harbour and Mrs. Roy Kavanaugh (Arlene) of Rolling Dam, and a number
of nephews and nieces.
SOURCE: Courtesy of P. Dale Wright.
CHARLES O. TATTON IS LAID TO REST (By Mrs.
Marven M. Wright) - Relatives and the many friends of Charles O. Tatton, of
Beaver Harbour, were shocked and saddened by his sudden death on Tuesday, Jan. 7th,
at the Charlotte County Hospital. He wad been ill only a few days.
He leaves to mourn his wife Louise (Graham) and brother
Cameron. Several nieces and nephews. He was born June 13th, 1895, son
of the late George and Matilda Tatton. The funeral was held from his home on
Friday. Conducted by Rev. Julian Green. A solo "Jesus Lover of My
Soul" sung by Mrs. Lyla Cross. Pallbearers were Willard Wadlin, Clare
Eldridge, Edgar Kelson, Earle Hawkins, Leonard Theriault and Thomas Miller.
The floral tributes were varied and beautiful and showed the
great esteem in which he was held. Interment was in the Beaver Harbour Cemetery.
SOURCE: Courtesy of P. Dale Wright.
MRS. JOSEPH MILLEN DIES IN HOSPITAL - The
funeral of Mrs. Joseph Millen (Fannie Eldridge) whose death occurred at Fundy
Hospital Feb. 18, was held Sunday afternoon, Feb. 21 at her late home in Beaver
Harbour. The service was conducted by her pastor, Rev. Julian Green with Mrs. G
W Cross as soloist.
Mrs. Millen was a daughter of the late William and Nancy
(Carr) Eldridge of Beaver Harbour and was born Sept. 2, 1880.
Her early years were spent in Boston, Mass., where she was
employed and following her marriage she and her husband resided in Somerville,
Mass.
Following Mr. Millen’s retirement they moved to Beaver
Harbour and occupied the family homestead with her brother Leslie who passed
away in 1957.
Mrs. Millen had numerous friends who regret her passing. She
was a member of the United Baptist Church and active in all phases of church
work until ill health prevented participation.
She is survived by her husband, two brothers, Percy and
Spencer and a sister, Mrs. Edwin (Alma) Justason all of Beaver Harbour; also a
number of nieces and nephews.
Flowers, donations to cancer and heart funds, and memorials
to the Baptist Church and Missionary Society were testimony to the esteem in
which Mrs. Millen was held.
Interment was in the Beaver Harbour cemetery.
Pallbearers were – nephews, Gordon Eldridge, Millen Eldridge, Garnet Eldridge,
and Edwin Eldridge, and Ernest Cross and Alvah Eldridge.
ELDRIDGE,
ALICE A. - Milltown - The death of Miss
Alice A. Eldridge occurred in Charlotte County Hospital after an illness of six
weeks. She was 71.
Born in Beaver Harbour, Charlotte County, Nov. 8, 1892, she
was the daughter of the late George Allen and Elizabeth Jane (McDowell)
Eldridge.
She attended school in Beaver Harbour and lived there in the
early years. Later she moved to Boston where she was employed, returning to
spend summers at Moose Island, Charlotte County. Upon her retirement she came to
Milltown to reside.
She is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Mary Ferson, with whom
she resided; Mrs. Henry Hinsdale, The Ledge, Charlotte County; and Mrs. Charles
Conley, Beaver Harbour; two brothers, Calvin K. Eldridge, Woodsbridge, England;
and George Albert Eldridge, Beaver Harbour, and several nieces and nephews.
The body is resting at the MacDonald Funeral Home, St.
Stephen where prayers were said last night. Today the body will be taken to St.
George Funeral Home for service at 2:30 p.m. Interment will be in Beaver
Harbour.
SOURCE: Courtesy of P. Dale Wright.
KELSON,
ETHEL - At the Bethel Nursing Home, Young’s
Cove Road, Jan. 13, 1972, Ethel, widow of the Captain William H. Kelson of
Beaver Harbour, Charlotte County; survived by two sons, nine grandchildren, 15
great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Resting at the St. George Funeral Home until Sunday noon when
the body will be taken to the United Baptist Church at Beaver Harbour, where
service will be held at 1 p.m. Interment in the Community Cemetery, Beaver
Harbour.
SOURCE: Courtesy of P. Dale Wright.
ELDRIDGE,
LEONA STUART - At the Fundy Hospital, Black's
Harbour, on October 15, 1992, Mrs. Leona S. Eldridge, of Beaver Harbour, wife of
Gordon W. Eldridge; survived by her husband, two sons, Jack, of Holts Point,
Gordon, of Beaver Harbour, four daugthers, Carole, Mrs. Nelson McKenzie, of
Saint John, Audrey, Mrs. Ronald Hawkins, of Beaver Harbour, Donna, Mrs. Fraser
Walsh of Black's Harbour and Katherine, Mrs. Peter Vihvelin, Saint John, two
sisters, Katherine O'Neill of Black's Harbour, and Beatrice Waite, of Beaver
Harbour, two brothers, Chandler and Maurice Pendelton, both of Deer Island,
fifteen grandchildren, several nephews and nieces.
Rested at the St. George Funeral Home, 26 Portage Street, St.
George. The funeral was held on Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Beaver Harbour United
Church. Interment in the Beaver Harbour Cemetery.
SOURCE: The Saint Croix Courier (St. Stephen, NB).
ELDRIDGE,
OLIVE EMILY - At the McConchie Nursing Home
in Norton, NB on January 29, 1994, Miss Olive Emily Eldridge of Beaver Harbour,
daughter of the late Bernard and Eugenie (Fowler) Eldridge. Survived by two
brothers, J. Emerson and Harold, both of Saint John, one niece, Barbara, Mrs.
Ernest Eldridge of Vancouver, one great-niece, one great-nephew and two great-
great-nieces.
Memorial service will be held on Sunday, March 13, 1994 from
the St. George Funeral Home Chapel, 26 Portage Street, St. George, NB. Interment
in the Beaver Harbour Community cemetery. Remembrances to the Charlotte County
Cancer Society or the charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated by the
family.
PAUL,
AOLDEN LLEWELLYN - Alden L. Paul of Beaver Harbour died
peacefully at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Violet Fowler, Grand Bay, on Easter
Morning, April 16, 1995, following a period of failing health.
Husband of the late Vera M. (Moses) Paul and son of the late
Albert S. and Matilda (Everett) Paul. He is survived by two daughters, Vi and
her husband DeForest Fowler of Grand Bay, Florence and her husband Melborne
Gaudet of Ottawa; one step-daughter, Betty (Mrs. Jackie Stinston) of St.
Andrews; three granddaughters, Susan Chisholm of Halifax, Cindy Chandler of
Fairvale and Belinda Wilson of North Bay, Ont.; three grandsons, Sam Gaudet of
Beaver Harbour, Joseph and Kevin Gaudet both of Vancouver, B.C.; six
great-grandchildren; one sister Emma Berry of Warwick, Rhode Island; and several
nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by one sister, Violet Foley
and brothers, Clarence, Whalen, Stanley, Russell and Hilton. He served with the
Provost Corps during World War II. After his discharge, he returned to a period
as a fisherman and retired in 1981 from the N.B. Highway Patrol after 20 years
of service. He was an active member of the Eastern Charlotte Lions Club and
served a term as President. He was Baptist by faith, past member of Black's
Harbour Curling Club and an active cribbage player.
Resting at the St. George Funeral Home, 26 Portage Street,
St. George, N.B. from where the funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 2
p.m. with interment in the Beaver Harbour Community Cemetery. Visitation on
Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society and the
N.B. Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
SOURCE: The St. Croix Courier (St. Stephen, NB).
CROSS,
JESSIE MAE - Unexpectedly at the
Saint John Regional Hospital on February 3, 1997, Mrs. Jessie May (Leavitt)
Cross of Beaver Harbour, N.B., wife of Winston Gillmore Cross. Survived by her
husband, one son, Zeldon and wife Wanda of Grand Bay, her mother, Violet Leavitt
of Saint John, three grandchildren, Wendy and her husband Mark Richard of
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia; Gregory and wife Kelly of Beaver Harbour and Stacy and
her husband Bob Bourgeois of Saint John, two brothers, Bernard Leavitt of
Musquash and Marshall Leavitt, Canal; five sisters, Thelma Hatt, Canal; Hilda
Strazze, Charleston, South Carolina; Marie Love, Saint John; Myrtle McVicar,
Saint John, and Geraldine Parlee, Prince George, B.C., also several nieces and
nephews. Mrs. Cross was born in Blacks Harbour, N.B., December 25, 1915,
daughter of Violet (Thompson) Leavitt and the late Oscar Leavitt. She was a
member of the Beaver Harbour Baptist Church.
Resting at St. George Funeral Home, 26 Portage Street, St.
George, N.B. The funeral service will be held Thursday at 2:00p.m. at the
chapel.
Interment in Beaver Harbour Cemetery in the spring. Visiting
hours Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
CROSS,
WINSTON G. - After a lengthy illness at the
Ridgewood Veterans Wing in Saint John on Aug. 28, 1997, Mr. Winston G. Cross of
Beaver Harbour, N.B., husband of the late Jessie May (Leavitt) Cross.
Survived by one son Zeldon and wife Wanda of Grand Bay, N.B.;
two granddaughters, Wendy and husband Mark Riichard of Dartmouth, N.S. and Stacy
and husband Bob Bourgeois of Saint John, N.B.; one son Gregory and wiife Kelly
of Beaver Harbour, N.B.; two great-grandsons, Alan and Konner; and
one-great-granddaughter, Haley; two nieces, Ann McFarlane and husband John, and
Ernestine and husband Murchie Hatt, both of California.
Born in Beaver Harbour on April 13, 1916, he was the son of
the late Neil and Nora (Gilmore) Cross. He worked for the City of Saint John as
a surveyor for 15 years. He was an avid fisherman. He was also a member of the
Beaver Harbour United Baptist Church. He was a Veteran of the 2nd World War.
Rested at the St. George Funeral Home, 26 Portage St., St.
George, N.B. from where funeral service was held Saturday at 2 p.m. Interment
was in the Beaver Harbour Community Cemetery.
Remembrances to the charity of the donors choice would be
greatly appreciated by the family.
HAWKINS,
STEPHEN ADOLPHUS "Dolph" - After a lengthy illness, at the
Fundy Nursing Home, Blacks Harbour, on Sept. 12, 1997, Mr. Adolphus Stephen
Hawkins of Beaver Harbour, husband of Muriel (Stuart) Hawkins. Born in Beaver
Harbour, Jan. 3, 1915, he was the son of Almon and Lucy (Pond) Hawkins and had
worked as a fisherman.
Survived by his wife Muriel, five daughters, Phyllis, Mrs.
Gerald Justason; Verna, Mrs. George Bell; Barbara. Mrs. Marvin Sloan; Carolanne,
Mrs. Joe Cooke; and Alice, Mrs. Stanley Kaglar, all of Beaver Harbour; three
sons, Allison and wife Audrey of Beaver Harbour; Wade and wife Elaine Hawkins,
Pennfield; Clarence and wife Angela Hawkins of Dartmouth, N.S.; four brothers,
Arnold H. of Beaver Harbour; John and Harry Hawkins of Sudbury, Ont.; Tommy
Hawkins of Pennfield; four sisters, Mary Irish and Clara Turner of Sudbury,
Ont.; Glenna Leighton of Pennfield and Vera French of Beaver Harbour; 21
grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Mr. Hawkins was predeceased by a
daughter, Shirley Fraser, two sons, Perry and Terry and one brother, Garland.
Resting at the St. George Funeral Home, 26 Portage Street,
St. George, N.B. from where the funeral service was held on Monday at 2 p.m.
Interment at the Harbour View Cemetery in Beaver Harbour.
Donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be
appreciated by the family.
LEWIS,
MARY ISABELLA - Unexpectedly
at the Saint John Regional Hospital on October 19, 2001, Mrs. Mary Isabella
(Nodding) Lewis of Beaver Harbour, NB, wife of the late William H. Lewis. Born
in Beaver Harbour on July 21, 1930, she was a daughter of the late Clifford and
Bertha (Dakin) Nodding. A loving mother and grandmother, she is survived by one
son, Robert Nodding (Nancy) of Beaver Harbour; six daughters, Bonnie, Mrs. Joey
Benoit of Beaver Harbour; Ella, Mrs. Kurt Larsson of Blacks Harbour; Ellen, Mrs.
Wayne Doyle of Oromocto; Ruth, Mrs. Mark Tratch of Beaver Harbour; Helen, Mrs.
Robin Carter of Seeleys Cove; and Lucy, Mrs. John Stevens of Beaver Harbour; one
step-son, Basil Lewis (Joyce) of Digby, Nova Scotia; 16 grandchildren; four
great-grandchildren; two sisters, Amy McAllen of Rollingdam and Gert, Mrs. Tom
McLaughlin of Trenton, Ontario; one brother, Burwell Nodding of British
Columbia; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Mary was predeceased by three
brothers, Byron, Garfield and Marvin and two sisters, Blanche and Freda. A
life-long resident of Beaver Harbour, Mary had been employed by Connors Brothers
for over 30 years. She was a member of the Beaver Harbour Baptist Church and The
Fundy Seniors. She enjoyed knitting in her leisure time.
Resting at the St. George Funeral Home, 26 Portage Street,
St. George, NB. with visiting on Saturday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9PM. The service
will be held from the Pennfield United Baptist Church on Sunday at 2 PM with
Rev. Grant Alcorn officiating. Interment in the Beaver Harbour Community
Cemetery. Donations to the Canadian Bible Society or to a charity of the donor’s
choice would be appreciated by the family.
WRIGHT, HELEN BELLE - Peacefully, at the
Saint John Regional Hospital, Saint John NB on May 7, 2002, Mrs. Helen Belle
Wright of Beaver Harbour, NB wife of the late Harry Taylor Wright. Born on Deer
Island on April 21, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Horace and Threasa
(Stuart) Fountain.
A loving mother and grandmother, Helen is survived by two
sons; Barton (Joanne) and Emerson (Isabelle), both of Beaver Harbour; eight
grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She was predeceased by two daughters, Greta McRae and Eloise Wright. She was the
last surviving member of her immediate family.
In her early years, Helen had worked for Connors Bros. as a
Packer. She was Owner-Operator of the Harbour View Canteen in Beaver Harbour for
many years. An excellent cook, she was well-known for her great fudge and
doughnuts. She enjoyed knitting and talking on the C.B. She was a member of the
Beaver Harbour United Baptist Church.
Resting at her residence, 21 Wright’s Lane, Beaver Harbour,
NB where friends are welcome to call on Thursday and Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to
9 PM. A Graveside service will be held at the Beaver Harbour Community Cemetery
on Saturday at 3 PM with Rev. Bruce Alcorn officiating. Memorial donations to
the Canadian Diabetes Association or to the NB Heart & Stroke Foundation
would be appreciated by the family.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the St. George Funeral
Home, 26 Portage Street, St. George, N. B.
DICKSON, AMY FRANCIS - At the Saint John
Regional Hospital, Saint John, NB on May 28, 2002, Ms. Amy Francis Dickson of
Ridgeview Manor, Pennfield, NB and formerly of Beaver Harbour, NB. Born in
Beaver Harbour on October 6, 1907 she was the daughter of the late Percy and
Laura (Paul) Dickson. A loving mother and grandmother, she is survived by one
daughter, Doris Nodding of Beaver Harbour; five grandchildren; Mark (Christine),
Stephen (Syritha), Clifford (Lorena), Joan Marceau (Fidele) and Ora (Emile);
nine great grandchildren; one great great grandson; several nieces, nephews, and
cousins. Amy was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was
predeceased by one great grandson, Troy McGarrigle.
Amy loved housework and had worked as a housekeeper for
various employers. She was a member of the Beaver Harbour United Baptist Church.
Resting at the St. George Funeral Home, 26 Portage Street,
St. George, NB where friends may call on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM.
The service will be held from the Beaver Harbour United Baptist Church on
Thursday at 2 PM with interment to follow at the Beaver Harbour Community
Cemetery. In her memory, donations to a charity of the donor’s choice would be
appreciated by the family.
SOURCE: New Brunswick Telegraph-Journal (Saint John, NB) - May 29, 2002.
SLOAN, MARVIN ALTON - It is with great sadness
that we announce the passing of Marvin Alton Sloan, husband of Barbara (Hawkins)
Sloan of Beaver Harbour, NB, which occurred at the Fundy Nursing Home, Blacks
Harbour, NB on October 30, 2006. Born in Upper Magaguadavic NB, on September 28,
1940 he was a son of the late Howard and Helena (Fraser) Sloan. A loving
husband, father, papa, and brother he is survived by his wife Barbara, one
daughter; Debbie Sloan and one granddaughter; Christina Sloan both of Port
Elgin, one brother; Percy (June) Sloan and one sister, June (George) Calcos both
of Magaguadavic NB, and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Marvin was
predeceased by six brothers; Calvin, Travis, Jerry, Elwood, Teddy and Gary.
Marvin was a carpenter by trade. He enjoyed collecting and
selling sports cards, and was a avid Horseshoe player and former provincial
champion. Marvin was always up for a good game of darts.
Resting at the Beaver Harbour Baptist Church, Beaver Harbour
NB, on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. The service will be held from the church on
Friday at 3:00 pm with Rev. Bruce Alcorn and Rev. Keith Osborne officiating.
Interment will follow at the Beaver Harbour Community Cemetery. For those who
wish, donations to the NB Alzheimer’s Society or a charity of the donor’s
choice would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements in the care of the St.
George Funeral Home, 26 Portage Street, St. George NB.
SOURCE: New Brunswick Telegraph-Journal (Saint John, NB) - Nov 2, 2006 & St. George
Funeral Home website.
HARVIE, MARION EVELYN - Marion Evelyn (Weaver) Harvie passed away at her residence in St. George NB
on May 1, 2007 at the age of 77. Born in Doaktown NB, on October 19, 1929, she
was a daughter of the late Perley and Helen (Donald) Weaver. Marion was the wife
of the late Murray Dakin Harvie. She is survived by daughters; Shirley (Wayne)
Arbour, Brenda Blinn and Patty Hooper, a son, Richard (Kathy) Harvie, six
grandchildren, Eric, Lindsay, Shannon, Cortney, Dakin and Hiliary, one great
grandchild, Ethan, one step daughter, Caryl and step granddaughter Denyse,
brothers; Donnie, Norris, Ivan, Gerald and Lyman, sisters; Olive and Carol, many
nieces and nephews. In addition her loving husband Murray, she was predeceased
by her brother Archie and sister Eva.
Marion was a long standing member of the Beaver Harbour Baptist Church, Beaver
Harbour NB as well as a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 39 Auxiliary. She was a devoted member of the OES Granite Chapter # 15 of the
Eastern Star, as well as a former member of the Rebekkah Lodge of Aurora ON.
Marion touched the lives of anyone she met; she was giving, unselfish and
caring. She will always be remembered with love and fond memories by many, many
friends.
Resting at the Beaver Harbour Baptist Church, from where the service will be
held on Friday at 2:00 pm followed by interment in the Beaver Harbour Community
Cemetery. Visiting at the church on Thursday from 7-9 pm. The Granite Chapter
#15 of the OES will conduct a tribute service at the church on Thursday at 6:00
pm followed by an Auxiliary Service from the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #39.
Following the interment all are invited to the church for a time of fellowship.
In Marion’s memory donations to the NB Lung Association or a charity of the
donor’s choice would be greatly appreciated by the family. Arrangements in the
care of the St. George Funeral Home, 26 Portage Street, St. George NB.
SOURCE: New Brunswick Telegraph-Journal (Saint John, NB) - May 2, 2007.
HAWKINS, MURIEL PERNELL - Peacefully at the Charlotte County Hospital,
St. Stephen NB, on May 15th, 2007, Mrs. Muriel Pernell (Stuart) Hawkins, wife of the late Adolphus Stephen
Hawkins of Beaver Harbour NB. Born at Deer Island NB on October 30, 1917, she
was a daughter of the late Walter and Mabel (Lambert) Stuart. A loving mother,
grandmother and sister, she is survived by five daughters; Phyllis (Gerald)
Justason, Verna (George) Bell, Barbara Sloan, Carolanne (Joe) Cooke and Alice
(Stanley) Kagler all of Beaver Harbour, three sons; Allison (Audrey) Hawkins
of Beaver Harbour, Wade Hawkins of Toronto ON and Clarence (Angela) Hawkins of
Dartmouth NS, 20 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren, one sister, Iva
Lambert of Deer Island, sister in law Emily Lambert of St. Andrews NB and
several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her husband she was
predeceased by two sons; Terry and Perry Hawkins, and one daughter, Shirley
Fraser.
Muriel was a quiet women who worked for 15 years for Connor’s Bros. in the
labeling room, after which she made her home her life.
Resting at the Beaver Harbour Baptist Church from where the service will be
held on Friday at 2:00 pm followed by interment in the Beaver Harbour
Community Cemetery. Visiting at the church on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. In
Muriel’s memory donations to the NB Heart and Stroke Foundation, Charlotte
County Cancer or a charity of the donor’s choice would be greatly
appreciated by the family. Arrangements in the care of the St. George Funeral
Home, 26 Portage Street, St. George NB.
SOURCE: New Brunswick Telegraph-Journal (Saint John, NB) - May 17, 2007 & St. George Funeral Home
website.
NODDING, CLIFFORD EUGENE "Cliffy"
- Unexpectedly at the Saint John Regional Hospital, following a tragic accident
at sea, Mr. Clifford Eugene Nodding, husband of Mrs. Lorena Gail (Keating)
Nodding of Beaver Harbour NB. Born in Blacks Harbour on November 28, 1952, he
was a son of Doris Muriel (Dickson) Nodding and the late Byron Nodding. A loving
husband, father, son and brother he is survived by his wife Lorena, two sons;
Mark (Tanya) Nodding of Tiberton NS, Nicholas Nodding of Beaver Harbour, one
daughter; Jacalyn Nodding of Beaver Harbour, his mother Doris Nodding of Beaver
Harbour, two brothers, Stephen and Mark Nodding (Mary Ann) all of Beaver
Harbour, two sisters; Joan (Fildle) Marceau of Blacks Harbour NB and Ora
McCarthy (Emile Belliveau) of Beaver Harbour and several nieces, nephews,
cousins and many friends.
Cliffy was a self employed fisherman and a people person who
enjoyed sitting at “Tims” and talking to all those who stopped by. He also
was a devoted family man and was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion in
Freeport NS. Cliffy was a well known and well loved resident of Beaver Harbour
and will be greatly missed by the community.
Resting at the St. George Funeral Home & Crematorium, 26
Portage Street, St. George NB on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. The funeral
service will be held on Thursday from the Calvary Baptist Church in Blacks
Harbour at 2:00 pm, interment will follow at the Beaver Harbour Community
Cemetery. In Cliffy’s memory donations to the Charlotte County Cancer or to a
charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family.
SOURCE: New Brunswick Telegraph-Journal (Saint John, NB) - December 15, 2007 & St. George Funeral
Home website.
ELDRIDGE, GORDON WAKEFIELD - At the Fundy Nursing Home, Blacks Harbour NB
on December 17, 2007, Mr. Gordon Wakefield Eldridge, husband of the late Leona
(Pendleton) Eldridge of Beaver Harbour NB. Born in Beaver Harbour on December 3,
1916 he was a son of the late George and Florence (Bennett) Eldridge. A loving
father, grandfather, great grandfather and brother, Gordon is survived by two
sons; Jack Eldridge of Bocabec NB and Gordon Eldridge Jr. of Beaver Harbour,
four daughters; Carole (Nelson) MacKenzie and Audrey (Ronnie) Hawkins both of
Beaver Harbour, Donna (Fraser) Walsh of Blacks Harbour and Kate (Peeter)
Vihvelin of Saint John NB, 15 Grandchildren, six great grandchildren, one
sister; Frances Eldridge of Beaver Harbour, Dear Friends; Mike and Pearl Bourque
of Beaver Harbour and Francis and Theresa O’Neil of Pennfield NB and many
nieces, nephews and cousins. Besides his wife, he was predeceased by one
daughter, Joan Eldridge, one grandson, Terry Eldridge and two brothers Millen
and Harold Eldridge.
Prior to his retirement, Gordon worked as a carpenter for Connors Bros Ltd. in
Blacks Harbour and later at the construction of Point Lepreau. He loved
woodworking and carpentry work and was a member of the Brunswick Curling Club in
Blacks Harbour. Gordon was an expert gardener and had a wealth of knowledge of
the people and places around his home in Charlotte County. He was well loved and
will be missed greatly by his Fundy Nursing Home family.
Resting at the St. George Funeral Home & Crematorium (755-3533) 26 Portage
Street, St. George NB, from where the service will be held at the Gary E.
Waycott Memorial Chapel on Thursday at 10:00 am with Rev. Gordon Cooke
officiating. Interment will be held at the Beaver Harbour Community Cemetery in
the Spring. Visiting at the funeral home on Wednesday from 7-9 pm. In lieu of
flowers, donations to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation would be
appreciated by the family.
SOURCE: New Brunswick Telegraph-Journal (Saint John, NB) - December 19, 2007 &
St. George Funeral Home website.
TRANSCRIBER'S NOTES: Gordon's committal service was held May 22, 2008.
WRIGHT, HORACE "BARTON" - Unexpectedly, at his residence on
December 1, 2008, Mr. H. Barton Wright, companion of Ms. Joanne Wilson of
Bayside NB. Born at Beaver Harbour NB on February 2, 1943, he was a son of
the late Harry and Helen (Fountain) Wright. A loving companion, father,
grandfather and uncle, he is survived by his companion Joanne, one son, Bruce
Wright of Barrington NS, one daughter, Dawn Newell of Port La Tour NS, six
grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents,
Barton was predeceased by one brother, H. Emerson Wright, and by two sisters;
Greta McRae and Eloise Wright.
By Barton’s request there will be no visitation. A graveside service will be
held at the Beaver Harbour Community Cemetery on Thursday at 11:00 am with Rev.
Bruce Alcorn officiating. In Barton’s memory donations 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, 26 Portage Street, St.
George NB.
SOURCE: St. George Funeral Home website.
JUSTASON, GERALD MYRON - Gerald M. Justason devoted husband for 49 years to Phyllis (Hawkins) Justason of Beaver Harbour, passed away surrounded by his loving family on March 11, 2011 at the Saint John Regional Hospital.
Born August 3, 1937 in Pennfield to the late Alvin and Olga (Cross) Justason. Gerald was a mechanic for the Department of Transportation for over 17 years and also worked with Deer Island Ferries retiring in 1987. He a member of
the Beaver Harbour Baptist Church enjoyed going for drives, traveling, camping and was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend. Besides his wife Phyllis, Gerald is survived by his son Osborne (Krysten) of Pennfield and
daughter Louise Gauthier (Dwayne) of Beaver Harbour; five precious grandchildren Matthew, Nicole, Kaitlen, Sean and Lauryn; sister-in-law Colleen Justason of Halifax, NS; nephew Robert and niece Jill and many friends. Besides his
parents Gerald was predeceased by his brother Glendon Justason.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Fundy Funeral Home 230 Westmorland Road. Visitation will be held from the Beaver Harbour Baptist Church 543 Main Street, Beaver Harbour on Sunday, March 13th from 2 to 4 and 7
to 9 p.m. Funeral service will held from the Beaver Harbour Baptist Church on Monday, March 14th at 2:00 p.m. Interment to take place in the Harbour View Cemetery in the spring. In lieu of flowers donations in Gerald’s memory
can be made to the New Brunswick Heart and Stroke Foundation, the Beaver Harbour Baptist Church or to the charity of the donor’s choice.
SOURCE: New Brunswick Telegraph-Journal (Saint John, NB) - March 12, 2011 & Fundy Funeral Home website.
ELDRIDGE, FRANCES ISABEL "Fran" - Frances Isabel Eldridge passed away peacefully on January 21st, 2012, at the Fundy Nursing Home in Beaver 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
came 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 NB on Tuesday at 2:00 pm 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 the care of the St. George Funeral Home & Crematorium, 26 Portage Street, St. George NB.
SOURCE: New Brunswick Telegraph-Journal (Saint John, NB) - January 23, 2011 & St. George Funeral Home website.
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