Alexander Grey Milne
Saint Croix Courier--Volume 52--No. 36  May 24, 1917
Alexander Grey Milne
Many friends will hear with regret of the death at Springfield MA of Alexander G. Milne. Mr. Milne resided at Revere, MA for a number of years. He had been in poor health for some time and went to Springfield about two weeks before his death in the hope that the change of climate might benefit him. He seemed improved at first but a change for the worse took place and in spite of all that skilled physicians could do, he passed away peacefully on May 12.
He was a native of St. George, NB a son of the late Alexander G. Milne, of the firm, Milne Coutts and comp. He was a young man of sterling character and of a kindly disposition that endeared him to all that knew him.
He leaves a wife, formerly Mrs. May Corbett of Revere, MA, one sister, Mrs. H.W. Andrus, and one brother George Milne both of Springfield, MA.
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MILNE ALICE MARION[WETMORE]
Saint Croix Courier--Volume 53--31--1  April 18, 1918
Mrs Milne, widow of the late Alexander Milne, on Sunday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs W. M. Mersereau, after an illness of much suffering from a complication of diseases. She was sixty-three years of age and was a highly respected resident of the town. Having many friends to regret her death. She is survived by one brother, Gideon Wetmore of Ottawa, one son, A.G. Milne of Hartford, Conn. and one daughter, Mrs. W. M. Mersereau of this place to whom sympathy is extended for the loss of a loved one.
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CHARLOTTE COUNTY MAN PASSES—Dated March 30, 1965—St. George—The death of George T Maxwell of Canal, Char. County, occurred Tuesday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Eldon Cross of St. George.
 Although in failing health for some time, death came as a shock to relatives and friends.  Mr. Maxwell was a quarryman and stone cutter by trade and in later years was employed by the Department of Public Works.  He was born at Canal, March 27, 1891, son of the late John and Elizabeth (Dick) Maxwell and was the last surviving member of a family of nine children.
 Mr. Maxwell is survived by his wife, the former Viola Barry; four daughters, Mrs. Melvin Wright (Louise) of Beaver Harbour, Mrs. Arthur J Moore (Margaret), Saint John, Mrs. Eldon Cross (Evelyn), St. George, and Mrs. Roberta Justason, Pennfield; eight grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.  A daughter, Olive, predeceased him in 1933.
 The funeral was held Thursday from the home of his daughter, Mrs. Cross, with prayers at 2:30 followed by service in the United Baptist Church of which he was a member with Rev. C A Hicks officiating assisted by Rev. J Secord.  Interment was in the St. George Rural Cemetery.  Pallbearers were James Allen, Phillip Giggey, Arnold White, Leonard Theriault, Maurice Kernighan and Clifton Thorne.
 There were many beautiful floral tributes, also donations to the Gideon Bible Cancer Funds, Foreign Missions and Memorial Funds of the St. George Baptist Church given in memory of Mr. Maxwell.
 Attending the funeral from out of town were those from Saint John, Beaver Harbour, Blacks Harbour, Pennfield, L’Etete, Waweig and Canal.
"Donated by Jill Justason"
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SEYMOUR MCKAY DIES IN HOSPITAL—Dated March 30, 1964—St. George—The death of a prominent St. George merchant, Edward Seymour McKay, occurred on Monday at Fundy Hospital, Blacks Harbour, following several weeks illness.
 Mr. McKay owned and managed a grocery store on Main Street here for the past 28 years.
 He was a son of the late James S. and Georgeanna (McLeod) McKay.  He was born in St. George in 1894 and resided here all his life.
 Mr. McKay was a Presbyterian and a mamber of St. George Lodge No. 12 F and AM.  He was a veteran of WWI.
 He is survived by his wife, the former Alice Bishop of Hampton; one sister, Mrs. Percy L Robinson of Hampton, and several nieces and nephews.  Another sister, Mrs. Daniel N Matheson of St. George died in 1960.
 The body rested at the St. George Funeral Home where the funeral service was held Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock conducted by Rev. C A Hicks, pastor of the local United Baptist Church.  Interment was in St. George Rural Cemetery.
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ST. GEORGE  ---  JOHN   V.  McVICAR,  died here at his home Tuesday morning,  March 5, 1957, after being in ill health for two years.
A well-known resident and retired farmer, Mr. McVicar was born at L’Etang February 14, 1894, a son of the late John and Mary  (Leavitt) McVicar.  He was a lifelong resident of St. George.
For many years he was an employee of the St. George Pulp and Paper Co.   He was a member of St. George’s Roman Catholic Church.
Mr. McVicar is survived by his widow, the former Miss Kathleen Brown, St. George;  five sons,  Arthur H.,  Harold J.,  Ralph E.,  Neil F.,  all of St. George,  and Clayton F. at home;   five daughters,   Marie,  Mrs  H. Arnold Clow,  Saint John;  Margaret,  Mrs. L. J. Leland, St. George;   Inez,  Mrs. Bryce Holmes, Pennfield;  Marilyn M. McVicar, Halifax, N.S.;  Miss Rosalind McVicar, at home;   three sisters,  Mrs Martha Leavitt, L’Etang;  Mrs. Inez Walsh,  West  Saint John, N.B.;  Mrs Margaret Junkins,  Hampton, N.H..;  one brother, Frederick W. McVicar, Pawtucket, R.I.;  22 grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.   He was predeceased besides his parents by three sisters,  Ella, Stella and Minnie.
The  wake was held at his home, and funeral was  Friday morning at St. George’s Roman Catholic Church where High Mass of Requiem was celebrated by the pastor, Rev. Charles J. Mersereau.
The pallbearers were Kenneth Patterson and Beverley Leavitt, L’Etang;  James Henry, Vernon McCumber, C. Edward Dewar, and Eugene Brown.
Interment was in the family lot in the St. George Rural Cemetery.
"Donated by Marilyn Bonvie"    [email protected]
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C.C. Norman Dies in F'ton Hospital
 Donated by G Christian Larsen
It was with deep regret that relatives and friends learned of the passing of Chester Charles Norman at the Victoria Public Hospital, Fredericton, following a heart seizure. Mr. Norman was born at Weymouth, N.S., February 22, 1912, a son of the late Charles and Laliah (Cooke) Norman.
He came to St. George at an early age and was employed for many years at St. George Pulp Mill then served many years as steam fitter in Saint John and Fredericton but at the time of death was employed as Civil Servant at Government Garage in Fredericton.   A member of Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 40, and a member of United Baptist Church, St. George.
Survived by his wife, the former Elizabeth MacNichol of Beaver Harbour; one son, Vance, of Halifax; two daughters, Mrs. Norman Seamans (Leona) of St. George, Mrs. Norman Wentworth (Marguerite), St. George; one brother, Darrell, St. George; one sister, Mrs. Leon Harvey (Mae), St. George, one half-brother, Arnold, of Camp Petewawa; three half-sisters, Mrs. E Segee (Rosie), of Dartmouth; Mrs. Horace Chatteron (Dorothy), Dartmouth; Mrs. M. Morton (Eva), St. George; one aunt of Bridgetown, N.S.; nine grandchildren, several cousins, nieces and nephews.
The funeral was held from St. George Funeral Home with pastor of United Baptist Church, Rev. Clyde A. Hicks, officiating.   Two favorite hymns were sung by church choir, "Old Rugged Cross" and "Let the Lower Lights Be Burning."
The pallbearers were: Norman Vance, Angus Grant, Ralph Parks, Whitman Seamans.   Interment was in Rural Cemetery, St. George.  There were many floral tributes, Gideon bibles and memorials in Mr. Norman's memory.
 Among the many attending from out of town were relatives and friends from Dartmouth, Saint John, Lancaster, Burton, St. Stephen, St. Andrews, Beaver Harbour, Black's Harbour. NOTE: Not sure which paper this came from, but C.C. Norman died Nov 29, 1964.
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PARKER - At the Saint John Regional Hospital, on March 29, 1993, Mrs. Christina Mae (Patterson) Parker, of Blacks Harbour, wife of George Angus Parker and daughter of the late Peter Patterson and the late Ida Mae (Mahar) Patterson; survived by her husband, Angus; one daughter, Debbie, Mrs. Cleveland Leavitt of Pennfield, N.B.; two sisters, Rodena Patterson and Ruth Justason both of Blacks Harbour, N.B.; three brothers, Frederick Patterson of Pennfield, Roland Patterson of Caithness, N.B. and Alden Patterson of Sarnia, Ontario; two grandsons, James Leavitt and Cleveland Leavitt; several nieces and nephews.   Predeceased by one sister, Mildred and one brother, Granville.
Resting at the Blacks Harbour Wesleyan Church, Blacks Harbour, N.B., from where the funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 1 at 3 p.m.   Interment in the St. George Rural Cemetery.   Visiting hours at the church on Tuesday, March 30 from 7 to 9 p.m. and on Wednesday, March 31 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.   Remembrances to the charity of one's choice would be greatly appreciated by the family.   Arrangements under the care of the St. George Funeral Home, 26 Portage Street, St. George, N.B.
"Donated by G Christian Larsen"
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PETERS, VIVIAN IRENE - Peacefully at the Saint John Regional Hospital on December 7, 1998, Mrs. Vivian Irene (Kernighan) Peters of Pennfield, wife of the late Alexis F. Peters. Born in St. George, NB on December 8, 1916 she was the daughter of the late John and Cora (Leavitt) Kernighan. A loving and devoted mother and grandmother. She is survived by her 4 sons, Andrew and his companion Cindy of Pennfield, Bob Alexis and his wife Kathleen of Quispamsis, Gerry and his wife Debbie of Fredericton and Wayne of Pennfield; 2 daughters, Irene Comeau of Saint John and Bettie, Mrs. Michael Stuart of Blacks Harbour; 12 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; 1 sister, Rosie Norman of St. George; 1 sister-in-law, Doris Kernighan of St. George; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Predeceased by 2 brothers, John and Llewellyn and 1 sister Rose. Vivian will be remembered by her friends as an avid bingo player. She received her diploma in St. George at the age of 65. She was a lifetime member of the Ladies Auxiliary Royal Canadian Legion Branch #40, St. George. Resting at the St. George Funeral Home, 26 Portage Street, St. George, NB. Service will be held on Thursday at 2 pm from the Calvary United Baptist Church in Blacks Harbour, NB. Interment in the St. George Rural Cemetery. Visiting hours at the funeral home on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. The Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary Branch #40, St. George will hold their tribute service on Wednesday evening at 7 pm. Remembrances to the charity of the donors choice would be greatly appreciated by the family.
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Former Mayor Dies in City
Donated by G Christian Larson
Louis Rubin of St. George died in the Saint John General Hospital late Friday evening following a lengthy illness.  Mr. Rubin was 70 and had made his home here for the past 38 years.   He operated a clothing store on Portage street and was owner of the St. George Funeral Services. Mr. Rubin was active in civic affairs having served as mayor of the town for three terms.   He was a councillor at the time of his death and had served as concillor for several terms prior to the present one.  A past master of the St. George lodge no. 12. F and AM, he was a member of the Independant Order of Foresters.
He is survived by his wife, the former Elizabeth Ann Sudsbear, Saint John; two sons, Maurice A. Rubin and Nathan J. Rubin, both of St. George; three daughters, Ruth, Mrs. T. S. Matheson, Digby, NS; Pearl, Mrs. R. H. Jackson, St. George; Nellie, Mrs. W. S. Miner, Crafton, Mass.; two sisters, Mrs. P. Goldstein, Saint John; Mrs. J. Margolian, Yarmouth, NS; six grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
NOTE: Not sure which paper this came from.
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SEAMANS—At the Fundy Hospital, Blacks Harbour, on April 14, 1970, Hubert Seamans of St. George; survived by his wife, five daughters, one son, one brother, three sisters, several grandchildren and great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
 Resting at the St. George Funeral Home.  Notice of funeral later.
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OIL BARREL EXPLOSION KILLS ST. GEORGE MAN—Dated October 5, 1965—An employee of St. George Pulp and Paper Mill, Floyd Shaw, 32, of St. George, died Tuesday when an oil barrel on which he was working exploded.
 Cause of the explosion that killed Mr. Shaw instantly has not yet been determined.  Other workmen nearby escaped injury.  County coroner Dr. R D Smith ordered an inquest and the jury which was empanelled viewed the accident scene and the body.
 Investigation of the accident is being carried out by RCMP and the town marshal H D Dougherty.
 Mr. Shaw was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Shaw of Frederiction.  He was born in Woodstock and had been a resident of St. George for 25 years.
 He is survived by his wife, the former Joan Cook of Back Bay; two sons, Wayne and Terrance, at home; five daughters, Janice, Penny, Stephanie, Trudie and Kelly, all at home; his parents; five brothers, Cedric of St. George, Dale of Blacks Harbour, Earl of Waterloo, ON, Jack of Pennfield, and Larry of Saint John; two sisters, Mrs. Joseph Hooper of St. George and Mrs. James Powell of Scarborough, ON; and several nieces and nephews.
 Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
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SPINNEY - At the Charlotte County Hospital, St. Stephen, on December 14, 1992, Mrs. Mary G. (Cook) Spinney of St. George, wife of the late Vernon Spinney; survived by one cousin, Paul Erskine of St. Stephen, one niece, Anita, Mrs. Gerald Grearson of St. George and a sister-in-law, Mrs. Bessie Spinney of St. George. Rested at the St. George Funeral Home, 26 Portage Street, St. George.   The funeral was held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Presbyterian Kirk in St. George.
Interment in the St. George Rural Cemetery
"Donated by G Christian Larsen"
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STEVENS - At his residence on July 16, 1994, Mr. Earl M. Stevens of Bonny River, N.B., son of the late Harry and Edith Stevens.   Survived by three daughters, Marilyn (Mrs. Roy Williams) of Nova Scotia, Sharon (Mrs. Howard McLean) of Saint John an Edith (Mrs. Emerson Jordan) of Bonny River, three sons, Allen, Kenneth and Harry, all of Bonny River, two brothers, James and Alden, both of Canal, one sister, Althea (Mrs. Robert Fudge) of Saint John, many grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
    Resting at St. George Funeral Home, 26 Portage Street, St. George, N.B.   The funeral service will be held on Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the Second Falls United Baptist Church with interment in the St. George Rural Cemetery.   Donations to the society of one's choice would be appreciated by the family.
The St. Croix Courier
"Donated by H Christian Larsen"
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CANAL MOURNS HARRY STEVENS—Dated August 11, 1966—Canal—Many relatives and friends paid final tribute to Harry Webber Stevens of Canal at his funeral which was held from the St. George Funeral Home to the United Baptist Church where service was conducted by Rev. Clyde A Hicks, assisted by a former pastor, Rev. Donald F McDormand of Kingston, NS.
 Members of the St. George Branch, Royal Canadian Legion, attended the service in a group and formed guards of honor at the church door and at the graveside.  A Legion committal service was held at the grave conducted by Charles R Fraser, president of the St. George branch.  Bearers were Legion members, Arnold E White, R Gerald Craig, Maurice F Kernighan, Burton A Justason, George S Fraser and Charles Farquharson. Interment was in the St. George Rural Cemetery.
 Mr. Stevens’ death occurred at his home following several weeks’ illness.  A son of the late Robinson and Diane(Irvine)Stevens, he was born Dec. 8, 1895, at Canal where he has always lived.
 A quarryman, Mr. Stevens was employed in the stone quarries of the Granite Mills of St. George and later was occupied in lumbering operations and in carpentry. He was a member of the Second Falls United Baptist Church and a veteran of the First World War.  Surviving are; his wife, the former Edith Irving of Elmcroft; four sons, James I, Alden A, William L and Earl M, all of Canal; a daughter, Mrs. Robert Fudge (Althea) of Saint John; 17 grandchildren, and several nephews and nieces.
 Many floral tributes were received, as well, a number of donations were made to the memorial fund of the Second Falls United Baptist Church, the Canadian Cancer Society and the Gideon Bible Society.
 Attending the funeral were relatives and friends from Canal, Saint John, Bloomsfield, Bonny River, and Second Falls.
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ESTELLA RACHEL STEWART
Obituary from Saint Croix Courier,July 1973; ESTELLA RACHEL STEWART
 Black's Harbour-The community was saddened to hear of the death of Stella Rachel Stewart, wife of Herman Stewart of Black's Harbour on June 13, at the General Hospital, Saint John, after a lenghy illness.
 Mrs. Stewart was born July 16, 1903, daughter of the late William and Sarah Beney of Elmcroft. On March 28,1922, she was married to Herman Stewart at St.Stephen by the late Rev.William C. Goucher.
 The couple lived at Elmcroft until 1943 when they moved to Black's Harbour where they have made their home.
 Mrs. Stewart is survived by her husband, four sons, Lawrence, Kenneth, Merlin, and Alvin, all of Black's Harbour, and one daughter Doris at home; 12 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Before her illness, Mrs. Stewart was employed by Connors Bros. Ltd. and she attended the Calvary United Baptist Church.
 After prayers at the house, the body was taken to the Calvary United Baptist Church where services were conducted by Pastor Bob Johnson with Rev. Harry Wilson of the Wesleyan Church offering prayers. Two favorite hymns were sung by the choir, "I Won't Have To Cross Jordan Alone", and "Good Night and Good Morning".
 The funeral was largely attended and many floral tributes were received, also donations to the Heart Fund, Cancer Society, Memorial fund, Gideon Bibles, Ladies' Missionary Society and the Willing Workers of the Calvary United Baptist Church, Black's Harbour.
 Pallbearers were Austin Merrill, Eric Watson, Maynard Taylor, Hazen Boles, Melvin Leavitt, Frank Breen.
 Attending the funeral from out of town were those from Honeydale, St.George, Bonny River, St.Andrews, and Agawam, Mass.  Interment was made at the St.George Rural Cemetery.
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STEWART, ISAAC EDWARD - Unexpectedly at his residence on October 17, 1998, Mr. Isaac Edward Stewart of 168 Barker Road, Bethel, N.B., son of the late Frank and Ida (Essensa) Stewart. He is survived by two daughters, Patricia of Bethel and Helen, Mrs. Gary Sutherland of Brampton, Ontario, four grandchildren, one great granddaughter, several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by four brothers, Herman, Milton, Frank and David, and three sisters, Edna, Myrtle and Ella. Isaac was a Veteran of World War II, having served actively overseas in Italy from 1942-1946, with the 48th Highlanders. He received many decorations. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #40 St. George, and a member of the Apostolic Church. Resting at the St. George Funeral Home, 26 Portage Street, St. George, N.B. Service will be held on Tuesday at 2:00p.m. from the Pennfield Apostolic Church. Interment in the St. George Rural Cemetery. Visiting hours at the funeral home on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9p.m. Remembrances to the N.B. Heart and Stroke Foundation or to the Charlotte County Cancer Society would be a greatly appreciated by the family.
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THORNE, ALFRED MAURICE - Unexpectedly at the Fundy Nursing Home, Blacks Harbour, N.B., on April 11, 1999, Mr. Alfred Maurice Thorne of Blacks Harbour. Born in St. George, N.B., January 12, 1919, he was the son of the late Frederick and Lois (Andrews) Thorne. He is survived by one brother, Emery and his wife, Mary of Second Falls, four sisters, Jean Weaver of Mascarene; Lillian, Mrs. Blair Murray of Canal; Mary Weaver of Pennfield and Joanne, Mrs. Albert Chevarie of Canal; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was predeceased by two brothers, Kenneth and Gerald. Mr. Thorne retired from Connors Bros. after 20 years of service. Prior to working at Connors, he was employed with N.B. Tel as a Lineman. He was a member of the St. George Presbyterian Kirk. Resting at the St. George Funeral Home, 26 Portage Street, St. George, N.B., from where the service will be held on Wednesday at 2:00p.m. Interment in the St. George Rural Cemetery. Visiting at the funeral home on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9p.m. Donations to the Charlotte County Cancer Society, the Fundy Nursing Home or to a charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated by the family.
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THORNE - At the Passamaquoddy Lodge, St. Andrews, NB, Aug. 4, 1993, Mr. Delbert Jarvis Thorne of St. George, NB; husband of Ruby (Tite) Thorne; survived by his wife; one son, Delbert R. Thorne of St. George; three daughters, Mrs. Linda B. Leavitt of Back Bay, Mrs. Janet L. Crawford of Bathurst, and Mrs. Claire M. Wright of Beaver Harbour; one sister, Marjorie Read of British Columbia; one brother, Clifton Thorne of Canal; seven grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.   He was predeceased by one brother, Arthur.
He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, past Mayor of the Town of St. George, and also a past member of the Young Liberals.   He had served as chairman of the School Board for one term.
 Rested at the St. George Funeral Home, 26 Portage St., St. George, NB.   The funeral service was held on Friday at 2 p.m. from the St. George United Baptist Church, with interment in the St. George Rural Cemetery.
"Donated by G Christian Larsen"
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THORNE - At the Fundy Health Centre, Blacks Harbour, on August 26, 1993, Gerald B. Thorne of Blacks Harbour, husband of Pearl (Stewart) Thorne; survived by his wife, one daughter, Gloria Arbeau of Mississauga, Ontario, three grandchildren, three brothers, Alfred of Blacks Harbour, Kenneth of Lake Utopia, Emery of Bonny River, four sisters, Jean Weaver of Mascrene, Lillian Murray of Canal, Mary Weaver of Pennfield and Joanne Chevarie of Canal, several nieces and nephews.
    Resting at the St. George Funeral Home. 26 Portage Street, St. George, from where the funeral will be held on Monday, at 2 p.m.   Interment at the St. George Rural Cemetery.   Visiting hours Saturday and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm.
"Donated by G Christian Larsen"
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TUCKER - Unexpectedly at the residence of his daughter, Burpee Nelson Tucker of L'Etete, Charlotte County, husband of Marjorie (Leavitt) Tucker, in his 65th year; survived by his wife, five sons, Rudy of L'Etete, Philip of L'Etang, Theodore, Roger and Richard, all of L'Etete; four daughters, Diane Tucker of L'Etang, Janice Matthews of Lepreau, Allyson Tucker of L'Etete, Beverley Leslie of L'Etang; his mother, Jennie Tucker of L'Etete; one brother, Arthur of Fredericton; three sisters, Delores Bloom of Saint John, Marlene Olson of Seattle, Washington, U.S.A., Shirley Fisher of Kingston, Ont.; 13 grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.  Resting at the St. George Funeral Home, Main St., St. George, where the funeral service will be held on Thursday at 2 p.m. with Rev. David Haddon officiating. Interment in the St. George Rural Cemetery, St. George.   Visiting at the Funeral Home on Tuesday, 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.The St. Croix Courier - September of 1990
"Donated by G. Christian Larsen"
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VANCE - Peacefully at his residence on April 22, 1995, Mr. Norman Grant Vance of St. George in his 75th year, husband of Mrs. Avis (Hanselpacker) Vance.   Son of the late Albert and Ida (Parker) Vance.
Survived by his wife; one daughter, Paulette Graham of Calgary, Alberta; four sons, Gary and his wife Ramona, Larry and his wife Kim, Wayne and his companion Yvonne, and Greg and his wife Kim, all of St. George, 15 grandchildren, four great grandchildren, one brother Glen and his wife Dorothy of Lake George; one sister Naomi (Mrs. Clarence Henry) of Magundy, N.B., several nieces and nephews.   Born in Lake George, N.B. on July 20, 1920, he served in World War II in the Carleton and York Regiment.   He was owner of Vances Garage Ltd. and Vances Auto Supplies Ltd., and was a former Deputy Mayor as well as a councilor for the Town of St. George for several years.
Resting at the St. George Funeral Home, 26 Portage Street, St. George.   A funeral service will be held at the St. George United Baptist Church on Tuesday at 2 p.m. with interment in the St. George Rural Cemetery.   In lieu of flowers, donations to the N.B. Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated by the family.
"Donated by G Christian Larsen"
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WHITE - At the Passamaquoddy Lodge, St. Andrews, on May 28, 1993, Jessie (Eldridge) White, husband of Arnold White, of St. George; survived by her husband, two sisters, Enid Theriault, of Beaver Harbour, Rowena Seamans, of Hamilton, Ontario, three brothers, Raymond Eldridge, of Beaver Harbour, Charles and Adrian Eldridge of Pennfield.
A memorial service will be held at the St. George Baptist Church at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 3.   Remembrances to charity of donor's choice.
"Donated by G Christian Larsen"
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GEORGE OCTIVE WILCOX
St. George---The death of George Octive Wilcox occurred unexpectedly at his home at St. George in his sixtieth year.  he was the son of the late Robert and Margaret (Matthew's) Wilcox.
    He is survived by his wife, the former Bessie Cook of Black's harbour; seven sons, Eugene, Lewis and James in Alberta, Burton in Quebec, Jerry of Pennfield and Michael and Peter at home;  five daughters, Mrs. Reginald Robichaud (Barbara) of Ontario, Mrs. Allison Chesley (Shirley) of Pocologan, Mrs. Robert Ellis (Sharon) of Saint John, Mrs. Ralph Waite (Judy) of Shediac and Susan at home; and 22 grandchildren.
    Mr. Wilcox was born  and educated in St. George where he was a member of the graduating class of 1928 of the St. George Superior School.  He served with the Canadian Army from 1941 to 1945 in France, Italy, Holland and Germany where he received the Military Medal.
    He attended the Baptist Church and was a member of the Masonic Lodge and the Royal Canadian Legion. For the past fifteen years he had been employed with the N.B. Liquor Control Board in St. George.
    Funeral service was held at the United Baptist Church on June 3, 1970 with the Rev. Kenneth Hughes officiating. Pallbearers were Lester Baldwin, Eldon Cross, George Fraser, Charles Fraser, Donald Kimball, and Manford Murray.
    Interment took place in the St. George Rural Cemetery where members of the Royal Canadian Legion formed a Guard of Honor and Rev. J.A. Secord, chaplain, and Irvin Tabor, past president of Br. No. 40 conducted the Legion Service and the Last Post and Reveille were sounded.
"Donated by Charlene Beney"
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WILCOX, BESSIE MELVA - Peacefully at the Saint John Regional Hospital on July 1, 2001, Mrs. Bessie Melva (Cooke) Wilcox, wife of the late George O. Wilcox, of St. George, NB. Born on Deer Island, NB on December 3, 1912, she was a daughter of the late George and Madeline (Johnson) Cooke. A loving and caring mother and grandmother, Bessie is survived by six sons: Eugene (Ceci) of Bowden, Alberta, Lewis (Joan) of Sardis, B.C., Burton (Mary) of Summerside, PEI, Jimmy of Bowden, Alberta, Michael (Maureen) of St. Andrews and Peter (Susan) of St. George, NB; five daughters: Barbara Robichaud of Fredericton, Shirley, Mrs. Allison Chesley of Pocologan, Sharon, Mrs. Robert Ellis of Saint John, NB, Judy, Mrs. Ralph Waite of Beaver Harbour, Susan Ingalls of Mascarene, NB, and her much loved 14th child, Stephaine Varner-Watt of Dartmouth, NS; 31 grandchildren; and several great grandchildren; two brothers and five sisters; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by one daughter Madeline and one son Jerry. Bessie was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary Branch #40 in St. George and recently received her 50 year pin. She also enjoyed flowers of all kinds. Besides her loving family, she will be sadly missed by her faithful companion Tuffy. Resting at the St. George United Baptist Church from where the service will be held on Tuesday at 2 p.m. Interment at the St. George Rural Cemetery. Visiting at the Church on Monday from 2-4, 7-9. Donations may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. Arrangements are in the care of the St. George Funeral Home Limited, (755-3533), 26 Portage Street, St. George, NB, E5C 3L6.
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MOURNS DEATH OF MISS V WILLIAMSON—Dated 1964—Blacks Harbour—The death of Miss Viola May Williamson occurred at the home of her niece, Mrs. Clifton Gaudett, Blacks Harbour, February 7, after three years of failing health.  Miss Williamson was born at L’Etete, Charlotte County, March 12, 1877, a daughter of the late Isaac and Sarah (Dick) Williamson.  Miss Williamson was a member of Church of Christ of L’Etete, interested in missionary work and everything pertaining to Christian and other church work.
 Surviving are one nephew, Forrest E Williamson of Blacks Harbour; three nieces, Mrs. Clifton Gaudett (Helena), Mrs. Ralph McVicar and Mrs. Alvin Stuart, Blacks Harbour.
 The funeral was held from Reformed Baptist Church conducted by Rev. A D Cann assisted by the United Baptist Calvary Church minister, Rev. Dr. M O Britton.  Two favorite hymns were “Beyond the Sunset” and Beautiful Isle of Somewhere”.
 Pallbearers were Albert Richardson, Leo Wilcox, James Gaudett, Herbert Gaudett, Garry Holmes and Joseph Chevarie.
 Interment was in the St. George Rural Cemetery.
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RULE NO INQUEST IN GUNSHOT DEATH—Dated May 14, 1960—St. George—Royal Canadian Mounted Police here said over the weekend no inquest was necessary in the death of Gordon A Taylor, 29, killed instantly Saturday night when he accidentally discharged a rifle bullet into his chest.
 Police said a .303 rifle and the body of the Bonny river lumberman and truck driver were found by Fred Frost of Second Falls on the McDougal Lake road about eight miles from Mr. Taylor’s home.
 Mr. Taylor, not married, is survived by his mother, Mrs. Herbert Taylor of Bonny River; his brothers, Maynard, Lloyd, Allison, Maurice, Roy, and Richard, all of Bonny River; two sisters, Miss Ruby Taylor, New York, and Mrs. Merton Patterson of L’Etang; his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Frank Stewart, St. Andrews; several uncles, aunts, nephews and nieces.
 The body was to be taken to Bonny River Monday morning for funeral services Tuesday afternoon and burial in the family plot at the St. George Rural Cemetery.
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W R MCCUMBER DIES IN HOSPITAL—Dated 1967—The death of William Russell McCumber occurred at Fundy Hospital, Blacks Harbour, Feb. 19.
 He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Herbert McCumber, St. Martins.  Mr. McCumber is survived by his wife, Iva R (Stewart) McCumber; four sons, Gordon, Vernon, Warren and Hazen; four daughters, (Helen) Mrs. Everett Frost, (Lillian) Mrs. Manford Murray, (Marion) Mrs. William Murray and Greta, all of St. George; 19 grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
 The funeral was held from St. Mark’s Anglican Church, Rev. J A Secord, rector, officiated.  Bearers were Gilbert Hatt, James LeBlanc, Hazen Trynor, Henry McGratton, Arnold Tucker, and Harold McVicar.  Interment was in the Rural Cemetery.
 Those attending the funeral from out of town were Miss Olive Stewart, Montreal; Mr. and Mrs. Donald Moor, Mrs. Edward Livingstone, and Mrs. Harold McCumber, all of Saint John.
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W RUSSELL MCCUMBER—Dated Feb. 19, 1967—St. George—The funeral of William Russell McCumber was held from the St. George Funeral Home to St. Mark’s Anglican Church, where the service was conducted by the rector, Rev. J A Secord.
 Pallbearers were: Gilbert E Hatt, Henry E McGrattan, James LeBlanc, Harold J McVicar, Hazen A Trynor, and Arnold W Tucker.
 Interment was in the St. George Rural Cemetery.
 Mr. McCumber’s death occurred at Fundy Hospital, Blacks Harbour, following a brief illness.  A native of St. Martins, NB, he was born in 1899 and was a son of the late Herbert and Georgie McCumber.  He moved to St. George in 1919 where he had since resided.
 Surviving are his wife, the former Miss Iva Stewart of St. George; four sons, Gordon W, Vernon H, J Warren, and Hazen C, all of St. George; and four daughters, of Bonny River, Mrs. Manfred Murray, Mrs. William Murray and Miss Greta McCumber, all of St. George.  Also surviving are 19 grandchildren, several nephews and nieces.
 Numerous floral tributes were received and memorial donations made to the Canadian Heart Foundation and the Cancer Society.
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FALL FROM ROOF IS FATAL;  ST. GEORGE FUNERAL TODAY—Dated April 8, 1956—The funeral will be held today at St. George of a seven-year-old Lancaster boy who died in the Saint John General Hospital Sunday morning from the effects of a fall Friday evening.
 Sterling Steen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dollard Steen, residing in the corner house at Carvell’s Cabins, Manawagonish Road, had been playing in the barn with his young sister and brother.  Falling from the rafters, where he had been climbing, the lad was momentarily unconscious, but the other children were able to help him to his feet and into the house, where he appeared to recover.
 Early Saturday morning his condition became worse and his parents rushed him to hospital, where Dr. Harold J Rosen performed a brain operation at 8:30 am.  Although the doctor found damage too extensive to be repaired, the child lived until 7 am Sunday morning.
 Mr. Steen is employed at Purdy’s Garage, Lancaster, and had moved his family to the city little more than a year ago, from their former home at St. George, NB where the boy was born.  Sterling was a Second Grade pupil at Barnhill Memorial School.
 Surviving besides his parents, are two brothers and a sister; Buddy, 12, Duane, 6, and Cheryl, 4.  Also surviving are a grandmother, Mrs. Ada McCrum, Rollingdam, NB, and a number of aunts and uncles.
 The body was taken to St. George, where the funeral will be held today from the home of an aunt, Mrs. David Matthews, at 2 pm to the United Baptist Church for service at 2:30, conducted by the pastor, Rev. C A Hicks.  Interment will be in the St. George Rural Cemetery.
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NICKERSON—Suddenly at his residence at St. Andrews, Feb. 13, 1968, Stanley C Nickerson, formerly of Blacks Harbour, survived by his wife, one daughter, four grandchildren, one brother, several nieces and nephews.
 Resting at his residence, St. Andrews, where private service will be held Friday.  Interment in the St. George Rural Cemetery.

ST. ANDREWS MAN DIES—Dated February 13, 1968—St. Andrews—Stanley C Nickerson died at his home Tuesday morning of a heart seizure.  He was 60.
 A well-known building contractor and estates manager, he established his business here 23 years ago.
 Born at Barrington, NS, in 1907, he was one of five sons of the late Sylvester and Estelle (Wilson) Nickerson of Barrington and Blacks Harbour.  He attended school in Nova Scotia and came back to Blacks Harbour as a young man to work in the carpentry trade.  He was building contractor for Connors Brothers Ltd. until he established his business in St. Andrews in 1945.
 He was a member of the Calvary United Church, Blacks Harbour.
 He is survived by his wife, the former Dorothy Theriault of Blacks Harbour; one daughter, Mrs. Ronald Justason of St. Andrews; and four grandchildren and one brother, Allan Nickerson of Waterville, NS.
 During the past two years, three of his brothers died—Norman and Keith of Blacks Harbour and John of Barrington, NS.
 The body is resing at his residence, 102 Harriett Street, St. Andrews, and a private service will be conducted at the home Friday afternoon by the Rev. Clifford D Jones.  Interment will be made in the St. George Rural Cemetery.
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S NOLAN WILCOX DIES IN HOSPITAL—Dated February 1968—Mascarene—The death of Silas Nolan Wilcox occurred at Fundy Hospital, Blacks Harbour, following a few weeks illness.
 Born at Two Islands, Grand Manan, on Dec. 4, 1889, he was a son of the late Silas and Elvira Joanne (Lambert) Wilcox.
Moving to Mascarene with his parents when a young boy, Mr. Wilcox has since been a resident of this community, where he was occupied in the weir fishing business, at one time he was employed at the St. George Pulp and Paper mill.
 Surviving are two brothers, Robert H of Mascarene and Percy of L’Etete, and a sister, Mrs. Alfred (Gertrude) DeVeau, Mascarene; several nephews and nieces.
 The funeral was held from the St. George Funeral Home at St. George where the service was conducted by Rev. Clyde A Hicks, pastor of the United Baptist Church.
 Pallbearers were Roy G Chambers, Percy A Simpson, Lewis McVicar, Orlo P Murray, Edward V Hoyt and Roland S Patterson.
 Interment was in the family lot in the St. George Rural Cemetery.
Many floral tributes were received and a number of donations were made to the memorial funds of the Christ Church, L’Etete, and to the Gideon Bible Society.
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G K NICKERSON FUNERAL TODAY—Dated April 18, 1964—Blacks Harbour—The death of Gilbert Keith Nickerson occurred at Fundy Hospital here Saturday.
 He was a son of the late Sylvester and Estele (Wilson) Nickerson and was born at Stony Island, NS, June 12, 1909.
 Mr. Nickerson had been an employee of Connors Brothers Ltd. here for the past 35 years.  At the time of his death, he was superintendent of production, a position he had held for 15 years.  Prior to that, he worked for the company in various departments.  He was well-known in the fishing industry not only in New Brunswick but in Maine and Nova Scotia.
 He was a member of Calvary United Baptist Church.
 Besides his wife, the former Minnie Theriault, he is survived by two sons, Prescott, Yorba Linda, California, and Gary, Windsor, NS; two daughters, Mrs. Colin Barrett (Joyce), Fredericton and Mrs. Bert Neilson (Helena), Ottawa; three brothers, Stanley, St. Andrews, Allen, Watertown, NS, and John, Barrington Passage, NS.  A brother, Norman, died several years ago.  Also surviving are six grandchildren and several nephews and nieces.
 The funeral will be held this afternoon from the home where prayers will be said at 2:15 pm to Calvary United Baptist Church, where service will be conducted by the pastor, Rev. Dr. M O Brinton, assisted by Rev. A D Cann, pastor of the local Reformed Baptist Church.  Interment will be in the Rural Cemetery at St. George.
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W S WHITE DIES IN HOSPITAL—Dated 1967—The death of W S White, a well-known St. George farmer and lumberman, occurred at Fundy Hospital, Blacks Harbour, on November 21st, after an illness of several months.  In his eightieth year, Mr. White was born on September 3rd, 1888, and as the son of the late Robert and Rhoda (Goodeill) White of Utopia.
 Living in the St. George area all of his life he was a member of the Anglican Church and served on the vestry of St. Marks Church, St. George, for a number of years.  He was a member of the King Edward Lodge No. 92, LOL and a member of the NB Progressive Conservative Association.
 He is survived by his wife, the former Susie B Trynor whom he married on October 30, 1912.  Also surviving are two sons, Stanley B of St. George and Kenneth T of Streetsville, ON; two daughters, Marion I, Mrs. John P McNutt of Halifax and L Caryl, Mrs Amos A Goodwin, Dorchester, NB; one brother, Elmer E of St. George; two sisters, Amy, Mrs. Daniel Woodbury, of St. George and Ada, Mrs. Malcolm Miller of Florida; seven grandchildren; two great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
 The funeral service of the Orange Lodge was held at the home on Friday evening with Poland P Patterson, acting chaplain and Charles Scott, worshipful master, conducting the service.  Prayers were said at the residence on Saturday, followed by funeral service at St. Marks Anglican Church, conducted by the rector, Rev. J A Secord.
 Members of the Orange Lodge attended in a group and the pallbearers, all members of the lodge, were Charles E Henry, Alton S Justason, Merven W Hanselpacker, Arnold W Tucker, R S Patterson and Victor E Nickerson.  Interment was in the St. George Rural Cemetery.
 Many beautiful floral tributes were received and a number of donations to St. Mark’s Anglican Church Memorial Fund, the Canadian Cancer Society and the Canadian Heart Foundation were made in Mr. White’s memory.
 Other relatives and friends attending the funeral were from Saint John, St. Stephen, Milltown, Fredericton, and other parts of Charlotte County.
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FUNERAL HELD FOR F H STEWART, 82—Dated October 4, 1955—Pennfield—The death of Frank Herbert Stewart, one of the oldest citizens of this community, occurred at Fundy Hospital, Blacks Harbour, Tuesday of last week.  He had been a hospital patient for only a few days.
 Mr. Stewart was a son of the late Robert and Mary Stewart of Pleasant Ridge and was 82.  He was a descendant of the first settler of Pennfield Ridge, Robert Stewart, who came to Canada from County Cork, Ireland.
 In 1921, Frank Stewart and family moved from Pleasant Ridge to Elmcroft where they lived until 1945 when they returned to Pennfield Ridge.
 A member of the Pentecostal Church, St. George, Mr. Stewart was one of the oldest members of LOL No. 92, Pennfield, which he joined when 18.
 In 1954, Mr. and Mrs. Stewart celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary.  Before his retirement a few years ago, Mr. Stewart engaged in lumbering and farming.
 Besides his wife, the former Mary Ida Essensa of Elmcroft, he is survived by five sons and three daughters; Frank and David, Pennfield, Herman and Milton, Blacks Harbour, Isaac, St. George, Ella, Mrs. Herbert Taylor, Second Falls; Myrtle, Mrs. James McDowell, St. Andrews, Edna, Mrs. Leonard Lowery, Pennfield Ridge; 32 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren.
 A brother, Isaac Stewart of Woodstock, also survives.
 Funeral was held at the home of his son David, Pennfield Ridge, to the Pentecostal Church, St. George, where service was conducted by Rev. W H Ring, Blacks Harbour, assisted by Mrs. S J McRae, St. George.
 Members of LOL No. 92 attended the service and formed a guard of honor at the church door.  Six fellow members acted as pallbearers: Clyde N Hatt, Henry Matheson, Douglas A Maxwell, Alexander Holland, Welcome S White and Arnold E White.
 Interment was in St. George rural cemetery.
 Service at the graveside was under the auspices of the Orange Order and was conducted by Worshipful Master Charles E Henry and Robert Akerley, chaplain.
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MOURN DEATH OF MRS F H STEWART—Dated May 19, 1962—Pennfield—Many relatives and friends were saddened to learn of the death of Mrs. Ida Mae Stewart of Pennfield Ridge, which occurred at Charlotte County Hospital, St. Stephen, following two months illness.
 Widow of Frank H Stewart, Mrs. Stewart was 91 years of age, a daughter of the late Charles and Isabel Essensa, born April 5, 1871 at Elmcroft.  Following her marriage to Mr. Stewart, they moved to Pleasant Ridge, where they established their home and lived for over forty years.  Moving to Pennfield Ridge a few years ago.  She was a member of the St. George Pentecostal Church.
 Surviving are eight children, five sons, Frank and David Stewart of Pennfield Ridge, Milton and Herman Stewart of Blacks Harbour, and Isaac E Stewart of St. George, and three daughters, Mrs. Herbert J Taylor (Ella) of Bonny River, Mrs. James McDowell (Myrtle), St. Andrews and Mrs. Leonard Lowery (Edna), Pennfield Ridge.  There are 30 grandchildren and 44 great grandchildren surviving as well as a sister, Mrs. Mildred Janeses of Meredith, NH, nephews and nieces.
 The funeral, which was largely attended, was held from the St. George Funeral Home, Main Street, St. George, where service was conducted by Rev. Dale Green, pastor of the Pentecostal Church of Blacks Harbour, assisted by Mrs. Margaret MacRae, pastor of the Pentecostal Church, St. George.
 Six grandsons acted as pallbearers, Lawrence, Kenneth, David and Milledge Stewart, Maynard and Roy Taylor.  Interment was in the St. George Rural Cemetery.
 Many beautiful floral tributes were received.
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WAYCOTT—At the home of her sister, Mrs. William S. Hoyt, June 30, 1963, Miss Amy Doris, daughter of the late William and Abigail (Stewart) Waycott, St. George, survived by three brothers, two sisters, one aunt, several nieces and nephews.
 Resting at the residence, St. George, where service will be held Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 o’clock.  Interment in the family lot in St. George Rural Cemetery.
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MAURICE TAYLOR—The death of Maurice Taylor occurred suddenly at his home in Second Falls June 2, 1963.  He was 27 years old, the son of Mrs. Ella Taylor and the late Herbert Taylor.  A life-long resident of Second Falls, he had a grocery business for years until it was destroyed by fire in February and at the time of his death he was rebuilding his store.
 Service was held from the home of his mother with whom he resided with Rev. Clyde Hicks officiating at 2 pm Wednesday, June 5.
 Pallbearers were Merlin Stewart, Kenneth Stewart, Alvin Stewart, Archie Campbell, Sheldon Lee and Wayne Hooper.
 Interment was in the rural cemetery in St. George in the family lot.
 He is survived by his mother, six brothers, Maynard, Lloyd, Millen, Allison, and a brother Gordon who passed away three years ago; two sisters, Ruby of New York and Florence, Mrs. Merton Patterson of L’Etang.  Also several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
 There were many floral tributes and Gideon Bibles.

JAMES (BOB) MAXWELL
PENNFIELD--Word of the death of James Robertson Robert Maxwell, which occurred at the Saint John Regional Hospital Aug. 25, 1984, brought grief and sadness to his many relatives and friends.  'Bob', as he was generally known, has been ill for several months prior to his death.  A son of the late Andrew J. and Elizabeth (Leavitt) Maxwell, he was in his 90th year.  He was born at Canal but had been a resident of Pennfield for many years, where he was a member of the United Baptist Church.
A war veteran of the First and Second World Wars, in the 1914-1918 conflict he was a member of the 26th Battalion and served in the Veteran's Guard in the last war.  For a number of years he was employed locally with the Canadian Pacific Railway and later as a fish warden--and then at the sawmill at Black's Harbour.  A charter member of the Black's Harbour Branch no. 39 of the Royal Canadian Legion and at the time of his death was the oldest War Veteran of this branch of which he had been a member for over 50 years.  He also held membership in the Orange Lodge no. 92.  In 1920 Mr. Maxwell and Elsie Justason were united in marriage, Mrs. Maxwell predeceased him in 1955.  Surviving are two daughters (Margarite) Mrs. Robert Kaglar and (Thelma) Mrs. Maurice Cook, both of Pennfield; one half-brother, Manford Cook of  Blacks Harbour, four half-sisters, Mrs. Ida Neilson and Mrs. Pearl Foley, both of Fredericton, Mrs. Ethel Stewart of Pennfield and Mrs.Marjory Galavin of Hamilton, Ont., 11 grand-children, 13 great-grandchildren, several nephews and neices.  The memorial service of the Royal Canadian Legion was held in the St. George Funeral Home at St. George conducted by Robert Barry of the Blacks Harbour Branch.  Later the service of the Orange Order was held at the funeral home.  The funeral service was held in the chapel of the Funeral Home conducted by Rev. Fred H. Gay of Pennfield, assisted by Rev. Peter R. Sherwood of St. George.  Two favorite hymns, Good Morning Up There, and Amazing Grace were sung by Rev. and Mrs. Gay.  Mrs. Edmund Bradford of Pennfield was the organist.  Pallbearers were John Gardener, Ronald Cook, Claude Scott, Melvin Justason, Paul Justason, and Clarence Justason.  Interment was in the St. George Rural Cemetery.  Beautiful floral tributes were received and many donations made to the various memorial funds.  (Newspaper unknown)
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MRS. VERNON H. McCUMBER
St. George--The death of Mrs. Abbie Irene McCumber, wife of Vernon H. McCumber occurred here at her home following a lengthy illness.  The daughter of Mrs. Abbie (Kernighan) Hatt of St. George and the late Gilbert E. Hatt, 46 years of age, Mrs. McCumber was born in St. George where she has always resided.  She was a member of the United Baptist Church, an active member of the Progressive Conservative Party, and of the Eastern Charlotte Progressive Conservative Association.  She was a member of the Eastern Charlotte School Board of District No. 21 and a member of the Ladies Orange Benevolent Association, Lodge No. 1262.  Surviving are her husband, her mother, two daughters, Mrs John Howe of Groton, Conn., and Miss Laura-Lee McCumber at home; a grandson, Kenneth E. Howe of Groton;  two great aunts, Mrs. George Maxwell and Mrs. George Chambers of St. George, several uncles, aunts, cousins, nephews and nieces.  The funeral was held from her residence to the United Baptist Church where the service was conducted by the pastor, Rev. Kenneth M. Hughes assisted by Rev. David Genge, rector of St. Marks Anglican Church.  The pallbearers were six uncles, Robert and George Kerninghan, Windsor, Stanley, Percy, and Donald Hatt.  Interment was in the St. George Rural Cemetery.  (Newspaper unknown)
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McGEE--By accident, at Pennfield Ridge, Charlotte County, Dec. 16, 1982, Mrs. Gertrude (Justason) McGee, of Pennfield, widow of Weston McGee; survived by one brother, two nieces, two grand nephews, and two grand nieces, several cousins.  Resting at her residence, until 1 pm Sunday.  The body will be taken to the United Baptist Church for service at 3 p. m.  Interment in the St. George Cemetery.  Visiting from 2 to 9 p.m. Saturday and 11 a. m. to 1 p.m. Sunday.  Arrangements by Castle Funeral Home (Fallsview), Saint John.  (Newspaper unknown)

Decision on Double-Fatality Inquest Delayed Until January

    Coroner B. J. Vickers of Pennfield says a decision on an inquest into a accident Thursday evening that claimed the lives of two elderly women will not be made until "sometime after the new year."  Autopsies on Gertrude McGee, 73,  and Alice Cairns, 74, were performed Friday at the Saint John Regional Hospital, but Coroner Vickers said RCMP has still to talk with the driver of the car, Emile Belliveau, 55, of Pennfield, who is listed in fair condition at the hospital.

    Mr. Belliveau was driving the women, also of Pennfield, to a senior citizen's Christmas party sponsored by the Charlotte Count Lions Club at the Lions Club centre in Pennfield.

    The car was in collision with an empty tractor-trailer in front of the Irving Sawmill in Pennfield at about 6:30 p.m., a quarter of a mile from the site of the party.  Both vehicles were travelling toward Saint John when the accident occurred.

    St. George detachment of the RCMP said the women were killed instantly.  An investigation is continuing.

    The driver of the tractor-trailer, Burpee Harris, 50, of Fredericton was not injured in the accident.

    Mrs. McGee the widow of Weston McGee.  She was born at Pennfield, the daughter of the late Arthur H. G. and Laura I. (Munroe) Justason. 

    She had lived in Pennfield all her life.  She graduated from Holy Rosary Business College in St. Stephen and had worked for many years with Connors Brothers Ltd. in Black's Harbour.

    Mrs. McGee was a member of the Pennfield senior citizens' group and was the organization's treasurer.  She was a member the Pennfield United Baptist Church 

    She is survived by one brother , A. Carleton Justason of Pennfield;  two nieces, two grandnieces and two grand nephews and several cousins.

    The body is resting at her residence until 1 p.m. Sunday when it will be taken to the Pennfield United Baptaist Church for funeral service at 3 p.m.  Interment will be in the St. George Cemetery.
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PATTERSON, KATHLEEN BLANCHE - Peacefully, following a brief illness at the Charlotte County Hospital, St. Stephen, on June 13, 2001, Mrs. Kathleen Blanche (Hanley) Patterson of Back Bay, NB, wife of the late Thomas Patterson. Born in Back Bay on July 18, 1915, she was a daughter of the late Harvey and Evelene (Hooper) Hanley. A loving mother and grandmother, she is survived by two sons, Frederick (Geraldine) and Wesley (Josephine); two daughters, Lottie, Mrs. Perry Richardson and Mae, Mrs. Royce Hanley, all of Back Bay; 11 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Irene Cook of Back Bay and Grace Henry of Pennfield; several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by one daughter, Rhonda, five sisters and two brothers. Kathleen was an avid knitter, loved to cook and was always caring for her family. She was a member of Sea View Full Gospel Church. Resting at the St. George Funeral Home, 26 Portage Street, St. George, NB (755- 3533) from where the service will be held on Friday at 2 p.m. with Reverend Gordon Cooke Jr. officiating. Interment in the St. George Rural Cemetery. Visiting at the funeral home on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Memorial donations to Sea View Full Gospel Church or the NB Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
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SEELYE, IDA M. - The death of Mrs. Ida M. Seelye of 405 Highland Road, Saint John, wife of the late Alton N. Seelye, occurred on Sunday, March 17, 2002, at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born in Gagetown, NB, she was the daughter of the late George H. and Myrtle (Laskey) Parlee. Mrs. Seelye was employed at Connors Bros. Ltd. in Blacks Harbour for many years and later at Collingwood Nursing Home until her retirement. Following her husband's retirement she and Alton lived in St. George for many years, and moved to Saint John in 1997. She is survived by three daughters, Barbara of Saint John, Penny of Saint John and Judy of St. George, one brother, Claire Parlee of Saint John, four grandsons, James, Jayson, Calvin and Cory, two grand-daughters, Sarah and Elizabeth, two great grand-daughters, Chantel and Rachel, several cousins, nieces and nephews. By request there will be no visiting at the funeral home. A memorial service will be held at Brenan's Select Community Funeral Home Chapel, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (634-7424), on Tuesday, March 19, 2002 at 2:15 PM. Interment will take place at St. George Rural Cemetery at a later date. No flowers by request, remembrances to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of New Brunswick would be appreciated by the family. Telegraph- Journal March 19, 2001 edition

Kathleen Mary (Brown) McVicar

Kathleen McVicar, formerly of St. George, NB of 30 Wellesley Avenue, Saint John, NB passed away at the age of 102 on December 28, 2002 at the home and under the loving care of her daughter Rosalind McVicar in Saint John, NB

Born in St. George, NB on August 29, 1900, she was a daughter of the Late Henry Brown and Anne McPike.  Kathleen married John V. McVicar on November 19, 1919 and predeceased her on March 5, 1957.  She was a life long member of the St. George Roman Catholic Church.

Kathleen was a loving mother and always enjoyed the company of young people and especially her many grandchildren.  She had a vivid memory and at the age of 102 she could still recite long poems like the "Sinking of the Titanic".

Kathleen drove mail for her father, doing a 20 mile route with horse and buggy.  She would do L’Etang in the morning then take the horse home to feed it and home for dinner before doing Pennfield and Utopia in the afternoon.

Kathleen is survived by three sons; Ralph (Rita), Neil (Jeanne) and Clayton (Agnes) all of St. George, four daughters; Marie Clow of Moncton, Margaret (Ben) Leland of St. George, Marilyn (Maxie) Bonvie of Lower Sackville, NS and Rosalind McVicar of Saint John, NB, 47 grandchildren, 104 great grandchildren and 33 great great grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins.  Besides her parents and husband, Kathleen was also predeceased by: two sons: Arthur in 1991, Harold in 2002 and a daughter Inez Holmes in 1983 and also several grandchildren and great grandchildren as well as three brothers; Richard, Joseph and Eugene Brown and two sisters: Alice Sampson and Rose Myers.

Resting at the St. George Funeral Home (755-3533) 26 Portage Street, St. George, NB with visiting on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm.  A mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. George's Roman Catholic Church on Tuesday, December 31st at 11 am, followed by Interment in the St. George Rural Cemetery.  Donations in her memory may be made to a charity of the donors choice.

Bessie Alvena Spinney

At her residence on December 7, Mrs. Bessie Alvena Spinney of the Passamaquoddy Lodge, St. Andrews, NB, formerly of St. George NB, wife of the late Frank D. Spinney.  Born at St. George, NB, she was the daughter of the late William and Alvena (White) Southard.  She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.  She is survived by several nieces & nephews and was predeceased by two brothers; Vernon and William.  She was a member of the ACW Ladies Auxiliary.

Resting at the St. George Funeral Home, 26 Portage St., St. George, from where the service will be held at the "Gary E. Waycott Memorial Chapel" on Monday at 2 p.m. with interment at the St. George Rural Cemetery.  No visitation at the funeral home.  Donations to the St. George Food Bank or the charity of the donor's choice would be greatly appreciated by the family.  For further information, please contact the funeral home at 755-3533 or visit the website at www.stgeorgefh.ca.

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