St. George Rural Cemetery-New-Obituaries

Peacefully, after a brief illness at the Saint John Regional Hospital, Saint John, NB on July 5th, 2002, Mr. Lester Morton Baldwin of 52 Main Street, St. George, NB and husband of Katherine (Murray) Baldwin. Born in Skowhegan, Maine on February 27, 1915, he was a son of the late Lewis and Otta (Merrithew) Baldwin. A loving husband and father, he is survived by his wife, Katherine; one son, Murray and his wife Ginette Chiasson of Moncton, NB; one sister, Mary Simmons of Newfoundland; several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by two sisters, Kathleen and Dorothy and one brother, Scovil. Lester lived in St. George all his life. A well-known businessman, he and his wife owned and operated “The Murray House”, a local tourist home, until his retirement in the early 1980’s. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing golf. Lester served with the RCAF during the Second World War. He was a member of the Shriner’s, the St. George Curling Club, the St. George Legion Branch No. 40 and St. Mark’s Anglican Church. By his request, there will be no service. The family will receive friends and relatives at the St. George Funeral Home, 26 Portage Street, St. George, NB (755-3533) on Monday evening from 7 to 9 PM. Interment to be at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations to a charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family. www.stgeorgefh.ca

- Unexpectedly at the Saint John Regional Hospital, Saint John, NB on October 28, 2002, Mr. Samuel "Happy" Beney of #380 Route 176, Pennfield, NB and husband of Ruth Marie (Anthony) Beney. Born in Second Falls, NB on April 2, 1927, he was a son of the late Samuel and Lena (Beney) Beney. A loving husband, father and grandfather, he is survived by his wife of 49 years, Ruth; one son, Melvin (Sherry); three granddaughters, Chastity Seeley (Philip) of St. George; Shannon Blanchard (Paul) of Blacks Harbour and Kristen Beney of Pennfield; three great granddaughters, Justine, Ashley and Katherine; special sister-in-law, Lillian Justason (Vance) of Grand Bay-Westfield; several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by four brothers, Otis, Warren, Arthur and Vincent and four sisters, Irene, Marion, Bessie and Beatrice. Happy was an avid hunter and fisherman. A gifted craftsman, he enjoyed auto mechanics and woodworking. Resting at the Family Worship Center, 90 Lower Letang Road, St. George, NB from where the service will be held on Thursday at 4 pm, followed by interment at the St. George Rural Cemetery. Visiting at the church on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Donations to a charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements have been entrusted to the St. George Funeral Home, 26 Portage Street, St. George, NB (755-3533)
From obit: Saint Croix Courier-Tuesday, January 28, 2003
The service was officiated by Rev. Merritt Durost, with opening prayer given by Rev. Bruce Cheney. The eulogy was given by Lillian Justason and soloist was Sherry Beney who sang The Anchor Holds.
Pallbearers were: Yvon Doiron, Winnie Beney, Adam Justason, Bert Anthony, John Munn and Doug Wilcox.
Honourary pallbearers were: Clarence and Clifford Blanchard, Steven and Leigh Anthony, Richard Beney, Graeme Johnson and Dave Brewer.
Two congregational songs were sung: Sheltered in the Arms of God and What a Day That Will Be.
Floral and charitable donations were much appreciated by the family.

At her residence, the Fundy Nursing Home, Black's Harbour, NB, on December 15th, 2002, Mrs. Myrtle Verna MacVicar, wife of Walter Angus MacVicar of Mascarene, NB.

Born at Grand Manan, NB, she was a daughter of the late Hazen and Bertha (Ingalls) Hatt. Survived by her husband, one son Kevin of Mascarene; one daughter Jane (Dale) Fullarton, of L'etete; Two grandchildren; Tiffany (Blair) of Black's Harbour, NB; Dakota of L'etang; one brother Clinton Hatt (Shirley) of L'etang, and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by a sister June.

Resting at the Family Worship Center, St. George, NB, from where the service will be held on Tuesday at 2 pm with interment at the St. George Rural Cemetery. Donations to the Fundy Nursing Home and NB Heart and Stroke Foundation would be welcomed by the family.

At the Saint John Regional Hospital, Saint John, NB on December 17, 2002, following a brief illness, Millidge Carl Stewart, Husband of S.Irene (Mahar) Stewart of 16 Violet Street, Saint John, NB.

Born in Pleasant Ridge, Charlotte County, NB on April 1, 1931, he was a son of the late Frank and Nellie (Noddin) Stewart. A loving husband and brother, Millidge is survived by his wife S. Irene, one brother Allan and his wife Pauline of Bethel, NB, one aunt: June (Vince) Giddens of Leverville, NB and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by a brother, Murray.

Millidge had worked for Connors Brothers for a number years before moving to Saint John where he had been employed by Marque Construction as a labourer for 20 years until his retirement in 1991. He was a member of local #1278 Laborers Union. Although he was a Laborer by trade, Millidge was known as a 'jack of all trades' and was a gifted tradesman at any job he performed.

Millidge was a former member of the Loyalist City Cloggers and had belonged to the New Brunswick Soaring Association. He also was an avid golfer.

Resting at the St. George Funeral Home (755-3533), 26 Portage Street, St. George, from where the funeral will be held from the Gary E. Waycott Memorial Chapel on Friday at 11:00 am, followed by interment in the St. George Rural Cemetery. Visiting at the funeral home on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. In his memory, donations may be made to the NB Heart and Stroke Association, Charlotte County Cancer Society or a charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated by the family.

Peacefully at the Saint John Regional Hospital, Saint John, NB, on December 18, 2002, Mr. Lawrence Elton Cooke, husband of Linda (French) Cooke of 123 Back Bay Loop Road, Back Bay, NB.

Born in St. George, Father grandfather and brother, Lawrence is survived by two sons: Christopher (Paula) of Letete, Stephen of Back Bay, one daughter: Natasha Cooke and her companion Chris Cooper of Pocologan, three grandchildren: Naomi, Christopher and Brian, three great-grandchildren: Madison, Megan, and Watson; seven brothers: Rufus (Andrea) of Letang, Vance (Etta) of Back Bay, Wendall and Gerald of Saint John, NB, John (Brenda) of Deer Island, Arnold, J.R. of Back Bay and Burton (Cindy) of St. George. Five sisters: Gail (Amie) of Sudbury, ON, Sally Barry of Pennfield, Jean Leavitt, Connie McVicar and Violet Cooke all of Saint John, NB and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Lawrence was predeceased by one sister: Janice Greene.

Lawrence was a self employed fisherman by trade. An avid outdoorsman, Lawrence enjoyed hunting and spending time at his camp. As a family man, he especially enjoyed spending time with his family and especially his grand children and great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Seaview Full Gospel Church and the Masonic Lodge #12 F& A.M. in St. George.

Resting at the Seaview Full Gospel Church, Back Bay, NB, from where the funeral will be held on Saturday at 2 pm followed by interment in the St. George Rural Cemetery. Visiting will take place at the church on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. For those who wish, donations may be made to the NB Lung Association or a charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements have been entrusted to the St. George Funeral Home (755-3533), 26 Portage St., St. George, NB.

Peacefully at the Charlotte County Hospital, St. Stephen, NB, on Thursday, January 2, 2003, Mr. Horace Frederick Tatton of Breadabane, NB.

Born in St. George, NB, on July 7, 1927, Horace was the son of the late Frederick and Ethel May (Spinney) Tatton. Horace is survived by one uncle, Stanley Spinney (Marguerite) of Kelly Road, St. George, NB, and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Besides his parents, he is also predeceased by one brother, Stanley and one sister Florence Willey. He was the last member of his immediate family. Horace was a member of the St. George United Baptist Church. An avid birdwatcher and a lover of nature, Horace enjoyed the outdoors and loved and appreciated flowers.

Resting at the St. George Funeral Home (755-3533), 26 Portage Street, St. George, NB. Service will be held at the St. George Baptist Church in St. George, NB, on Saturday at 2:00 pm followed by interment in the St. George Rural Cemetery. Visiting at the funeral home on Friday from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 pm. As Horace loved flowers, floral tributes would be welcomed by the family.

Peacefully at the Passamaquoddy Lodge, St. Andrews, N.B. on January 4, 2003, Ms Gladys Hannah Spinney, formerly of St. George, N.B. Born in Back Bay, N.B. on May 19, 1909, she was a daughter of the late Percival and Clara (McLeese) Spinney. Gladys is survived by two half sisters-in-law: Marguerite Spinney and Lillian Spinney and several cousins. Besides her parents, she is predeceased by one sister Mary, step-mother Bessie (Goodiell) Spinney, two half brothers LeRoy and William (Bill) Spinney. Gladys was a long time resident of St. George. She was a great lover of flowers and animals, especially cats.

Resting at the St. George Funeral Home (755-3533), 26 Portage Street, St. George, NB from were the service will be held in the Gary E. Waycott Memorial Chapel on Tuesday at 2 p.m. Interment will be in the St. George Rural Cemetery in the spring. Visiting at the Funeral Home on Monday 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Donations to the Passamaquoddy Lodge Nursing Home or a charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family.

- The death of Miss Alice Elizabeth O’Brien of Ridgeview Manor, Pennfield, NB, occurred on Friday, December 6, 2002, at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born in St. George, she was the daughter of the late John C. and Helen (Magowen) O’Brien. She was a graduate of St. George High School and Modern Business College in Saint John. She was employed by Buchanan Bros. of St. Stephen, later returning to St. George to manage the family business, O’Brien and Gilmore General Store. She moved to Toronto and worked there 2 years, after which she took up residence in Fredericton and was employed with the Department of Health in the Provincial Lab until her retirement in 1976. She had been an active member of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Fredericton for many years. Alice got great enjoyment being with her extended family of nieces, nephews, and friends. She is survived by her nephews, Erald (Ruby) O’Brien of Bedford, NS, Delvan G. (Marion) O’Brien of Saint John, John (Pat) Wilcox of Pennfield, NB, David (Connie) Wilcox of Rothesay, NB, Harold and Jackie of Orlando, Florida, and nieces, Mary Wilcox of Halifax, and Barbara O’Brien of Orlando, Florida. She was predeceased by two brothers, Thomas J. of Fredericton, Jack of Orlando, and a sister, Eileen Wilcox of Pennfield, NB. Following cremation at Brenan’s Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John, NB, (506) 634-7424, visitation will be held on Wednesday from 7-9 PM. The funeral service will take place on Thursday, December 12, 2002 at 1:30 PM from St. Matthew’s Presbyterian Church, 90 Douglas Avenue, Saint John, NB. Interment to follow at a later date in St. George Rural Cemetery. Remembrances to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. www.brenansfh.com

Charles John Steen

Peacefully, surrounded by his family, on March 12, 2003, Mr. Charles John Steen of St. George, NB. Born in Carmel, Maine, he was a son of the late Charles John Steen Sr. and Mary Elizabeth (Cordingly) Steen.

A loving husband, father, and grandfather, Charles is survived by his wife, Mary Elizabeth (Craig) Steen; one daughter, Judith (Terry) Koch of Cross Creek, NB; three sons, Robert Charles (Shirlee) Steen of Slave Lake, Alberta, Donald Allen Steen of Saint John, and Wayne Craig (Mary Lou) Hoyt of Tay Creek, NB; 8 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; one brother, Bill (Blanche) Steen of St. George; special cousins Fr. Ray Steen and Patricia Steen of Quincy, Mass.; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Charles was an avid golfer, a great gardener and outdoorsman. He was a great lover of music and a member of the Masters Musicians. He was a veteran having served overseas in WWII, and was a member of the St. George Baptist Church for many years, where he served as a Sunday School teacher and usher.

Charles had been a Production Manager in the pulp and paper industry, having worked for a number of years at St. George Pulp and Paper, and at South Nelson Forest Products in Mirimichi. After returning to Charlotte County, he worked as a Production Manager at Starkist Tuna in Bayside until his retirement in 1990.

Charles was pre-deceased by one brother, Francis; two sisters, Anna Armstrong and Florence Kernighan.

Resting at the St. George Funeral Home, 26 Portage Street, St. George, NB E5C 3L6 (755-3533), with visiting hours on Saturday from 3-5 pm and 7-9 pm. The service will be held on Sunday at 2 pm from the St. George Baptist Church with Rev. Charles Yerxa officiating. Interment at the St. George Rural Cemetery in the spring. There will be a Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 40 tribute on Saturday at 7 pm.

Donations to the Charlotte County Cancer Society or a charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family.

www.stgeorgefh.ca

Peacefully at the Saint John Regional Hospital, Saint John, NB on March 27, 2003, Mr. James Robert Kernighan, husband of Brenda Lou (Hanley) Kernighan of Pennfield, NB. Born in St. George, NB November 9th, 1947, he was a son of the late George and Florence (Steen) Kernighan. A loving husband, father and brother, he is survived by, besides his wife; one son, Matthew; one daughter, Krista Lou of Pennfield; two brothers, George (Lorena) Kernighan, and Michael (Rhoda) Kernighan, both of Back Bay; five sisters, Anna (Clyde) Thorne of Canal, Jessie Kernighan of Kelly Road, Donna (Peter) Justason of Pennsylvania, Susan Kernighan (Andre) of Bethel, NB, Sarah (Wayne) Baker of Kingston, Ontario; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and several brothers and sisters in law (the Hanley family).

In his early years, James worked as a foreman for Connors Bros. Ltd., Back Bay, and then became a licensed carpenter and joined Local 1386, Carpenters Union. He later became a bus driver in District #21 for twenty years, and in 1992 returned to the University of New Brunswick to receive his Bachelor of Education degree and graduated in 1995. He taught school at Fundy High for the last seven years. He was a former Commander of the Cadet Corps and a member of the Seaview Full Gospel Church in Back Bay where he taught Sunday School and drove the church bus.

Resting at Seaview Full Gospel Church in Back Bay from where the service will be held on Sunday at 2 pm. Interment in the St. George Rural Cemetery in the spring. Visiting at the church on Friday from 7-9 pm and Saturday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Donations in Jimmy’s memory made be made to the Charlotte County Cancer Society or a charity of the donor’s choice.

Arrangements entrusted to the St. George Funeral Service Ltd. (755-3533), 26 Portage Street, St. George, NB E5C 3L6

Peacefully at the Charlotte County Hospital, St. Stephen, NB, on March 28, 2003, Mr. Arthur Preston Leslie, husband of Belva E. (Hooper) Leslie of Back Bay, NB. Born in Back Bay, NB on December 4, 1910, he was a son of the late Ernest Leslie and Cora Mae (Cook) Leslie.

A loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and special uncle, Arthur is survived by his wife; one son, Terry (Eva) Leslie of St. George; adopted son, Grant (Faith) Hooper of Back Bay; four grandchildren, Kyle, Kory, Keith and Nicole (Hooper) Thompson; two great-grandsons, Keenan and Konner; two great-granddaughters, Abby & Grace; two sisters, Nellie Matheson and Erma (Sam) Mitchell, all of Back Bay; one half-brother, Ernest (Florence) Matheson of Back Bay; one half-sister, Hilda (Ronald) Hanley of Back Bay; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Arthur was pre-deceased by one brother, Alvy Wilper; one half-brother, Fred; and one half-sister, Marguerite.

Arthur was a fisherman all his life, loving the outdoors, hunting, camping and traveling, graduating from "The School of Hard Knocks". He was a member of the Mason Lodge #12 F & AM.

Resting at the St. George Funeral Home, 26 Portage Street, St. George, NB (755-3533). Service will be held on Monday at 2:00 pm from the Seaview Full Gospel Church in Back Bay. Interment in the St. George Rural Cemetery in the spring. Visiting at the funeral home on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Donations to the NB Heart & Stroke Foundation, the Charlotte County Food Bank or a charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated by the family

Peacefully, at the Saint John Regional Hospital, Saint John, NB on April 19, 2003, Mr. Rueben Blair Cooke, husband of Laura (Holmes) Cooke of Back Bay, NB. Born in Back Bay on June 11, 1919, he was a son of the late Reuben and Goldie (Stanley) Cooke. A loving husband, father, and grandfather, he is survived by his wife; one daughter, Pamela (Bernard) French of Back Bay; three grandchildren, Tanya (Gary), Richelle (Jeff), both of Utopia, and Tracy (Trina) French of Bonny River, NB; four great-grandchildren, Derek, Krystle, Brent, Tristen; two sisters, Elva Cooke of Boston, Mass., and Mildred Shaw of Vancouver, BC; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Rueben was pre-deceased by a brother, Myles Cooke.

A life-long resident of Back Bay, he was employed by Connors. Bros. Ltd. as a sea captain and skippered many sardine carriers, including the Silver King, from which he retired in 1982. He was a member of the Back Bay Church of Christ and the Masonic Lodge #12 F & AM.

Resting at the St. George Funeral Home (755-3533), 26 Portage St., St. George, NB with visiting on Monday from 3-5 and 7-9 pm. The service will be held on Tuesday at 2 pm from The Gary E. Waycott Memorial Chapel at the funeral home with Rev. Conrad Cline officiating. Interment in the St. George Rural Cemetery. The Masonic Lodge #12 F & AM will be holding a Masonic tribute on Monday at 7 pm at the funeral home. Donations to the NB Heart & Stroke Foundation, the NB Kidney Foundation and the Back Bay Church of Christ would be appreciated by the family.

- Ellison J. Clark, born June 15, 1926, passed away peacefully at his home on April 11, 2003 at age 76. Born and raised in St. George, he was the son of the late Emen Vincent Clark and Helen Margaret Clark (Kernighan) Spear. Ellison worked for more than 50 years for J. D. Irving Ltd. He began his career when he was only 14, working in the woodroom at St. George Pulp & Paper. After several years at the mill, Ellison worked the river logging drives on the Piskahegan and Magaguadavic Rivers. When mill work slowed in the 50’s, Ellison added electrical, plumbing and carpentry to his vast repertoire of trades. Later in the 60’s, he exchanged his tool belt for the forestry business when he became a cutting foreman, a fire fighter, and looked after boundary line maintenance until his semi-retirement in 1997. Ellison was a life long member of St. Marks Anglican Church, and for many years conscientiously decorated the church for each season. Ellison was fondly known as 'Tud' to his many friends and family. Tud was an avid hunter, trapper and loved fishing with his grandchildren. He waited anxiously each year for the first day of fishing season. Tud had a passion for gardening and cooking, he was famous with his grandchildren for his scrambled eggs on a plate, and his kitchen always had trays of plants started well before the snow was off the ground. Most years he was the first to have vegetables in the summer in St. George. Tud was always torn between being at home with his prize garden or being at his beloved Red Rock camp. Ellison's greatest love by far was his wife of 45 years, Donna Jeannene (McVicar). Ellison is also survived by three daughters and two sons, Crystal Anne March (John) of Fairfield, NB, Ellison John (Sandra) of St. George, Susan Jean Baldwin (John) of Fredericton, Cathy Jane Clark of St. George, James Kevin (Dawn) of Utopia. Grampy Tud will be sadly missed by his six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, Jodi L. Tracy (Adam), Jared B. Thorne, J. Matthew Clark, Courtney E. Clark, Jacob D. Clark, Rachel E. Clark, Callie J. Tracy, Cole C. Tracy. Ellison is survived by two brothers and two sisters, George Clark (Christine) of Surry, BC, Lilie Blazekovic (Michael) of Hamilton, ON, Fred Clark (Audrey) of Camrose, AB, Juanita Oickle (George) of Coe-Hill, ON; and several nieces and nephews. Ellison is pre-deceased by Dr. James Vincent Clark, Mary Fern and Alexander Clark. Arrangements have been entrusted to the St. George Funeral Home (755-3533) with visiting on Sunday from 6-9 pm. The service will be held at The Gary E. Waycott Memorial Chapel on Monday at 2:00 pm with Rev. Mary Anne Langmaid officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Charlotte County Cancer Society or St. Marks Anglican Church.

Peacefully, at the Saint John Regional Hospital, on April 25, 2003, Mr. Merrill Donald Lomax, husband of Muriel (Thompson) Lomax of 6849 Route 1, Lepreau, NB. Born in Little Lepreau, on April 6, 1925, he was a son of the late William and Georgia (Wenn) Lomax. A loving husband, father and grandfather, he is survived, besides his wife, by 3 daughters, Peggy (Lewis) Burke of Lepreau, Susan Aubin and Lorraine (Lowell) Donner, both of New River; 2 sons, Donald Lomax and Michael (Tracy) both of New River, NB; 9 grandchildren, 1 great-granddaughter, several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was pre-deceased by 2 brothers, Clarence and Morton; one sister, Melba Hope.

Merrill enjoyed wood crafts. He was a fisherman for 45 years, and loved the water. In the past few years, he enjoyed making headings for traps.

Resting at the St. George Funeral Home, (755-3533), 26 Portage Street, St. George, NB with visiting on Saturday from 2-4 and 7-9. The service will be held on Sunday at 2 pm from the Gary E. Waycott Memorial Chapel at the funeral home with Pastor Tony Stoddard and Pastor Ben Warner officiating, followed by interment in the St. George Rural Cemetery.

For those who wish, donations to the Charlotte County Cancer or the NB Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.

At the Saint John Regional Hospital, Saint John, NB on May 23, 2003, Mr. Arthur Allison Chesley, husband of Shirley (Wilcox) Chesley, passed peacefully away with his family by his side.

Born in Saint John, NB on October 13, 1931, he was the son of the late Jack and Doris (Ellis) Chesley. A loving husband, father, grandfather and brother, Allison leaves behind his wife of 48 years, Shirley; two sons, Gerald (Millicent) Chesley of Moncton, NB, Ronald (Sandi) Chesley of Victoria, BC; one daughter, Susan (Lynn) MacDonald of Charlottetown, PEI; nine grandchildren, Allison, Ben, Calum, Dani, David, Elizabeth, Jeremy, Jeni, and Meghan; one great-granddaughter, Emma Allison; one sister, Shirley (Eldon) Goobie of Rothesay; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and good friends and neighbours, Gui, Verlie, Joshua, and Godson, Nicholas Mailhiot.

Allison was a Lobster Fisherman for 40 years and ran Deep Sea Fishing Charters. He was an avid curler and served many years with the Royal Canadian Legion. He was a member of the Pocologan United Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and sang with the choir. Allison spent five years on the CAM Unit at St. Joseph's Hospital, and 1 ½ years at Fundy Nursing Home, where he was loved and well cared for.

Resting at the Pocologan United Baptist Church where the funeral will be held on Monday at 2 pm, followed by interment in the St. George Rural Cemetery. Visiting at the church on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm.

In remembrance of Allison, donations to the Pocologan United Baptist Church or the Alzheimer's Society of NB would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements in the care of St. George Funeral Home, (755-3533), 26 Portage Street, St. George, NB.

Emerson (Bruz) Edmund Calder

Peacefully, following a brief illness, at the Charlotte County Hospital, St. Stephen, NB, on May 13, 2003, Mr. Emerson (Bruz) Edmund Calder, husband of Louise A. (English) Calder of 11 Armstrong Crescent, St. George, NB.

Born at Wilson's Beach, Campobello, NB on April 3, 1918, he was the son of the late John Alexander and Portia (Brown) Calder. A loving husband, and father, Bruz is survived, besides his wife, by one son, Edmund ( Doreen) Calder of Jemseg, NB; four nephews, John (Marietta), James (Natalie), Jay (Margaret) Andrews, all of Maine, USA, and David English and Heather, of Fredericton, NB; two nieces, Rebecca (Bert) Anthony of Pennfield, and Natalie (Morris) Harris of Blacks Harbour, NB. He was pre-deceased by one sister, Madge Andrews.

Bruz was a veteran of WWII, serving with the Royal Canadian Navy. He had run convoy duty from Newfoundland to Great Britain, as well as action in the invasion of Normandy, France. Through his military career, he had been stationed on both coasts, in places such as Londonderry, Northern Ireland, and Plymouth, England, as well as Prince Rupert, British Columbia, but served mostly throughout the North Atlantic. He was a life member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #83, of Campobello, NB. Bruz was also a Shriner with Anah Temple in Bangor, Maine, and a member of the Washington Lodge #37 of Lubec, Maine. He also was an avid gardener, and enjoyed photography. He was a former member of St. Anne's Anglican Church in Wilson's Beach, NB.

Resting at the St. George Funeral Home (755-3533), 26 Portage Street, St. George, NB, with visiting on Thursday from 7-9 pm. The service will be held on Friday at 2 pm from The Gary E. Waycott Memorial Chapel, with Rev. Peter Mills officiating, followed by interment in the St. George Rural Cemetery.

Donations to the Charlotte County Hospital Palliative Care, either Canadian or Charlotte County Cancer Societies, or a charity of the donors choice, would be appreciated by the family.

Morgan Marie Breau

Peacefully, surrounded by her family, at her residence, 62 Carleton Street, St. George, NB, Morgan Marie Breau, daughter of Gil Breau and Michelle Coburn, joined the angels in Heaven on May 16, 2003.

Born in Halifax, NS on January 7, 2001, Morgan is survived, besides her parents, by her maternal grandparents, Allister and Amy Coburn of McAdam, NB; paternal grandparents, Donald and Judith Breau of St. George; maternal great-grandmother, Barbara Sutherland; paternal great-grandparents, Gerald and Anita Grearson of St. George and Yvone Breau of Neguac, NB; three aunts, Danielle Breau of St. George, Erin Coburn of McAdam, Allison Henderson (Geoff) of Ottawa, Ontario; God-parents, Julie Boyle, Ryan Doherty, and Hugh Mitchell, Jr.. Pre-deceased by great-grandparents.

In her short time with us, she showed us joy, courage, strength, beauty and love. Resting at the St. George Funeral Home (755-3533), 26 Portage Street, St. George, NB with visiting on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. The service will be held on Monday at 3 pm from St. Marks Anglican Church, St. George, followed by interment in the St. George Rural Cemetery.

In Morgan's memory, donations to the IWK or a charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated by the family. www.stgeorgefh.ca

At Kennebec Manor, Saint John, NB, on June 6, 2003, Mr. Burton Orville Stewart, son of the late Milton and Edith (Grearson) Stewart of Saint John, and formerly of St. George, NB. Burton is survived by one son, Gary of Minto, NB; two daughters, Krista Stewart of Maces Bay, NB and Wanda (Richard) Lee of Saint John, NB; one sister, Cheryl Ross of Saint John, NB; eight grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was pre-deceased by one daughter, Myrna Lynn Stewart. A graveside service will be held at the St. George Rural Cemetery on Friday at 2 pm. Donations in Burton's memory may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. Arrangements in the care of St. George Funeral Home, (755-3533), 26 Portage Street, St. George, NB.

Unexpectedly at his residence in Back Bay, NB, May 30, 2003, Mr. Maurice Sheldon Hanley, husband of the late Thelma (Hooper) Hanley.

Born in Back Bay, NB on February 3, 1930, he was a son of the late Joseph and Bertha (Hanley) Hanley. A loving step-father and grandfather, he is survived by one step-son, Herbert (Diana) Leslie of Back Bay, NB; six step-daughters, Barbara (Albert) Leavitt of L’Etete, NB, Gail (Hugh) Carvell of Saint John, Gloria (Paul) Cloney of St. Stephen, Kathlene (Louis) Seeley of Back Bay, Josephine (Glenwood) Gullison of Lynnfield, NB, Connie (Javier) Martinez of Spain; 37 grandchildren; several great and great-great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Maurice was pre-deceased by four brothers, Truman, William, Delbert and Fred; and two sisters, Della Hooper, and Dora Doak. Maurice loved reading and sports, enjoyed hunting and fishing, and playing his games. Maurice was employed for many years by Connors Bros. Ltd. as a Security Guard, and also at Lake Utopia Paper as a guard.

Resting at the Seaview Full Gospel Church, Back Bay, NB, from where the service will be held on Tuesday, June 3, at 2 pm, followed by interment in the St. George Rural Cemetery. Visiting at the church on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Donations in Maurice's memory may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. Arrangements in the care of the St. George Funeral Home, 26 Portage St., St. George, NB (755-3533).

Peacefully, at the Saint John Regional Hospital, Saint John, N.B. on August 28, 2003, Mrs. Vernice Marie (Brown) Frye, wife of Edwin R. (Teddy) Frye of St. George, N.B. Born in Doaktown, N.B. on June 21, 1924, she was a daughter of the late Herbert and Ida (Storey) Brown. A loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, Vernice is survived, besides her husband, by two sons, Gerald Gouchie of St. George, N.B. and Eddy (Elaine) Gouchie of Digdeguash, N.B.; two daughters, Patricia (Cecil) Brownell of Saint John, and Sheila Gouchie of Vancouver, B.C.; five grandchildren, Katie, Suzanne, Haida, Chanel and Spencer; two great-grandchildren Alaina and Dylan; one step-son, Stephen (Kathi) Frye of Texas; three step-daughters, Judith Frye of Virginia, Daisy (James) Barry of St. George, Noranne (Gilbert) Stuart of Deer Island; three sisters, Annie Porter of Doaktown, Bessie (Earl) Matthews of Pennfield, and Bertha Farquharson of Fredericton; several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was pre-deceased by two brothers and two sisters. Vernice was a devoted family woman and was loved by many friends. She belonged to the "Frenchy and the Clothesline Club" as she had a very expensive taste in clothes. Resting at the St. George Funeral Home, 26 Portage Street, St. George (755-3533) with visiting on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A memorial service will be held from The Gary E. Waycott Memorial Chapel at the St. George Funeral Home on Monday at 2 p.m. with Rev. David Haddon and Rev. Charles Yerxa officiating. Interment in the St. George Rural Cemetery. In Vernice's memory, donations to the Charlotte County Cancer Society or a charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated by the family.

Joan Frances (Stewart) Leavitt

Unexpectedly at the Saint John Regional Hospital, Saint John, NB on August 12, 2003, Mrs. Joan Frances (Stewart) Leavitt, wife of Vance Leavitt, of Pennfield, NB.

Born in St. Stephen, NB on July 20, 1945, she was a daughter of Lawrence Stewart and Claudia Marie (Russell) Stewart.

A loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter and sister, she is survived, besides her husband, by two sons, Kevin (Laura) and Cory Leavitt, all of Penfield, NB; two daughters, Karen Kernighan of Blacks Harbour, NB, and Kathy Leavitt (Todd McLeese) of St. George, NB; her father, Lawrence Stewart and step-mother, Freda, of Pennfield, NB and her mother, Claudia Stewart of Saint John, NB; four grandchildren, Jason and Amanda Kernighan, and Derrick and Devin Leavitt; three brothers, Larry (Carol) of Limekiln, NB, Michael (Denise) and Danny Stewart, both of Pennfield, NB; three sisters, Marilyn Stewart of Toronto, ON, Barbara (Leonard) Richard of Moncton, NB, and Susan (Ernest) Richard of Pennfield, NB; several aunts, uncles, nieces and cousins.

Joan had a special way to make you laugh from your heart. She loved stuffed animals, and when she would receive a stuffed toy, she would light up like a little girl on Christmas day. Joan appreciated everything she got in life. Her biggest pride was her family. Joan gave much more to her brothers and sisters than what she will ever know. Her hugs, kisses and smiles, her caring and good sense of humour, will be deeply missed.

Resting at Cornerstone Tabernacle, 33 Manor Road, St. George, NB, from where the service will be held on Friday at 2 pm with Rev. Vernon Bustard officiating. Interment in St. George Rural Cemetery. Visiting at the church on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. In Joan's memory, donations to the Charlotte County Cancer Society or a charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements in the care of St. George Funeral Home, (755-3533), 26 Portage Street, St. George, NB.

- Peacefully, following a lengthy illness at the Charlotte County Hospital, St. Stephen, N.B. on July 6, 2003, Mr. Charles Leslie Kingston, beloved husband of Elizabeth (Stanton) Kingston of Pennfield, N.B. Born in Fredericton Junction, N.B. on March 22, 1929, he was a son of the late Cyrus and Bessie (Welles) Kingston. A loving husband, father, grandfather and father-in-law, Charlie is survived besides his wife, by: two sons: Charles Van (Janet) of Fredericton, Thomas Eugene (Georgie) of Clarenville, Newfoundland, three daughters: Betty Anne (Ron) Harwood of Moncton, Elizabeth Regina Kernighan of St. George and Veronica Natalie (Roger) St. Onge of St. George, 10 granddaughters, one grandson, two great granddaughters, two great grandsons, three brothers: Kingsley Kingston of Fort Fairfield, Me., John (Edith) Kingston of Tracey and Kenneth (Esther) Kingston of Fredericton Jct., three sisters: Olive Livley of Saint John, Mary Nason of Tracey and Doris Wilman of Bedford, NS, and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by one brother, Lloyd. Charlie was employed by Connors Brothers Limited for 41 years and at his retirement was the Director of Purchasing. He was an avid gardener and enjoyed hunting and fishing as well as spending time at the camp with Roger. As an avid and accomplished curler, he was also a charter member and past President of the Brunswick Curling Club in Blacks Harbour. Resting at the Calvary Baptist Church on Main Street in Blacks Harbour from where the service will be held on Wednesday at 2:00 PM followed by interment in the St. George Rural Cemetery. Visiting at the Church on Monday from 7-9 PM and Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In Charlie’s memory, donations to the Calvary Baptist Church Building Fund or a charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted with the St. George Funeral Home (755-3533), 26 Portage Street, St. George, N.B.

Peacefully, at the Charlotte County Hospital, following a brief illness, on July 24, 2003, Mr. Kenneth (Cab) Alexander Fraser, husband of Eunice T. (Justason) Fraser of Utopia, NB. Born in St. George, NB on December 1, 1915, he was a son of the late Harry and Grace (Spear) Fraser. A loving husband, father and grandfather, Cab is survived besides his wife, by one son, Glenn (Sharon) Fraser of Ontario; two daughters, Randi (Jozsef) Jobbagy of Ontario and Judith Fraser of California; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

A veteran of WWII, Cab served as a gunner with the 89th Atlantic and Scottish Regiment, serving in England, Sicily, Italy, France, Belgium, Holland and Germany, where he was awarded the military Medal for Bravery, and recently the Holland Friendship Medal for his part in the liberation of Holland. Following the war, he began working for NB Power as a Journeyman Linesman, and then moved to Toronto, where he worked for Toronto Hydro until his retirement. He was a 50 year member of the Masonic Lodge #12 F and AM, and Luxor Temple in Saint John, where he was a member of the Flag Unit. Also, Cab was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #40, St. George, and a life-time member of CUPE Local 208. Cab, with his wife Eunice, enjoyed his 28 years of retirement. He enjoyed travelling in his motor home and travelled every mile of the Trans Canada Highway. He also enjoyed his fishing boat and attending the many Veteran’s Reunions.

Resting at the St. George Funeral Home, (755-3533), 26 Portage Street, St. George, NB, with visiting on Saturday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. The service will be held on Sunday at 2 pm at the Pennfield United Baptist Church, followed by interment in the St. George Rural Cemetery. There will be a Legion tribute at the funeral home on Saturday at 7 pm, followed by a Masonic tribute at 7:15 pm. Donations to the Shriner' s Hospital would be appreciated by the family. Following the funeral, the Fraser family invites you to attend a reception at the Masonic Hall in St. George.

After a brief illness at the Saint John Regional Hospital on Tuesday, November 15, 1988, James Edward Anderson of L'Etang, in his 67th year. Son of the late Albert E. Anderson and Miltilda E. (Strickland) Anderson of Burgeo, Nfld. He was the captain of the Hillbert M., employee of Connors Bros. for the past 33 years.

He was a member of St. Marks Anglican Church, St. George. He served during the Second World War in the Royal Canadian Merchant Marines and was a member of Royal Cdn. Legion #39.

Survived by his wife, Dorothy Madeline Hatt, two daughters, Susan Stewart of Medicine Hat, Alta., and Mrs. Kimberly (Jeffrey) Wilson of Saint John, four sons, Brian Of Lower L'Etang, Ronald of Sealy's Cove, Eugene and Wade both of L'Etang, three sisters, Lena (William) Fahey of Windsor, Ont. and Elsie (Robert) Petrie of Windsor, Ont., four brothers, Matthew Strickland of Halifax, NS., George, Donald, and Aubrey Anderson, all of Burgeo, Nfld. nine grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, predeceased by one sister, Martha and one brother Jack.

Resting at the St. George Funeral Home with visiting hours on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 1988 from 7-9 pm. and on Thurs. Nov. 17, 1988 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm from where the funeral service will be held on Friday at 2:00 pm. Interment to follow in the St. George Rural Cemetery. Rev. Earl Hawks officiating.

[Source: Binder; St. Croix Library NB Gen. Society, Charlotte Branch- Births, Deaths, Marriages, St. Croix Courier Nov. 1988-Dec. 1992]

At the Saint John Regional Hospital, Wednesday, October 26, 1988, Lillian Mary (Robbins) Kinney of St. George, survived by her husband, Willis, two daughters, Joyce of Browns Flats, Joan of Sackville, NS, two sons, Allan and Mark of St. George, also one sister Kathleen, several grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Cremation to take place, a memorial service to follow to be held Friday 2 p.m. October 28, at St. Marks Anglican Church, St. George, Rev. Philip Ward, officiating. The family has requested donations to be made to the Charlotte County Cancer Society or the donor's choice. Arrangements make by the St. George Funeral Home Ltd., St. George, NB.

[Source: Binder; St. Croix Library NB Gen. Society, Charlotte Branch- Births, Deaths, Marriages, St. Croix Courier Nov. 1988-Dec. 1992]

At Saint John Regional Hospital on Sunday, Dec. 18, 1988, Raymond Paul Justason, husband of Ruth (Patterson) Justason, of Blacks Harbour, age 55; survived by his wife, four daughters, Lisa Justason of Saint John, Kim Gowan of St. Stephen, Debby Dooley of Hans County, NS, Linda Cross of Fredericton, his mother Kathleen (Stewart) Justason, two sisters, Madeline Parsons and Alice Jones, both of Fredericton, four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Resting at the St. George Funeral Home, Main St., St. George. The funeral service will be held at the United Baptist Church, Pennfield, on Thurs. Dec. 22, 1988 at 2 pm with Rev. Glen Gray officiating. Interment in the St. George Rural Cemetery.

[Source: Binder; St. Croix Library NB Gen. Society, Charlotte Branch- Births, Deaths, Marriages, St. Croix Courier Nov. 1988-Dec. 1992]

Peacefully, at the Fundy Nursing Home, Blacks Harbour, NB on October 18, 2003, Mrs. Elaine Rosalie (Atkinson) Mullin, wife of Paul V. Mullin of St. George, NB. Born in Smooth Rock Falls, Ontario, on February 18, 1924, she was a daughter of the late Harold and Agnes (Brown) Atkinson. A loving wife, mother and grandmother, she is survived, besides her husband, by two sons, Harold (Glenna) Ross of Letang, NB, and Gary (Diane) Johnson of Lunenburg, NS; one daughter, Wendy Mullin of Rothesay, NB; 6 grandchildren, Jeffrey (Shyanne) Ross of Utopia, NB, Jamie and Jennifer of Letang, Mark and Peter Johnson of Halifax, NS, and Dianna Saunders of Lunenburg, NS; three great-grandchildren, Savannah and Dawson Ross; and Mackenzie Saunders; Nanny to Matthew and Nicholas McMullin; two brothers, William (Cathy) Atkinson of Toronto, ON, Michael (Valerie) of Salisbury, NB; two sisters, Mary (James) MacIntosh of Annapolis Royal, NS, and Jane Simpson of Moncton, NB; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was pre-deceased by a son, Gary Ross; two brothers, Jack and Robert Atkinson; and two sisters, Eva Mullin and Edna Rogers. Grammie enjoyed hearing about her grandchildren’s sports activities, and her earlier life at Canal Beach.

Resting at the St. George Funeral Home (755-3533), 26 Portage Street, St. George, NB with visiting on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. The service will be held on Tuesday at 11 am from The Gary E. Waycott Memorial Chapel at the St. George Funeral Home followed by interment in the St. George Rural Cemetery. For those who wish, donations in Elaine’s memory may be made to the Fundy Nursing Home Building Fund or a charity of the donor’s choice . The family wish to extend a special thank you to the Fundy Nursing Home staff for the tender and loving care given to Elaine during her stay.

By accident, St. George, NB, on October 13, 2003, Mr. Gerald Kenneth Johnston, companion of Delores McLaughlin of St. George, NB. Born in Saint John, NB on June 6, 1967, he was a son of Diane (Appleby) Johnston and the late Gerald G. Johnston. A loving companion, father, son and brother, he is survived, besides his companion, by one son, David, at home; his mother, Diane Johnston (Gregory Moorehouse); sister, Annette Johnston (Tony Thorne); one brother, Justin Johnston, all of Canal, NB; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Besides his father, Gerald, he was also pre-deceased by a nephew, Adam Henry.

Gerald was an avid golfer and dart player, and a fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #40, St. George, and a former member of the Lion’s Club of St. Andrews. At the time of his passing, he was employed by Gulf Operators and worked at the St. George Dam Project. Resting at the St. George Funeral Home, 26 Portage Street, St. George (755-3533), with visiting on Wednesday from 7-9 pm and Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. The service will be held on Friday at 2 pm from the St. George Baptist Church. In Gerald’s memory, donations to a charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family.

Stanley Burton White
1914 - 2004

Peacefully, at his residence, and following a lengthy illness, on January 14, 2004, Mr. Stanley Burton White, husband of Nadine Frances (Stoddard) White of St. George, NB. Born in St. George, NB on July 1, 1914, he was a son of the late Welcome S. and Susie (Trynor) White. A loving husband, father and grandfather, besides his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Shelia (Donald) Goss of Scoudouc Road, NB; three step-sons, Leonard (Nancy) Cooke, Davis (Juanita) Cooke, and Ross (Eva) Cooke, all of Utopia, NB; five grandchildren, Randy (Theresa) Goss of Scoudouc Road, NB, Wendy (James) Robinson of Riverview, NB, Holly Goss of Scoudouc Road, NB, Heather Goss of Saint John, NB and Bonnie (Arnold) Englehutt of Digby, NS; as well as several other grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. Stanley was the last member of his immediate family. He was pre-deceased by one brother, Kenneth White, and two sisters, Marion McNutt and Caryl Goodwin.

Stanley had been employed as a woodsman for many years and also worked with the Department of Highways as a Highway Foreman for eight years prior to his retirement. He served in WWII with the Royal Canadian Airforce in Newfoundland.

Resting at the St. George Funeral Home, (755-3533), 26 Portage Street, St. George, NB with visiting on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. The service will be held from The Gary E. Waycott Memorial Chapel at the funeral home, on Saturday at 1 pm. In Stanley’s memory, donations to the Charlotte County Cancer Society or a charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family.