Alfred Aldon Cook

Peacefully, at the Charlotte County Hospital, on March 7, 2003, Mr. Alfred Aldon Cook, husband of Helena Maxine (Cooke) Cook of Back Bay, NB.  Born on September 14, 1937, in Back Bay, NB, he was a son of the late Angus and Cora Mae (Hooper) Cook.                                                                                         

A loving husband, father, and grandfather, Alfred is survived by his wife; one son, Anthony (Kimberly) Cook of Lime Kiln; one daughter, Tammy (Mrs. Leigh Green) of Lime Kiln; four grandchildren, Tony, Tiffany, Alisha and Katelyn; one brother, Emery of Back Bay; three sisters, Annie Monks of Back Bay, Darlene Johnson of Barrie Ontario, and Madeline Austin of Hamilton, Ontario; several nieces, nephews and cousins.  He was pre-deceased by two brothers, Raye and James, and three sisters, Mazie Anthony, Diena Matheson and Daisy McNeill.

A self-employed carpenter and fisherman, Alfred played and enjoyed baseball in his earlier years.  He was a member of Seaview Full Gospel Church, Back Bay.

Resting at the Seaview Full Gospel Church from where the service will be held on Monday, March 10 at 2 pm with Rev. Gordon Cooke officiating.  Interment will take place later in the spring.

Visiting at the church on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm..

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

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

www.stgeorgefh.ca

GELDART, SHIRLEY MAE

- Passed suddenly at Charlotte County Hospital, St. Stephen, N. B. on March 7, 2003. Shirley Mae Geldart (London) is survived by husband Donald F. Geldart; three daughters, Nancy Lawton (Peter) of Bocabec; Fay McKeeman (Murray) of Digdeguash; Gail Taylor (Stephen) of Canal; one son, John Geldart (Claudia) of Lakefield, Ontario; four grandchildren, Jill, Graham, Jared and Anna; brothers Charles, Edward, Frederick and Wayne; and sisters Norma, Jean, Frances, Donna, Ann, Janice, Gail and Wanda, all from the Saint John area. Shirley is predeceased by one infant son (Paul) and her parents Charles and Mae London (Richard). Shirley had a wonderful sense of humor and a very special love for all children especially her grandchildren who brought much joy to her life. Shirley was always doing for others. She was very much a giving person and never expected anything in return. And so, in being the person she was, many years ago decided to donate her body to Dalhousie University for medical research. A memorial service is to be held at St. George Baptist Church, Thursday, March 13, 2003 at 1:00 p.m. If friends so desire, remembrances to the charity of the donors choice would be appreciated.

Frederick Raymond Lawless

Unexpectedly at Loch Lomond Villa, Saint John, NB on April 15, 2003, Mr. Frederick Raymond Lawless, formerly of Collingwood Special Care Home, Pennfield.

Born in Milltown, NB on December 3, 1926, he was a son of the late Thomas and Eva (Libby) Lawless. Fred is survived by one sister, Reta Eastman of Delaware, USA, his special friends at Collingwood and Loch Lomond Villa and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Resting at the St. George Funeral Home, 26 Portage Street, St. George, NB (755-3533) with visiting on Sunday from 7-9 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. George's Roman Catholic Church on Monday at 11 am. Interment in the Milltown Catholic Cemetery at a later date. Vigil prayers will be offered at the funeral home on Sunday evening. His family would like to offer special thanks to the staff of the Collingwood Special Care Home and Loch Lomond Villa for the wonderful care given to Fred during the past few years.

Bangor, ME Daily News, July 23, 2003

'JOE' PAGE

BANGOR and ORONO

 Lawrence "Frenchy Joe" Page, 70, passed away

unexpectedly, Monday, July 21, 2003, at a Bangor hospital. He was born July

22, 1932, in St. George, Canada, the son of the late Joseph and Marie

(Roix) Page. Lawrence was a member of the Eagles Club of Brewer and the Odd

Fellows of Bangor. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, trapping and spending time

with his family and friends. He was employed with Irving Buchanan

Construction as a crane operator and a foreman retiring after 18 years.

Lawrence is survived and will be sadly missed by his five children;

Lawrence Stephen Page and his wife, Darlene, of Milford, Joseph D. Page and

his wife, Kathy, of Glenburn, Richard T. Page and his wife, Sherri, of

Corinth, Theresa Hamel and her husband, Edwin, of Milford, Jeannette Roy

and her husband, Bruce, of Bradley; three stepchildren, Julie Lancaster and

her husband, Linwood, of Milford, Leonard Hanson of Orono, Christie

Lancaster of Greenbush; seven grandchildren, six stepgrandchildren and four

great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews; eight sisters and one

brother, Mamie Dufour of Milford, Irene Berube of Van Buren, Jeannette

Grandmaison of Connecticut, Clifford Page of Augusta, Mildred LeVasseur of

New Jersey, Mona St. Louis of Milford, Blanche Garrett of Georgia, Shirley

Seals of Florida, Joyce MClay of Bangor. He was predeceased by his wife of

25 years, Alberta Mae (Connors) Page; his sisters Alma LaFerrier and Aurora

St. Louis; brother, Richard T. Page (infant); a stepdaughter, Lindy Gay

(Hanson) LePage and infant grandson, Adam Page. Friends may call 6-8 p.m.

Wednesday at the Birmingham Funeral Home, 438 Main St., Old Town. A Mass of

Christian Burial will be celebrated 2 p.m. Thursday at Holy Family Parish

in Old Town with the Rev. Normand Richard celebrant. Committal will be

conducted 1 p.m. Friday at Riverside Cemetery in Orono. In lieu of flowers,

memorial contributions may be sent to the American Heart Association,

Northeast Affiliate, Inc., 343 Gorham Road, South Portland, ME 4106-2317 or

to the American Diabetes Association, Maine Affiliate, 163 Lancaster St.,

Portland, ME 04101. Those who wish may visit www.mem.com to post a personal

tribute. www.dignitymemorial.com

08/08/2003  DALEY, BEATRICE M. - The death of Beatrice May Daley of Loch Lomond Villa wife of the late Wesley Daley occurred on August 6, 2003 at her residence. Mrs. Daley was born in St. George but lived most of her life in Saint John. She was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Alice (Cox) Daley. She had been employed with N.B. Tel and the Board of School Trustees. She was a member of St. Judes Church and a member of Hillcrest Villagers Senior Citizens Club. She is survived by a sister Hazel and her husband Glendon Atkinson of Riverview N.B. and a brother Harry and his wife Mae of Hampton N.B. and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by three brothers Theodore, Horace, and Cecil and two sisters Nora and Florence. Resting at the Castle "Fallsview" Funeral Home 309 Lancaster Ave (634-1701). Funeral service will be held at St. Judes Anglican Church on Saturday August 9, 2003 at 10 am. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery. Visiting at "Fallsview" on Friday August 8, 2003 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Tributes and condolences may be placed or this notice viewed at www.castlefh.com 

907/18/2003  JOHNSON, CARRIE  EDITH -

Picture donated by Chris Larsen

The death of  Carrie Edith (Henry) Johnson of Loch Lomond Villa, Saint John, NB, wife of the late Donald Johnson, occurred suddenly at the Saint John Regional Hospital.  Born in St. George, NB, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Myrtle (Cowie) Henry.   Carrie loved to do crafts of many kinds, she enjoyed her family and many friends at the Villa, she will be sadly missed. She is survived by three sisters Jeanette Sisson (Stan), Ottawa, Ont., Shelia Richard (Lawrence),  St. George, NB, and  Eleanor Daigle, St. George, NB., also several nieces and nephews.  She is predeceased by her parents, her husband, two brothers Sterling and Charles Henry and one sister Charlotte. Resting at Brenan’s Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John, NB (634-7424) with visitation on Thursday 2-4, 7-9.  Funeral service will be held on Friday, July 18, 2003, at 1:00 PM, from Brenan’s Funeral Home Chapel.  Interment will take place at St. Joseph’s Cemetery.  Remembrance to Romero House Soup Kitchen or donors choice would be appreciated by the family.  www.brenansfh.com 

Peacefully, at the Charlotte County Hospital, St. Stephen, NB on October 7, 2003, Mrs. Myrtle (MacVicar) Henderson, wife of the late Harper Henderson. Born at Canal, NB, on April 22, 1912, she was a daughter of the late Archibald and Annie Elizabeth (Campbell) MacVicar. She is survived by one step-son, Norval Henderson of Ontario; one step-daughter, Marilyn Pearson of British Columbia; six step-grandchildren; one brother, Milton MacVicar (Alice) of Bonny River, NB; a niece, Beth DeLong (Herb Bartlett) of Old Ridge, NB; two great-nieces, Carla DeLong and Natalie Steen (Kelly); great-great-nephews, Jeremy, Joshua, and Merven, and great-great-niece, Jennifer; and many cousins. Besides her husband, Myrtle was pre-deceased by one sister, Marion MacVicar. Myrtle was a school teacher for over 35 years, and spent over 27 years in the Saint John area as a grade one teacher. She was a member of the Second Falls United Baptist Church and was very active in church activities such as youth and women's groups, as well as the missionary society. Resting at the St. George Funeral Home (755-3533), 26 Portage Street, St. George, NB, with visiting on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. The service will be held on Thursday at 2:30 pm from the Second Falls United Baptist Church, followed by interment in the Cedar Hill Extension Cemetery in Saint John, NB. In her memory, donations may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. www.stgeorgefh.ca

09/26/2003  BROWN, CAPTAIN (RETIRED) DAVID HENRY -

 David Henry Brown - 59, of Kentville passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2003 in the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in Bonny River, New Brunswick, he was a son of the late Joseph and Minnie (Kinney) Brown. He served with the Canadian Armed Forces and was stationed in Germany, Shilo, Gagetown, Halifax, Petawawa, Ottawa, Trenton and Borden, retiring with the rank of Captain after 32 years of service. He was a member of the Federal Superannuates National Association and a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Kings Branch No. 6, Kentville. He enjoyed hunting and fishing especially with his brother-in-law, the late Eldon Walsh. He is survived by his wife, the former Mary Anne (Walsh) Brown; sister, Joan (Ross) Norman, St. George, New Brunswick. There will no visitation by family request. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 27, 2003 in the Gaspereau Baptist Church, Reverend Gary Manthorne officiating. Private family burial will take place in the Gaspereau Cemetery. Donations in memory may be made to the charity of your choice. On-line condolences may be sent to [email protected]. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the W.C. Hiltz/White Family Funeral Home, Kentville

10/08/2003 KEITH, ELEANOR KAY -

 Passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2003 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. A resident of Carleton-Kirk Lodge and formerly of 75 Bayview Drive, she was born October 20, 1912 in St. George, NB to the late Frank and Annie (Magowen) Chaffey. A graduate of St. Stephen Business College, Eleanor served in Washington, DC as a Sergeant with the C.W.A.C's for four years during WWII and then later worked as a secretary in Saint John for many years. While employed by Keith Brokerage Ltd., she met her future husband, the late Ronald Keith. They were married from 1952 until Ronald's death in 1968. Eleanor was an avid bridge player and rarely missed an adventure with the girls from her bridge club. She was a member of the "Quinton Heights Circle" for many years and loved to keep busy with things like her knitting or making lovely desserts. She always had a story to share with her family and her two dogs were wonderful companions. Eleanor is survived by her two sons Gerald and his wife Susan Walsh and Frank both Saint John, NB, one sister, Alberta "Bert" Alexander of Fredericton, NB, grandson Benjamin Keith of Saint John, NB, two step-granddaughters Tanya Walsh and husband Sean Fergus of Pickering, ON., Terri Vaughan and husband Tom and two step-great grandsons Zach and Ty Vaughan all of Saint John, NB. Besides her parents and husband, Eleanor was predeceased by her brothers Tom and Bill and her sisters Marion Harris and Louise Prebble. Resting at Castle "Fallsview" Funeral Home, 309 Lancaster Ave., Saint John, N.B., (634-1701) with visiting on Tuesday, October 7, 2003 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm and memorial service Wednesday, October 8, 2003 from "Fallsview" Chapel at 1 pm with Rev. John Fraser officiating. Donations in Eleanor's memory may be made to the Osteoporosis Society of NB, the Carleton-Kirk Lodge or the charity of donor's choice. Tributes may be placed or this notice viewed at www.castlefh.com

10/08/2003  CASEY, EVA MARY

 The death of Eva Casey occurred at the Charlotte County Hospital on October 5, 2003.Born in St. George NB, she was the daughter of the late Alsime and Gertrude Arsenault. Predeceased by husband Adolphus Casey; one brother Fred; one daughter Debbie. Survived by three daughters Linda (Bryon) Taylor of St. Stephen NB; Shirley (Robert) Campbell of McAdam NB; Debbie (Scott) Dow of St. Stephen NB; two sons David (Debbie) Casey of Harvey NB; Jeffrey (Stephanie) Casey of St. George NB; sister Rita McMullin of Vancouver BC; ten grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Family will be receiving friends at MacDonald Select Community Funeral Home, 20 Marks Street, St. Stephen on Wednesday October 8, from 7 to 9. A memorial Mass will be held 11am on Thursday from St. Stephen's Catholic Church, with Father Bill Brennan officiating. Interment will take place at Milltown Catholic Cemetery. For those who wish, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, or to a charity of the donors choice would be appreciated. www.macdonaldfh.com 

Wayne Merton Patterson
The passing of Wayne Merton Patterson, 54, husband of Rose Marie Aurore
(LeBlanc) Patterson of L’Etang, NB, occurred peacefully at the Saint John
Regional Hospital, Saint John, NB, on November 25, 2003. Born in St.
Stephen, NB on October 4, 1949, he was a son of Merton Hilliard Patterson
and the late Florence Ida (Taylor) Patterson of L’Etang, NB.

A loving husband, father, grandfather, son, and brother, besides his wife,
father and step-mother, Esther, he is survived by: one son, Philip
Patterson (Paula) of Quispamsis; one daughter, Karen Patterson (Whitney)
of Quispamsis; six grandchildren, Brittany, Victoria, Alexandria,
MacKenzie, Tyler and Jarod, all of Quispamsis; one brother, Lance (Sandra)
Patterson of L’Etang, NB; one sister, Melody (Bruce) Hanley of L’Etang,
NB; one step-brother, Allen (Angela) Curran of Stillwater, NB; one
step-sister, Gloria Stewart (Jeff Markey) of L’Etang, NB; father and
mother-in-law, Ernest and Lucille LeBlanc of Moncton, NB; sisters-in-law,
Jeanne McLaughlin (companion Harry Hussick) of Bailey, NB, Patricia
LeBlanc of Moncton, NB, Louise LeBlanc of St. George, NB; brothers-in-law,
Ernest LeBlanc Jr. (Donna) of Saint John, NB, Joseph LeBlanc (Angela) of
Back Bay, NB, and Bernard LeBlanc (companion, Beth Stewart) of St. George,
NB; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Wayne was pre-deceased by
one sister, Michelle.

Wayne enjoyed pickling, hunting and fishing. He had been a member of CEPU
Local 523N and was employed by Lake Utopia Paper as an electrician for 32
years. By request, there will be no service or visitation. In Wayne’s
memory, donations made to the Charlotte County Cancer Society, or a
charity of the donor’s choice, would be appreciated by the family.
Arrangements are entrusted to the care of St. George Funeral Home
(755-3533), 26 Portage Street, St. George, NB.

ALLAN YOUNG

02/16/2004  FIANDER, JOSEPHINE TERESA -

Josephine Teresa Fiander passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2004 at the Charlotte County Hospital, St. Stephen, New Brunswick. Widow of Daniel Fiander, she resided in St. Stephen for several years and was a recent resident of Kennedy House, St. Andrews, New Brunswick. Born on May 8, 1926 to the late George and Mary (Reardon) Scammell of St. George, New Brunswick, she was predeceased by her brother, Vincent Scammell, of St. George. She is survived by one son, Allan (Jill) of Fredericton; two daughters, Mary (Bob) Cochrane of Lake Utopia and Barb (Fred) Purton of St. Andrews; grandchildren, Dana (Blair) Dickson of Quispamsis, Kari Purton of Vancouver, Craig (Jennifer) Fiander of Jamison, PA., Kristy Purton of Vancouver, Kevin Cochrane of Toronto, Trevor Cochrane of St. George; two great-grandsons, Jake and Dax Dickson of Quispamsis; several nieces and nephews. Resting at MacDonald Select Community Funeral Home, 20 Marks St., St. Stephen, with visiting on Monday, February 16, 2004 between 7 and 9 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 am Tuesday at the Church of St. Stephen, Milltown, New Brunswick with Rev. Paul Riley officiating. Interment will take place in the Milltown Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, remembrances can be made to the Palliative Care Unit of the Charlotte County Hospital, Hospice of Charlotte Inc., or a charity of the donor's choice. www.macdonaldfh.com 

01/26/2004  McALEENAN, HARRY W. -

The death of Harry William McAleenan of St. George, occurred Sunday, January 25th, 2004 at the Passamaquoddy Lodge, St. Andrews, NB. He was born in Digdeguash, NB in 1917. He is survived by three daughters: Eleanor Johnson (Raymond) of Saint John, Lynda McAleenan of Bedford, NS, Judith Fleiger (John) of Calgary, Alberta; one sister Madeline Oliver of Boston, Mass, USA; five grandchildren: Christopher and Gregory Johnson of Saint John, Jennifer, Jillian and Kristine Fleiger of Calgary, Alta; one great granddaughter Sydney Johnson of Saint John; one niece and several nephews. Harry was predeceased by his wife Irene and his mother and father Harry and Mary McAleenan. At his request, there will be no visitation at the funeral home and cremation will take place. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at St. George Catholic Church, St. George, NB at a later date. Interment will be in Bocabec Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations could be made to the charity of the donors' choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care and direction of Castle "Fallsview" Funeral Home, 309 Lancaster Avenue, West Saint John, NB (506-634-1701) 

Lewiston, ME Sun Journal 9 Dec 03
Guilford L. Kinney

CAPE ELIZABETH - Guilford L. Kinney, 93, formerly of Campion Road, Cape
Elizabeth, and most recently of Schooner Estates in Auburn, died Sunday,
Dec. 7, at a Lewiston nursing home.

He was born in St. George, New Brunswick, Canada, a son of Theodore and
Lila Kinney. He was raised by his grandparents, Alden and Ella Kinney. His
grandfather gave him a Friendship sloop when he was a teenager and his love
for the sea never ended. He lived and worked near the water all of his life.
He built two boats, one of which was an 18-foot cabin cruiser which he was
very proud of and enjoyed cruising the Bay of Fundy, Casco Bay and Sebago Lake.
His two grandchildren were very special to him. He was very kind to all
that knew him and always eager to help someone in need. He and his wife,
Mary, of 58 years, spent many winters in Florida.
He was educated in the Eastport schools and was a past member of the
Portland Lions Club. He was also a member of the Portland Marine Society
and past member of the Propeller Club.
Mr. Kinney retired as the plant manager and supervisor for the R.J. Peacock
Canning Company in 1978 after 43 years of service and worked for the Moran
Towing Company in Portland for several years.
Surviving are: a daughter, Kathleen (Kay) Ann Kotsifas and her husband,
Bill, of Auburn; two grandchildren, Christopher W. Kotsifas of San
Francisco, Calif., and Stephanie Karner and her husband, Derek, of Belmont,
Vt.; and a special cousin, Jim Kinney of Campobello, New Brunswick, Canada.

Predeceasing him was his wife, Mary Hilda Ferguson Kinney in 1999.

Purcell Tucker

At the Fundy Hospital, Blacks Harbour, Saturday on January 11, 1992, Purcell Edison Tucker, 86, of L'Etete, Charlotte County,  husband of the late Gordon and Elizabeth (Nesbitt) Tucker.  Survived by his wife, one brother Ronald (Pat) Tucker, of St. George, two sisters, Kathleen Matthews, of L'Etete, and Doris Haggerty, of Blacks Harbour, along with several nieces, nephews and great-nephews.  Resting at the St. George Funeral Home, Main Street, St. George where the funeral will be held on Monday at 2 pm. with Pastor Andy Rayner officiating.  Visiting at the funeral home on Sunday from 7-9 pm and Monday beginning at 11 am.

 

Found in Vital Statistics 1992/1993 Binder at St. Croix Public Library

 

Blanche Mae Steen

The death of Mrs. Blanche Mae Steen, age 83, wife of William Allan Steen, occurred on Sunday, October 24, 2004, at her residence in Breadalbane, NB.

Born in Lubec, Maine, on December 8, 1920, she was a daughter of the late Maxwell Percy and Charlotte Lottie (Patterson) Wilcox. A loving wife, mother, and grandmother, she is survived by her husband, William; a son, Russell (Olive) of Breadalbane, NB; a daughter, Sheila McCourt (David) of Arden, ON; three grandchildren, Patrick McCourt, Julie Morrison (Colin), and Diane Scharfenberg; one son-in-law, Randolph Scharfenberg; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was predeceased by her daughter, Ellen Scharfenberg; two sisters, Alberta Lane and Lena Donohue; two brothers, Irvin Wilcox and Max Wilcox. Blanche was a member of the St. George Baptist Church.

Resting at the St. George Funeral Home, 26 Portage Street, St. George, NB (755-3533), with visiting on Monday, October 25th from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. The service will be held at The Gary E. Waycott Memorial Chapel at the St. George Funeral Home on October 26, 2004 at 1:00 pm with Rev. Charles Yerxa officiating. Interment will follow in the Pennfield Rural Cemetery. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family.

Marion McNamara

12/14/2004 McNAMARA, MARION E. - The death of Marion E. McNamara of Newcastle Centre, wife of the late Joseph McNamara, occurred Sunday, December 12th, 2004 at the Chalmers Regional Hospital. Originally from St. George, N.B. she was the last surviving child of the late George and Alda (Matthews) McVicar. She is survived by her son George McNamara (Barbara) of Cumberland Bay; grandsons, Joseph McNamara (Deborah), Thomas McNamara (Donna) and David McNamara (Yvonne); granddaughter, Lynn McNarmara (Carman); nine great grandchildren, two great great grandsons; numerous nieces and nephews in New Brunswick including a special niece, Evelyn Hartley. In addition to her husband Joseph she was predeceased by 13 brothers and sisters. Resting at the Minto Funeral Home with visitation on Tuesday from 2-4PM and 7-9PM and from where funeral service will take place 2:00PM Wednesday, December 15th, 2004 in the Parker Memorial Chapel with Pastor Kaj Binderup officiating. Interment will follow in the Newcastle Creek Cemetery Extension.

Source:  Telegraph Journal

Source:  www.restigouche.net

Bangor, Maine Daily News, 9 Nov 2004

WINNIFRED E. BOYD

CALAIS - Winnifred E. Boyd, 97, died Monday afternoon, Nov. 8, 2004, at the Atlantic Rehab and Nursing Center after a brief illness. She was born at Letete, New Brunswick, Canada, a daughter of George and Matilda Guptill Matthews. She attended local schools. Mrs. Boyd had been the desk clerk at the International Motel in Calais for many years. Her husband, Thomas Boyd, died in 1985. Surviving are a brother, Lawrence D. Matthews of Manchester; a sister, Lena McKenzie of Calais; and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday at the Calais Cemetery.

Marie A. Clow

Mabel Eudora Justason
1906 - 2005

At the Fundy Nursing Home, Blacks Harbour, NB, the death of Mrs. Mabel Eudora Justason, 99, wife of the late Chandler Alexander Justason, occurred on February 13, 2005, at her residence. Born in Back Bay, NB on January 25, 1906, she was a daughter of the late Lewis and Floretta (Towers) Holmes.

Mabel is survived by one daughter, Eudora Hatt (Harley); five grandchildren, Larry, Greg and Tim Hatt, Laurel Phillips and Cindy Clary; ten great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Laura Cooke; several nieces and nephews. She was pre-deceased by one son, Aubrey Justason; two sisters, Blanche Grant and Cora Dick; one brother, Willard Holmes; and a sister-in-law, Katherine Campbell.

Mabel was a life long member of the Pennfield United Baptist Church, and was active in the Women’s Missionary Society as well as being a Sunday School teacher for many years.

Resting at the Pennfield Untied Baptist Church with visiting on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. and on Tuesday morning from 10 am till noon, followed by the funeral service at 2 pm with Rev. Grant Alcorn officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to the Fundy Nursing Home Chapel project or a charity of the donor’s choice.

Arrangements entrusted to St. George Funeral Home (755-3533), 26 Portage Street, St. George, NB

www.stgeorgefh.ca

Merton Hilyard Patterson

Following a lengthy illness, with his family and Rev. Mary Ann at his side, the death of Mr. Merton Hilyard Patterson of L’Etang, NB, husband of Esther (Matheson) Patterson, occurred at the Saint John Regional Hospital, Saint John, NB on Tuesday, February 22, 2005. Born in L’Etang, NB on July 28, 1926, he was a son of the late Kenneth and Freda (Cunningham) Patterson. He had been employed at the St. George Mill and later with Lake Utopia Paper having over 20 years service, retiring in 1992. In addition to his work at the mill, Merton loved woodworking and furniture making. Besides his wife, Merton is survived by one son, Lance Patterson (Sandra) of L’Etang; daughter, Melody Hanley (Bruce) of L’Etang; step-son, Allen Curran (Angela) of Stillwater; step-daughter, Gloria Stewart (Jeff Markey) of Back Bay; one brother, Vance (Germaine) of Quebec and a daughter-in-law, Rose Patterson of L’Etang; 11 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Merton was pre-deceased by his first wife, Florence (Taylor) Patterson; a daughter, Michelle and a son, Wayne.

Resting at St. Mark’s Anglican Church, St. George, from where the service will be held at 2 pm, Friday February 25th , with Rev. Mary Ann Langmaid officiating. Visiting hours at the church from 2-4 and 7-9 pm on Thursday. In lieu of flowers, donations to a charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to St. George Funeral Home (755-3533), 26 Portage Street, St. George, NB.

(www.stgeorgefh.ca)

Shirley Madeline McCarty

The death of Shirley Madeline McCarty, widow of James W. McCarty, occurred at Carleton Kirk Lodge Nursing Home on Saturday, February 12, 2005. Born in St. George, N.B., she was the daughter of the late Evelyn (Holt) and Frank S. Jackson.

She is survived by a sister, Marietta Finley, a brother, Bruce D. Jackson (Carolyn), also by a very special niece – her Girl Friday, Deborah Nickerson (Robert Cawley), nephews David Nickerson (Elspeth), Christopher Jackson (Tricia), a grand-nephew, four grand-nieces, several cousins, step-brothers Lawrence (Nedra), Sheldon (Joan), Robert, Gary (Dianne) Lee, step-sisters Jeanette Dobbin (W. Frederick), Josephine Barker (Alfred), Bettie Sampson (Joseph), Sharon Hoyt (Brian), step-sister-in-law Yvonne Lee. Also predeceased by step-mother Helen Lee Jackson and step-brother Arthur Lee.

At Shirley’s request there will be no visitation or funeral service. Cremation will take place followed by a private family interment at a later date.

Remembrances to the Shriners Hospital for Children in Montreal or a charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated.

Arrangements under the direction of Brenan’s Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John, NB (506-634-7424).


www.brenansfh.com

Chandler Alexander Leavitt

The death of Chandler Alexander Leavitt, 84, of Medicine Hat, AB, and formerly of Blacks Harbour, NB occurred on March 4, 2005 at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital in Medicine Hat, AB. Born in St. George, NB on April 20, 1920, he was the son of Fesiton Lester and Georgie Alma (Cook) Leavitt. He is survived by one daughter, Zelda (Donald) Turnbull of Pennfield; two grandchildren, Donald and Dwayne Turnbull; five great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

In his earlier years, Chandler was a can cutter for Connors Bros. Ltd., then moved to Alberta where he began to work in a greenhouse. Chandler loved growing and taking care of his gardens.

No visitation by Chandler’s request. A graveside service will take place in the spring. Donations to a charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to St. George Funeral Home (755-3533), 26 Portage Street, St. George, NB.

www.stgeorgefh.ca

Edward Charles Hatt Sr.

The death of Edward Charles Hatt Sr., husband of Carol Ann (Mitchell) Hatt of Back Bay, NB, occurred peacefully at the Saint John Regional Hospital, Saint John, NB on March 24, 2005. Born on March 2, 1943, in St. Stephen, Edward was the son of the late James H. and Angela Agnes (Smith) Hatt.

A loving husband, father and brother, he is survived, besides his wife, by one son, Edward Hatt Jr. & Natasha Rose (“Rosebud”); seven brothers, William (“Bill”) of California, Gerald (“Jake”), Thomas (“Tom”), Bob, Danny, Dick and Dale, all of St. Stephen; three sisters, Sandra Beck, Linda Richards, and Mary Joe Hatt, all of St. Stephen; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins; mother-in-law, Francis Mitchell of Back Bay.

Ed will be sadly missed by his close friends, Tom & BJ Barrett, William Hanley, Garnet Matheson & his many co-workers. Edward was employed with Garnet Matheson as a carpenter for 25 years.
Eddie was a hard worker and provider who was an avid Bingo player, loved his boat and fishing at Head Harbour. He was thoughtful of everyone around him.

By his request there will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 26th at 3:00 pm from the Church of Christ in Back Bay. In his memory, donations to the Charlotte County SPCA, or a charity of the donor’s choice, would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to the St. George Funeral Home (755-3533), 26 Portage Street, St. George, NB.




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Lois Celeste (Armstrong) Connors

Louise Celeste (Lois Armstrong) Connors, 77, of St. George, passed away at the Moncton Hospital on Monday, April 4, 2005, after a brief and courageous battle with cancer. Born in Blacks Harbour, NB she was a daughter of the late Edwin and Maude (Hill) Connors. She was predeceased by her husband, Roy Parker Wadlin, eight sisters and three brothers. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.

Lois loved the outdoors and the warm summer months. She enjoyed hunting season in the fall with her family and time spent at the camp. Lois will be sadly missed by her sons, Parky (Anne) of Winnipeg, Manitoba, and Pat (Kathy) of Riverview; grandchildren, Tammy, Tara, Maria, Jeffrey, and Jamie; great-grandchildren, Brady, Ty; several nieces and nephews.

As per Lois' wishes, she was forwarded for cremation. There will be no visitation. A graveside service will be held at Christ Church (Anglican) Cemetery, Pennfield, on Saturday, April 16, 2005 at 11:30 am, with Rev. Fr. John Ighacho officiating. In Lois’ memory, donations to a memorial of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family. The St. George Funeral Home (755-3533), 26 Portage Street, St. George, NB, is entrusted with the arrangements.
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Ethel Jane Wilcox

Peacefully, in her 103rd year, at the Fundy Nursing Home, Blacks Harbour, NB, Mrs. Ethel Jane (Leavitt) Wilcox, wife of the late Earle L. Wilcox, entered into the presence of her Lord and Saviour on April 29, 2005. Born at Leavitt’s Head, Back Bay, NB on April 25, 1903, the daughter of the late John and Sarah (Harris) Leavitt, she is survived by six children, Ida (Gerald) McCoy of Saint John, Carroll (Neata) Wilcox of Truro, NS, Hazel Tidd of Kamsack, SK, Mary (Bev) Doucette of Quispamsis, Marie Wilcox of Saint John and Alice (Murray) Thorne of Estey’s Bridge, NB; special daughter-in-law, Kay Wilcox of St. George; 24 grandchildren; 50 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; sister, Bessie Hanley; brothers Ken Leavitt and Octave Leavitt; sisters-in-law, Gladys Spray and Bessie Wickett. Besides her beloved husband and her parents, she was predeceased by her son, Leo; daughter Lelia (in infancy); sister, Martha; brothers, Basil, Otis, and Melvin; and son-in-law, Sherwood Tidd.

A loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she was the oldest living member of the Blacks Harbour Wesleyan Church. A long-time resident of Blacks Harbour, she worked for many years at Connors Bros. Ltd.

Resting at the Blacks Harbour Wesleyan Church with the funeral service at 11:00 am Monday, May 2, 2005, followed by interment in the Pennfield Rural Cemetery. Visiting on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Fundy Nursing Home Memorial Chapel, or a charity of the donor’s choice, would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to the St. George Funeral Home (755-3533), 26 Portage Street, St. George, NB

Beulah Alberta Caldwell
1909 - 2005

The death of Mrs. Beulah Alberta Caldwell RN, 95, of St. George, NB, wife of the late Donald Mclean Caldwell, occurred at the Charlotte County Hospital, St. Stephen, NB on April 13, 2005. Born in Elgin, NB, on June 17, 1909, she was a daughter of the late Arthur and Evelyn (Garland) Barchard. Beulah is survived by one daughter, Mary Anne (Vance) Craig of Utopia; one daughter-in-law, Susana Caldwell of Fredericton, NB; five grandchildren, Heather Craig, David (Tracy) Craig, Alyson Craig (Craig MacDonald), Donald and Anastasia Caldwell; two sisters, Doris Everall of England and Evelyn (Mrs. James McCafferty) of Moncton, NB; several nieces, nephews and cousins. She is also survived by her girls, Mimi, Irene and Joan, and faithful caregiver, Eleanor James. She was pre-deceased by one son, George; two brothers, Everett and Cyril, and one sister, Dr. Fernetta Levy.

Beulah graduated from nursing school at the General Hospital in Saint John in 1931 and spent 25 years nursing at Fundy Hospital in Blacks Harbour. She was a former District Commissioner of the Girl Guides, member of the Women’s Institute in Blacks Harbour, member of NBARN (New Brunswick Association of Registered Nurses) and an adherent of the Presbyterian Kirk of St. George.

Friends may call at the home of her daughter, Mary Anne and Vance Craig at McLeans Beach Lane, Lake Utopia (755-3281). A memorial service will be held on Monday April, 18th at 2:00 pm from the Presbyterian Kirk, St. George, with Rev. Dr. Stephen Cho officiating. In Beulah’s memory, donations to the Diabetes association, Hospice of Charlotte (465-0800) or a charity of the donor’s choice, would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to the St. George Funeral Home (755-3533), 26 Portage Street, St. George, NB.

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Jean Barbara Hanlon

1946 - 2005

The death of Mrs. Jean Barbara Hanlon, 58, of Campbell Street, St. George, devoted wife to Dave William Hanlon, occurred on Thursday, June 2, 2005 at the Saint John Regional Hospital, Saint John, NB. Born in Chatham, NB on November 19, 1946, she was a daughter of the late Theodore Wilkins and Ruth (Walls) Harrison. Surviving besides her husband, Dave, are her loving children, Tim Hanlon (Loretta) of Pennfield, Dwayne Hanlon (Stephanie) of Rusagonis, NB; sisters, Deborah Mitton (Steven) of Hammond River, Nancy Jones (George) of Red Head, Cheryl Harrison of Saint John; brothers, David Harrison (Sheila) of Quispamsis, Wayne Harrison (Ross), John Harrison (Vanda), Hayward Harrison (Joyce), Barry Harrison (Cathy), all of Saint John; cherished grandchildren, Mitchel Hanlon, Kelsey Hanlon, and Mikayla Hanlon; several nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.

There will be no visitation by family request. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, June 5th at 2 pm from The Gary E. Waycott Memorial Chapel at St. George Funeral Home, with Rev. Bruce Alcorn officiating. In Jean’s memory, donations to the NB Heart and Stroke Foundation and the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated by the family. A private interment will take place at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to the St. George Funeral Home (755-3533), 26 Portage Street, St. George, NB.

Lois Marguerite D'Arcy

Lois Marguerite (Campbell) D'Arcy - on Saturday September 17, 2005 -
cherished by husband Leycester D. D'Arcy, Q.C., children Linda, Dianne
(Patrick Walsh), Monica (John Antworth), Mary, and Mark (Dr. Caroline
Lubbe-D'Arcy). Lois was a wonderful Nanny to five special grandchildren,
D'Arcy and Connor Walsh, Elise D'Arcy, Lauren Antworth and Brayden D'Arcy.
She also leaves brother Lawrence Campbell of Edmonton, a close extended
family and many friends.

Lois was predeceased by her son Leycester, who died at age 16 in 1969,
brothers Arnold and Eugene, sisters Mary Francis and Anne Marie (Fillmore).

Born in St. George in 1918, Lois was the daughter of Alexander and Alice
(Phillips) Campbell. A 1941 graduate of the Chipman Memorial School of
Nursing in St. Stephen, Lois especially enjoyed her training at the Shriners
Hospital in Montreal. Lois proudly served as an army nurse from 1944 until
her marriage in 1947 to Ley, and devoted the next 57 years to her family.

Visitation is on Monday evening, September 19, from 7 to 9 PM at McAdams
Funeral Home, Fredericton. Funeral mass will be celebrated on Tuesday,
September 20, 2005 at 2 PM in St. Dunstan's Roman Catholic Church. Interment
will follow at Hermitage Cemetery. Family and friends are then invited to
gather at The Red House, the family home.

Lois' spirit will continue to guide her loved ones through their journeys.
In her memory donations to a charity of the donor's choice would be
appreciated.

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Mary Elizabeth Stafford (Mullin)

The death of Mary Stafford (Mullin) of Fredericton, wife of the late William Stafford occurred on May 6, 2005 at Rocmaura Nursing Home, Saint John, New Brunswick. Born in St. George, N.B., Mary was the daughter of the late Michael and Naomi (Maher) Mullin.

Mary embraced life with love, compassion, service as well as her deep faith as a lifelong Roman Catholic. As a wife, mother, Veteran of WWII, a member of the CWL for 50 years, as a volunteer for many charitable causes and above all, as someone who dedicated her life to the care of children.

Mary spent her early years of marriage with her husband Bill and their 3 sons in Fredericton. When they moved to London, Ontario Mary pursued her desire to help and nurture children by furthering her education in Childhood studies. She completed courses on the care of Special Needs Children and was also certified at Mohawk College of Applied Arts and Technology in early Childhood Education. She also trained at the Children’s Psychiatric Research Institute in London.

When Mary and Bill and their family returned to Fredericton in 1979, she became the owner and administrator of the House of Children Daycare, a business, which she operated for 20 years. At House of Children, Mary introduced the Montessori program into the daycare curriculum. But her greatest joy was to surround herself with the many children that parents happily entrusted in her care.

Mary had several hobbies, including Genealogy studies. The study of family origins interested her so much that she made 3 excursions to Ireland to research her family history in the completion of the Mullin family tree. Mary also enjoyed creative writing and listening to classical music.

Sadly, Mary was predeceased by her husband, parents, son William, daughter Mary Suzanne, brothers Hubert, Edwin, Joseph, John, & sister Beatrice. She is survived by her sons Phillip (Catherine) of Marshalltown, Iowa, USA, and David of Mississauga; brothers Eugene of St. Andrews, N.B., Paul (Elaine), Gary (Gail), and sister Madeline of St. George, N.B. She is also survived by 8 Grandchildren, William, Mark, Bradley, Gregory, Gail, Rhonda, Heather and Michelle, and 4 Great Grandchildren, Matthew, Bradley, Nicholas and Megan.

To remember Mary, is to remember her surrounded by children and to see these children through Mary’s eyes, the following quote will illustrate just what she saw. “Why do we smile when we see a child? Perhaps it’s because we see someone whose smile for us, we know to be fully genuine. And the child – soul inside us smiles wistfully in recognition. “

Visitation will be held at McAdam’s Select Community Funeral Home on Monday, May 9th, 2005 from 6-9 pm. Funeral mass will be held at St. Dunstan’s Catholic Church on Regent Street, Fredericton on Tuesday, May 10th, 2005 with interment at Hermitage Cemetery at a later date. Monsignor Brian Sheehan as celebrant. Donations made to the IWK or the York Sunbury Children’s Library would be appreciated by the family.


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07/12/2005  AKERLEY, WILLARD EUGENE

- Of Manawagonish Road, died peacefully at the Saint John Regional Hospital on July 11, 2005. Born in St. George, he was the son of the late Aubrey and Ethel (Williamson) Akerley. He was employed with the City of Saint John (Maintenance Dept) for 28 years until his retirement in 1983. He is survived by his wife, Elsie May (Campbell) Akerley; two sons, William "Bill" Akerley (Marjorie) and Aubrey Akerley (Doreen); three daughters, Marilyn Murphy (Robert), Ruth McQuinn (David), and Krista Galbraith (Ross). Also survived by two sisters, Margaret Richardson (Robert) and Jane Fornier, as well as several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Predeceased by one brother James Akerley and two grandchildren, Edward Akerley and Tiffany Murphy. Resting at A.W. Cavanagh Funeral Home, 91 Leinster Street (634-1712) with visiting on Tuesday, July 12, 2005 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. from Cavanagh's Chapel followed by burial in Ocean View Cemetery. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. www.awcavanagh.com

[Telegraph-Journal] 

07/11/2005  FUDGE, ALTHEA MAY

- The death of Althea Fudge of Saint John, NB, wife of Robert Fudge, occurred on Saturday, July 9, 2005 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born in St. George, NB, the daughter of the late Harry and Edith (Irvine) Stevens. Althea is survived by her husband; a loving mother to five daughters: Brenda (Brian) Wilson, Karen Buckley, Margaret (Blaine) Burgess, Krista Fudge and Carla (Joel) Stuart all of the Saint John Area; one brother, Alden (Eugenia) Stevens of St. George; seven grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents and three brothers, William, Earl and James. Resting at Brenan's Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (506) 634-7424 with visiting on Monday, July 11, 2005 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated from Our Lady of the Assumption Church, 360 Dufferin Row, Saint John West on Tuesday, July 12, 2005 at 12 noon. Remembrances may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of the donor's choice. www.brenansfh.com

[Telegraph-Journal] 

LOIS IRENE MOSES

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Mrs. Lois Irene (Hatt) Moses, 85 of St. George, NB and formerly of Blacks Harbour, NB, devoted wife of the late Donald Eugene Moses, occurred at the Charlotte County Hospital, St. Stephen, NB on Monday, June 20, 2005. Born in L’Etang, NB on September 14, 1919, she was a daughter of the late Artemus James and Margaret Elizabeth (Danbury) Hatt. Lois is survived by her loving children, Donna (Edward) Comeau of Pennfield, Sharon (John) Turrell of Gondola Point and Marsha (Michael) Dougan of Blacks Harbour and Randy (Donna) Moses of Blacks Harbour; seven grandchildren; Shawn Comeau, Heather Jones, Christopher Turrell, Billy Turrell, Morgan Dougan, Drew Dougan, and Craig Moses; five great-grandchildren, Zack Jones, Noah Jones, Brieanna Comeau, Mattison Comeau and Cassie Turrell; one brother, Clyde (Olive) Hatt; two sisters, Carrie Ring and Dorothy Anderson; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by four sisters, Marie Hatt, Helen Hatt, Bernice Robinson and Eunice Maxwell; five brothers, George Hatt, Enoch Hatt, Horace Hatt, James Hatt and Utley Hatt; grandchildren, Sharon Turrell, Irene Turrell, Donald Dougan, David Dougan, and Arden Neil Comeau.

Lois was an employee of Connors Bros. Ltd., Blacks Harbour, for over 50 years. She had been a member of the Granite Chapter #15 OES for over 40 years, was an avid Bingo player and loved yard sales.

Visiting hours will be held at the St. George Funeral Home, on Wednesday, June 22nd from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. A memorial service will be held from The Gary E. Waycott Memorial Chapel at the St. George Funeral Home at 11:00 am on Thursday, June 23rd, with Rev. Gordon Cook Jr. officiating. An Eastern Star tribute in Lois’ memory will be held on Wednesday night at 7 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciated donations in Lois’ memory be made to the Charlotte County Cancer Society, The Palliative Care Unit of Charlotte County Hospital, or a charity of the donor’s choice. St. George Funeral Home (755-3533), 26 Portage Street, St. George, NB E5C 3L6 entrusted with the arrangements. (www.stgeorgefh.ca)

Misty Dawn Marie Hooper

1978 - 2005

Following a courageous battle with cancer, Misty Dawn Marie Hooper, 26, of Back Bay, NB, passed away at her home, surrounded by her loving family, on August 11, 2005. Born in St. Stephen, NB on December 9, 1978, she was a daughter of Glendon Rufus and Janet Elaine (Foley) Hooper. A loving mother, daughter, sister and aunt, she is survived, besides her parents, by one daughter, Chassie at home, two sisters, Cathy Hooper (Mark Fraser) of Back Bay, Marcy Hooper (Joey Carrier) of Back Bay and her maternal grandmother, Margaret Ward of Seeley’s Cove; nieces, Hillary, Hailey, Tatum, Teagan; God Parents, Brenda & Robert Gaudet of Pennfield; several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Misty loved working on her computer and talking on the telephone. She enjoyed writing and especially creating poetry. She was an avid shopper and enjoyed spending time with Chassie and her nieces.

Resting at Seaview Full Gospel Church, Back Bay, from where the service will be held on Sunday at 2 pm. Visiting at the church on Friday from 7-9 pm, and Saturday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. In Misty’s memory, and in lieu of flowers, donations to the Charlotte County Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to the St. George Funeral Home, (755-3533), 26 Portage Street, St. George. NB.

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Brian Keith Sinclair

Sinclair- at Coquitlam, B.C., January 20, 2006, Brian Keith Sinclair of Bocabec, NB. Son of John W. and Frances A. (Leavitt) Sinclair.

Survived by his parents, fiancée, Jill Hatt of St. George, NB, 1 son, Ethan Jack Sinclair, 2 brothers, Kevin Sinclair, Pennfield, NB, Leonard Sinclair, Bocabec, NB, several aunts, uncles nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Resting at Cornerstone Tabernacle Pentecostal Church, St. George, NB, from where funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 28, 2006 at 2 PM.

Interment at Bocabec Cemetery, Bocabec, NB.

Visiting hours will be held at the church on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances to the charity of ones choice would be appreciated by the family.

Arrangements in care of The S.O. Mehan & Son Funeral Home Ltd., 23 Main Street, St. Stephen, NB. (506-466-1844)

January 24, 2006-01-26

Saint Croix Courier

St. George man killed in B.C.

By BARB RAYNER
[email protected]

ST. GEORGE – A young St. George man who went to British Columbia to find work was fatally stabbed at his apartment building in Coquitlam shortly before midnight Friday.
Family and friends of 29-year-old Brian Sinclair were shocked and saddened when they learned of his untimely death Saturday.
He and his fiancée, Jill Hatt, have a seven-year-old son, Ethan. Hatt and the boy planned to move out west to join Sinclair. Sinclair was the son of John and Frances Sinclair, of Digdeguash, and is also survived by two brothers, Leonard and Kevin.
A brief press release issued by the Coquitlam RCMP on the weekend said the police responded to a report of a disturbance in an apartment in the 500 block of Shaw Avenue in Coquitlam shortly before midnight Friday.
Their investigation revealed that a man in his 20s had been attacked in the building.
He was rushed to hospital by ambulance but died of the injuries sustained in the attack. Members of the Integrated Homicide Investigative Team and Coquitlam RCMP Serious Crime Unit are investigating.
The release noted that cause of death and the identity of the victim were being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
After checking with the investigating officers Monday, Cst. Dave Babineau of Coquitlam RCMP told the Courier the police would not be releasing any further information about the incident at this time.
“The information that we have in the press release is it for now because, as you can understand, we’re in the very early stages of the investigation and we certainly wouldn’t want to jeopardize anything.”
Cst. Babineau said the media in B.C. are also anxious for further information as they are any time there is a death involving foul play. He said the RCMP understand that and will release information as soon as they know for a fact that it will not impede the investigation.
“I have just spoken to our investigators here and I know, for a fact, that the moment they have something that they can release they’re going to get a hold of me. Information will be released as soon as we have it. We may not release anything for days - maybe even weeks. It depends on how the investigation is going.
“There are three things we have to look out for. We have to look out for the victim’s family when we’re dealing with the media and we have to look out for the investigation itself - not to say anything that could impede or set it off in a different direction - and we have to look out for a possible trial in the future.”
Cst. Babineau said the investigators had spoken to a person of interest following the incident, but that person has been released and is not a suspect.
As news of the attack reached people in Charlotte County who knew Sinclair, there was a feeling of shock that such a terrible thing had happened to someone who had just gone out west to find work.
Sinclair had been working locally for Gordie Eldridge in the aquaculture industry, and his former employer described him as a good fellow. Eldridge said it was after they lost their business that Sinclair went out west, but he had seen him when he came home to St. George for a couple of weeks at Christmas.
Until a week ago, Hatt had been employed at the Charlotte County Credit Union in Blacks Harbour, but she had handed in her notice so she and Ethan could join Sinclair.
Tobi Taylor, manager of the Credit Union, said they were planning on going to Calgary, where Hatt has a sister.
She described Sinclair as a gentle soul who would help anyone and added, “It is horrible. It is just a complete shock. This does not happen to people here. It is senseless. Everybody that knew Brian knew he would just help anybody. He was someone that helped out if you asked.”
Although full details of what happened Friday night have yet to be released, the family consider Sinclair a hero.
One family member described him as a great worker who was just trying to make money to support his family.
She said he had never been in a big city before, and never realized anybody would want to hurt him, while a family friend described him as a wonderful person.
A statement issued by a family member, Gail Sinclair, Tuesday morning said, “While saving the life of a friend, Brian Sinclair lost his life in Vancouver, B.C., on January 21.
“Brian, being the type of guy he was, protected the life of a friend, and was later attacked in his apartment complex.
“At the end of this week, Brian was moving to Calgary, where his fiancée and seven-year-old son were going to join him to start their new life together.”

HILDEGARD LAMBERT

At the Saint John Regional Hospital, following a brief illness, on December 18, 2005, Mrs. Hildegard “Hilda” (Gomke) Lambert, wife of the late John Allen Lambert Sr., of L’Etang, NB. Born in Germany on September 19, 1943, she was a daughter of the late Herbert and Emma (Traichel) Gomke. A loving mother and grandmother, she is survived by two sons, Norman (Brenda) Lambert of Blacks Harbour, and John Lambert Jr. of L’Etang, NB; three grandchildren, Angel, Matthew and Johnathan; two brothers, Dieter (Patsy) Gomke and Herbert (Linda) Gomke, both of Saint John; several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased, besides her husband, by one son, David Keith Lambert and two brothers, Guido and William.
Hilda loved cooking and crocheting and was an avid gardener. She loved fishing and was a member of the Fundy Bay Seniors.
Resting at the St. George Funeral Home (755-3533), 26 Portage Street, St. George, NB from where the service will be held from The Gary E. Waycott Memorial Chapel on Wednesday at 2 pm with Rev. Ron Ford officiating. Visiting at the funeral home on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. In Hilda’s memory, donations to the Charlotte County Cancer Society, or a charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family. (www.stgeorgefh.ca)

NORMAN WILLARD LANE

RED BEACH and ST. GEORGE, N.B. - Norman Willard Lane, 73, died Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2005, at a Calais hospital. Norman was born Sept. 1, 1932, in Calais, the son of the late F. Willard and E. Pauline (Eye) Lane. He was employed for many years as a mechanic for the City of Calais, Dicenzo's Construction, and Georgia Pacific. Later, he worked as an electrician for International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 1253. Norman enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding steam trains, gardening, lobstering, and spending time in the wood lots. He was predeceased by his first wife of 37 years, Patricia (Arsenault) Lane. Surviving are his wife, Nancy (Taylor) Lane; four children, Linda Adams and husband, R. Steven, of Elliot, Norma Higgins and husband, Peter, of Calais, Pamela Betts of Halifax, Nova Scotia, and Willard Lane and wife, Amanda, of Red Beach; three sisters, Marion Carlow of Presque Isle, Joyce Earle and husband, Jim, of Red Beach, and Lillian Johnston and husband, Glenn, of Elizabethtown, Ky.; a sister-in-law, Louise Wight and husband, Howard, of Norwich, Conn.; 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Friday, at Mays Funeral Home, 26 Church St., Calais. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home with Pastor Bob Hinton officiating. Burial will follow in Red Beach Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to PAWS Humane Society, P.O. Box 182, Calais, ME 04619. Friends may pay tribute at www.maysfuneralhome.com

Ira John Proctor
1918 - 2005

The death of Ira John Proctor, age 86, husband of the late Ella (Urquhart) Proctor, of St. George, NB, formerly of East Riverside, NB, occurred at Ridgewood Veteran’s Hospital, on Thursday, November 3, 2005. He was born in Greer Settlement, New Brunswick, November 10, 1918, the son of the late William and Harriett (Surette) Proctor.

Ira served Canada in WWII, as a Munitions Specialist, in the RCAF. He worked at Sharp’s Feed Mill and Marcus’s Furniture, and for 35 years with Civic Hydro City of Saint John.

Ira is survived by sons: John and Miki Proctor, Dartmouth, NS, and Jim and Doris Proctor, St. George, NB, sister: Fannie Ryan, Hampton, sisters-in-law: Evelyn McDonald and Shirley Bettle, Hampton, and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his brother Charlie and sisters: Della Vardon, Helen Gordon, Elizabeth Beck, Ada Pettie and Rita Kervin.

He is resting at Sherwood’s Funeral Home, 18 Scovil Road, Norton, NB (839-2156) with visiting, Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Sunday, from 2 to 8 p.m. Funeral service, conducted by Rev, John Martin, will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Monday, November 7, 2005, from Sherwood’s Chapel, followed by interment in Bayview Cemetery, Hatfield Point, NB.

Memorial donations may be made to Heart & Stroke or the memorial of the donor’s Choice.
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Mr. Stanley Arthur Reid
1941 - 2005

Unexpectedly at the Saint John Regional Hospital, Saint John, NB on November 28, 2005, Mr. Stanley Arthur Reid of Saint John. Born in St. George on July 27, 1941, he was a son of the late Arthur Alexander and Irene Blanche (Dow) Reid.

A loving father to daughters, Aleta (Alex) Vizino of Cold Lake AB, Graylan Reid of Oshawa, ON, and Julie Reid (Artie) of Saint John; sons Royce (Donna) Reid of Kitchener, ON and Patrick Reid of Ontario; grandfather to Arthur, Kyle, Alicia, Melissa, John, Dylan, Ally and Clara; brother to Eunice Bechard of Halifax, NS, Peggy (Gil) Black of Quispamsis, Jim Reid (Liz) of St. Catharines, ON and Rick Reid (Louise) of Eel River Crossing, NB; several Nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Stanley had been employed as a taxi driver for the last 17 years with various companies in Saint John. He was very active within his building unit with various functions and was very helpful to his neighbours. He loved to walk and he enjoyed cooking and food in general. Recently, he became a computer enthusiast and enjoyed emailing his family and friends with jokes and stories.

Resting at “St. George Funeral Home” 26 Portage Street, St. George (755-2533), NB, E5C 3L6 from where the service will be held on Thursday at 11 am. Visiting at the funeral home on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. In Stanley’s memory, donations to a charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family.

DONALD DOUGLAS KING

At his residence in Breadalbane, NB on February 6, 2006, Mr. Donald Douglas King, husband of Nina I. (Hamilton) King. Born on September 6, 1931, he was a son of the late Joseph and Bertha (Lindsay) King. A loving husband, father and grandfather, he is survived, besides his wife, by two sons, Roy King of Back Bay and Troy King of Breadalbane; one daughter, Tina Merchant; two granddaughters, Candia Merchant and April McLean; four sisters, Greta King of Hanwell, NB, Wilma Corning of USA, Frances King (Benny) of Harvey, NB and Verna Hallet of Michigan; three brothers, Joseph King (Flora) of Lake, George, NB, Eugene King of Oromocto, and Gilbert King of St. George; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Donald loved to hunt and fish and was like a father to all the neighbor's children. Resting at the St. George Funeral Home, (506-755-3533) 26 Portage Street, St. George, NB with visiting on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. The service will be held on Wednesday at 2 pm from The Gary E. Waycott Memorial Chapel at the funeral home, with Rev. Calvin MacDonald officiating. In Donald’s memory, donations to the Charlotte County Cancer Society, or a charity of the donor’s choice, would be appreciated by the family. (www.stgeorgefh.ca)

LAWRENCE MURRAY MCCARTEN
1924 - 2005

Unexpectedly at the Passamaquoddy Lodge, St. Andrews NB on December 20, 2005, Mr. Lawrence Murray McCarten, loving husband of Heloise (Leslie) McCarten, formally of Back Bay NB .Born in St. George NB on August 29,1924 he was a son of the late James Leo and Margaret Arabelle (Murray) McCarten. A loving husband, father, grandfather and brother he is survived besides his wife, by one daughter; Judy Anne McCarten of Ottawa Ont., One granddaughter; Danielle Gilbert also of Ottawa, One grandson: Sean McCarten of Whistler B.C, two sisters: Mary Eileen McCarten of St. George NB and Jenny Donovan of Edmonton AB as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by three sisters; Marguerite McNichol, Catherine Kappel and Carmina Barrett and one brother; Robert McCarten. Murray spent a life long career in the Armed Forces spanning 27 years seeing active duty overseas and retiring in 1969 at Gagetown NB as a warrant officer. He was an avid carpenter and known as a well organized person. He was an active member of the Letete Christian Church.

By Murray’s request, there will be no visiting at the funeral home. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Charlotte County Cancer Society or the NB Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated by the family. Arrangements in the care of the St. George Funeral Home (755-3533) 26 Portage Street, St, George NB.

Patterson, Lauron Linton

PATTERSON, Lauron Linton - Mr. Lauron Linton Patterson, age 71, of 74 Church Street, Stratford, Ont., passed away peacefully at the Stratford General Hospital, on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2005. Born in St. George, N.B., he was the son of the late Emery and Catherine Patterson.
Beloved husband of Betty (Linley) Patterson; dear brother of Mary Stevenson and husband, Fred, of Don Mills, Ont., Anne Atherton and husband, Frank, of Saint John, N.B., Murray Patterson and wife, Marion, of Ottawa, Ont., Alan Patterson and wife, Norma, of Pickering, Ont., and Byron Patterson, New Brunswick.
He was predeceased by a sister, Monica, of St. George, N.B.
He was formerly employed with Perth Insurance, Metropolitan Life and the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch No. 8, Stratford.
Lauron was an avid golfer, a member of the Stratford Municipal Golf Club, a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch No. 8, and the Tuesday night cribbage league.
There was no funeral home visitation. Cremation has taken place.
A graveside service will be held at Avondale Cemetery at a later date.
As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Diabetes Society or to a charity of one’s choice through the W.G. Young Funeral Home, 430 Huron Street, Stratford, Ont. (271-7411)