Unexpectedly at the Saint John Regional Hospital, Saint John NB on January
15, 2012, Mrs. Marion Jeanette (Harmon) McAleenan, wife of the late Patrick
Donald McAleenan of St. George NB. Born at Digdequash NB on June 26, 1928,
she was a daughter of the late Henry and Lila (Thomas) Harmon. A loving,
mother, grandmother and sister, she is survived by two sons; Peter
(Marielle) McAleenan and Michael (Loretta) McAleenan both of St. George NB,
daughter, Patricia Bartlett of St. George NB, step daughter, Carol (John)
Meehan of Essex England, five grandchildren; Jason (Kate) McAleenan of
Calgary AB, Shelly McAleenan (Matt Bruce) of Halifax NS, Seth Bartlett of
Calgary AB, Chris McAleenan (Jackie Fitzsimmons) of Oak Bay NB and Jenna
McAleenan of Fredericton NB, one great grandson, Michael McAleenan, two
brothers; Pearson Harmon of Bocabec NB and Leo (Janet) Harmon of St. Andrews
NB, two sisters; Hazel (Fred) Rossi of British Columbia and Bessie Holland
of Saint John NB and several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her
husband, she was predeceased by one grandson, Baby McAleenan, two brothers;
Henry and Fred Harmon and four sisters; Helen Gowan, Mildred Landry, Nellie
Borthwick and Freda Young.
In her later years Marion loved to attend yard sales and enjoyed having them
as well. She enjoyed Poetry and had a passion for Genealogy as she
researched for two books on the McAleenan and Harmon families. In her early
years, she wrote for the St. Croix Courier. Marion lived for her family and
grandchildren who will miss her dearly.
Resting at the St. George Funeral Home & Crematorium (755-3533) 26 Portage
Street, St. George NB with visiting on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. A mass
of Christian Burial will be celebrated from St. George’s Roman Catholic
Church on Wednesday at 11:30 am with Father Rolando Suplido officiating. The
interment will take place at the parish cemetery in the spring. In lieu of
flowers, donations to the NB Heart & Stroke Foundation, the Charlotte County
Cancer Society or to a charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by
the family.