Pearl Elsie McKillop

1922-2009

Pearl Elsie McKillop
At the Passamaquoddy Lodge, St. Andrews NB on September 18, 2009, Mrs. Pearl Elsie (Woodbury) McKillop, wife of the late Mr. Donald M. McKillop formerly of Utopia NB. Born at Lake Utopia on February 3, 1922, she was a daughter of the late Daniel and Amy (White) Woodbury. A loving mother, grandmother and sister, she is survived by two sons; Donald McKillop of Utopia NB and Rufus (Cheryl) McKillop of Harvey NB, three daughters; Roberta Dyer of Oakville ON, Pearl “Janet” Russell and Amy (Roger) Shevalier both of Erin ON, 12 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, one sister; Muriel E. Justason of St. George NB, two nieces; and several cousins. In addition to her husband Donald, she was predeceased by one brother, Frederick Woodbury and by one grandson, Steven Russell.

Prior to her retirement, Pearl worked with NB Tel for many years, retiring in the position of Assistant Chief - Operator. She loved blueberrying and was a member of Christ Church (Anglican) in Pennfield NB where she served on vestry and as a Sunday school teacher. Pearl was also a member of the Telephone Pioneers.

Resting at the St. George Funeral Home & Crematorium (755-3533), 26 Portage Street, St. George NB from where the service will be held from the Gary E. Waycott Memorial Chapel on Tuesday at 2 pm with Rev. Keith Osborne officiating followed by interment at the St. George Rural Cemetery. Visiting at the funeral home on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. In Pearl’s memory, donations made to Christ Church (Anglican) or a charity of the donors choice would be appreciated by the family.