Violet Etta Hooper

Peacefully at the Passamaquoddy Lodge, St. Andrews NB on August 31, 2008, Mrs. Violet Etta (Cook) Hooper, wife of the late Byron Henry Hooper, went home to be with her Lord and Saviour. Born at Back Bay NB on December 4, 1909 she was the daughter of the late Gratis P. and Emma E.(Leslie) Cook. A loving aunt to everyone, she is survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Violet was predeceased by her seven brothers, Presley, Frank, Kinsbur, Carmen, Charlie, Arnold and Leo.

Violet was a life long member of the Sea View Full Gospel Church at Back Bay, where she taught Sunday School for many years and was very active in all church functions. Prior to her retirement, she spent most of her working life with Connor’s Bros. at Back Bay as a Sardine Packer. She will be sadly missed by her many nieces, nephews and friends.

Resting at the Sea View Full Gospel Church, Back Bay NB, from where the service will be held on Wednesday at 2:00 pm with Pastor Gordon Cooke officiating, followed by interment at the St. George Rural Cemetery. Visiting at the church on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. In Violet’s memory, donations to a charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements in the care of the St. George Funeral Home & Crematorium (755-3533) 26 Portage Street, St. George NB