Erma Mitchell

1919-2009

At the Saint John Regional Hospital, Saint John NB on January 4, 2009, Mrs. Erma (Leslie) Mitchell, wife of the late Mr. Samuel Mitchell of Back Bay NB. Born at Back Bay on April 18, 1919, she was a daughter of the late Ernest and Cora Mae (Cook) Leslie and step father, the late George A. Matheson. A loving mother and grandmother, she is survived by one daughter, Viola Mitchell of Back Bay, two sons; Richard (Agatha) and Meldon (Laura) Mitchell, both of Back Bay, one daughter in law, Jeanette Mitchell of Back Bay, five grandchildren, five great grandchildren, one great great granddaughter, two sisters; Nellie Matheson and Hilda (Ronald) Hanley both of Back Bay, one brother, Ernest Matheson of Back Bay and several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Samuel, one son, Weldon Mitchell, one sister, Marguerite Hanley, three brothers; Arthur Leslie, Frederick Matheson and Alvy Leslie and four step brothers; Henry, Gerald, Peter and Kenneth Matheson.

Erma worked for a short time at Connor’s Bros. at Back Bay and was a member of the Seaview Full Gospel Church. She enjoyed knitting, children and spending time with her grandchildren, family and friends.

Resting at the Seaview Full Gospel Church, Back Bay NB from where the service will be held on Wednesday at 2 pm with Rev. Gordon Cooke officiating. Interment will be held at the St. George Rural Cemetery in the Spring. Visiting at the church will take place on Monday from 7-9 pm and on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. In Erma’s memory, donations to the NB Heart & Stroke Foundation or 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