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Madena Alice Reardon
The death of Madena Alice Reardon of Red Rock, wife of the late Vincent Reardon, occurred on Thursday, February 13, 2003 at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital.
Born in Red Rock, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Agnes (Nowlan) O'Hara. Mrs. Reardon was a member of St. Patrick's Parish, Stanley, and was also a member of the Catholic Women's League.
She formerly worked at Terry's Restaurant in Stanley, and also for various other people in the Stanley area. She loved flowers, especially red ones, and always loved dancing.
Mrs. Reardon is survived by a daughter, Shirley MacKinnon (Bill) of Red Rock; a brother, Delbert O'Hara (Joyce) of Fredericton; grandchildren Brian of Red Rock and Terry (Sharon) of Stanley; two great granddaughters, Elisa and Chelsea; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Reardon was predeceased by brother Bert and Jim O'Hara; and by sisters May Goodine, Ethel O'Hara, Vera Reardon, Margaret Finnigan, and Annie Bartlett.
Visitation will take place at York Funeral Home, 302 Brookside Drive, Fredericton North, on Saturday and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday at 11:00 AM from St. Patrick's Church, Stanley. Rev. Robert McGuire will be the Celebrant. Interment will take place at a later date in St. Patrick's Cemetery. Pallbearers for the service will be Mike Gallagher, Theodore Bourque, Stuart Smythe, Trenton Nodwell, Danny Bartlett, and Fred O'Hara.
For those who wish, remembrances to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
Lydia Myra Price
The death of Lydia Myra Price of Price ville, wife of the late Chester Price , occurred on Saturday, February 15, 2003, at her residence. Born in McNamee, she was the daughter of the late James and Alice Stewart. She was a member of the McNamee Pentecostal Assembly. Lydia is survived by sons, Samuel of Price ville, Preston of Price ville and Cple (Wanda) Price of McNamee; daughters, Alice Long of Porter Cove, Zelda Mooers of Houlton, Maine and Queenie Price of Fredericton; fourteen grandchildren; several great grandchildren and several great-great grandchildren. Lydia was predeceased by a son Howard; brothers, Pat, Fred and Jimmy Stewart; sisters, Lizzie, Ada, Hessie and Della; sons-in-law, Aubrey Long and David Mooers.
Visitation was on Sunday, February 16, 2003 and the funeral will be held on Monday, February 17, 2003, at 2:00 PM from the McNamee Pentecostal Assembly. Rev. Cple Price will officiate, assisted by Rev. Harvey McNair and Rev. Russell Morehouse. Interment will take place at a later date in the Porter Cove Cemetery. For those who wish, remembrances to the Canadian Red Cross Society or the Porter Cove Cemetery would be appreciated by the family.
Thomas Arthur Kirkpatrick
The death of Thomas Arthur Kirkpatrick of Beaverdam and formerly of Fredericton, husband of Alice A. (Hay) Kirkpatrick, occurred on Wednesday, April 9, 2003 at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital. Born in Saint John, he was the son of the late Annie Kirkpatrick. Tom started work as a young man of 14, delivering yarn with his bicycle. At age 15, he worked cutting trees for the Department of National Defense in McGivney; at 16, he learned the machinist trade in Moncton, and worked at the Saint John Dry Dock for a year. He joined the Navy at age 18, and served for 2 years during World War II. He managed the Irving Oil Bulk Plant in Barker's Point for a short time, and in 1951 joined Metropolitan Life as an insurance salesman, attained his CLU in 1961, and continued in the insurance business for most of his life. Tom was a former President of the forerunner to the Fredericton Association for Community Living, and was Chairman of the Murray Humes School for several years. He was a faithful church member, who liked to read the Bible and also taught Sunday School. In addition to his wife of 55 years, Tom is survived by his children, Gerald Kirkpatrick of Beaverdam, Peter Kirkpatrick of Napadogan, and Joyce Humble (Douglas) of Rusagonis; a granddaughter, Erica Humble of Rusagonis; his mother-in-law, Hazel Hay of Williamsburg; a brother-in-law, Garnet Hay (Shirley) of Williamsburg; sisters-in-law Marie MacKay of Fredericton, Connie O�Leary (Mike) of Nasonworth, Joan Hay of Fredericton, and Velma Hay of Williamsburg; and several nieces and nephews. Tom was predeceased by an infant daughter, Zana in 1957; brothers-in-law Owen Hay and Ferdinand Hay and father-in-law, Donald Hay. Visitation will take place at York Funeral Home, 302 Brookside Drive, Fredericton North, on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. The funeral service will be held on Friday at 2:00 PM from York Funeral Home�s T. Gordon MacLeod Memorial Chapel. Rev. Dr. Brad Little will officiate, assisted by Rev. Murray McFarlane. Interment will take place at a later date in Forest Hill Cemtery. The pallbearers will be Gerald Cogswell, Hedley Forbes, Gerald Keirstead, Charlie Colwell, Ray LaMoine, and Doug Ashfield. The honourary pallbearers will be Elwood McGee, Richard Churchill, Vincent Caseley, Ralph Bishop, and Vince Peterson. For those who wish, remembrances to the Palliative Care Unit, the Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 4 Building Fund, the Multiple Sclerosis Society, or to Jobs Unlimited would be appreciated by the family. Personal condolences may be offered via www.yorkfh.com. A Royal Canadian Legion Tribute service will be held on Thursday at 7:00 PM at the funeral home. A reception will follow the funeral service at the family home in Beaverdam.
Essie Irene (Gilks) Hurley
The death of Essie Irene (Gilks) Hurley of Blissfield, NB, occurred Saturday, April 5, 2003 at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital in her ninety-seventh year.
Born in Blissfield, she was the daughter of the late Evelock and Annie (Weaver) Gilks. Essie loved knitting, quilting and gardening and was a real fan of nature. Essie is survived by three daughters, Ellen (Alfred) Legere, Nasonworth, NB, Phyllis Hurley-Beers, Fredericton, NB, and Patricia Hurley, Montreal, Quebec; one son, Basil (Joanne), New Maryland, NB; two brothers, Harold (Vesta) Gilks and Lyman (Joyce) Gilks; four sisters in-law, Jean Gilks, Phyllis Gilks, Vina Hurley and Cappy Palmer; ten grandchildren, Pamela (Armond), Gregory (Inga), Katherine, Karen, Cheryl (Michael), Patrick (Josee), John, Annie, Joy and Nicole; nine great-grandchildren, Joshua, Joanie, Kyra, Ariana, Keillan, Anika, Alex, Sarah and Isabelle. Essie was predeceased by her loving husband, Basil T.; an infant daughter, Pearl; brothers, Arthur, Carl, Perley, Hubert, Ralph, and Cyril; great-granddaughter, Brianna.
Visitation will be Monday, April 7, 2003, 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the Miramichi Valley Funeral Home, New Bandon. The funeral service will be on Tuesday, April 8, 2003, at 11 am from the Miramichi Valley Funeral Home with the Rev. David Titus officiating. Burial will take place at a later date in the Holy Name of Mary Cemetery, Doaktown, NB. For those who wish, donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
E. Joan Estey
The death of E. Joan Estey of Penniac occurred on Wednesday, April 9, 2003, at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital.
Born in Saint John, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Eva (Mitchell) Estey.
In keeping with Joan�s wishes, no formal funeral services will be observed. Interment will take place in Nova Scotia.
For those who wish, remembrances to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family, and may be offered via York Funeral Home, 302 Brookside Drive, Fredericton North (458-9538).
Beryl Grace Breau
The death of Beryl Grace Breau of Fredericton, wife of the late Walter Joseph Breau, occurred on Tuesday, April 15, 2003 at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital.
Born in Barker's Point, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Ida M. Bruce. Mrs. Breau was formerly employed as a sales clerk at Tingley's Save Easy, and was a member of St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church.
Beryl is survived by three daughters, Christine Nowlan (Ronald) of Fredericton, Sandra Watson (Delbert) of Lincoln, and Marie Breau (Gerald) of Fredericton; four sons, Gerald Breau (Della) of Fredericton, James A. Breau (Sandy) of Douglas, Joey Breau (Sonja) of Fredericton, and Lorne Breau (Victoria) of Fredericton; 9 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; two brothers, Donald Bruce (Avis) of Fredericton and David Bruce (Willa) of Gagetown; and several nieces and nephews. Beryl was predeceased by a brother, Neil MacArthur Bruce; a sister, Mary MacFarlane; and a granddaughter, Julie.
Although there will be no visitation time, relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral service, which will be held on Thursday at 2:00 PM from St. John the Evangelist Church, Main Street, Fredericton North. Rev. Bill MacMullin will officiate. Interment will take place at a later date in St. John the Evangelist Cemetery. For those who wish, remembrances to the Canadian Diabetes Association, the Canadian Cancer Society, or to any charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated by the family.
Ashley Raymond Gorman
1912 - 2004
The death of Ashley Raymond Gorman of Burtt's Corner, husband of the late Neno (Bubar) Gorman, occurred on Thursday, January 15, 2004 at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital. Born in Burtt's Corner on October 22, 1912, he was the son of the late Horace and Letitia (Brewer) Gorman.
Ashley worked at many things throughout his life, including selling Selkirk chimneys, operating a store in Nashwaaksis, and Ashley retired as a salesman for Barbour Wholesalers. He was the conductor of the Burtt's Corner Band for 46 years, and taught music to countless youngsters in the Burtt's Corner area. He was a member of the Board of Directors of the Lighthouse school in Burtt's Corner as part of his involvement with the Association for Community Living, and was also on the Board of Directors of the Keswick Valley Senior's Complex. Ashley liked to read and watch ball games and skating on television, and at one time had his pilot's license.
Ashley is survived by a brother, Elwood Gorman (Mavis) of Burtt's Corner; a sister, Pauline Bubar (Norris) of Burtt's Corner; sisters-in-law Verda MacDonald of Fredericton and Fanny Bubar of Stanley; nieces and nephews Wayne Gorman (Peggy) of Hanwell, Carl Gorman (Alma) of Guelph, ON, James Bubar (Marilyn) of Burtt's Corner, Joan Horsman (Howard) of Moncton, Paul MacDonald (June) of Hanwell, Terry MacDonald of Fredericton, Fred Bubar of Stanley, Karen MacFarlane (Lloyd) of Truro, NS, and Eric Bubar of Stanley; his homemaker for more than 23 years, Janet Brewer; and special caregivers Hugh Crouse, Douglas Larlee, and Zella Haines.
Visitation will take place at York Funeral Home, Brookside Drive at Douglas Avenue, Fredericton North, on Sunday from 2-5 PM. The funeral service will be held on Monday at 2:00 PM from York Funeral Home's T. Gordon MacLeod Memorial Chapel. Rev. Dr. Amos Adeniyi will officiate, assisted by Rev. Dave Wellwood. The pallbearers will be James Bubar, Chris Bubar, Andy Bubar, Wayne Gorman, Kevin Gorman, and Fred Brewer. Interment will take place at a later date in the Burtt's Corner Community Cemetery.
For those who wish, remembrances to the Red Cross or the Association for Community Living would be appreciated by the family.
A reception will follow the funeral service in York Funeral Home's Fireside Room.
H. Juanita London
January 19, 1932 - October 7, 2003
The death of Helen Juanita London of Fredericton, wife of the late Frank London occurred on Tuesday, October 07, 2003 at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital. Born in Zealand, NB, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Florence (Brewer) Merrithew. Mrs. London retired from York Manor Inc. as a Dietary Maid. She was a member of the St. John The Evangelist Anglican Church, Main Street, Fredericton, enjoyed flower gardening, quilting, and knitting.
Mrs. London was survived by one son, Peter London (Brenda); one daughter, Donna Jewett (Lester) of Douglas; four grandchildren, Kyle London, Rebecka London, Emily Jewett and Erin Jewett; two brothers, Lorne Merrithew (Rose) of Burtt's Corner and David Merrithew of Zealand; two sisters, Myrtle Crouse of Fredericton and Nellie Brewer (Burchill) of Fredericton; a special companion, Wiley Currie; special niece, Jodie Brewer and several other nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by an infant son, Daniel; two brothers, Henry and Paul Merrithew; three sisters, Marina Merrithew, Effie Burtt and Georgina Brewer.
Although there will be no visitation by request of the family. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, October 10, 2003 at 2 PM from the St. John The Evangelist Anglican Church, Main Street, Fredericton, NB with Rev. Bill MacMullin officiating. A reception will be held in the Church Hall following the service. A private Interment will be in the Douglas Rural Cemetery following the reception. For those who wish, remembrances to the Canadian Cancer Society or to a charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated by the family. York Funeral Home (458-9538) entrusted with the arrangements.
Adam Jeremy Raven Wagener
September 29, 1961 - October 1, 2003
Wagener, Adam Jeremy Raven much loved son of Sheelah and Dr. David Wagener (Stanley, NB) passed away as a result of a motor vehicle accident in Nipigon, Ontario on October 1, 2003. Jeremy was a Nursing Orderly in British Columbia. He was born in England on September 29, 1961.
Besides his parents he is survived by one daughter, Sara Lee; one brother, David Wagener (Annie Ferraro) of Fort Chipewan, Alberta; two sisters Ravenna Wilson (Bill) of Peterborough Ontario and Sharon Wagener (Dale MacFarlane) of Woodstock; one nephew Ben MacFarlane, and one niece Bethany MacFarlane.
Although there will be no visitation family and friends are invited to a Funeral Service which will be held on Monday, October 6 at 11 am at York Funeral Home's T. Gordon MacLeod Memorial Chapel. The Reverend Ranall Ingalls will officiate. A gathering will be held at the Wagener's home, 4642 Limekiln Rd, Stanley, NB following the service. For those who wish, remembrances made to the Fredericton Food Bank or a charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated by the family.
Helen Jean Pond
May 21, 1924 - October 1, 2003
The death of Helen Jean Pond of Fredericton, wife of the late LeRoy Pond, occurred on Wednesday, October 1, 2003 at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital. Born in Nashwaaksis, she was the daughter of the late Miah and Bessie (Sharp) Willis.
She always regretted never becoming a nurse, but surely has earned her cap from a lifetime of lovingly caring for any and all that were sick or infirmed over the years. Through all her own many sicknesses and operations, she was always there with no complaints or mention of her own troubles for those who needed her. The last several years when she couldn't get around, she spent her time knitting mittens for local schools and the Salvation Army.
Helen is survived by one son, Ron Pond (Jo) of Whitehorse, Yukon; two daughters, Louise Clapp (Del) of Wetaskiwin, Alberta, and Sheila Arsenault (Alyre) of Fredericton; five grandchildren, Krista Andrews (Mike) and Ron Goodine (Theresa) of Fredericton, Sabrina Pond (Grant) of Edmonton, Alberta, Sean Pond (Melanie) and Samantha Pond (Bill) of Whitehorse; four great grandchildren, Rebecca Goodine, Maxwell Goodine, Kathryn Andrews, and Ember Pond; one sister, Mabel Rosborough of Nashwaaksis and several nieces and nephews.
Helen was predeceased by an infant daughter, Sharon Anne; brothers Walter, Barry, and Murray Willis; and sisters Nellie Ross and Bessie Billings.
Visitation will take place at York Funeral Home, Brookside Drive at Douglas Avenue, Fredericton North, on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. The funeral service will be held on Monday at 3:30 PM from York Funeral Home's T. Gordon MacLeod Memorial Chapel. Rev. Greta Smith will officiate. A reception will follow the service in York Funeral Home�s Fireside Room. Interment will take place privately in the Douglas Rural Cemetery.
For those who wish, remembrances to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated by the family.
Mildred Geraldine Bell
March 18, 1918 - October 1, 2003
Mildred Geraldine Bell of Taymouth passed away on Wednesday, October 01, 2003 at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital. She was 85. Born in Tay Valley, New Brunswick, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Alexina (Abernethy) Bell.
Mildred was a devoted and caring school teacher, teaching in several rural schools and retired in 1974 from Drummond Drive Elementary School, Oromocto after 36 years of teaching. She remained active and interested in all aspects of the education system. Mildred was a recipient of the Lord Beaverbrook Tour of Great Britain in 1959, which began her love of travel. She was a member of the Central Branch of Retired Teachers, the Retired Teachers Craft Group, and was interested and active in many community activities. A member of the Taymouth United Church, Mildred also enjoyed painting, needlework, and crafts.
She is survived by sisters Katheryn Peterson of Taymouth and Mary Dodds of Fredericton; a brother, Lloyd Bell of Taymouth. Memie was a loving aunt to nieces Susan Dodds, Ellen Boone (Doug) of Fredericton, Gail Bongard (Mitch) of Nasonworth; great nephew Nicholas Bongard; great nieces Krista Boone, Katie Boone, and Julie Bongard; several cousins and close friends. Mildred was predeceased by an infant sister, Gertrude Ethel Bell.
Visitation will take place at York Funeral Home, Brookside Drive at Douglas Avenue, Fredericton North, on Friday from 2-5 PM. A graveside funeral service for family and friends will be held on Saturday at 3:00 PM at the Taymouth Community Cemetery. Rev. Hazel Morris-Harvey will officiate.
For those who wish, remembrances to the Palliative Care Unit of Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital or to any charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated by the family.
Dr. John Crawford Lees
January 25, 1939 - September 28, 2003
The death of Dr. John Crawford (Jock) Lees of Cambridge-Narrows, husband of Helen I. Lees, occurred on Sunday, September 28, 2003 at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital. Born in Glasgow, Scotland, he was the son of the late John F. and Margaret (Crawford) Lees. Dr. Lees was a graduate of the University of Edinburgh where he received a Bachelor of Forestry degree, along with his doctorate, and received his Masters Degree from the University of British Columbia. He was employed as a research scientist with the Canadian Forestry Service, in Edmonton, Calgary, and Fredericton, retiring in 1995. He also taught silviculture at the University of Alberta for a short time. Jock was a Cub Leader, a choir member in all three cities in which he resided, a member of the Society of Saint Andrew, and was a charter member of the Whiskey Tasting Society. He also helped out at the Good Samaritan Food Bank in Jemseg. Jock always said if you love what you do, you won't work a day in your life.
In addition to his wife, Jock is survived by his children John Lees (Susan), Matthew Lees (Krista), Holly Ann Atmore (Michael), all of Vancouver; a sister, Margaret Lees of Comrie, Pherthshire, Scotland; step-children David Taylor (Paula) Catherine Taylor (Allan), and Tina Taylor (Julie), all of Edmonton, Taylor Stutchbury and Peter Taylor of Vancouver; and grandchildren David, Margaret, John, and Madeline Lees, Jordan and Carter Atmore, Jonathan Wilson, and Celia Taylor.
Although there will be no visitation, relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral service which will be held on Monday at 2:00 PM from St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Charlotte Street, Fredericton. Rev. Doug Blaikie will officiate, assisted by Jock's brother-in-law, Rev. Christopher Dormer. A reception will follow the service in the church hall. For those who wish, remembrances to the CNIB, the Canadian Diabetes Association, the Canadian Liver Foundation, or any charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated by the family.
Robert 'Robbie' Urquhart
The death of William Robert 'Robbie' Urquhart of Taymouth, husband of Cindy Dorcas, occurred on Friday, September 12, 2003 at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital.
Born in Saint John, he was the son of the late Lloyd and Geraldine (Humble) Urquhart. Robbie was a truck driver by trade, and was a skilled craftsman.
In addition to his wife, Robbie is survived by two daughters, Krissie Urquhart and Jade Urquhart.
Visitation will take place at York Funeral Home, Brookside Drive at Douglas Avenue, Fredericton North, on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. The funeral service will be held on Monday at 2:00 PM from York Funeral Home's T. Gordon MacLeod Memorial Chapel. Rev. Hazel Morris-Harvey will officiate. Interment will take place in the Taymouth Community Cemetery. For those who wish, remembrances to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
William Lloyd Boone
The death of William Lloyd Boone of Hanwell, NB, husband of the late Marjorie Ruth (Cameron) Boone occurred on Thursday, September 11, 2003 at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital.
Born in Dorn Ridge, NB, he was a son of the late Byron H. and Mabel B. (Haines) Boone. Mr. Boone retired from the Department of Agriculture in 1984. During his last two years with the department, he served as Project Accountant with the Malawi Canada Dairy Project in Africa (1982-1984). He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #4, Fredericton, and was a Veteran of the Second World War.
Mr. Boone is survived by two sons, Lloyd George Boone (Ellen) of Hamilton, ON and Kevin Boone (Colleen) of Fredericton; two daughters, Carolyn Alice Pellow (Jim) of Fredericton and Beverly Corrine Boone of Toronto, ON; three step-sons, Michael R. Furlong, Paul R. Furlong (Kay), and James J. Furlong all of Fredericton; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; three sisters, Doreen Gould (Bill) of Hanwell, Lila Wilson (Lloyd) of Prince Edward Island and Mary Carr (Milton) of Nevada, USA; three brothers, Raymond Boone (Alice) of Harvey Station, Harold Boone (Shirley) of Comox, BC and Elwood Boone (Joan) of Halifax, NS; several nieces and nephews. Besides his wife and parents, he was predeceased by one great grandchild.
Visitation will take place at York Funeral Home, Brookside Drive at Douglas Avenue, Fredericton North, on Friday from 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm. The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #4, Fredericton will hold a tribute service on Friday evening at 7 PM. The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2003 at 11 am from the York Funeral Home's T. Gordon MacLeod Memorial Chapel, Fredericton, NB with Captain Herb Goodridge and Major Lloyd Boone officiating. Interment will follow in the Sunny Bank Cemetery, Fredericton. For those who wish, remembrances to the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
M. Olive MacNeil
The death of M. Olive MacNeil of Fredericton, wife of Hugh A. MacNeil occurred on Friday, June 13, 2003 at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital, Fredericton, NB.
Born in Sydney, NS, she was a daughter of the late John Richard and Mary Elizabeth (MacNeil) Martin. Mrs. MacNeil was a homemaker in her own home. She is a member of the St. Theresa's Church, previous member of the C.W.L., Hospital Auxilary and Women's Aglow. She had an interest in square dancing.
In addition to her husband of 61 years, she is survived by four daughters, Bonnie Eagan of Ottawa, ON, Brenda Noftell of Brunei, Darussalam, Ann MacNeil of Fredericton and Mary MacNeil of Thurold, ON; seven grandchildren, Jonathan Eagan, Tamara Arnold, Angela Firlotte, Stephanie Eagan, Jeremy Noftell, Stacey Arnold and Jennifer Noftell; two great grandchildren, Dominique Firlotte and Kate Noftell; and several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by two infant children, John Hugh and Judith Ann MacNeil; one sister, Vida Campbell; four brothers, Vince, Dr. Hugh, Elmer and Bernard Martin.
Although there will be no visitation, a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, June 16 at 11:00am, from St. Theresa's Roman Catholic Church, William Street, Fredericton with Father John Jennings as celebrant. Interment will follow in the St. Joseph's Cemetery, Saint John, NB.
Douglas Harold Spurles
Douglas Harold Spurles of Fredericton, husband of Patricia K. (Phee) Spurles, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday, July 31, 2003 at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital.
Mr. Spurles was formerly employed at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital. He was a member of Branch # 4 of the Royal Canadian Legion, the Heart Support Group, and St. Anthony's Parish. Doug enjoyed mechanical things, especially older cars, camping, and was very interested in history.
In addition to his wife of 49 years, Doug is survived by his daughter, Cynthia Spurles of New York; his sons, Alphee Spurles of Toronto and Ronald Kelly-Spurles (Patricia) of Dorchester Cape; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will take place at York Funeral Home, 302 Brookside Drive, Fredericton North, on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday at 11:00 AM from St. Anthony's Church, Union Street. Rev. Monte Peters will be the Celebrant. Interment will take place privately in St. Anthony's Cemetery.
For those who wish, remembrances to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
Winona Forbes
The death of Winona Forbes of Fredericton, wife of Clarence Forbes, occurred following a courageous battle with cancer at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital on July 22, 2003.
Born in Nashwaak Bridge, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Pearl I. (MacKay) McGivney. She was a devoted And loving wife, mother and grandmother to her family. Winona was a past member of UCW and she enjoyed traveling.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons, Douglas C. Forbes (Marlene) of Douglas, and Terry A. Forbes (Susan Beaumont) of Alberta; daughter, Beth W. Fenety (Linden) of New Maryland; eight grandchildren, Kyle and Sarah Forbes, Chelsea, Tamsin, and Tess Forbes, Justin, Josh, and Chantal Fenety; brother Charles McGivney (Doris) of Durham; sister Lorraine Fullarton (Paul) of Douglas; several nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by infant daughter Judith Anne; and two brothers, Bob and Malcolm (Mac).
Although there will be no visitation, friends and family are invited to attend the funeral service, which will be held on Friday, July 25 at 2:30 pm from Nashwaaksis United Church. Rev. Franklin Curtis will officiate.
Interment will follow in the Fredericton Rural Extension Cemetery.
For those who wish, remembrances made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
Irene Myrtle Stone
The death of Irene Myrtle Stone of Fredericton, wife of the late Vigers J. (Duke) Stone, occurred on Sunday, August 3, 2003 at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital.
Born in Plaster Rock, she was the daughter of the late James and Ruby (Allen) Wharton.
She is survived by her children, Muriel Wilkins of Fredericton, Louise Kitchen (Roy) of Fredericton, Joan MacPherson-Bell of Estey's Bridge, Jean McFarlane (Dave) of Fredericton, and William Stone (Beverley) of Dumfries; a brother, James Wharton of St. Stephen; a sister, Yvonne Beaudet (Joseph) of Benton; a sister-in-law, Mabel Nason (Ralph) of Fredericton; 13 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; 5 great great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Irene was predeceased by sons-in-law Merle Bell and Fred Wilkins; an infant brother, Jasper; and by sisters Florence Goodine, Phyllis Hazlett, Ruby Orser, Mavis Williams, and Edna Green.
Although there will be no visitation, relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral service, which will be held on Wednesday at 2:00 PM from York Funeral Home's T. Gordon MacLeod Memorial Chapel, 302 Brookside Drive, Fredericton North. Rev. William MacMullin will officiate.
Interment will take place in the Fredericton Rural Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, remembrances to any charity of the donor�s choice would be appreciated by the family.
