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Marie Adeline Rita (Caissie) McGrath
The death of Marie Adeline Rita (Caissie) McGrath formerly of Duke Street occurred on Friday March 16, 2001 at the Loch Lomond Villa Inc. Rita was born in Bathurst NB, she was employed by McCready s Pickle Factory, New System Laundry and in several restaurants in Saint John, she enjoyed TV, country music, embroidery, knitting, bingo and belonged to a senior s group. She is survived by two sons Gerald Caissie of Ontario, Doug Caissie of Nova Scotia, six grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her first husband William Kennedy, one son Francis and one daughter Dorothy Ramsay.
By request of the family there will be no funeral home visitation, a memorial service will be held on Tuesday, March 20, 2001 from Brenan s Funeral Home Chapel at 10 AM. Interment in Fernhill Cemetery. Remembrances may be made to the charity of the donors choice. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Brenan s Select Community Funeral Home 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (506-634-7424).
Caleb Donald McElman
McElman, Caleb Donald The death of Caleb Donald McElman, infant child of David A. and Lisa V. (McCaskill) McElman, born on March 1, 2001, occurred on March 22, 2001, at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Besides his parents he is survived by his twin-sister Sydney Rae, His maternal grandparents Catherine and Roy McCaskill of Quispamsis, his paternal grandparents Joyce and Don McElman of Quispamsis, his great-grandparents Evelyn and Sterling Mercer of Hampton, his uncle Mark, his aunt Katie, his godparents Sandra and Chris McCavour and Ethel and Tom McGrath.
Resting at Brenan s Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (634-7424), with visiting from 6-9 PM on Friday and after 12:00 Noon on Saturday. The funeral service will be celebrated on Saturday, March 24, 2001, at 1:30 PM, from Brenan s Chapel, with Rev. Joseph Cochrane officiating. Following cremation Interment will take place at St., Luke s Cemetery, at a later date. Remembrances made to the charity of the donor s choice would be appreciated by the family.
Pauline Beatrice McCumber
McCumber, Pauline B. - The death of Mrs. Pauline Beatrice (Donovan) McCumber formerly of Hillcrest Drive, occurred on Friday June 13, 2003 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born in Saint John she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Nellie (Mullins) Donovan. Pauline was employed in the Assessment Office for the Provincial Government until her retirement. She was a member of the Rothesay R.C.L. Senior Citizens, Kennebacasis United Baptist Church, a life membership to the United Baptist Woman s Missionary Union of the Atlantic Provinces and an avid bowler. Pauline is survived by two sons Harold (Bonnie) McCumber of North Carolina, David (Margaret) of Hampton, one daughter Joan (James) Crozier of Barachois, NB, seven grandchildren Tricia and Stephen, Ryan, Regan, Reid, Todd, Alanna, six great grandchildren Taylor, Laney, Nicholas, Shanyn, Bryce and Cabe, several cousins, members of the Walsh family, Sharon, Mark, Johnny, Michael and Brian. Besides her parents she was predeceased by one brother Harold.
Resting at Brenan s Select Community Funeral Home 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (506-634-7424) with visiting on Sunday, June 15, 2003 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. The Funeral Service will be celebrated on Monday, June 16, 2003 from Brenan s Funeral Home Chapel at 2:15 PM. Interment will take place in Fernhill Cemetery. Remembrances may be made to the Salvation Army or the charity of the donor s choice.
Gertrude Evangeline (Evie) McCullogh
The death of Evie McCullogh, wife of Blake McCullogh, occurred on April 4, 2001, at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born in Montreal, PQ, she was the daughter of the late Dr. Alfred Wade Trefry and the late Gertrude (Oliver) Trefry. She was active with hospital auxiliary and other volunteer service work during her life. She was a member of St. David s United Church, Rothesay, and the Riverside Country Club. Besides her husband she is survived by her sons Ken and his wife Cindy of Rothesay, Michael of Pensacola, Florida, her daughter Maureen Smith of Tampa, Florida, her sister Vera Taylor of Linton Cambridgeshire, England, her grandchildren Jennifer, Geoffrey, Andrew and Jane McCullogh and Joel Smith, and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brother Kenneth and her sister Betty.
Resting at Brenan s Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row (634-7424), with visiting on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM and Saturday from 2-4 PM. Following cremation the family will hold a memorial service at a time to be announced. Remembrances made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the New Brunswick Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
Audrey M. (Morris) McCauley
The death of Mrs. Audrey M. (Morris) McCauley of Saint John North, wife of Mr. Murray McCauley occurred after a brief illness at the Saint John Regional Hospital on Sunday, July 28, 2002.
Born in Saint John, NB, she was the daughter of the late Wilfred and Viola (Parker) Morris.
Audrey worked for Simpson Sears and Reitmans in the city s North End and for several Doctors as a medical secretary before her retirement.
Audrey was known to be a very hard worker especially at her church of many years, St. Matthews Presbyterian Church. She was active with the St. Matthews Women s Group and will be remembered particularly for her silk floral arrangements and for her service to the church as Treasurer for many years with the women s group.
Audrey lived for more than 20 years on Park St. but summered in Bayswater since the 1940s.
Family meant everything to her and they will all miss her poetic compositions for special occasions. Besides her husband Murray of 55 years this Fall, Audrey is survived by her sons: David of Bayswater, NB and Eric (Betty Anne) of Saint John, NB, her daughter Janice (Mrs. Jerry Wilson) of Grand Bay, NB, brother Thomas (Betty) Morris of Hamilton, Ont., two sisters: Marion (Mrs. Scovil Miller) and Mildred (Mrs. Douglas Logan) all of Hamilton, Ont.
She ll be especially missed by her grandkids whom she loved dearly; Andrew and Christopher McCauley, Michael McCauley, Jeff and Jennifer Wilson.
Audrey was predeceased by a sister, Barbara Stokke.
Resting at Brenans Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John, NB (506-634-7424) with visiting on Monday from 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. with cremation to follow.
The funeral will be held from St. Matthews Presbyterian Church, Douglas Ave, on Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. with Interment at Cedar Hill Extension Cemetery. Remembrances may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Sick Children, St. Matthews Presbyterian Church or a charity of the donors choice.
John Edward (Ed) McKenna
The death of John Edward (Ed) McKenna occurred unexpectedly on March 31, 2002, at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born on Prince Edward Island he was the son of the late James and Bertha (Warren) McKenna. He was the Operations Manager with Maritime Moving and Storage where he had been employed for the last 37 years. He was a loving father and grandfather. He is survived by his son James E. and his wife Trenia of Saint John, his daughter Mary Ann McKenna of Saint John, his brothers Earl and his wife Geraldine McKenna of Prince Edward Island, Richard McKenna of Calgary, ALBT, his sister Mary and her husband Donnie Blacquiere of Calgary, ALBT, his granddaughters Allison Anna and Abigail (Abby), his mother-in-law Mary E. Doiron, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife Ann McKenna.
Resting at Brenan s Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row (634-7424), with visiting on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, April 5, 2002, at 11:00 AM, from St. Joachim s Church. Interment will take place at Fernhill Cemetery. Remembrances made to the New Brunswick Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Diabetes Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
Eleanor (Lee) Matzen
The death of Eleanor (Lee) Matzen occurred at the Saint John Regional Hospital on Sunday, April 13th, 2003, at the age of 70. Born in Saint John, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Ida (Friars) Lee. Eleanor is survived by husband Gunther Bernhard Matzen; daughter Nancy Hoffman (LeRoy) of Saint John; two sisters: Dianne Schaefer (Robert) of Martinon and Marie Poirier (Gerald) of Saint John; two brothers: Donald Lee (Patricia) of Dipper Harbour and Gordon Lee of Vernon, BC; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by grandson Erich Christ; three sisters: Vivian and Connie Martin and Phyllis Allan; two brothers: Bobby and Edward Lee.
Visitation will be held at Brenan s Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John, NB (506-634-7424), on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. The service will be held at Brenan s Funeral Home Chapel on Wednesday, April 16th, 2003 at 2:15 PM. Interment will take place in Cedar Hill Extension. For those who wish, donations may be made to the Saint John Regional Hospital (Palliative Care Unit), Canadian Cancer Society or to any charity of the donor s choice, would be appreciated.
Marion Marshall
The death of Marion Marshall, wife of the late Ernest Marshall, occurred on July 24, 2003, at the Saint John Regional Hospital.
Born in Newcastle, NB, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Catherine (Phillips) Furness.
She was a lifelong resident of Saint John and was a member of St. Peter s Church and the CWL.
She is survived by her son William and his wife Linda of Hampton, her daughter Patricia Marie Marshall of Saint John, her grandchildren Paul (Trish) and Lethe, and several nieces and nephews.
She was the last surviving member of her immediate family having been predeceased by her brothers Francis, Louis, Thomas and Jack.
Resting at Brenan s Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row (634-7424), with visiting on Monday from 7-9 PM. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, July 29, 2003, at 10:00 AM, from St. Peter s Church.
Interment will take place at St. Joseph s Cemetery.
Remembrances made to the New Brunswick Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
Margaret Hazel (Peg) Cummings
The death of Margaret Hazel (Peg) Cummings, took place on Thursday, May 30, 2002, at Rocmaura Nursing Home, Saint John. She was born at Sussex, NB, the daughter of the late Robert and Gertrude (LeClair) Brooks. Besides her husband, Jack, she is survived by one daughter, Jacqueline Thomson of Ajax, ON, one son, Robert F. Cummings of Saint John, one sister, Dorothy Brooks of Saint John, NB, also four grandchildren, Sheila Thomson of London, ON, Karen Cummings-Reynolds of Saint John, Heather Cummings and Jonathan Cummings, both of Calgary, AB, five dearly loved great-grandchildren, Juston Lyon Thomson, Natalie, Andrew, and Matthew Reynolds, and Brooke Bergeron, many nieces and nephews. She graduated from Sussex High School, Class of 31, and from the Saint John General Hospital School of Nursing. She was employed at both the Saint John General Hospital and St. Joseph s Hospital, and for many years was employed as the Public Health Nurse with National Health and Welfare in Saint John. Mrs. Cummings was a member of the St. Pius X Church, St. Pius X Parish CWL, Life member of the Saint John General Hospital Alumnae, Saint John Regional Hospital Auxiliary, Federal Superannuates, Forever Young Senior Group, and the Rocmaura Nursing Home Auxiliary.
Resting at Brenan s Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John, NB (506) 634-7424, with visitation on Saturday and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM . Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, June 3, 2002 at 11:00 AM from St. Pius X Church. Interment will take place at St. Francis Xavier Cemetery, Sussex, NB. Remembrances to the Canadian Cancer Society or to the charity of the donor s choice would be appreciated.
Simon MacDonald
March 4, 2001
MacDONALD, SIMON- The death of Mr. Simon MacDonald, of 70 Jean Street, Saint John, husband of Norma Madeline (Burns) MacDonald, occurred on Sunday, March 4, 2001, at St. Joseph s Hospital. Born in Glasgow, Scotland, on September 11, 1917, and immigrated to Canada in 1927, he was the son of the late Donald and Jessie (Fraser) MacDonald.
Mr. MacDonald served during World War II, with the NB Rangers, from 1939 to 1946, on return to Canada, he was employed with the Department of National Revenue Customs and Excise in Saint John, retiring in 1979, having served for over 30 years. He was a member of the Dr. R.J. Collins Memorial Branch #1 T.V.S. Royal Canadian Legion and was its Secretary-Treasurer for 30 years, member of St. John & St. Stephen Presbyterian Church, the Masonic Fraternity, Union Lodge of Portland, # 10 F & AM, was Worshipful Master for 2 years, member of the Masonic Concordant bodies Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, Luxor Temple Shriner s in Saint John, the Royal Order of Jester s Court #149 of New Brunswick and a member of the St. Andrew s Society of Saint John.
Besides his wife, he is survived one son, William (Margo) of Ottawa, ON, two daughters, Vivian MacDonald of Moncton and Cynthia Matthews (Bradford) of Saint John, one sister, Anna Stiles of Bayfield, two half-brothers, Alexander of Saint John and Charles of North Carolina, six grandchildren, Angela, Heather, Luke, Daniel, Scott and Ross, several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by five sisters, Irene, Ina, Donella, Molly and Nettie and two brothers, Donald and Hugh, who died in action in Italy.
Resting at Brenan s Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (634-7424), with visiting on Monday 7-9 PM and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral service will be held at the Church of St. John & St. Stephen, on Wednesday, March 7, 2001 at 2:30 PM. Interment will take place in Cedar Hill Extension Field of Honor in the spring. Remembrances to the Canadian Diabetes Association, the New Brunswick Heart and Stroke Foundation or the charity of the donors choice would be appreciated by the family.
F. Evelyn MacDonald
The death of Mrs. F. Evelyn (MacSween) MacDonald, wife of the late Rev. James G. (Sonny) MacDonald, occurred on Monday, February 3, 2003 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born in Sydney, NS she was the daughter of the late Hugh and Frances (MacRae) MacSween and step-mother Nora MacSween. Evie was a member of Quispamsis United Church and their U.C.W. She is survived by two sons James (Lynn) of Quispamsis and Scott (Sandra) of Saint John, four daughters Marilyn (Jacques) Leblanc, Cathy (David) MacDonald both of Halifax, NS, Susan (Kirby) Gesner of Quispamsis and Bonnie MacDonald (Doug Gaunt) of Calgary, Alberta, three sisters Helen (Wilfred) Reid of Sydney, NS, Brenda (Eric) Clark of Halifax, NS and Louise Dansereau of Texas, U.S.A. ten grandchildren Adam, Jamie, Jennifer, Brent, Michael, James, Matthew, Robert, Hannah and Emma, several nieces and nephews.
Resting at Brenan s Select Community Funeral Home 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (506-634-7424) with visiting on Tuesday, February 4, 2003 from 2-4 PM. The Funeral service will be celebrated on Tuesday, February 4, 2003 from the Quispamsis United Church at 7PM with reception to follow. There will be visiting from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Sydney Memorial Chapel on Thursday, a service will be celebrated on Friday, February 7, 2003 at 11:00 am from St. Andrews United Church in Sydney, NS. Interment in Oakfield Cemetery, Hillside Mira, NS. Remembrances may be made to the New Brunswick Heart and Stroke Foundation, Quispamsis United Church Memorial Fund or the charity of the donor s choice.
Robert (Bob) Finlay Macaulay
The death of Robert (Bob) Finlay Macaulay,at the age of 69, husband of Jean Lillian (Keeling) Macaulay, of Saint John, occurred on March 28, 2001, at the Saint John Regional Hospital.
Born in Saint John, he was the son of the late Harry and Margaret (Finlay) Macaulay.
He was employed as a salesman with Coca-Cola and Frito-Lay before his retirement. He was a member of St. James Anglican Church, Lakewood.
Besides his wife he is survived by his son Robert Wayne (Bonnie) of River Glade, NB, his daughter Carol of Saint John, his brothers David of Mispec, Donald of Montreal, PQ, Norman (Anne) of Hammond River, his sisters Connie, Mrs. Harold O Leary, of Saint John East, Norma Fawcett of St. Martins, Barbara, Mrs. Armand Arseneault, of British Columbia, Sandra, Mrs. Richard Cervo, of British Columbia, Nancy, Mrs. Andy McGrath, of Sussex, his grandchildren Steven and Jessica Cochrane, Stephanie Macaulay, Krista Proctor and his great-grandchildren Danielle Vautour and Zachery, Abbie, Kristen and Alli Proctor, and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his brothers Wayne, William, Harry, Malcolm, and Frank, two sisters Betty Ward and Doreen Davis, and his grandson Sean Macaulay.
Resting at Brenan s Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row (634-7424), with visiting on Thursday and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 31, 2001, at 2:00 p.m. from St. James Anglican Church, Lakewood. Following cremation, Interment will take place in the Spring at Riverbank Cemetery, Norton, NB. Remembrances made to St. James Anglican Church, Lakewood, Canadian Cancer Society or charity of the donors choice would be appreciated by the family.
Etta Pearl (Foster ) Maber
The death of Mrs. Etta Pearl (Foster ) Maber, wife of the late Harold J. Maber, of Somerset Street, Saint John, NB, occurred on Monday, March 19, 2001 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born in Saint John, NB, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Agnes (Northrup) Foster . Etta was formerly a seamstress, and was formerly employed as a manager of a local shoe store. She was also formerly employed with a chocolate factory. Etta enjoyed to crochet, knit, and read, and also enjoyed playing cards, especially 45 s. She is survived by two daughters, Sandra (Peter) Simpson and Patricia (Barry) Leger, both of Saint John, three sons, Ken (Sandra) Maber of Eden, NY, Doug Maber of Ottawa, and William (Bill) Maber of British Columbia, one daughter-in-law, Florence Maber of Rothesay, one brother, James (Pauline) Foster of Saint John, several grandchildren and great-grandchildren, as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by one son, Donald Maber.
Resting at Brenan s Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John, NB, (506) 634-7424, with visitation on Wednesday from 7-9 PM. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 22, 2001 at 11 AM from Brenan s Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be in the spring at Old Cedar Hill Cemetery. The family would appreciate remembrances to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Shirley J. (Mason) Lockhart
The death of Shirley J. (Mason) Lockhart occurred on Saturday, April 12th, 2003, at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born in Saint John, NB, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Florence (Hannan) Godin. Shirley is survived by husband Ronald Lockhart; two daughters: Carla Bouchard (Andr ) of French Village and Krista Foster (Sean) of Saint John; three sons: Stephen (Margie) of Saint John, Paul (Jennifer) of Rothesay and Ronald of Saint John; two bothers: Donnie Mason (Evelyn) of Rothesay and Doug Mason (Valerie) of Grand Bay-Westfield; five grandchildren: Ashley, Stephanie, Courtenay, Isabelle and Matthew; three step-grandchildren: Tyler, Justin and Alex; several nieces, nephews and cousins, including special niece Kim Brown. She was predeceased by two sisters: Norma Brown and Joan Ritchie.
Visitation will be held at Brenan's Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, on Sunday and Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. The service will be held on Tuesday, April 15th, 2003 at 1 PM at Brenan's Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tom Robinson officiating. Interment will take place in Ocean View Memorial Gardens. For those who wish, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, New Brunswick Heart and Stroke Foundation or Kidney Foundation of Canada.
Bryden Vincent Little
The death of Bryden Vincent Little, formerly St. Catherine Street, Saint John, husband of the late Lillie Mae (Nelson) Little, occurred on Sunday, June 29, 2003, at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born in Dartmouth, NS, on July 25, 1909, he was the son of the late James and Mabel (Stevens) Little.
Mr. Little joined the Saint John Police Force in 1936 and retired in 1971 as a Division Inspector, after 35 years of service and was the oldest retired Policeman of the Saint John Police Force. He was an active member of Main Street Baptist Church and served as Deacon for many years.
He is survived by one son, Ralph W. (Jean), one daughter, Gloria L. Robichaud (Leopold), both of Saint John, 12 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, one great-great grandchild, several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by one daughter, Rowena Ezerskis and one brother, Lorne H. Little.
Resting at Brenan s Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (634-7424), with visiting on Tuesday and Wednesday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral service will be held at Main Street Baptist Church on Thursday, July 3, 2003 at 11:00 AM. Interment in Cedar Hill Extension Cemetery. Remembrances to the Canadian Cancer Society or Main Street Baptist Church would be appreciated by the family.
Mary Delima (Del) LeMoine
The death of Mary Delima (Del) LeMoine, wife of Joseph Louis LeMoine, occurred on May 18, 2003, at the Saint John Regional Hospital following a lengthy illness.
Born in Saint John she was the daughter of the late Laurent and Aurolie (Guimond) Vautour. Her passions in life were bingo, playing crib, game shows, gardening and cooking. She was a people person that enjoyed sharing a good joke and loved the time spent playing with her family.
Besides her husband she is survived by her son Raymond and his wife Christina of Charter s Settlement, her daughters Patricia (Pat) and her husband Peter Fraser of Saint John, Anita and her husband Bruce Blakeney of Saint John, Donna and her husband George Armstrong of Rothesay, her brothers Julien Vautour of Saint John, Alfred Vautour and his wife Shirley of Saint John, Norman Vautour of Edmonton, AL, her brothers-in-law Cliff White and Bernard Dunn, both of Saint John, her sister Yvonne and her husband Lionel Leblanc of Saint John, her grandchildren Cheryl (Fraser) Brown, Christopher Fraser, Thomas Blakeney, Andrew LeMoine, Laureen (LeMoine) Foster , her great-grandchildren Robyn Brown, Gordon Brown, Matthew Brown, Mallory Fraser, Austin Fraser, Kaitlyn Foster , and several cousins, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brothers Albenie and Lawrence Vautour, her sisters Emelda White and Bertha Dunn and her sisters-in-law Loretta and Theresa Vautour.
Resting at Brenan s Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row (634-7424), with visiting on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Following cremation the Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, May 22, 2003, at 10:00 AM, from St. Peter s Church. Interment will take place at Holy Cross Cemetery.
Remembrances made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the charity of the donor s choice would be appreciated.
Robert J. (Bob) Munro
Robert J. (Bob) Munro- Born in Saint John, died peacefully at the Saint John Regional Hospital on Friday, September 29, 2006. A baker by trade, Bob worked at several bakeries in the city: Home Delicatessen, French Pastry (Charlotte Street), and Vern's Bake Shop (King Street and Main Street West). He loved the outdoors, enjoying hunting and fishing. He also loved swimming and boating at the family cottage at Hunter Lake. He was a faithful, longtime member of St Mary & St Bartholomew's Church.
He was the son of the late Ralph A. and Mary L. (Snodgrass) Munro and is survived by wife Marlene A. (Wilson), son Bob (Lynn), and daughter Lisa (Eric) Giguere. He also leaves two granddaughters, Stephanie Munro and Victoria Giguere, and two great-granddaughters, Shelby and Kailyn Munro. Also surviving are one brother, Bill (Shirley); three sisters, Dorothy Munro, Mary Sullivan and Ruth (Dave) Durley; two brothers-in-law, Vernon (Mary) Wilson and Wayne (Sharon) Wilson; and one sister-in-law, Lynne (Gordon) Allaby. He also leaves many nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts and cousins.
Resting at Brenan's Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (506-634-7424) with visiting on Saturday, September 30th from 7-9 p.m. only and Sunday, October 1st from 7-9 p.m. only. The funeral service will be held at St. Mary & St. Bartholomew's Church, 648 Westmorland Road, on Monday, October 2nd at 1 p.m., with burial to follow at St. Martins Community Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of the donor's choice.
James Matthews LeMesurier
The death of James Matthews LeMesurier, of Rothesay, NB, beloved husband of Marion (Farquhar) LeMesurier, occurred on Wednesday, May 14, 2003, at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born in Quebec City, Quebec in 1924, he was the son of the late Sydney and Grace (Matthews) LeMesurier.
Jim grew up and attended schools in the Montreal area. He was a veteran of World War II, serving with the R.C.N.V.R, sailing on the corvette HMCS Kamsack, on convoy duties in the North Atlantic. After the War he served with the Royal Montreal Regiment Reserve, and retired with the rank of Captain in 1956 and moved to New Brunswick in 1957. He was a manufacturers' agent and was President of H. G. Rogers Ltd. for over 36 years , operating throughout the Maritime Provinces. Jim was a member of St. Paul's (Valley) Anglican Church, active member of the Byng Boy's Club and the Westfield Golf and Country Club.
He was one of the pioneers of downhill skiing in the Saint John area, taught many others to ski at Hammond River, Rockwood Park and Mt. Douglas and started the Nancy Greene children's program in the area. Jim was an avid golfer and enjoyed bowling in recent years.
Besides his wife, he is survived by sons, James F. and his wife Holly and their children, Anne and Ross of Saint John, W. Andrew and his wife Linda and their children, Emily and David of Rothesay and John G. and his wife Kelly and their children, Garnet and Colin of Hampton, special cousin John Glen of Savannah, Georgia and
several nephews, nieces and cousins. He was predeceased by his brother J. Garnet LeMesurier.
Resting at Brenan's Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (506)634-7424, visiting will take place on Monday May 19, 2003 between 2-4 and 7-9 p.m... A Memorial service will be celebrated at St. Paul's (Valley) Anglican Church, Saint John on Tuesday, May 20, 2003 at 11:00 a.m.. A private family Interment will take place at Fernhill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances to the New Brunswick Heart and Stroke Foundation or the charity of the donors choice would be appreciated.
Margaret L. (York) Lee
At the Saint John Regional Hospital on May 28, 2003, Mrs. Margaret L. (York) Lee, of Saint John, wife of the late Norris E. Lee, passed away with family at her side.
Margaret was born April 11, 1927, in Ireland to Harry and Gertrude (Kendrick) York. Margaret grew up in the South End of Saint John, and graduated from St. Vincent s Girls School and St. Joseph s School of Nursing. Margaret had spent her nursing years at the DVA. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was a member of St. Andrew s United Kirk Church in Hammond River.
She is survived by her family, Mrs. Marie (Stanton) Hinsdale of Saint John, Kim and Tina Whitney of Hampton, and their two sons, Justin and Adam, who were Nanny Lee s boys and her pride and joy. Margaret was predeceased by her husband, Norris, her parents, and a sister, Mary Ann.
By request, there will be no visitation. A private family memorial service will be held. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brenan s Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John, NB, (506) 634-7424. Remembrances to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of New Brunswick or to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated.
Phyllis Emily Law
The death of Phyllis Emily Law, wife of the late Clifton Thomas Law, occurred on Tuesday, July 29, 2003 at the Saint John Regional Hospital.
Born in Victoria Beach, NS the daughter of the late Guy and Idella (Taylor) Hamilton. She was a member of the Full Gospel Assembly. Phyllis had been employed at Calp's Department Store and Nortell s at McAllister Mall.
Survived by two sons, Robert (Barbara) of Phoenix, Arizona and Paul (Pamela) of Deep Brook, NS; one daughter, Carol Ann (Gerald) Jamer of Rothesay,NB; one brother, Leyton (Elda); and one sister, Nova, both of Saint John; eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by brothers Percy and Frank Hamilton.
Resting at Brenan s Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (506-634-7424) with visiting on Wednesday, 2-4 & 7-9pm.
The Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, July 31, 2003 from Brenan s Chapel at 12:30pm.
Interment will be held at Ocean View Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations made to the Canadian Cancer Society or a Charity of the donors choice would be appreciated by the family.
Lawrence Joseph King
The death of Lawrence Joseph King occurred on July 26, 2002, at the Saint John Regional Hospital. He was born in Bathurst. He worked for the Port of Saint John, lumbered throughout the province and was a mechanic. He encouraged his children to love and take care of one another. He is survived by his sons Roger, Stephen, Gordon, Bobbie and Jason of Saint John, Donald and David Ontario, his daughters Lorraine of Montreal, Mary Jane of Saint John, Christine and Shirley Ann of Ontario, Gloria of Saint John, Helen and Joyce of Ontario, his brother Gerald King Of Lorneville, his twenty one grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son Terry.
Resting at Brenan s Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row (634-7424), with visiting on Saturday from 7-9 PM and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. The funeral service will be held on Monday, July 29, 2002, at 10:00 AM from Brenan s Chapel, followed by cremation. Remembrances made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association or the New Brunswick Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
Freda Faye Kilpatrick
The death of Mrs. Freda Faye Kilpatrick, of Sunnybrook Terrace, Saint John, wife of the late Robert M. Kilpatrick, occurred on Saturday, June 21, 2003, at the Saint John Regional Hospital. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Born in Bloomfield, NB, on April 25, 1911, she was the daughter of the late Medley and Orrilla (Purdy) Provan.
Mrs. Kilpatrick was an adherent of Edith Avenue Baptist church and in her younger years she was an organist and soloist for many country churches. She will be sadly missed.
She is survived by three daughters, Thelma Tays, Pauline Coates and Doreen Smith, all of Saint John, two grandchildren, Eldon Smith (Gayle) of Saint John and Karla Tays-Dunphy (David) of Toronto, ON, two great-grandchildren, Laura and Geoffrey Smith and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by five sisters.
Resting at Brenan s Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (634-7424), with visiting on Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral service will be held at Brenan s Funeral Home Chapel on Wednesday, June 25, 2003 at 2:00 PM. Interment in Ocean View Memorial Gardens. Remembrances to the charity of the donors choice would be appreciated.
