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Ovila Joseph Caissie
The death of Mr. Ovila Joseph Caissie of Wellesley Ave, husband of Clairilda (Rousselle) Caissie for 56 years, occurred on Sunday, April 13, 2003 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born in Fair Isle, NB, he was the son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Rousselle) Caissie. Ovila had served in WWII, and was employed with Savoie Transport as a tractor trailer driver, a checker at the Winter Port and J.D.I. Ltd until his retirement. He enjoyed wrestling, hockey and his Tuesday night card games at the Denis Morris Memorial Centre. Besides his wife he is survived by two sons Donald (Debbie) Caissie of Saint John, Edgar (Noriko) Caissie of Toronto, five daughters Andrea (Bill) DeBow, Norma Drew, Aurella Caissie all of Saint John, Melinda (Larry) Cook of Quispamsis and Brenda (Kevin Langlais) Caissie of Moncton, one brother Edgar (Aline) Caissie of Fair Isle, NB, one sister Josephine (Rufin) Gionet of Lower Caraquet, nine grandchildren, five great - grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents he is predeceased by four brothers Rheal, Alphee, Andrea and Saturnin, two sisters Irene Savoie and Evelyne Richard, one son-in-law Lenny Drew.
Resting at Brenan s Select Community Funeral Home 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (506-634-7424) with visiting on Monday, April 14, 2003 from 7-9 PM and Tuesday, April 15, 2003 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, April 16, 2003 at 11:00 AM from St. Pius X Church. Interment in St. Joseph s Cemetery. Remembrances may be made to St. Pius X Building Fund, or the charity of the donor s choice. See ya in the funnies.
Walter Ambrose Butler
BUTLER, WALTER A.- The death of Walter Ambrose Butler, of Rothesay, NB, husband of Gertrude (Walsh) Butler, occurred on Saturday, July 5, 2003, at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born in Saint John, he was the son of the late James and Mary Eleanor (Trainor) Butler.
Mr. Butler was the Regional Manager of National Drug Company for many years, before his retirement. Walter was a former member of St. Peter s Parish, Holy Name Society of St. Peter s Parish and active in the choir, before moving to Rothesay, where he was a member Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, and their church choir, and was a 4th Degree Member of the Knights of Columbus. He was a former member of U.C.T., and the Rotary Club of Saint John, where he was active with the Boy s and Girl s Club of Saint John and a member of the Probis Club of Saint John.
Besides his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Ann Barbour of Rothesay, two sisters, Sister Agnes Butler, SCIC and Rosie McLaughlin, both of Saint John, three grandchildren, Mary Beth Barbour, Andrew (Drew) Barbour and Margot Stevenson, several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by one daughter, Beth Stevenson, granddaughter, Sara Jane, brothers, Vincent Butler, Msgr. Joseph Butler, Leonard Butler and Father Albert Butler and sisters, Helen Holmes and Loretta Cormier.
Resting at Brenan s Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (634-7424), with visiting on Tuesday, July 8, 2003 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Rothesay, on Wednesday, July 9, 2003, at 12:00 Noon. Interment in St. Joseph s Cemetery, at a later date. Remembrances to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. To Love another person is to see the face of God .
David L. Burnside
The death of David L. Burnside of Saint John East, occurred on Tuesday, June 24, 2003 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born in Saint John on May 26, 1932 he was a son of the late Hazen and Viney (Schofield) Burnside. He was employed with City Transit for over 30 years before retirement. He was a veteran of the Korean War. David is survived by Brenda Coes, son Kevin (Janet), daughters Brenda (Mrs. John Cooke) of Deer Island, Karen Erb, Linda McLean, and Terry Cook of Saint John, a brother Arthur of Rothesay, and sisters Helen, Mabel, Florence and Vi and Joyce, twelve grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his brother James Burnside.
Resting at Brenan s Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (634-7424) with visiting on Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. from where the funeral will be held from Brenan s Chapel on Friday with services at 12:30 p.m. Interment will take place in Ocean View Memorial Gardens. Remembrances may be made to the charity of the donors choice. A Tribute to a Veteran Service will be held on Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m.
Rev. Dr. Norman C. Burnett
Rev. Dr. Norman C. Burnett passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, July 27, 2003 at Saint John Regional Hospital. Born in Saint John, he was the son of the late William Burnett and Florence (Ennis) (Burnett) Carr. Besides his wife Eleanor (Young) he is survived by his three daughters, Sharron Guptill (Murray) of Grand Manan, Pamela Ferguson (Robert) of Burlington, ON and Deborah Burke (Robert) of Halifax, NS; sister Clara Day, Burlington, ON; five grandchildren, Dennis (Louise) Guptill, Ward (Elaine) Guptill, Jason (Natalie) Burke, Jilaine and Amanda Ferguson; five great grandchildren; sister-in-law Victoria Burnett, brother-in-law, Clyde Young (Marjorie); several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by grandson, Galand Guptill and brother Gordon Burnett.
Rev. Burnett was a Baptist Minister serving in various churches throughout New Brunswick and Maine including Lower Millstream, Collina, Head of Millstream, Snider Mountain, Kierstead Mountain, Apohaqui, Flatlands, Mann Settlement, St. Laurent de Matepedia West, McDavid Mountain, Sillarsville, Quebec, Tracey Mills, Knoxford, Monticello, Maine, Deer Island, Fairhaven, Lamberts Cove, Chocolate Cove. Following his retirement, Rev. Burnett served at St. Matthew s Presbyterian Church in Saint John, to later be named as Honourary Minister Emeritus. He was president of Seagulls of Market Square Senior Citizens Club, Saint John, Former President of M.S. Society, Saint John City; Always helping the needy in their time of loss, supplying spiritual needs as well as food and clothing through the church. Provided food to various food banks, Romero House; Contributor to Citizen, Bugle, Sussex (Kings Co. Record); Observer (Hartland), Quoddy Tides (Deer Island); Weekly sermonetts, Saint John Telegraph Journal. Volunteer with the Red Cross. Served as Director Word of Faith Bible College, St. John the Baptist Fellowship; President of Home and School Association, Centreville, NB, Frequent visitor of radio stations with morning devotions C.K.N.B., Campbellton, C.J.C.J. Woodstock, NB; Radio Program president of the South Aroostook District Sunday School Association. W.H.O.H. Bible story program for boys and girls. Welcome Home Mission, Montreal, Quebec; Montreal Expo- Counsellor for Billy Graham Pavilion. General Chairman, Canadian Red Cross Society Carleton County, NB. Telephone Counsellor, 100 Huntley Street, Crossroads Christian Communications.
Resting at Brenan s Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (634-7424), with visiting on Tuesday, July 29, 2003 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held at St. Matthews Presbyterian Church, 90 Douglas Avenue on Wednesday, July 30, 2003 at 12:00 noon. Interment in St. Martin s Community Cemetery. Remembrances to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, St. Matthews Presbyterian Church or the Gideon Memorial Bible Plan would be appreciated.
Ellen Agnes Burke
On Tuesday, September 3, 2002 at the Saint John Regional Hospital, Ellen Agnes Burke made her transition from this phase of life to the next. Born January 28, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Cyril Joseph and Florence Eileen (Hamm) Burke, she lived in Grand Bay with her uncle, Walter K. Hamm until age ten. Briefly married to Lester Stanton, she gave birth to Ray Burke Stanton, Leslie Faye Stanton and Chris Warren Stanton. Ellen was quite pleased with the diversity of her employment: mainly as a teacher; a few years in the 1960 s as accounting clerk at Woolworth s Head Office and part time cashier at Honest Ed s in Toronto; also trained and worked in heavy equipment operation (front end loader 1975 79), laundry pick up and delivery (New System Laundry), fuel oil delivery (Gulf Home Comfort), alcoholism treatment and car sales (Quigg Motors 1979 80). Then back to "supply" teaching at K.V.H.S. Since may of 1974, she was a grateful " Friend of Bill W". In the 1970 s, Ellen was a member of Toastmasters International. Most recently she was active member of the Canada Games Aquatic Centre and the Tai Chi Society. She enjoyed writing.
Survived by two sons Ray (Jo-Anne) and Chris (Alberta) Stanton, grandchildren: Frankie, Amanda, Ray and Alexandra; Zachary and Joshua. Sister Carol Ann Rice of Saint John and John A. Burke of Passekeag Road, Robert J. Burke of Saint John, several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents Cyril J. Burke in 1997, Florence (Hamm) Burke 1973 and in 1993 by Bill Cosman, her longtime companion, her daughter Leslie Faye Stanton who died of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome at two months of age in 1961.
Resting at Brenan s Select Community Funeral Home 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (506-634-7424) with visiting on Thursday, September 5, 2002 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. A memorial service will be celebrated on Friday, September 6, 2002 from Brenan s Funeral Chapel at 4 PM. Interment at a later date. Remembrances may be made to the charity of the donor s choice.
Albenie Burke
The death of Mr. Albenie Burke of 431 Sandy Point Road, Saint John, husband of Helen A. (Shannon) Burke, occurred on Saturday, March 24, 2001, at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born in Rogersville, New Brunswick, he was the son of the late Placide and Julie (Maillet) Burke.
Mr. Burke was a Longshoreman at the Port of Saint John for many years, before his retirement, and was a member of the International Longshoreman s Association.
Besides his wife, he is survived by two sons, Donald Burke (Bonnie) of Fredericton and Terry Burke (Thelma) of Saint John, four daughters, Barbara McKenzie, Colleen McQuade, Peggy Fowler, all of Saint John and Debbie Burns (Tim) of Winnipeg, Manitoba, one sister, Rita Sagalla of Saint John West, 30 grandchildren, 44 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by one son, Vincent Burke, one daughter, Pat Dixon, four brothers, Alex. Marcel, Cyril and Anthony Burke and one sister, Alma Lord.
Resting at Brenan s Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (634-7424), with visiting on Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral service will be held at Brenan s Funeral Home Chapel on Tuesday, March 27, 2001 at 11:00 AM. Remembrances to the Canadian Cancer Society or the charity of the donors choice would be appreciated by the family.
Loretta Margaret Brown
The death of Mrs. Loretta Margaret Brown, of Rocmaura Nursing Home, Saint John, wife of the late Harold Brown, occurred on Tuesday, January 28, 2003, at her residence. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Born in Saint John, on April 2, 1912, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Catherine (Goodine) Joyce.
Mrs. Brown was a member of St. Pius X Catholic Women s League and St. Joseph s Hospital Auxiliary.
She is survived by her children, Gordon (Betty) of Sussex Corner, Mary Powers (Paddy) of Raynham, Mass., Joyce Bugg (Chuck) of Camrose, AB, Patricia Brown of Saint John, Ronald of Big Cove, Phyllis McGrath (Allen) of Saint John, Margaret Conway of Saint John, Frederick (Catherine) of Saint John, Harold (Elaine) of Saint John, Michael (Sandra) of Quispamsis, Linda Brown of Toronto, ON, Catharine Coes (Donald) of Quispamsis and Geraldine O Hara (Donald) of Saint John, sister-in-law, Blanche Joyce, 24 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by grandsons, Kevin Brown and Richard Jack, one sister and eight brothers.
Resting at Brenan s Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (634-7424), with visiting on Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Pius X Church on Thursday, January 30, 2003 at 11:00 AM. Interment in St. Joseph s Cemetery. Remembrances to Rocmaura Foundation Inc. or the charity of the donors choice would be appreciated by the family.
Grace Miriam (Lingley) Britt
The death of Mrs. Grace Miriam "Dee-Dee" (Lingley) Britt, of Saint John, wife of the late Joseph Edmond Britt, occurred on Sunday, March 24, 2002 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born in Saint John, she was the daughter of the late Willard and Miriam (Furlong) Lingley. Grace was a member of Main Street Baptist Church, where she was on the guild. She had been a resident of St. Stephen for 33 years, and later moved back to Saint John. Grace belonged to both the Stephenson Towers and Charleton Place Seniors Clubs. For 18 years, Grace had been a hairdresser at Price s Beauty Parlour. She was very proud of being an usher at the original "Imperial Theatre". Grace was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She is survived by one sister-in-law, Ethel Lingley of Moncton, NB, several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-great nieces. She was predeceased by her husband, Edmond, her parents, brothers, Willard A. Lingley, Charles L. Lingley, and Gilford D. Lingley, and sisters, Miss. Florence M. Lingley, Mrs. Elizabeth Mason, and Mrs. Lillian M. Mackie. The family would like to express a special thank-you to Dr. Stephen Willis and the nurses who took such good care of Dee-Dee at the Saint John Regional Hospital.
Resting at Brenan s Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John, NB, (506) 634-7424, with visitation on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 27, 2002 at 2:00 PM from Brenan s Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will take place at Cedar Hill Extension Cemetery. Remembrances to the Canadian Arthritis Society or to the charity of the donor s choice would be appreciated.
Elizabeth Britt
The death of Elizabeth Britt, wife of the late Joseph Roy Britt, occurred on May 20, 2001, at her residence. Born in Charlottetown, PEI, she was the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Quinn. She was a long time member of Stella Maris and St. John the Baptist Parishes. She enjoyed knitting. She is survived by her sons David and his wife Penny of Fort McMurray, ALBT, Brian of Saint John, Wayne and his wife Wendy of Saint John, her daughter Sondra and her husband Ed Bruni of Winnipeg, MAN, her eleven grandchildren, one great-grandchild and her niece. She is predeceased by her daughter Marlene and sisters May, Florence and Dorothy.
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, May 25, 2001, at 10:00 AM, from St. Ann s Church. Interment will take place at St. Joseph s Cemetery. Remembrances made to the Canadian Red Cross, the New Brunswick Heart and Stroke Foundation or the charity of the donor s choice would be appreciated by the family.
Sandra Noreen (Pinky, Sandy) Bowden
The death of Sandra Noreen (Pinky, Sandy) Bowden occurred on September 7, 2002, at the Saint John Regional Hospital. She was the wife of Christopher and mother of Tracey Richard (Jamie), Wade (Amanda), Shawn (fiance Stephanie), nanny to her six grandchildren. She was the sister of Fred, Bill, Wayne, David, Donnie, John, Derick, Marie, Rose, Susan, Carol and Crystal. Noreen was the daughter of Lawrence and Shirley (Melvin) VanTassell and chosen daughter of Lillian Connell and Harold Bennett. She was known as mom to a host of others as well as friend, cousin and niece.
Resting at Brenan s Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row (634-7424), with visiting on Sunday from 7-9 PM and Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. The memorial service will be celebrated on Tuesday, September 10, 2002, at 2:00 PM, from St. Mark s Roman Catholic Church, Quispamsis following by a reception. Interment will take place at Cedar Hill Extension Cemetery at a later date. Remembrances made to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
Vincent Thomas Boudreau
After a courageous battle with cancer, the death of Vincent Thomas Boudreau of Latimore Lake Road, husband of M. Irene (Leonard) Boudreau occurred on December 8, 2002 at his residence. Born in Lower Montague, PEI, he was the son of the late Thomas and Ellen (Murphy) Boudreau. Vincent was employed with Harold Peer as a plumber until his retirement in 1983 and worked for the PEI Department of Transportation, a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 937, Coburg St, enjoyed gardening, fishing and travelling. Besides his wife he is survived by two sons Michael (Helena) of Ontario, Thomas (Tom) (Kim) of Saint John, one daughter Christine (Robert) Saunders of Nauwigewauk, NB, one brother Eric (Doreen) of Quispamsis, two sisters Catherine MacKenzie of PEI, Patsy Cameron of Quispamsis, seven grandchildren : Rhonda (Jeff), Jennifer, Scott, Timothy, Anthony, Chantelle and Nathan, several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents he was predeceased by one son Billy, two brothers John and Louie, two brothers- in -law Tony MacKenzie and Donald Cameron.
By request there will be no visiting. A memorial mass will be celebrated at St. Joachim s Church on Thursday, December 12, 2002 at 11:00 AM. Interment will be held at a later date. Remembrances may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Arrangements are under the direction of Brenan s Select Community Funeral Home 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (506-634-7424).
Miles Edgar Boone
The death of Miles Edgar Boone, of Grand Bay-Westfield, NB, husband of the late Grace (Stevenson) Boone, occurred on Wednesday, June 4, 2003, at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born in Fredericton, NB, he was the son of the late Charles A. and Elizabeth A. (Jordan) Boone.
Mr. Boone was a Longshoreman with the Port of Saint John for 45 years, before his retirement and was a member of the International Longshoreman s Association Union.
He is survived by one son, Allen Boone (Patricia) of Grand Bay-Westfield, one sister, Minnie Carpenter, of Saint John, two grandsons, Malcolm (Nancy) of Clarendon and Trent of Blagdon, three step-grandchildren, Wendy Bowles of Calgary, AB, Brenda Charlton of Hoyt and Shane Ogden of Hamilton, ON, one great-grandchild, 8 step-great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
By request there will be no visiting at the funeral home. A private family graveside service will be held at Mount Hope Cemetery at a later date. Remembrances to the charity of the donors choice would be appreciated. Arrangements under the direction of Brenan s Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (634-7424).
Douglas (Doug) C. Blount
The death of Douglas (Doug) C. Blount, husband of Jill (Frees) Blount, occurred on March 31, 2001, at his residence.
Born in Saint John, he was the son of the late Cyril and Jenny (Brooks) Blount.
He was employed with Norman Wade Company for over 30 years. He was an avid sports fan and loved animals.
Besides his wife he is survived by his son Scott and his daughter Sally both of Saint John, his brothers Norman and his wife Florence of Hampton, NB, David and his wife Margaret of Black River, NB, his sisters Pamela and her husband Harold Whelpley of Grand Bay, Nancy Blount of Saint John, and several cousins, nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his sister Barbara.
The family funeral service was held from Brenan s Select Community Funeral Home Chapel, 111 Paradise Row (634-7424), on Monday, April 2, 2001, at 1:00 PM officiated by Rev. Charles Thompson. Interment took place at Ocean View Memorial Gardens Cemetery. In lieu of flowers remembrances made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Canadian Red Cross would be appreciated by the family.
L. Clifford Billard
The death of Mr. L. Clifford (Cliff) Billiard of Red Head Road, husband of the late Marion (McLachlan) Billiard , occurred on Sunday, December 1, 2002 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born in Saint John, he was a son of the late James and Ruth (Wyld) Billiard. Cliff was employed with the Saint John Ironworks for many years and with the Coast Guard for over twenty-two years before retirement. He was a member of Park Avenue United Church and a veteran of the Second World War in which he served with the Royal Canadian Navy. He was an avid gardener. He is survived by his sister-in-law, Margaret Rebecca Mawhinney (Kenneth) of Maces Bay; one niece, Rebecca Mawhinney (Jarvis) of Upper Coverdale, NB; 2 nephews, Warren Mawhinney (Lynn) of Keswick, NB and Graham Billiard of Cambridge, NB. He was predeceased by a brother, Alfred and a sister, Berthina Janes
A private family funeral will be held from Brenan s Select Community Funeral Home Chapel, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John, NB (506-634-7424) on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. Remembrances may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the charity of the donor s choice.
MALCOLM G. BERRY
1931-2001
The death of Malcolm G. Berry, 69, of Saint John, NB, occurred suddenly at the Saint John Regional Hospital, Monday, April 2, 2001.
Born in Saint John, he was the only child of the late Joseph and Jessie (Irons) Berry.
He attended Saint John High and Modern Business College. During his career as accountant and office administrator, he was employed with Bradley s Jewelry Store, Irving Oil Ltd. and Jacobson s Furniture Ltd. Malcolm was past president of the Saint John s Sportsman s Club and participated in various sporting organizations such as the Saint John Wanderer s Football Team and the Saint John Church Basketball League. Throughout retirement he enjoyed teaching music appreciation at the Community College as well as offering private piano instruction. He was a patron of the arts and a classical music aficionado. As a benefactor and President of the Board of AMANA HOUSE INC., he tirelessly sought to bring awareness of the need for a recovery centre for addicted women and touched the lives of many suffering from addictions.
Malcolm is survived by former spouse, Patricia (Frame) Berry of Saint John; sons, the Venerable Malcolm D. and spouse Holly (Hatty) Berry, Shediac Cape, NB, and Douglas G. Berry, Saint John, NB; cherished grandchildren, Alex, Johanna, Colin and Lesley-Anne Berry; several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will take place at Brenan s Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John, NB, (506) 634-7424, Wednesday, April 4, 7-9 P.M. and Thursday, April 5, 2-4, 7-9 P.M.. Funeral service will be held on Friday, April 6 at 2:00 P.M. at St. John s (Stone) Church, 87 Carleton Street, Saint John, NB, with The Right Reverend George Lemmon officiating. Reception by the ladies of the A.C.W. will take place immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be offered to AMANA HOUSE INC. or to an agency of the donor s choice.
Russell Neil Belmore
The death of Russell Neil Belmore, of Dipper Harbour, NB, husband of Jean Blanche (Mailman) Belmore, occurred on Friday, July 11, 2003, at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born in Dipper Harbour, NB, he was the son of the late Hanford and Ethel (Neil) Belmore.
Mr. Belmore was employed with CNR Winterport for 27 years, before his retirement.
Besides his wife, he is survived by his children, Betty Janes (Wayne) of Maces Bay, Linda Richard (Albert) of Quispamsis, Debbie Breau of Quispamsis, Sandra Muise (John) of Chance Harbour, Kathy Hewett of Saint John, Sherry Melanson (Vernon) of South Musquash, Russell Belmore of Dipper Harbour, Donald Belmore (Linda) of Chance Harbour and Ross Belmore of Chance Harbour, 15 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, two sisters, Dorothy Belmore of Saint John and Ethel Hamilton of Fredericton, several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brothers, William, Chesley, and Malcolm and sisters, Margaret Brooks, Helen Russell, Nellie Belmore and Jean Belmore.
Resting at Brenan s Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (634-7424), with visiting on Saturday 7-9 PM and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral service will be held at Brenan s Funeral Home Chapel on Monday, July 14, 2003 at 11:00 AM. Interment in the Chance Harbour Cemetery. Remembrances to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of New Brunswick or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
Frances G. Beck
March 2, 2001
BECK, FRANCES G.- The death of Mrs. Frances Gratia Beck, of Saint John, wife of the late Arnold D. Beck, occurred on Friday, March 2, 2001, at Carleton Kirk Lodge. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Born in Waterville, Maine, USA, she was the daughter of the late George and Eliza (Earle) Park.
Mrs. Beck was a member of St. Luke s Anglican Church and the Maude Taylor Branch ACW. She was a former member of St. George s Anglican Church Choir, Silver Threads Senior Citizens Club, Stephenson Tower Social Club and the Charlton Place Senior Citizens Club.
She is survived by two daughters, Mary (Mrs. Irvine Williams) of Fredericton and Jeannie Fox of British Columbia, five grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by one brother, Richard Park and two sisters, Elizabeth Brown and Mary White.
Resting at Brenan s Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (634-7424), with visiting on Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral service will be held at Brenan s Funeral Home Chapel on Monday, March 5, 2001, at 2:15 PM. Interment in Fernhill Cemetery. Remembrances to the charity of the donors choice would be appreciated by the family.
Ruth Eleanor Bawn
July 7, 2001
BAWN, RUTH ELEANOR- The death of Mrs. Ruth Eleanor Bawn, of Kelton Street, Forest Hills, Saint John, New Brunswick, wife of Frank Curtis Bawn, occurred on Saturday, July 7, 2001, at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born in Saint John, she was the daughter of the late William and Florence (Morris) Burley.
Ruth had been employed with D Allairds in Brunswick Square for many years, as the Manager. She was a member of the St. James Anglican Church in Lakewood and was a member of the Ladies Bowling League at Haymarket Square. Her commitment to community was evident in her involvement at her church and as a volunteer at the Ten Thousand Villages store for developing nations. She
Ruth is survived by her husband, three sons, F. Brian (Paula) of Meehans Cove, Wayne of Maces Bay, and Terry (Ann Marie) of Quispamsis, three sisters, Dorothy Burley, Lorraine Comeau and Elsie Dwyer all of Saint John, West, three brothers, Murray Burley (Peggy) of Saint John, James Burley (Dorothy) of Hoyt, NB and Frank Burley of Charlottetown, PEI, seven grandchildren Mary Ann, Tammy, Justin, Lindsey, Hillary, Alecia and Ashley. She was predeceased by her sister Margaret Blagdon and three brothers, Allison, Gordon and Vincent Burley.
Resting at Brenan s Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (634-7424), with visiting on Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral service will be held at James Anglican Church, Lakewood, Saint John, on Tuesday, July 10, 2001 at 11:00 AM. Interment in Fernhill Cemetery. Remembrances to the Canadian Cancer Society, Saint John Regional Hospital, Palliative Care Unit, St. James Anglican Church, Lakewood or the charity of the donor s choice would be appreciated by the family.
William Hanfred (Bill) Baskin
The death of William Hanfred (Bill) Baskin, husband of the late Elizabeth Ashe (Hunter) Baskin and the late Jean Gordon (Tissington) Baskin, occurred on May 20, 2003, at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born in Saint John he was the son of the late Roy and Hazel Baskin. He was a life long resident of Saint John. During WW II he served with the Royal Canadian Air Force. He was a member of Hibernia Lodge F&AM, A&A Scottish Rite and the Luxor Temple. He is survived by his daughter Dianne Elizabeth Wallace and her husband Andrew of Rothesay, and his granddaughters Emily and Jessica.
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 funeral service will be held on Friday, May 23, 2003, at 11:00 AM, from Brenan s Chapel. Interment will take place at Cedar Hill Extension Cemetery. In lieu of flowers remembrances made to the New Brunswick Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
Ella C. (Crowley) Barnett
The death of Ella C. (Crowley) Barnett, wife of John A. Barnett, of the Loch Lomond Villa, occurred on March 19, 2002, at the Saint John Regional Hospital, at the age of 87. Born in Acton, NB, she is survived by her children Willard (Geraldine) Crowley of Saint John, Jean (Wilfred) Fontaine of Prince Edward Island, Ruby (George) Landry of Chateauguay, Quebec, Glenna (Don) Power of Rothesay, NB, Dorn (Helen) Crowley of Ontario, Doreen Crowley of Saint John, Her brother Archer Williams of Toronto, ONT, her 23 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her first husband Leblanc William Crowley, daughter Phyllis Tracey, son-in-law Arthur Tracey, brothers Guy, Roy and Norman and sister Rena.
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 funeral service will be held on Friday, March 22, 2002, at 2:15 PM, from Brenan s Chapel. Interment will take place at St. Joseph s Cemetery. Remembrances made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the New Brunswick Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
Winnifred Dorothy Barnes
The death of Winnifred Dorothy Barnes, wife of the late Donald E. Barnes of 111 Manawagonish Road, Saint John West, occurred at her residence on Monday, May 28, 2001.
Born in Saint John she was the daughter of the late Mr. And Mrs. Frederick Shear.
She had been a life long resident of this area. Winnifred was a member of the Grand Bay Senior Citizens Club and was Anglican by faith. She is survived by one son Robert F. of Quispamsis; three sisters, Freda Trenholm of Saint John East, Audrey of Toronto, and Norma Trecartin of Ottawa; one grandson Andrew Barnes of Saint John and several nieces and nephews.
Visitiation at Brenan s Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row (634-7424), on Tuesday from 7-9 PM. The funeral service will be held from Brenan s Funeral Chapel on Thursday with the service at 2:15 PM. Interment will take place at Cedar Hill Extension Cemetery Field of Honour.
Rememberance may be made to the NB Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Kidney Foundation of Canada.
Harold Arnold Bannister
After a courageous battle with cancer, the death occurred peacefully at home of Harold Arnold Bannister, age 67 years, on Monday, September 23, 2002. Born in Saint John, he was the son of the late Arnold C. Bannister and the late Marion (Naves) (Bannister) Carr. Lovingly remembered by his wife, of 38 years, Helen T. (Robertson) Bannister, children, Lisa Savidant (Mark) of Hampton, Andrea Moran (James) of St. Martins and James Bannister (Brandy) of Saint John, brothers, John Bannister (Joan) of Ottawa, ON, Willard Carr (Elaine) of Keswick Ridge and Jackie Carr (Dawn) of Saint John, sisters, Alice Bannister of Saint John, Arna Todd (Paul) of Vancouver, BC, Marion Clarke of Saint John, Marjorie Martin (Gerald) of Saint John and Elaine Skov-Neilson (Kurt) of Rothesay, grandchildren, Megan, Emily, Gregory, Rachael, Samantha, Krisha, Justin-Tye, Mathieu and Marlisa, several nieces and nephews.
Harold worked for many years as a Stationary Engineer and later was employed with the Corps. of Commissionaires. He was a member of Glenview United Church and was active in the Monday night card games at the I.O.O.F. Hall. Harold enjoyed his family, especially his grandchildren. He will be sadly missed.
Resting at Brenan s Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (634-7424), with visiting on Wednesday 7-9 PM and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral service will be held at Glenview United Church, on Friday, September 27, 2002 at 2:00 PM. Interment in the Midland Cemetery. Remembrances to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of New Brunswick or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
