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Daryl Thomas Green
The death of Mr. Daryl Thomas Green, of Sutton, Ontario, husband of Ellen L. (Scott) Green, occurred on Saturday, November 10, 2001 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born in Saint John, he was the son of the late Allan and Marion Green.
Besides his wife, he is survived by four sons, Keith (Sue) of Titusville, Jason, Daryl Jr. (Heather), and Todd all of Saint John, adopted son, Justin Scott of Saint John, three daughters, Kim Donally (Clifton), Lisa Green, both of Saint John and Jane Kelly (Dave) of Grand Bay-Westfield, step-children, Aubrey Stewart and Lauralee Stewart, both of Ontario, two brothers, Robert Green of Grand Bay-Westfield and David Green of Saint John, six sisters, Pauline McRae of British Columbia, Ninny Kilpatrick of Alberta, Faith Watts of Rothesay, Verla Hayes of Saint John, Donna Wong of Nauwigewauk and Patsy O Neill of Rothesay, 12 grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by one sister, Dorcas Thorne.
Resting at Brenan s Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (634-7424), with visiting on Sunday and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral service will be held at Calvary Temple, Saint John, on Tuesday, November 13, 2001 at 11:00 AM. Interment in Hardings Point Loyalist Cemetery. Remembrances to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
Beulah M. Gee
The death of Beulah M. (McMann) Gee, 96, of McNaughton Drive, Saint John East, formerly of Minto, NB, wife of the late Stanley E. Gee, occurred on Thursday, December 12, 2002, at the Saint John Regional Hospital.
Born in Newcastle Creek, NB, on April 12, 1906, she was the daughter of the late Evelyn and Alva (Flowers) McMann.
She is survived by her son, Stanley Gee (Kathy) of Saint John, 12 grandchildren, great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by daughter, Evelyn Steeves, son Arnold Gee, grand-daughter, Shirley Gee, brothers, Clarence and Floyd McMann and sister, Viola Bonnell.
Resting at Brenan s Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (634-7424), with private family visiting on Friday. A private family funeral service will be held at Brenan s Funeral Home on Saturday, December 14, 2002. Interment in Fernhill Cemetery. Remembrances to the charity of the donors choice would be appreciated by the family.
Shirley L. Gavin
The death of Shirley L. Gavin, wife of the late Ernest Gavin, occurred on December 17, 2002, at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born in Saint John she was the daughter of the late Reginald and Matilda Wilkins. She was employed with Red Rose Tea. She was very active with Edith Avenue Baptist Church. She is survived by her sons Steven and his wife Marilyn, Thomas and his wife Maureen, Philip and his wife Christine, her daughters Marilyn Gavin and her husband Georges, Marie Mott-Gavin and her partner Mitch Doherty, all of Saint John, her brothers Chester, Reginald, Ronald, Donnie, Douglas, and Harold, all of Saint John, her sisters Geraldine of St. Catherine s, ON, Pat and Doreen, both of Saint John, her eleven grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. She was an extraordinary person who will be greatly missed.
Resting at Brenan s Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row (634-7424), with visiting on Thursday from 7-9 PM and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 21, 2002, at 11:00 AM, from Edith Avenue Baptist Church. Interment will take place at Ocean View Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers remembrances made to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
Alice May Fullerton
The death of Alice May Fullerton, wife of the late William Thomas Fullerton, formerly of Hawthorne Ave, occurred on July 23, 2003, at the Kennebec Manor.
Born in Saint John she was the daughter of the late George and Elsie (Chipman) Stirling.
She was employed with Stirling Electric Ltd. She was a lifelong resident of Saint John and was a former member of Exmouth Street United Church, member of Portland United Church and the UCW. She is survived by her son Robert G. Fullerton and his wife Marion of St. Albert, AB, her daughter Kathy Cleveland of Long Reach, NB, her brother Fred Stirling and his wife Lillian of Saint John, her sisters Barbara and her husband Eugene Harper of Petitcodiac, NB, Heather Rutherford of Musquash, NB, her grandchildren Caley Matthews, Chris (Jaime) Matthews, Craig (Heidi) Matthews and Jeff Fullerton, her great-grandchildren Gage and Michaela, and several nieces and nephews.
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 funeral service will be held on Tuesday, July 29, 2003, at 1:00 PM from Brenan s Chapel. Interment will take place at Ocean View Memorial Gardens. Remembrances made to the charity of the donor s choice would be appreciated.
Jean Elizabeth (McGilligan) Fowler
After a lengthy illness, Mrs. Jean Elizabeth (McGilligan) Fowler, of Nerepis, NB, wife of Murray Fowler, passed away in the presence of her daughter, Terry Lee, on Thursday, March 21, 2002 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born in Ireland, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Elizabeth (McCormack) McGilligan. She was a member of Nerepis United Baptist Church, where Jean had been involved with Pastoral Care. She was a volunteer with Meals-on-Wheels, and had canvassed for the Heart and Stroke Foundation of New Brunswick. Besides her husband, Jean is survived by one son, Gerald (Joanne) Fowler of Lakeville Corner, NB, three daughters, Judith (Mrs. Kenneth Cogswell) of Newmarket, NB, Terry Lee (Mrs. Gerald Carr) and Linda (Mrs. Gary Kingston), both of Grand Bay-Westfield, one daughter-in-law, Janet Fowler of Saint John, four brothers, Thomas McGilligan of Fredericton, Patrick McGilligan, her twin, of Perth Andover, Joseph McGilligan of Michigan, and James McGilligan of Hamilton, ON, one sister, Margaret (Mrs. Burton Watson) of Michigan, 12 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, as well as several special nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, her infant son, Tony and her son, Michael, one brother, Michael McGilligan, and two sisters, Marion Green and Bridget Thompkins.
Resting at Brenan s Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John, NB, with visitation on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2002 at 2:00 PM from Brenan s Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will take place at Cedar Hill Extension Cemetery. Remembrances to the charity of the donor s choice would be appreciated.
Ernest M. Forsythe
The death of Ernest M. Forsythe, husband of Florence (Durant) Forsythe, occurred on November 19, 2002, at the Loch Lomond Villa. Born at Bible Hill, NS, he was the son of the late Chapel and Elizabeth Forsythe. He was employed with the New Brunswick Liquor Corporation before his retirement. Besides his wife he is survived by his brothers Brice and his wife Bertha Forsythe of Saint John, Thomas and his wife Isabel Forsythe of Truro, NS, his grandchildren Dana and his wife Trudy Forsythe and their daughter Emily, Brent and his wife Sheryl Forsythe and their daughter Jessica, and Suzanne Forsythe, and his step-children, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his first wife Ruby (Babe) (Jeffry) Forsythe, his son Brian, and his sisters Margaret and Agnes.
Following cremation at Brenan s Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row (634-7424, the funeral service will be held on Friday, November 22, 2002, at 10:00 AM, from Brenan s Chapel. Interment will take place at Fernhill Cemetery. Remembrances made to the New Brunswick Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Alzheimer s Society of Saint John would be appreciated.
VICTORIA A. (VICKIE) FLETCHER
The death of Mrs. Victoria A. (Vickie) Fletcher of 550 Martha Avenue, Saint John, wife of Vincent Neil (Hoss) Fletcher, occurred on Wednesday, October 17, 2001 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born in Saint John, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Netta (Evans) Higgins.
Mrs. Fletcher was formerly employed at M.R.A. s, Bank of Nova Scotia on Main Street, the Admiral Beatty Hotel, Royal Bank, and St. John & St. Stephen Church Home. She was also a crossing guard at Lakewood School for over 19 years before her retirement . Vickie was a member of St. James Anglican Church, and will be sadly missed by all who knew her.
Besides her husband, she is survived by one sister, Norma and her husband, Dr. Richard Gregg of Rothesay; four nieces; one nephew; two great-nephews and many friends.
Resting at Brenan's Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (634-7424), with visiting on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held at St. James Anglican Church, Lakewood on Friday, October 19, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. Interment in Ocean View Memorial Gardens. Remembrances to the charity of the donor s choice would be appreciated by the family.
John Stephen Fanning
The death of Mr. John Stephen Fanning, of 8 Nason Road, Saint John, occurred on Sunday, November 11, 2001, at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born in Sydney, Nova Scotia, he was the son of the late Hazel (Mombourquette) Fanning.
John worked as a roofer with various companies, before his retirement and was a member of the Buffalo Club.
He is survived by his loving companion, Mary Lecouter and her family, Ann Lecouter, Susan Cook, Annette Maher, Danny Lecouter, Norman Lecouter and Monique Lecouter, one son, Steven Fanning of Grand Bay-Westfield, several brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews in Cape Breton.
By request of John, there will be no visiting at the funeral home. A memorial service will be held at Brenan s Select Community Funeral Home Chapel, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (634-7424), on Thursday, November 15, 2001 at 2:15 PM. Remembrances to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
Ann F (Campbell) Fairweather,
Fairweather, (Campbell) Ann F. - The death of Mrs. Ann Florence (Kelley) Fairweather, of Loch Lomond Villa and formerly of 270 Cranston Avenue, wife of the late William Fairweather occurred on Wednesday, July 9, 2003 at the Saint John Regional Hospital.
Born in New Zion, NB, she was the daughter of the late George and Maude (Richardson) Kelley. Ann was employed with Sears Canada (Lansdowne Ave.) for many years. She volunteered for Hospice, Girl Guides and the Saint John Regional Hospital Auxiliary.
Ann is survived by three daughters Patricia and her husband Graham Kaiser, Carol and her husband John Ellis and Heather Campbell and her companion Jerry Callahan, two sons Ken and his wife Elaine, and David, and one step-son Robert and his wife Penny Fairweather, two sisters Maude Gaudet of Brampton, Ontario, and Edyth Blair of Oxford, NS, one brother George Kelley, eleven grandchildren Steven Kaiser, Angela Kaiser Hansen, Kimberly Ellis, Dr. Catherine Ellis, Tom Ellis, Andrew Ellis, Bonnie Eadle, Stacy MacKinnon, Peter Campbell, Karen Simon, Alison Campbell, twenty great grandchildren several nieces and nephews. Besides her husband and parents she was predeceased by her first husband Hartley A. Campbell, two brothers Claude, Howard, four sisters Jean, Iona, Evelyn and Lois.
Resting at Brenan s Select Community Funeral Home 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (5069-634-7424) with visiting on Friday, July 11, 2003 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. The funeral service will be celebrated on Saturday, July 12, 2003 from Brenan s Funeral Home Chapel at 11:00 AM. Interment will be held in Cedar Hill Extension Cemetery. Remembrances may be made to the charity of the donor s choice.
George E. Dunn
The death of George E. Dunn, of Pugsley Avenue, Saint John, NB, husband of Georgie P. (Smith) Dunn, occurred on Tuesday, October 16, 2001 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born in Saint John, he was the son of the late Edward G. and Ida F. (Armstrong) Dunn. George was a graduate of Saint John Vocational School. He was employed with the Federal Government as an auditor for many years. Besides his wife, Georgie, he is survived by his brother, Kenneth Dunn of Saint John, NB, one sister Margaret Simpson of Ontario, several nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews. He was predeceased by his parents.
Resting at Brenan s Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John, NB, (506) 634-7424, with visitation on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral service will be held on Friday at 2:15 PM from Brenan s Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be at Fernhill Cemetery. Remembrances to the charity of the donors choice would be appreciated by the family.
Cecil Leroy Doyle
Doyle, Cecil Leroy, passed away on November 22, 2001, at the age of 101, at the Dr. V.A. Snow Centre in Hampton, New Brunswick. He was born in St. George, the son of the late John and Minnie (Dunbar) Doyle of St. George.
He worked at many jobs while he resided in St. George during the first 58 years of his life. He was employed as were so many men at the time with the St. George Pulp Mill. He operated a taxi business, he and Margaret operated a tourist home and for a few years operated a restaurant and take out in St. George. During the Depression he traveled to the West to work on the harvest excursions. Cecil was an avid sportsman, playing on the Saint George Papermakers baseball teams into his late forties. He was an avid hunter and continued hunting into his nineties. He shot his last moose at the age of ninety three.
Cecil and his family moved to Fredericton in 1958 and he operated Doyle s Taxi in that city until he retired to the Kingston Peninsula in 1971. He and his wife Margaret had many friends and enjoyed wonderful neighbours at Clifton on the Kingston Peninsula where he continued to live after his wife Margaret s passing in 1993. In 1998 he moved to the Snow Nursing Home in Hampton.
Cecil was loved by all who knew him. He had a remarkable memory and would relate stories for hours about his life and the lives of his acquaintances, especially about their hunting trips.
He was loved by all who knew him and will be sadly missed by his son Harry (Sandra) of Lower Coverdale, his grandson Shannon (Janice), his granddaughter Kelly (Richard) and great grandchildren Zachary and Emily. He is also survived by a brother Fred in Ontario and a number of nieces and nephews, especially his niece Frances (Jackson) Burke and Danny (Theresa), Hughie (Regina) McNeill and their families.
Cecil was predeceased by his wife Margaret (Hatfield), sisters Grace and Marie, and brothers Harry and Ralph.
Resting at Brenan s Select Community Funeral Home, l 11 , Paradise Row, Saint John (634-7424), with visiting on Friday 2-4, 7-9 PM. Funeral service will be held at Brenan s Chapel on Saturday, November 24, 2001, at 11:00 AM, with Interment to follow at the St. George Roman Catholic Cemetery, St. George, N.B.
Ruth Evelyn Doucette
The death of Mrs. Ruth Evelyn (Trott) Doucette, of Saint John, wife of Harold Doucette, occurred on Tuesday, November 12, 2002 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born in Saint John, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Nugent) Trott. She is survived by two sons, Edward (Tanya) Doucette of Chipman, and David (Kalaya) Doucette of Saint John, one daughter, Donna Doucette of Saint John, three brothers, Fred Trott of Summerville, Charles and Donald Trott, both of Saint John, eight sisters, Dorothy Johnson, Audrey Drew, Margie Mason, Shirley Saunders, and Joan Cross, all of Saint John, Mary Petty of Vancouver, Barbara Brennan of Ontario, and Harriet of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, three grandchildren, Edward and Bradley Doucette, and Tara Little, as well as several cousins, nieces, and nephews. She was predeceased by a son, Gary Doucette, a grandson, Billy Joe, and a brother, John Trott.
The memorial service will be held on Friday, November 15, 2002 at 10:00 AM from Brenan s Select Community Funeral Home Chapel, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John, NB. Interment will take place at Ocean View Memorial Gardens. Remembrances to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of New Brunswick or to the New Brunswick Lung Association.
Pearl Margaret (Giggey) Donahue
The death of Pearl Margaret (Giggey) Donahue of Exmouth St, wife of the late Charles B. Donahue, occurred on October 4, 2002 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born in Hampton she was the daughter of the late John and Dorothy (Noddin) Giggey. Pearl was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church, the Tabernacle Missionary Circle. She resided in Connecticut, USA from 1947 until 1972 when she moved to Saint John. She is survived by special friend Roy Murphy, several nieces and nephews. Besides her husband and parents she was predeceased by one brother Wilbert Giggey and one sister Mildred MacFadyen.
Resting at Brenan s Select Community Funeral Home 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (506-634-7424) with visiting on Friday, October 4, 2002 from 7-9 PM. The funeral service will be celebrated on Saturday, October 5, 2002 from Brenan s Funeral Home Chapel at 2:00 PM. Interment in Hampton Rural Cemetery. Remembrances may be made to Camp Tulakadick P.O. Box 367 Norton, NB E5T 1J7.
Gwendolyn Elizabeth (Gwen) Dixon
passed away peacefully at her residence Kennebec Manor, Saint John NB, on November 1, 2002. Predeceased by her husband Gerald, October 2001.
Survived by her son Claude (Evelyn) of Rothesay, NB; granddaughters Karen of Ottawa, Ontario; Kimberly of Carleton Place, Ontario; great granddaughters Ashley, Amanda, Kayla, Jamie; one brother Eldon (Nora) of Ottawa, Ontario. She lived most of her life in Ottawa, Ontario as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and a friend to many. She was an accomplished pianist.
Remembrances may be made to the charity of one s choice. Arrangements are under the direction of Brenan s Select Community Funeral Home 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (506-634-7424).
M. Anne E. Cyr
The death of Marie "Anne" Emma (Dugas) Cyr of Upper Quaco Road, Saint John, formerly of Toronto, ON, occurred on Tuesday, July 30, 2002, at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born in Dundee, NB, she was the daughter of the late Aime and Marie Anne (Allard) Dugas.
Anne lived in Toronto from 1956-1995, before moving to Saint John. She was formerly employed as an RNA at Scarborough General Hospital and worked as an operator with a Telephone Answering Service before her retirement.
She is survived by three sons, Walter of Brantford, ON, Lawrence (Connie) and Dennis (Donna), both of Saint John, one daughter, Diane Richardson (Rick) of Ajax, ON, daughter-in-law, Linda Cyr of Saint John, two brothers, Denis Dugas of Rothesay and Honore Dugas of Toronto, ON, one sister, Bertha Parent of Dalhousie, half-sister, Jacqueline Dugas of Scarborough, ON, 18 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by one son, Richard George Cyr, one sister, Ida Proulx and one brother, Edmund Dugas.
By request, there will be no visiting at the funeral home. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. Joseph s Church, Upper Loch Lomond, on Friday, August 2, 2002 at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, 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).
John J. (Jack) Connell
It is with deep sorrow and regret that his family announce the death of Mr. John J. (Jack) Connell, age 68, of 12 Windermere Court, Rothesay, formerly of Kennebecasis Park, which occurred unexpectedly Friday morning, November 1, 2002 at the Saint John Regional Hospital.
Jack was the husband of M. Yvonne (Chiasson) Connell. Born in Saint John, May 26, 1934, Jack was the only son of the late William J. and M. Eileen (Connelly) Connell. He was a graduate of St. Vincent s Boys School, and studied accounting in Saint John. Jack overcame many physical adversities in his life to achieve his many accomplishments. In his early years, he was employed by Hudson McMackin, and then by St. Joseph s Hospital for 27 years, retiring in 1993, as Assistant Administrator. Jack was very well liked and respected by the staff of St. Joe s. His fairness was known by all. Jack was very dedicated to quality health care in Saint John and served on many boards and committees during his career and in his retirement. He served on the boards of the St. Joseph s Hospital Foundation, the Saint John School of Nursing, Fundy Linen, Saint John United Way, New Brunswick Arthritis Society, as well as with the Sister s of Charity.
Besides his wife, Jack is survived by his four daughters, Jacqueline Connell-Vail (Geoffrey), Karen Jones (Derek), both of Saint John, Colleen Flathers (Wayne) of Nanaimo, BC, and Jennifer Connell at home. Jack was a loving grandfather and will be sadly missed by his ten grandchildren, Alexandre, Emilie, Andrew, and Elias Vail, Colin and Brendan Jones, Laura, Sarah, and Amanda Reynhoudt, and Emily Flathers. The children gave him great joy. Jack is also survived by his two sisters, Mary Jean Cromwell (Noel) of Saint John, and Patricia Lockhart (David) of Hampton, his aunt, Jean Connolly of Saint John, five nephews, one niece, and several cousins.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his sister, Eleanor Connell in 1974.
Resting at Brenan s Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John, NB (506) 634-7424, with visitation on Saturday from 7-9 PM and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, November 4, 2002 at 12:00 Noon from Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Rothesay, NB. Interment will take place at St. Joseph s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, remembrances to the St. Joseph s Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. A Legion of Mary service will be conducted by Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish on Sunday at 1:45 PM at the funeral home.
George Edgar Cobb
The death of George Edgar Cobb, age 90, of Brookview Crescent, Saint John, husband of Ruby (Learning) Cobb, occurred on Monday, November 11, 2002 at the Saint John Regional Hospital.
Born in Barr d Island NF he was the son of the late Joseph and Julia (Downer) Cobb. George was employed with the Dept. of National Revenue in Public Service for over 40 years. He was a member of the St. George s Masonic Lodge, St. John s NF.
Besides his wife he is survived by four sons George of Moncton, William (Ellie) of Langley, BC, Wallace of St. John s, NF, Lewis of Fredericton, three grandchildren, three great grandchildren, several cousins, nieces and nephews. Besides his parents he is predeceased by one daughter Margaret, several brothers and sisters.
By request there will be no visiting. A memorial service will be held on Friday, November 15, 2002 from Brenan s Select Community Funeral Home Chapel 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (506-634-7424) at 2:00 PM. Interment in Cedar Hill Extension Cemetery. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the charity of the donor s choice.
Maxine Greta (MacDougall) Chiasson
The death of Maxine Greta (MacDougall) Chiasson of Willow Grove, wife of the late Vincent Chiasson occurred on Wednesday, October 9, 2002 at the Saint John Regional Hospital.
Born in Truro, NS, she was the daughter of the late Donald and Hazel (Neil) MacDougall. Maxine was a former member of R.C.L. Branch # 69, enjoyed gardening and a big fan of the W.W.E.
She is survived by five sons Daniel of Ontario, Kenneth (Kim), Richard both of Saint John, Brian and Todd both of Willow Grove, one daughter Sharon (Keith) Mabee of Lorneville, two brothers Donald (Elsie) MacDougall of Moncton and Robert MacDougall of Saint John, one sister Donna Pelletier of Moncton, several grandchildren, nieces and nephews and special pet Coco.
She was predeceased by one brother Sandy and grandson Jason Chiasson.
Resting at Brenan s Select Community Funeral Home 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (506-634-7424) with visiting on Friday and Saturday, October 11 & 12, 2002 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. The funeral service will be celebrated on Sunday, October 13, 2002 from Brenan s Funeral Home Chapel at 2:00 PM. Following cremation Interment in Cedar Hill Extension Cemetery. Remembrances may be made to the charity of the donor s choice.
Murray E. Burley
The death of Murray E. Burley, husband of Margaret M. Peggy (Galbraith) Burley, of Smythe Street, Saint John, occurred on Friday, July 18, 2003 at the Saint John Regional Hospital.
Born in Saint John, he was a son of the late William (Will) and Florence (Morris) Burley.
Murray served during the Second World War with the N. B. Rangers in the United Kingdom and Continental Europe and was formerly employed with the Port of Saint John and was a member of the ILA Local #273.
Murray enjoyed golfing and fishing and was an avid sportsman. He was awarded a lifesaving medal for saving a child on the marine dock on the West Side. Besides his wife, he is survived by his twin daughters, Margaret and her husband John Schnieder of St. Andrews, NB and Marilyn MacDonald of Rothesay, NB; his brothers, James (Dot) of Fredericton, NB and Frank of Prince Edward Island; his sisters, Dorothy (Ditty) Burley of Saint John, Lorraine Comeau of Saint John West and Elsie Dwyer of Saint John West; his grandchildren, Jennifer Sulprizio of California, Roxane Streeter of Rothesay, Melissa Gadowsky of Fairbanks, Alaska, Michael MacDonald of Rothesay, Cail MacDonald of Rothesay, Jillian Chown of Churchill, NWT, Nathan Chown of St. Catherines, ON, and Melanie Chown of Saint John; his great-grandchildren, Brooke and Anna Streeter, August and Annabelle Sulprizio, Mac and Magnus Gadowsky; and several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by a son, Brian in 1981; brothers, Allison, Gordon and Vincent; sisters, Margaret Blagdon and Ruth Bawn; and a grandson, Kyle MacDonald in 1998.
Following cremation at Brenan s Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row (634-7424), Saint John, the funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 24, 2003 at 2:15 PM from Brenan s Chapel.
Interment will take place in Fernhill Cemetery at a later date.
Remembrances made to the charity of the donor s choice would be appreciated.
Lillian Geneva Brittain
The death of Lillian Geneva Brittain occurred on September 29, 2002, at her residence, Rocmaura Nursing Home, Saint John, NB. Born in Fredericton she was the daughter of the late Henry and Elizabeth (Yeomans) Staples. She was a bookkeeper having worked for Bearisto s Heating and Plumbing Ltd. in Fredericton and the Coal Operators, Minto before her retirement. She was Past Worthy Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star, Minto, and member of the IODE, Minto. She is survived by her sons James and his wife Betty of Ottawa, Robert and his wife Christine of Saint John, Bill and his wife Barb of Ottawa, her sister Berla McSorley and her husband Denny of Amherst, NS, her eleven grandchildren, Dawn McLeod-Brittain, Eric McLeod, Christopher, Jonathan, Andrew, and Michael Brittain, Alan, John, Kate, and Michael Thorley, and Sara Titus, four great-grandchildren, her special friend Joyce Austin of Fredericton, and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brothers Charles and George Staples and her sister Nel Colwell (Mrs. Walter Colwell).
Although there will not be visiting, following cremation at Brenan s Select community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row (634-7424), the funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. from St. John s Anglican Church, 75 Main Street, Fredericton North, NB. Interment will take place in St. John s Anglican Cemetery, Fredericton, followed by a reception in the church hall. In lieu of flowers, remembrances to Rocmaura Nursing Home, 10 Park Street, Saint John, NB, or the charity of the donor s choice would be appreciated by the family.
Sterling David Blackmore
The death of Sterling David Blackmore, of Abbotsford, BC, occurred unexpectedly on Friday, September 6, 2002, in Abbotsford, BC.
Sterling is survived by his mother, Glenna R. (Cody) Munro (Keith) of Saint John, his father, George Blackmore (Catherine) of Miramichi City, two sons, Owen and Jakob, one daughter, Jessica, one brother, Bill Blackmore (Karen) of Connecticut , one nephew, Lucas, several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Resting at Brenan s Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (506-634-7424), with visiting on Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral service will be held at St. Luke s Anglican Church, on Thursday, September 12, 2002, at 10:00 AM. Mr. Blackmore will then be taken to Northumberland Funeral Home, 102 Pleasant St. W., Miramichi (506-622-7741), for visitation on Thursday 7-9 PM, and funeral service on Friday, September 13, 2002 at 11:00 AM in the chapel. Interment in Boom Road Pentecostal Cemetery.
Terry Allen Graham
1958-2008
The death of Terry Allen Graham of Saint John, husband of Michele Shelly (Ryan) Graham occurred on Thursday, July 10, 2008 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born on May 25, 1958 at Saint John, he was the son of Mary (Downing) Graham and the late Walter Graham.
Before joining the Saint John Fire Department, Terry worked as a bartender with the Fairvale Tavern in Saint John and the Hilltop Pub in Fredericton while attending St. Thomas University. He has been a member of the Saint John Fire Department since 1980, and was a proud and active member of the International Fire Fighters Association Local 771, holding several committee positions, especially the Political Action Committee with which he worked tirelessly. Terry was also Vice-President of the Saint John District Labour Council, and he loved his Plumweseep Ranch House in Sussex and the Dipper Harbour Camp. An active and loving husband, father, son, and neighbour, Terry was always willing to help and assist others; even in his death, he gave the gift of life to others. He will be sadly missed by both families his family at home, and his brother and sister fire fighters.
In addition to his wife and to his mother, Terry is survived by his children, Jennifer (Rick Given) of Saint John, and Joshua, Sara, and Patrick at home; brothers, Walter (Nancy) of St. George and Kevin (Melanie) of Bloomfield; sister, Mary Lou Graham of St. Stephen; his parents-in-law George & Rose Ryan of Saint John; his brothers and sisters-in-law Libby and Peter McLeod, Danny & Rose Ryan, and Timmy & Jane Ryan, all of Saint John; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.
When the last bell tolls
Resting at Brenan's Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (634-7424), with visiting on Sunday & Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday at 11:00 AM from St. Pius X Church, 316 Somerset Street. Interment will take place in Holy Cross Cemetery. For those who wish, remembrances to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, the Saint John Fire Fighters Historical Society, or any charity of the donor s choice would be appreciated by the family.
Garfield Theodore Meltzer
1922-2008
Garfield Theodore Meltzer born in Saint John, New Brunswick June 29, 1922 passed away Saturday, April 26, 2008. Dearest husband for over 53 years of Jacqueline (Rubanowicz of Paris, France), beloved father of Evelyne (Michael Gardner, Halifax), Richard (Shona Godwin, Montreal), Stephen (Michaela Lincoln, Montreal), and Michael (Linda Salna, Toronto). He was the much adored Zeidah of Theo and Michaela Meltzer Gardner, Alexander and Marieke Gardner, Sebastian, Aidan, Jacob, Spencer, Ariella, Elijah, Kendra and Alison Meltzer. Also leaving behind brother Murray (Eleanor, Montreal), sister Mary (Walter Nachum, Florida), cousin Lillian Meltzer Goldstein, many nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews, and other cousins in Canada, the United States, France and Israel. Will be greatly missed by Mary Roy Meltzer and Elizabeth Bosco who provided loving home support over the decades.
Predeceased by his father Samuel Meltzer (who immigrated to Saint John from Vilna, Lithuania) and mother Alice Dritz Meltzer (Vilna, Lithuania) who died in Saint John when Gar was only two, much-loved step-mother, Sarah Balagenski (Warshaw, Poland), and siblings Lillian (Sydney Schoen), Kaye (Barney Colton), Edward, Anne (Jack Levine), Frances (Mischa Geltman) and Bill (Doreen). He dearly loved his in-laws Simon Rubanowicz and Raymonde Gordon Rubanowicz who had also predeceased him.
Gar was the kindest, most generous, fair, honourable, humble, optimistic, and ever-courteous man who had an indomitable spirit to the very end, and had an irrepressible Gar Heart, that continued to beat long after the doctors thought it would. Gar always took the high road, always turned the other cheek, always had a good word with a smile for everyone. He was committed to promoting human rights, brotherhood, mutual respect, peace and community service throughout his life. He was active in the scouting movement, Akela for over 25 years with the Judaen and then the Eli Boyaner Cub Pack in Saint John. He considered each of his cubs as one of his boys. He delivered Meals on Wheels, offered pastoral care at the Saint John Regional Hospital, served on the Board of the Shaarei Zedek Synagogue, was a founding member and Commander of the Jewish War Veterans in Atlantic Canada, was a member of the Maritime Parkinsons Association, the North West Commercial Travellers' Association of Canada, Albion Masonic Lodge No.1, the Saint John Multi-Cultural Association, B'nai Brith, RICU, and past member of the Carlton Curling Club. Gar was a life member of the No. 2 Legion in Saint John having served in the Canadian army and then the airforce as an Officer Training Instructor during WWII. After the war he was actively involved as an instructor with the air cadets. Gar believed in working hard, in doing one s best and realizing the fruit of one's labours for family and community. He was a ship chandler, the owner of Gar s Diner, the Gar Meltzer Sales, and a commercial salesman for over 40 years representing some 50 companies throughout Atlantic Canada. Six months on the road every year for decades, he developed a network of customers who became friends who never forgot him for his acts of kindness and tzadkah. His good deeds were innumerable and we usually only heard by chance from those who were touched by his generosity and altruism. In 1992 he was awarded the Canada 125 Confederation Anniversary Medal for community service. And yet Gar never sought honours or recognition. Gar loved his family and he loved his home. He treasured his friendship with life-long pal IJ Davis. Thanks to caregivers Judy and Jackie who were so helpful and compassionate providing at-home assistance in Saint John; special hugs to Donna who took such good care of him while visiting in Toronto. Much appreciation to the wonderful medical and nursing staff at Toronto East General Hospital where he spent his last days. Donations may be made to the Maritimes Parkinsons Association or to the Gar Meltzer Memorial Scholarship fund c/o the Toronto Dominion Bank, 78 Main Street West, Saint John, NB, E2M 3N3.
Funeral will be at 2:15 pm on Wednesday April 30, 2008 at Brenan s Select Community Funeral Home, Paradise Row, Saint John, NB (506) 634-7424. After the service Interment in the Shaarei Zedek Cemetery, Westmorland Road, Saint John, NB. The family will be sitting shivah at 55 Goodrich Street, Saint John, NB.
