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Shirley Patterson
The death of Shirley Patterson, age 35, of Dorchester occurred suddenly as the result of an automobile accident on Tuesday, April 8, 2003.
Born in Halifax, she was a daughter of Violet (Stright) Cluney and the late Fred OHearn Shirley worked over the years with The Big Stop,Patterson Family Restaurant and Zach's Family Restaurant. She loved to travel and spend time at home with her children.
Shirley leaves to mourn, a son, Justin Patterson and a daughter, Sara Allen, both at home, her mother, Violet Cluney, Head of Chezzetcook, NS, her maternal grandmother, Mildred (Tower) Stright, 2 sisters, Pam (Scott) Hipson, Dartmouth, NS and Eileen Graham, Chevarie, NS, 3 half-brothers, Fred OHearn, Thomas OHearn and Richard OHearn, 2 half-sisters, Sandra Lee and Tina OHearn and special friend, Charles Estabrooks, Sackville, she was predeceased by her father Fred OHearn and a half-brother, Joseph and step-father Fred Cluney
The remains are resting at the Jones Funeral Home, 70 Bridge St., Sackville with visitation Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM. The funeral service will be held at the Mount Allison University Chapel on Friday, April 11, 2003 at 2 PM, Rev. Dr. Jamie Gripton officiating. Burial at a later date.
Lorne White
The death of Lorne White, age 88 of Sackville occurred at the Sackville Memorial Hospital on Monday, April 14, 2003.
Born in Amherst, he was a son of the Late Casmire and Frances (Cormier) Leblanc. Lorne worked for the Electric Power Commission retiring in 1979 with 35 years of service .
Lorne will be sadly missed by his wife of 63 years the former Verna McNutt, Sackville, a son, Ronald (Brenda), Ottawa, a daughter, Lorna (Rick) White-Maxwell, Toronto, a grandson, Kevin and niece and nephews, Frank, Gordon and Myrna.
The remains have been forwarded for cremation. Friends and relatives are invited to a gathering at the Jones Funeral Home on Thursday evening April 17, 2003 from 7 to 9 PM, to share with Verna, Lorna and Ronald in a time of remembrance and reflection with refreshments. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Assoc. or a charity of the donor's choice.
Philip Griggs
The death of Philip Griggs, age 72, of Frosty Hollow occurred at the Sackville Memorial Hospital on Thursday, April 17, 2003.
Born in Montreal, he was a son of the late Sidney and Alice (Galloway) Griggs. A veteran, Phil served in the Korean War and was a member of the Sackville Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion.
Phil is survived by a sister, Alice Northway, Smithville, On, nieces and nephews and a large circle of friends.
The remains have bee forwarded for cremation. A memorial and legion service will be held at the Jones Funeral Home, 70 Bridge St., Sackville, (364-1300) Tuesday evening, April 22, 2003 at 7:30 PM, Chaplain Alan Sears officiating. Reception to follow. Burial will be in the Sackville Cemetery.
Euphemia (Phemie) Burke
The death of Phemie Burke, age 93 of Sackville occurred Sunday, Mary 11, 2003 at the Dr. Georges L. DuMont Hospital.
Born in St. Andre, NB, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Domethilde (Melanson) Comeau. She was a member of the St. Vincent's Roman Catholic Church and the CWL
Phemie will be sadly missed by a son Leonard of Sackville and by a brother John (Gillian) Comeau of Montreal and nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Henry in 1976 and by 7 sisters, Edna, Eva, Sylvia, Emerice, Gertrude, Leah and Edna Comeau.
The remains are resting at the Jones Funeral Home, 70 Bridge St., Sackville (364-1300) with visitation Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM. The funeral mass will be held at the St. Vincent Roman Catholic Church, Sackville on Wednesday, May 14, 2003 at 11 AM, Rev. Father Philip Mulligan officiating. Burial in the Sackville Cemetery. A prayer vigil will be held Tuesday evening at 8:30 PM at the funeral home, all are invited.
Mary Carter
The death of Mary Carter, age 92 of Sackville and formerly of Aulac, occurred at the Drew Nursing Home on Monday, May 12, 2003.
Born in Strathkinness, Fife, Scotland she was a daughter of the late Colin and Elizabeth (Duncan) Cunningham.
Mary will be sadly missed by her children, Hazel (Bob Berry), Margaret Jean (Percy Pye), Gladys (Richard Wood), Allan (Pat), Donald and Audrey (Paul Spence), 23 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren 3 great great grandchildren and sisters, Margaret Madsen and Colina Holst. She was predeceased by her husband, Garnet Carter, twin sons at birth, daughter, Hilda, son Ronald, grandson Leslie, sister Dinah and brother David.
The remains have been forwarded for cremation. A memorial service will be held at the Jones Funeral Home, 70 Bridge St., Sackville (364-1300) on Thursday, May 15, 2003 at 2 PM, Pastor John Kiehn officiating. Burial in the Point de Bute Cemetery.
Clara Carson
The death of Clara Carson, age 105, occurred at the Westford Nursing Home, Port Elgin onFriday, May 16, 2003.
Born in Cape Tormentine, she was a daughter of the late Franklin and Emma (Spence) MacGlashing. A midwife, she helped with the birthing of many of the local residents.
Clara is survived by her son, Vance (Elsie) Carson, Cape Tormentine, a daughter, Emma Hicks, Madison Wisconsin, 6 grandchildren, Debbie, Terry, Paul, Brian, Terry (Carson) and Stephen. 10 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren.
The remains are resting at the Cape Tormentine United Church with visitation Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. The funeral service will be held at the church on Monday, May 19, 2003 at 2 pm, Rev. David Wright officiating. Burial in the Bayfield Cemetery.
Hattie Lavina (Gungie) Nicholson
Hattie Lavina (Gungie) Nicholson of Port Elgin passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2003 at the Sackville Memorial Hospital at the age of 91.
Born in Bayside, NB, she was a daughter of the late William and Lila (Allen) Pauley.
She was a member of the Port Elgin Senior Citizen's Club.
She is survived by 2 sons: Norman (Hazel), and Lawrence (Buddy) (Henrietta), both of Moncton, 12 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, and 2 great great grandchild, 1 sister; Zora (Clayton) Mills, Hopewell, NS, 4 brothers; Carl (Doris) Pauley, Kenneth (Margaret Rose) Pauley, Ray (Joan) Pauley, all of Port Elgin, and Elton (Roberta) Pauley, Fredericton. She was predeceased by her husband Harman Nicholson in 1977, an infant daughter, 1 sister; Leota Wall, and 2 brothers; Melford and Ivan.
The remains are resting at the Jones Funeral Home, 3 West Main St., Port Elgin, NB (364-1300) with visiting hours on Saturday, May 31, 2003 from 2 pm until the time of the funeral at 3 pm, officiated by Ms. Sue King-Darby. Burial will follow in the Fernwood Cemetery.
Vivian Probert
The death of Vivian Probert of Sackville, age 86, occurred on Thursday, May 8, 2003 at the Moncton City Hospital.
Born in Montreal, she was a daughter of the late John and Ruby (Ward) Eaton. She later moved to Grand Bend, Ontario, then to Sackville, New Brunswick in 1997.
She is survived by her son Ross (Karen) of Edmonton, AL, two daughters; Lynn (Wayne) Clipston of Sackville and Joanne ( David) McCabe of Stratford, PEI, one sister; Ruth Mitchell of Quebec and four grandchildren.
Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will take place on Sunday, May 11, 2003 at 3:30 pm from the Jones Funeral Home, 70 Bridge St., Sackville (364-1300), Rev. Kevin Stockall officiating. Interment will take place in Montreal.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Sackville Memorial Hospital Auxiliary or the Canadian Arthritis Society.
Norman I. Cple The death of Norman I. Cple, age 91, of Sackville, occurred at the Drew Nursing Home, Sackville on Wednesday, June 25, 2003.
Born in Amherst, he was a son of the late Charles and Annie May (Miles) Cple. An active member of Main Street Baptist Church he was a choir member for over 45 years a Sunday School Teacher and a former deacon.
He is survived by 2 sons; Sidney (Ruth) of Sackville, and Norman (Drenna) of Malagash, NS, 2 daughters; Madelyn 'Jackie' (Harley) Smith of Sackville and Joan Beal of Sackville, 6 Grandchildren and 9 Great Grandchildren. In addition to his wife the former Alma Bulmer, he is predeceased by 1 sister; Ella Estabrooks, 2 brothers; Charles and Alexander.
The remains are resting at the Jones Funeral Home, 70 Bridge St., Sackville, NB (364-1300) on Saturday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm with the funeral from the Funeral Home on Sunday at 2pm, Pastor Barry Todd officiating. Burial will follow in the Sackville Cemetery.
Barbara Greene
The death of Barbara Greene, age 74, widow of Finley Greene, occurred at the Sackville Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, June 10, 2003, after a brief illness.
Born in Jolicure, NB, she was a daughter of the late Russell and Marjorie (Weeks) Oulton. Barbara loved children so after raising her own children she then cared for others who affectionately called her Auntie Barb. She was a member of the Ruby Rebekah Lodge and the Past Matron's Club. Barb enjoyed knitting, crocheting and quilting.
She will be sadly missed by a son Terence (Gretchen) of Sackville, daughters, Bonita (Walter Knopp) Greene of Spokane, Washington, Kimberly (Donald) Fillmore and Angela and Laura Greene all of Sackville, grandchildren Jennifer Carter, Alyssa, Meghan and Terrie Greene, Stevy and Demi Fillmore and Michael Knopp and one great grandchild Alexander Carter and a brother Donald (Charlotte) of Jolicure. She was predeceased by her husband Finley in 1997
The remains are resting at the Jones Funeral Home, 70 Bridge St., Sackville (364-1300) with visitation Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. The funeral service will be held at the funeral home Saturday at 11 am, Rev. Dr. Jamie Gripton officiating. Burial will take place in the Sackville Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Sackville Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, the Sackville Civic Centre or a charity of your choice.
Wilma Reade
The death of Wilma Reade, age 73, of Port Elgin, occurred at the Sackville Memorial Hospital on Sunday, June 8, 2003.
Born in Moncton, she was a daughter of the late Richard and Maude (Goodwin) Corbett.
She was a member of the Port Elgin Senior Citizen's Club. Wilma started her teaching career in Tankville, NB and finished in Tidnish, NS before going on to raise her 10 children.
She will be sadly missed by her 5 sons; Frank (Theresa), Moncton, Jack (Wanda), Bayside, Bill (Arlene), Bayside, Steven (Patti), Bayside, Jeff (Chris), Moncton, Harold (Gayle) Fredriksen, 4 daughters; Deborah (James) Rogerson, Baie Verte, Heather Reade, Timber River, Cathy (James) Noonan, Port Elgin, Holly (Wilco) Reade, Bayside, 28 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, a sister; Paige Cormier, Moncton. In addition to her husband John, she was predeceased by her son Daryl, and 2 grandchildren Tammy and Jason.
Resting at the Jones Funeral Home, Port Elgin, (364-1300), there will be visiting hours on Tuesday from 7 to 9 pm. The funeral will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday at 2 pm, burial will follow in the Fernwood Cemetery. Those wishing to make a donation may do so to the Canadian Diabetes or charity of your choice.
Heather Ann Richard
The death of Heather Ann Richard, age 55, wife of Regis Richard, occurred Sunday, June 15, 2003 at her home.
Born in Moncton, she was a daughter of the late John "Jack" and Mary Ann (Robichaud) O'Brien. She was an avid quilter and gardener.
Heather will be sadly missed by her husband, Regis, Sackville, a daughter, Jennifer (Gary) Braithewaite, Montreal, brothers, Dennis O'Brien, Dorchester, David and Manning O'Brien, both of Sackville, 2 half -brothers, Kevin MacKenzie, Toronto and Jeff MacKenzie, Dorchester, a sister, Candice (Mike) Mollins, Moncton and 3 grandchildren, Mariah, Natisha and Brayden. She was predeceased by a son Gerry and a brother, Jack O'Brien.
The remains have been forwarded for cremation. Friends and family are invited to a time of visitation at the Jones Funeral Home, 70 Bridge St., Sackville (364-1300) on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. A memorial mass will be celebrated by Rev. Father Philip Mulligan on Thursday, June 19, 2003 at 11 am at St. Vincent Roman Catholic Church, Sackville. Burial will follow in Our Lady of Calvary Cemetery, Dieppe. All are invited to a prayer vigil at the funeral home Wednesday evening at 8:30 pm.
Rhoda Wilson
The death of Rhoda Wilson, age 76, of Dorchester occurred Saturday, June 21, 2003 at the Villa Providence, Shediac.
Born in Sackville, she was a daughter of the late Percy and Laura (McPhee) McFadden. Rhoda was a member of the Dorchester Baptist Church.
She is survived by a son Stephen (Arene), Shediac, NB, a daughter, Dianne Anderson, Dorchester, 2 grandchildren Duane and David (Krista) Anderson and 3 great grandchildren Carolyn, Nicholas and Stephen. She was predeceased by a daughter Sharon in 1948, her husband Garfield in 2001 and a brother Les.
The remains are resting at the Jones Funeral Home, 70 Bridge St., Sackville (364-1300) with visitation Sunday from 7 to 9 pm. The funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Monday, June 23, 2003 at 11 am, Rev. Rick Marsters officiating. Burial in the Dorchester Cemetery.
