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Reverend Canon Leonard Joseph Galey
The death of Reverend Canon Leonard Joseph Galey, beloved husband of Elizabeth (Betty Braman) of Sussex, NB, occurred at the Sussex Health Center on December 6, 2001. Leonard was born in Fairville, NB on May 9, 1930, the son of Cecilia (McCann), Sussex and the late Addy Galey. Besides his mother and wife, Leonard will be greatly missed by his daughters, Miriam Galey, Sheila (the late Bruce Pinsent) Galey, M. Elaine (Ian) MacInnis all of Dartmouth, NS and Kathryn (Roger) Collet, Upper Kings Clear, NB, sons David (Katherine) Galey, Mount Hebron, NB, WO S. Michael (Christine Jolicoeur) Galey, Petewawa, ON, John Galey, Halifax, NS and foster son Robert (Laurie) Harper, Springfield, Oregon, his grandchildren Stephanie, Curtis and Gordon Galey, Dundurn, SK, Amanda Galey, Sussex, Elise Collet, Upper Kings Clear, NB, foster grandchildren John Harper, Oregon, Kerry (Tom) Halford, Idaho, step grand-daughter, Ashley Pinsent, Dartmouth, NS, foster grandchildren, Kristopher, Kody and Kayla Halford of Idaho and Jessica Harper, Oregon, special daughters Catherine (Peter) McAuley, Timberlea, NS and Kathy (Don) Guzik, Cambridge, ON, beloved only sister Lois Galey, Sussex and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
Len received degrees of B.A./LTh from the University of Kings College, Halifax, NS. Ordained to the Diaconate of the Anglican Church of Canada in 1954 and Priest in 1955. Appointed Canon of Christ Church Cathedral in 1983.
He served as Rector of Parishes of Dalhousie, Hardiwcke (Bay du Vin), East Saint John, Priest-in-charge of Ketepec, Principal of Wiggins Home for Boys, Associate Priest of Parish of Portland and Saint Paul s, Saint John, Rector of Wicklow, Wilmot and Peel (Florenceville) and the Parish of Douglas and Nashwaaksis til his Retirement to Sussex in 1994.
In Retirement Len was temporarily called back into Service in the Parish of Trinity Church, Sussex, Parishes of St. Mark and Waterford, Sussex Corner and the Parish of Upper Kennebecasis.
Len and his wife, Betty, served as Clergy Team for Anglican Marriage Encounter in Canada, United States and Barbados. Also working as the Fredericton Area and Atlantic Clergy Couple and on the National Board of Anglican Marriage Encounter.
He served on various Diocesan Council Synod Committees: Finance, Missions and Social Services. Warden of the Diocesan Layreaders. And Regional Dean of Chatham and Woodstock Deaneries.
He was Representative for the Diocese on the Board of Governors of Kings College. Served on the Executive of the Board and President of the NB Branch of Kings College Alumni. He was President of the Chi Rho Fellowship of Trinity Church. Active in the International Order of the King s Daughters and Sons and served as Secretary of the New Brunswick Brach of the Order. And local Chairman of the reunion Committee of Sussex High School Class of 1947.
Actively involved with Local Community Organizations: Saint John Council of Churches, Cubmaster and served as Member and Chairman of Courtenay District Boy Scouts Association. Founding Member and Director of Mid-Valley Co-op of Woodstock. Served on the Boards of Camp Medley and Camp Brookwood and was Camp Director at Camp Medley for several years and Chaplain at both Camps. Chaplain to the Anglican Young People s Association.
Len served as Chaplain to the Second Battalion Royal New Brunswick Regiment, (Militia) Chaplain to the Royal Canadian Sea Cadets Inch Arron. Chaplain to the Jervis Bay Branch and the Florenceville Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion.
The family will receive visitors at Trinity Anglican Church, 853 Main St, Sussex, on Sunday from 2-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Monday, December 10, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Anglican Church with Reverend David Barrett and Reverend Allen Tapley officiating. Interment will take place at the Church of Good Shepherd Cemetery, Saint John, at a later date. As expressions of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Canadian Bible Society, the Primate s World Relief Fund or the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association of Canada, would be appreciated. Arrangements are in care of SUSSEX SELECT COMMUNITY FUNERAL HOME, 21 Aiton Road, Sussex (433-2133)
Marie Catherine Lydia (Des Roches) Ebbett
EBBETT Mrs. Marie Catherine Lydia (Des Roches) 92, died peacefully at the home of her daughter Marjorie (Mrs. Eric) Hazelwood, Sussex, NB on September 28, 2002. Widow of George William Ebbett. She was born in Saint John, NB and lived in Renforth, Sussex and Grand Bay where they operated the Bright Spot Restaurant. When they retired they moved to Victoria, BC. Lydia has resided the last eleven years with her daughter Joan (Mrs. Robert) West, Halifax, NS. She is survived by daughters, Joan West and Carol O Donovan of Halifax, Marjorie Hazelwood of Sussex and son George William of Aldergrove, BC, sixteen grandchildren and many great grandchildren.
Arrangements are in the care of Sussex Select Community Funeral Home, 21 Aiton Road, Sussex (506-433-2133). Cremation will take place and a memorial service and Interment will be held at a later date in the Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Halifax.
M. Ardine Davis
The death of M. Ardine Davis of Berwick, NB, wife of the late Donald Davis, occurred on November 25, 2002 at the Saint John Regional Hospital.
Ardine was born at Berwick, NB on March 25, 1925, a daughter of the late William and Odessa (Smith) Chown. She is survived by her daughter Lorna Cannon and husband Carl of Berwick, son Ronald and wife Lisa of Berwick, granddaughter Keri Davis and her mother Tammy Davis, two step grandchildren Beverley Reilly and Carolyn Cannon both of Oshawa, ON, special nephew Michael Davis and several cousins.
The family will receive visitors at the Sussex Select Community Funeral Home, 21 Aiton Road (433-2133) Wednesday morning from 10-12 Noon. The funeral service will be held at the Wesley United Church in Berwick on Wednesday November 27, 2002 at 2:30 PM. Interment will be in the Berwick Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy donations made to the Wesley United Church or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
Beryl Patricia Ogilvie
The death of Beryl Patricia Ogilvie occurred at the Kiwanis Nursing Home, Sussex, July 12, 2008 at the age of 90. Born in Doaktown, NB a daughter of the late Michael and Edith (Holmes) MacCormick.
Beryl worked at the Victoria Public Hospital in admitting and as a ward clerk, the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital as an x-ray transcriptionist, as well as four years working with World Vision as a correspondent between adopting families. She is survived by her daughters; Joanne Russell (Ron) of Dartmouth and Patricia Gaunce of Hartland, her son Fred Ogilvie (Evelyn) of New Maryland, grandchildren; Melody Russell, Angela Oatway (Jason), Andrew Russell, Connie Ogilvie, Steven Ogilvie (Tammy), Tony Gaunce (Barb) and Michelle McPhail (Jack), eight great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Beryl was predeceased by her husband Ross Ogilvie who passed away in 1982, infant son Jackie, sisters; Phyllis MacGarvie, June Amos and Norma MacCallum, brother Holmes MacCormick, niece Babs MacGarvie and nephew Steven MacGarvie.
A time of visitation will be held from 10:00 10:30AM on Tuesday July 15, 2008 at the Sussex Wesleyan Church, followed by the funeral service at 11:00AM. The Interment will take place at the United Church Cemetery in Doaktown at 2:00PM followed by a reception at the United Church Hall. Donations made to the Kiwanis Nursing Home or Bethany Bible College would be appreciated and can be made at Sussex Select Community Funeral Home, 21 Aiton Road Sussex (506-433-2133).
Joan Patricia Ashe
1936-2008
Joan P. Ashe
The death of Joan Patricia Ashe of Mill Cove Nursing Home, occurred at the Oromocto Public Hospital on June 22, 2008 at the age of 71. Born at Barnesville, NB, Joan was a daughter of the late Lemuel and Annie (Gould) Ashe. She is survived by her sisters; Dorothy McEwen of Saint John, Emma Bruhm of Sussex, Anne Ashe of Chilliwack, BC, Mary Chown (Murton) of Berwick and Jane Ashe of Bloomfield, several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive visitors at the Sussex Select Community Funeral Home, 21 Aiton Road Sussex (506-433-2133) on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9PM. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday June 25, 2008 at 11:00AM in the funeral home chapel. Interment will take place at Wards Creek Cemetery. Donations made to the Norton Wesleyan Church or the charity of the donor s choice would be appreciated.
Ruth E. Alberts
The death of Ruth Eleanor Alberts occurred at the Sussex Health Centre on June 14, 2008 at the age of 76. Born in Saint John, NB a daughter of the late Harry and Thelma (Griffin) Marr and the wife of the late Ronald Anthony Alberts who passed away in 1986.
She is survived by her daughters; Ruth Anne Middleton (Reynolds) of Head of Millstream and Karen Lavoie of Oromocto, sons; Ronald Alberts (Debbie Henderson) of Sussex, Randy Alberts (Evelyn) of Quebec, Tony Alberts (Karen) of Port Elgin,ON and Daryl Alberts (Doreen) of Head of Millstream, 14 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild, sisters; Debbie Wilcox (Lloyd) of Oromocto and Brenda Haig of Saint John, brothers; Eric Marr (Sue) of Saint John, Paul Marr (Carrie) of Sussex, Gary Marr (Linda) of Saint John. In addition to her parents and husband, Ruth was predeceased by her great grandson Kyle Middleton, grandson Ronald Craig Alberts Jr., daughter in law Maxine, sisters; Sharon Marr, Gloria Scott and Eleanor Marr, brothers; Douglas, David and Reginald Marr.
The family will receive visitors at the Sussex Select Community Funeral Home, 21 Aiton Road Sussex (506-433-2133) on Monday from 7-9PM and Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9PM. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday June 18, 2008 at 11:00AM at the funeral home chapel. Interment will take place at Kirk Hill Cemetery, Sussex. Donations made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, the NB Lung Association or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
James Francis Frank Howe
The death of James Francis Frank Howe of Lower Sackville, NS and formerly of Saint John, occurred at the Dartmouth General Hospital on July 1, 2006 at the age of 80. Born at Norton, NB a son of the late James and Winnareta (McNamara) Howe.
Frank was a Veteran of World War II, having served with the RCAF. He was the husband of the late Winnifred (Young) Howe, who passed away in 1999. Frank is survived by sons; James Howe of Upper Rawdon, NS, Douglas Howe and Craig Howe both of Lower Sackville and grandson Douglas Howe of Lower Sackville. He was predeceased by sisters; Annie Smith, Marie Walsh and Viola Ganong and his brother John.
The funeral service will be held on Wednesday July 5, 2006 at 11:00 AM, at the Sussex Select Community Funeral Home Chapel, 21 Aiton Road Sussex, NB (506-433-2133).
St. Martin s Masonic Lodge #30 will hold a Tribute Service on Wednesday. Interment will take place at Kirk Hill Cemetery, Sussex. As expressions of sympathy, donations made to the Red Cross H.E.L.P. would be appreciated by the family.
W. James A. Cornfield
Peacefully at the Saint John Regional Hospital the death of Wilbur James Albert (Jim) Cornfield occurred on Friday September 12, 2003 at the age of 77. Loving husband of Margaret I. (Sanford) and a son of the late Henry and Jessie (Gates) Cornfield. Jim was employed with T.S. Simms for 32 years and the Town of Sussex for 10 years. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a member of Saint George's Anglican Church.
Jim greatly treasured his children, grand children and great grandchildren. Besides his wife (Bella), he is survived by two daughters Patricia (Michael) Cosman of Saint John and Joanne (John) Park of Saint John, six grandchildren, Marc (Kathy) Mullin of Sussex, Brent (Karen) Mullin of Norton, Shawn McLaughlin of Saint John, Robert Cosman of Halifax, Melissa Park and Joshua Park both of Saint John, three great grandchildren John (Jacob), Anthony (James) and Branden (Joel) Mullin all of Sussex. Also survived by brothers John Cornfield (Vivian) and George Cornfield (Dorothy) both of Saint John, Vernon Cornfield (Eileen) of P.E.I and Murray Cornfield (Norma) of Rothesay, sister Jessie Byers of Oromocto and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, brothers, Harry and Andrew, sister Florence and cherished daughters Judy and Audrey.
Arrangements are in the care of Sussex Select Community Funeral Home, Sussex (506-433-2133) with visitation being held at Brenan's Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row Saint John (506-634-7424) on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. The funeral service will be held Tuesday September 16, 2003 at 2:15 PM at Brenan's Chapel. Interment will follow at Ocean View Memorial Gardens. Donations made to the charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated by the family.
Jessica Leblanc-Leger
May 16, 1996 - September 17, 2003
The death of Jessica Leblanc-Leger of Portage Pit Road, Portage Vale, NB occurred at her home, September 17, 2003. Jessica was born in Moncton on May 16, 1996. She is survived by her father Ronald Leger; paternal grandparents Claude and Judy Leger, all of Portage Vale and her mother Suzanne Leblanc and brother Joshua Leblanc of Moncton, maternal grandparents, Raymond (bin-Oui) and Jeannette Leblanc of Moncton, great grandmothers Marie Leblanc and Eveline Richard, aunt Natalie and uncle Shane Leighton, aunt Angie (George) Richard and uncle and Godfather Billy Leblanc, Godmother Jennifer Caissie and several cousins. She was predeceased by her brother Daniel in 2002 and great grandparents Dan and Eleanor Melanson and Alcide Leblanc and aunts Linda Hebert and Raymonde Leblanc.
The family will receive visitors at the Sussex Select Community Funeral Home, 21 Aiton Road, Sussex (506-433-2133) on Friday from 2-4 & 7-9 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church, Sussex on Saturday September 20, 2003 at 10:00 AM with Father Arnie Hachey officiating. Interment will take place in Wards Creek Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations made to A Living Memorial would be appreciated by the family.
Marjorie Doreen Dickie
The death of Marjorie Doreen (Perry) Dickie of Cornhill occurred at the Kiwanis Nursing Home on November 25, 2003. Born at Perry Settlement on July 11, 1924 she was a daughter of the late Renwick J. and Carrie (Keith) Perry. She is survived by her husband of 61 years Joseph A. Dickie, daughters Doreen (Arnold) Wood of Sussex, Jeanie (Lev) Crowe of Newtown, Jennie (Irvine) Rouse of Orangeville, ON, Linda Mason of Cornhill, Carolyn (Carter) Nelson of Vermillion Bay, ON and Judith (Thomas) Dalling of Waterford, 21 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild, sisters Greta Bennett of Peterborough, ON, Alice Price of Rothesay, brothers Garfield (Shirley) Perry of Sussex and Foster (Margaret) Perry of Sussex, several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brother Clifford Perry.
The family will receive visitors at the Sussex Select Community Funeral Home, 21 Aiton Road, Sussex (506-433-2133) on Friday 2-4 & 7-9 PM. The funeral service will be held on Saturday November 29, 2003 at 2:00 PM in the funeral home chapel with Reverend Philip Dallimore officiating. Interment will be at Pine Grove Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy donations made to the Alzheimer s Society, Kiwanis Nursing Home or the donor s choice would be appreciated by the family.
Glenna Belle Mitton
The death of Glenna Belle Mitton of Sussex Corner occurred at her residence on November 25, 2003. Born at Shannon, NB on September 18, 1943 a daughter of the late John and Eunice (Murphy) Coleman. She is survived by her daughters, Sharon (Chris) Morris of Saint John and Susan Mitton of Costa Rica, sisters Josephine (Wallace) McNeil of Edmonton, Bertha (George) Johnston of Riverbank South and brother Jack (Ann) Coleman of Harrison, ON, her loving friend Harvey Akerley, stepmother Elizabeth Coleman of Sussex Corner and several nieces,nephews and great nieces and nephews. Glenna was predeceased by her husband Douglas R. Mitton.
The family will receive visitors at the Sussex Select Community Funeral Home, 21 Aiton Road Sussex (506-433-2133) on Friday from 2-4 & 7-9 PM. Sussex Branch #20 of the Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary will hold a Tribute Service at the funeral home on Friday at 6:45 PM. The funeral service will be held Saturday November 29, 2003 at 11:00 AM at St. Paul s United Church, Sussex with Reverend Philip Dallimore officiating. Interment will be at Pioneer Cemetery, Penobsquis. As expressions of sympathy donations made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
Delbert Ashley Hayes
1930 - 2003
The death of Delbert Ashley Hayes of Carsonville occurred December 6, 2003 at his home. He was born August 28, 1930 at Summerfield, NB a son of the late Warren and Iola (Boyd) Hayes. He is survived by his wife of 52 years Thelma Constance (Mason) Hayes, daughters Debbie Benson (Tony) of Sussex, Sherri Townsend of Fredericton, Jean Hayes of Carsonville, Thelma Folkins (Cecil) of Mount Middleton and Heather Dalling (Gregg) of Waterford, sons Warren (Brenda) Hayes of Woodstock, Danny Hayes, Everett (Dale) Hayes and David Hayes all of Carsonville, eighteen grandchildren, Tony, Kevin and Matthew McMinniman, Scott, Nathan, Andrew and Charity Benson, Michelle Townsend, Bradley, Crystal and Carla Hayes, Christopher, Emma and Joshua Hayes, Mark and Jake Folkins, Dax and Devon Dalling, eight great grandchildren, Taylor, Alexandra, Jordan and Talia McMinniman, Nicholas and Austin McMinniman, Anthony and Victoria Benson, sister Erma Sears (Wayne) of Salisbury, brothers Gordon (Isabel) Hayes of Millstream, Blake (Jean) Hayes of Saint John, Perley (Carlen) Hayes of Bloomfield and Arnold (Georgina) Hayes of Pollett River, mother-in-law Bernice Mason of Carsonville, several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by an infant daughter Valerie Bernice, great granddaughter Gabrielle and a sister Glenna Hayes.
The family will receive visitors at the Sussex Select Community Funeral Home, 21 Aiton Road Sussex (506-433-2133) on Sunday from 7:30 to 9:30 and on Monday from 2-4 and 7:30-9:30 PM. The funeral service will be held Tuesday December 9, 2003 at 2:00 PM at the Sussex Wesleyan Church. Reverend Stephen Bradley officiating. Interment will be at the Head of Millstream Wesleyan Church Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy donations made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Oncology Department of the Saint John Regional Hospital would be appreciated by the family.
Della Adelia Mae Anderson
The death of Della Adelia Mae Anderson of Smiths Creek occurred at the Saint John Regional Hospital on December 11, 2003. Born at Smiths Creek on January 19, 1933, she was the daughter of the late James and Lillian (Leake) Anderson. She is survived by her daughters Brenda Campbell of Moncton, Judy McNally (Allen Lounsbury) of Salisbury, son Bernard (Barbara) McNally of Penobsquis, grandchildren Joseph McNally, Jessica and Mark Campbell and Chantal Leblanc, brother Thomas (Laura) Anderson of Newtown, former husband James McNally of Smiths Creek and several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. In addition to her parents, Della was predeceased by her brothers; Lawrence, George, Murray, Seth and Manford.
The family will receive visitors at the Sussex Select Community Funeral Home, 21 Aiton Road Sussex (506-433-2133) on Saturday from 7-9 PM and on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. The funeral service will be held on Monday December 15, 2003 at 11:00 AM in the funeral home chapel. Pastor Troy Campbell officiating. Interment will be at Gosline Cemetery, Knightville. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Arthritis Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
Ruby Edna Gamblin
1920 - 2003
The death of Ruby Edna Gamblin of Codys occurred at the Sussex Health Centre on December 17, 2003. Born at McAdam, NB on September 4, 1920 she was a daughter of the late James H. and Annie A. (Carr) Gallupe. Edna is survived by her husband of 60 years, William Bill P. Gamblin, sons David (Barbara) Gamblin of New Maryland, Brian Tom (Dianne) Gamblin of Labrador City, daughter Janice Gamblin (partner Arthure Collette) of Midland, grandchildren Alannah (Trevor) Jensen and Derek Gamblin (partner Andrea) and great grandson Logan Jensen. Brother Douglas (Betty) Gallupe of Dartmouth, sister Norma Swan (Allison) of McAdam and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her brothers Donald and Roy.
The family will receive visitors at the Sussex Select Community Funeral Home, 21 Aiton Road Sussex (506-433-2133) on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. The funeral service will be held Saturday December 20, 2003 at the Faith Bible Baptist Fellowship, Pine Street, Sussex at 2:00 PM. Reverend Harry Branscombe will officiate and Reverend Nancy McCormick will assist. Interment will take place at the Coles Island Baptist Cemetery in the spring. As expressions of sympathy donations made to the Palliative Care Fund of the Sussex Health Centre or the charity of the donor s choice would be appreciated by the family.
Emma M. Summers
The death of Emma M. Summers of Sussex Corner and formerly of Penobsquis, wife of the late Floyd C. Summers, occurred at the Saint John Regional Hospital on March 18, 2004. Emma was born on August 31, 1927 at Norton, NB, a daughter of the late Elmer and Elva (Parks) Myers. Emma owned and operated The Mystery Crater at Penobsquis for 30 years and she was an accomplished painter. She leaves to mourn her daughter Carlotta (Ted) Flegel of Bowser, BC, grandchildren Rebecca and Thomas Flegel and Matthew Hamilton, brother Hazen Myers of Sussex, sister-in-law Joyce Myers of Sussex, sister Maxine Myers of Nepean, ON, nieces Cindy, Candace and Linda, nephews Dale Myers and Bradley Lowartz, stepson Gord (Wendy) Summers of Mississauga, ON and stepdaughter Marlene Summers (John Gillan) of New Market, ON, and their children, great niece Shawn and great nephew Samuel, step brother Arthur (Norma) Jones of Cambridge Narrows, many friends in the Cancer Support Group and the many friends at the Square Dance Clubs and friends at the Apohaqui Community Church. Emma was predeceased by her first husband Perry Hamilton and their son Dick and her brother William Myers.
The family will receive visitors at the Sussex Select Community Funeral Home, 21 Aiton Road, Sussex (506-433-2133) on Saturday from 7-9 and on Sunday from 2-4 & 7-9 PM. The funeral service will be held on Monday March 22, 2004 at the Sussex Select Community Funeral Home Chapel at 11:00 AM. Reverend Kevin Vincent will officiate. Interment will be at Riverbank Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy donations made to the Apohaqui Community Church, Canadian Cancer Society or the Ottawa Heart Institute would be appreciated by the family.
There will be an Eastern Star Service on Sunday evening at 7:00 PM.
William Harvey Dalling
The death of William Harvey Dalling of LeFurgey Nursing Home Moncton and formerly of Sussex Corner occurred March 25, 2004. Born on February 28, 1910 at Chambers Settlement, NB, the son of the late William and Mary Jane (Armstrong) Dalling. Harvey was a schoolteacher for 39 years, 7 years at Salisbury and 32 years in several Kings County Schools and the last 22 years as a language teacher. He is survived by several cousins, friends and colleagues.
A time of visiting will be held at the Sussex Select Community Funeral Home, 21 Aiton Road Sussex (506-433-2133) on Sunday from 2-5 PM. The funeral service will be held at St. Mark s Anglican Church, Sussex Corner on Monday March 29, 2004 at 2:00 PM. Interment will be at Trinity Cemetery, Sussex Corner at a later date. As expressions of sympathy, donations made to St. Mark s Anglican Church or the Kings County Historical Society would be appreciated.
Eleanor Margaret Hawkes
Eleanor Margaret Hawkes of Smiths Creek passed away at the Sussex Health Centre on March 27, 2004. Born in Sussex, NB on October 20, 1946 she was a daughter of Joseph Albert and Margaret Adrienne (Parlee) Taylor of Sussex Corner. In addition to her parents, Eleanor is survived by her husband Ralph Hawkes of Sussex Corner, three daughters, Patty Howe and her husband Bill of Smiths Creek, Susan Pearson and her husband John of Smiths Creek, Kathy Mullin and her husband Marc of Berwick, one son Stephen Hawkes of Edmonton, AB, three granddaughters, Stefanie Clain and her husband Danny of Cornhill, Stacey Howe and Shana Howe, five grandsons Tanner Pearson, Taylor Pearson, Jake Mullin, Jamie Mullin and Joel Mullin, one great granddaughter Katie Clain, four brothers Paul Taylor and his wife Thelma, John Taylor and his wife Mildred, both of Sussex Corner, Doug Taylor and his wife Ann of Lower Millstream and Tom Taylor and his wife Nadine of Sussex Corner, three sisters Faith McMillan and her husband Mike of Sussex, Bonnie Taylor and her husband Vince of Saint John and Elaine Moss and her husband Dave of Knightville, several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Eleanor enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and loved a good family get together for a barbecue and a singsong of country music. She fulfilled her life long dream to visit Nashville and The Grand Ole Opry.
The family will receive visitors at the Sussex Select Community Funeral Home, 21 Aiton Road Sussex (506-433-2133) on Monday and Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. The funeral service will be held at the Sussex Wesleyan Church on Wednesday March 31, 2004 at 2:00 PM with Reverend Stephen Bradley officiating. Interment will be at Trinity Cemetery at a later date. As expressions of sympathy, donations made to the charity of the donor s choice would be appreciated by the family.
Robert Bertram 'Bert' Anderson
The death of Robert Bertram Bert Anderson of Sussex and formerly of Apohaqui occurred at the Sussex Health Center on April 14, 2004. Born at Apohaqui on October 3, 1914, he was a son of the late Robert and Sarah M. (McEwen) Anderson. Bert was the last surviving member of his immediate family. He is survived by his sister in law Marie (Crawford) Anderson of Sussex, nieces; Georgie Keith (Ernie) of Roachville, Shirley Luffman (Stuart) of Sussex, Doris Lewis (Art) of Quispamsis and Joan Saunders of Barnesville, nephews; Robert Groundwater of BC, Edward (Barb) Groundwater of Quispamsis and Reginald Groundwater of BC. Bert was predeceased by his sister Hazel Groundwater and brothers Herbert, Milton and George Harold Anderson. Bert was an avid gardener; he enjoyed traveling and bowling and was a member of the Keeping Young Club.
The family will receive visitors at the Sussex Select Community Funeral Home, 21 Aiton Road, Sussex (506-433-2133) on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. The funeral service will be held at the Church of the Ascension in Apohaqui on Saturday April 17, 2004 at 11:00 AM with Reverend Leo Martin officiating. Interment will take place at a later date in the church Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy donations made to the Church of the Ascension Building Fund or the charity of the donor s choice, would be appreciated by the family.
