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Maureen Crowther
April 5, 2001
Crowther, Maureen The death of Maureen Crowther, wife of David Crowther, of Saint John, occurred on April 5, 2001, at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born in Fredericton, NB, she was the daughter of the late George and Alice (Hamilton) McKay. Besides her husband she is survived by her son Peter and his wife Jennifer of Dartmouth, NS, her daughter Sharon Crowther and her husband Edward Trippel of St. Andrews, NB, her brother Blair McKay and his wife France of Burton, NB, her grandchildren Anna and Evan Trippel and Drew and Aidan Crowther, and her nephew Kyle McKay. She was predeceased by her brother Gary and her sister Sharon.
Following cremation the funeral service will be held on Monday, April 9, 2001, at 11:00 AM, from Brenan’s Select Community Funeral Home Chapel, 111 Paradise Row (506-634-7424), Saint John, New Brunswick. Interment will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial remembrances made to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated by the family.
Olive Eileen McIntyre
The death of Olive Eileen McIntrye, wife of the late Clarence McIntrye, formerly of 95 Brentwood Cres., occurred on April 5, 2001, at her residence, the Loch Lomond Villa. Born in Saint John she was the daughter of the late Hilton and Nellie (Franklin) Henderson. She was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother. She was a book-keeper and with her husband was a co-founder of McIntrye’s Moving & Storage. She is survived by her sons Peter and his wife Lourdes of Moncton, Robert and his wife Tamzen of Quispamsis, her daughters Nancy Richard of Saint John, Angela Osborne and her husband Angus of Red Deer, Alberta, her daughter-in-law Dale Gillespie of Toronto, her brothers William and George Henderson both of Saint John, her eleven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her son Daniel, her brothers Franklin and Thomas Henderson and her sisters Ethel Chinn and Doris Reddick.
Following cremation the funeral service will be held from Brenan’s Select Community Funeral Home (634-7424), on Saturday, April 7, 2001, at 10:00 AM. Interment will take place at Cedar Hill Extension Cemetery. Remembrances made to the Alzheimer’s Society of the charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family.
Gertrude Evangeline (Evie) McCullogh
The death of Evie McCullogh, wife of Blake McCullogh, occurred on April 4, 2001, at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born in Montreal, PQ, she was the daughter of the late Dr. Alfred Wade Trefry and the late Gertrude (Oliver) Trefry. She was active with hospital auxiliary and other volunteer service work during her life. She was a member of St. David’s United Church, Rothesay, and the Riverside Country Club. Besides her husband she is survived by her sons Ken and his wife Cindy of Rothesay, Michael of Pensacola, Florida, her daughter Maureen Smith of Tampa, Florida, her sister Vera Taylor of Linton Cambridgeshire, England, her grandchildren Jennifer, Geoffrey, Andrew and Jane McCullogh and Joel Smith, and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brother Kenneth and her sister Betty.
Resting at Brenan’s Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row (634-7424), with visiting on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM and Saturday from 2-4 PM. Following cremation the family will hold a memorial service at a time to be announced. Remembrances made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the New Brunswick Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
Gerald F. Savoy
April 3, 2001
SAVOY, Gerald F.—The death of Mr. Gerald (Gerry) F. Savoy, husband of Rita M. (Burbridge) Savoy, of Grand Bay- Westfield, NB, occurred on Tuesday, April 3, 2001, at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born in Tracadie, he was the son of the late Fidele and Ellen (Witzell) Savoy. Gerry spent a greater part of his life in Saint John, where he had been employed with the Canadian Pacific Railway, throughout the winters, as a truck driver for over 20 years until his retirement, and was also employed with Stephens Construction, for 14 years, and Brunswick Ready Mix, for 20 years, throughout the summers. He was a member of the Carleton York Regiment, in WWII, and had served in the UK and the Central Mediterranean area, with 7 District Depot. Gerry was a member of St. Matthew’s Parish, where he was also a member of the Knights of Columbus , Council 9176. He was a member of the 30up Club and was an avid bowler and Bingo player (G 49). He is survived by his loving wife, Rita, his nine children, Yvonne (Mark) Lawlor of Ottawa, ON, Ernie (Dianne) Savoy of Saint John, Ricky (Melina) Savoy of Grand Bay-Westfield, Janet (Paul) Kyle of Hampton, Clarence (Sara) Savoy of Saint John, Odette (Philip) Marcus of Kingston, NS, Mark Savoy of Grand Bay-Westfield, Michael Savoy of Fredericton, and Kelly Savoy and her fiancé, Harry Trefry of Ottawa, ON, his step-mother, Anita Laundry of Tracadie, one brother, Clarence (Alvina) Savoy of Toronto, ON, one half-brother, Edgar (Giselle) Savoy of Edmunston, three half-sisters, Yolande (Ubald) Benoit and MariMarthe (Jean Guy) Savoy, both of Tracadie, and Nichole (Laurent) McLaughlin of Fredericton, one sister-in-law, Regina Savoy of Moncton, grandchildren, Brendan and Katherine Lawlor, Matthew and Christopher Savoy, Tanya (Jamie) Snodgrass and Andrew Savoy, Courtenay, Curtis, Cara, and Connor Kyle, Kim Eatmon and Amanda Savoy, Aislinn, Emily and Julia Marcus, and Jeremy and Adam Trefry, great-grandchildren, Tyson Eatmon and Trinity Savoy, as well as numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, a grandson, Ernest William Savoy, and two brothers, Alphée and Claude.
Resting at Brenan’s Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John, NB, (506) 634-7424, with visitation on Wednesday and Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, April 6, 2001 at 11 AM from St. Matthew’s Church, Grand Bay-Westfield. Interment will be in the spring at St. Augustine’s Cemetery, Westfield, NB. Remembrances may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
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.
Leonard Weldon Nickerson
April 1, 2001
Nickerson Leonard Weldon The death of Leonard W. Nickerson husband of the late Ruth (Walker) Nickerson, of Ridgewood Veterans Wing, occurred on April 1, 200l, at his residence. Born in Saint John N.B., he was the son of the late Archie and Jean (Perry) Nickerson. He was a Veteran of WWII, having served overseas. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #58. Mr Nickerson was a watchermaker by trade and was employed by Barrett’s Jewelers. He is survived by three sons, Robert (Doreen), Saint John, William of Moncton and Paul (Kathy) Rothesay. Grandchildren Ashley, Elizabeth, Danny Nickerson, Quispansis, niece Jacqueline Wyllie, nephew Steve Walker, brother and sister in law Jack and Dot Walker, Rothesay. He is predeceased by sister Jerri Nickerson and sister in law Pauline Walker.
Resting at Brenan’s Select Community Funeral Home, lll Paradise Row (634-7424), Saint John with visiting Monday and Tuesday 2-4, 7-9. The funeral Service will be held at Brenan’s Chapel on April 4, 2001 at 11 AM. Internment will take place at Ocean View Memorial Gardens.
Remembrances made to the charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated.
Georgie Florence Peters
March 31, 2001
Peters Georgie Florence; On March 31, 2001 Georgie F. Peters, 83, peacefully passed away at the St. John & St. Stephen Church Home in Saint John, where she resided. She is predeceased by her father and mother Manfred and Dora (Lawson) Reicker, her husband Norman A. Peters (1982), her sister Phyllis Purdy, and four brothers Eugene, Harry, Robert, and Pratt Reicker.
Georgie is survived by her son Dr. William A. Peters and daughter-in-law Rosemary J. Peters and two grandchildren, Matthew D. Peters and Katherine V. Peters all of Lexington Massachusetts; a niece Diane P. Scott and her husband Arthur Scott of Saint John; two grand-nephews, Jonathon P. Scott of Watertown, Massachusetts and Matthew A. Scott of Saint John and several other nieces, nephews and relatives.
There will be no visitation. Friends and relatives are invited to attend Georgie’s memorial service on Tuesday April 3, 2001 at 10:00 am at St. Luke’s Anglican Church on Main St. in Saint John.
Interment with graveside prayers will immediately follow at Fernhill Cemetery in East Saint John. Remembrances may be made to St. John & St. Stephen Church Home in Saint John, New Brunswick.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Brenan’s Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row (506-634-7424)
Donald Evans
The death of Donald Evans occurred on March 31, 2001, at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born in Saint John he was the son of the late Madeline (Boyle)Evans and Stewart Evans. Besides his father he is survived by his brothers Albert and Terry and his wife Debbie all of Saint John, his sisters Marjorie and her husband Ken Hill of Quispamsis, Patricia and her husband Ray Brilla of Niagara Falls, ONT, Hazel and her husband Lyle Johnston, Ellen and her husband Albenie Benson, Donna and her husband Ken Joyce, Pamela and her husband George Lucas, all of Saint John, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother Douglas.
Resting at Brenan’s Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row (634-7424), with visiting on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, April 4, 2001, at 1:00 PM, from Brenan’s Chapel. Interment will take place at Cedar Hill Extension Cemetery.
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.
