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Gerard Caissie
Gerard Caissie, 76, of St. Philippe, NB, passed away after a lengthy battle with cancer on July 10th, 2002.
He is survived by his wife Theresa (Arsenault) Caissie, sons; Paul and David.
He was much loved by his five grandchildren and will be sadly missed by his seven brothers and six sisters and all who knew him.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer society. (859-6977) By request, a private family service will be held.
Donald J. A. Cormier
Donald J. A. Cormier, 67, passed away Tuesday, July 9th, 2002, at the Moncton Hospital after a lengthy illness.
Born in Notre Dame, NB, he was the son of the late Albenie and Claire (LeBlanc) Cormier. He joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1953 and served with the United Nations in Europe and the Middle East. He retired from CFB Moncton in 1985 with over 32 years of service. He was later employed with Brinks and worked with the Volunteer Police. Donald was a lifetime member of the Air Force Veterans Club and the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch # 6 in Moncton.
He is survived by his beloved wife Barbara Ann (Compeau), daughters Ann-Marie Cormier (Charles) of Moncton, Kimberly Lawson (Jamie) of Moncton, June Gallant (Terry) of Moncton, son Donald Cormier of Edmonton AB; stepchildren Cynthia Clow (David) of Irishtown, Joanne Wilson (Charles) of Moncton , David Compeau (Jennifer) of Moncton and Sandra Lewis (Randy) of Moncton, as well as sixteen grandchildren. Donald is also survived by three sisters; Doreen DesRoches (Normand) of Gardener, Mass. , Diane L’italien (Charlie) of Salisbury and Yola Ross (Ken) of Shelburne ,NS.
By family request there will be no visitation prior to the memorial service to be held in the chapel of Fair Haven Funeral Home on Saturday July13th, at 11AM.
A reception for Don’s friends and family will follow in the family reception room of the funeral home. Interment in Fairhaven Memorial Gardens.
Family arrangements entrusted to Fair Haven Funeral Home (852-3530) 1177 Salisbury Rd, Moncton.
James R. Fraser
June 19, 1916 - July 5, 2002
James Fraser, 86, husband of Rita, of Shediac Rd. Moncton, passed away at the Moncton Hospital on July 5th, 2002 after a brief illness. Born in Charlottetown , June 19th, 1916 he was the son of the late John and Isabel (Paton) Fraser.
Prior to his retirement he was a superintendent of Quality Assurance, Ministry of Transport, with 37 years of dedicated service. James served with the RAF Ferry Command as a radio officer and navigator during World War two. He was the recipient of the Silver Badge of the King’s Commendation for valuable service in the air. He was a ham radio operator as well as an avid hunter and fisherman.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, the former Rita Champion, sons; James (Anne) of Scarborough, David (Darlene) of Quispamsis, Daniel of Charlottetown, daughters; Margaret Havens (Gordon) of Woodstock, Judy Arsenault ( Terry) of Lewis Lake NS, sisters; Marjorie Dover of Savage Harbor PEI, Joy Peterson of White Rock BC., eight grandchildren, two great children as well as several nieces and nephews.
By request there will be no visitation prior to the Memorial Service to be held in the chapel of Fair Haven Funeral Home on Monday July 8th at 1 PM.
A reception for Jim’s friends and family will follow in the family reception room of the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Heart & Stroke foundation. Interment in Fairhaven Memorial Gardens. Arrangements in care of Fair Haven Funeral Home (506-852-3530) 1177 Salisbury Rd. Moncton.
Freda Eudora Crossman
The death of Freda Eudora Crossman, widow of the late W. Leslie Crossman, of Lakeview Manor and formerly of Pine Glen occurred at her residence on Sunday August 4th 2002. Born in Turtle Creek on September 27th 1914 she was the daughter of the late Beverly and Dora (Berry) Ricker. She had attended the Bethel Baptist Church. A homemaker she enjoyed quilting, sewing and was a very good cook.
She is survived by her daughters Iva Frazee (James) of Pine Glen, Carolyn Demmings (Lee) of Lower Coverdale, Lorna Dunfield (Gordon) of Upper Coverdale, Brenda Demmings (Gary) of Dawson Settlement, Elaine Eagles (Colin) of Pine Glen, one son Wayne Crossman of Moncton, one sister Lydia Gilbert of Riverview and one brother Russell Ricker (Audrey) of Parkindale, 16 grand children, 19 great grand children and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband she was predeceased by two infant children, three brothers Otis, Herman and Naaman and one sister Hilda Fullerton.
Resting at Fair Haven Funeral Home (852-3530) 1177 Salisbury Rd. Moncton with visiting hours Monday 7-9 pm and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9pm. Funeral service will be on Wednesday August 7th at 2pm in Fair Haven Funeral Home Chapel with a reception to follow in the family reception room of the funeral home. Interment will be in Fairhaven Memorial Gardens. Donations made to the Lakeview Manor Bus Fund, or the Alzheimer’s society would be appreciated by the family.
Vera Wise Dompierre
Vera Wise Dompierre, 91, of Charlottetown and Moncton, passed away on July 10th, 2002 at the Drew Nursing Home in Saukville ,NB.
Born in North Milton PEI, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Bertha (Saunders) Wise. In 1929 she married Hebert Michahelles of Hamburg, Germany, and at the onset of WW I I , she returned to Canada with her daughter Barbara, German law at the time forced her to leave her son Gerald Michahelles behind in Germany until they were reunited in Canada after the war. Vera was later married to C. William Dompierre of Halifax.
Vera is survived by two children ; Gerald (Rena) Michahelles, Wayne Dompierre (Robert Albracht) ; and her four grandchildren, Heather MacAuley, Holly Gingles, Erik (Caroline) Gingles and Michelle (Kevin) Taylor; along with her five great grandchildren, Evan, Madeline, Kathryn, Katherine, and Abigail.
She was predeceased by her husband , Bill, and her daughter Barbara Gingles.
A Memorial service will be held at the Drew Nursing Home on July 29th at 2.30 PM in Sackville ,NB.
Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation (1-800-663-3600) or a charity of choice would be appreciated.
Interment will be at the Peoples Cemetery in Charlottetown.
Harold Sherman Horsman
The death of Harold Sherman Horsman, husband of Marilyn, of Parkwood Dr. Moncton occurred at the Moncton Hospital on Tuesday July 30. Born in Moncton December 6, 1940 he was the son of Mildred (Lewis) Horsman and the late Carroll Horsman. Mr. Horsman had been an Investment Advisor with RBC Dominion Securities, Moncton. He had attended First United Baptist Church he was also a Past President of the local chapter of the Canadian Red Cross and had been a member of the board of the Moncton YMCA and the United Way.
In addition to his wife Marilyn and his mother Mildred he is survived by two daughters Tracy of Wolfville, NS and Tricia of Moncton one son Troy of Vancouver, one sister Carol (Art) McAllister of Miramichi City, two brothers Brian (Muriel) Horsman of Hillsborough and Gary (MerryLee) Horsman of Saint John as well as several nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Fair Haven Funeral Home (852-3530) 1177 Salisbury Rd. Moncton.
The family will be receiving visitors at Fair Haven Funeral Home on Friday August 2nd from 7 to 9 pm. A private family memorial service has been arranged. “In lieu of any flowers, memorials or other forms of sympathy and condolences please carry out an act of kindness for the needy in the most anonymous manner possible.”
G. Ernest (Ernie) Hudson
The death of George Ernest (Ernie) Hudson husband of Hazel, of Moncton occurred at the Moncton Hospital on Monday July 15th 2002. Born in Derby, England on Feb 16, 1917 he was the son of the late Ernest and Helen (Wood) Hudson.
A veteran of the Second World War he served with the R.A.F. in Moncton at the #31 Supply Depot from 1937 to 1946. After immigrating to Canada in 1951 he was employed with Maritime Forwarding, Eaton’s and he retired from Canada Post. He attended The First Church of the Nazarene, Moncton he was also a member of Keith Lodge #23 F and AM for over 50 years, a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Moncton Branch # 6, the Air Force Veterans, a life member of the 31 Club and a member of the NB Ballroom Dancing Association.
In addition to his wife Hazel (Nix) he is survived by his son Bob (Charlene) of Moncton his grandson Derrick. The last surviving member of his immediate family he was predeceased by his parents, his sister Sylvia and brother Derrick.
A memorial service which will be held on Thursday July 18th at 3 pm at The First Church of the Nazarene, Fieldcrest Dr. Moncton. Beginning at 2:40 pm The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #6 will conduct a Legion Memorial Service followed by a Masonic Memorial Service conducted by Keith Lodge #23 . Following the memorial service the family will receive visitors at a reception in the church hall. Cremation and interment will be in Fairhaven Memorial Gardens. Donations in Ernie’s memory may be made to the memorial of the donor’s choice.
Arrangements are under the direction of Fair Haven Funeral Home (852-3530)
Helen Dorothy Orchard
1915 — 2002
Helen Dorothy Orchard (nee Davidson), 87, of 960 St. George Blvd (People’s Park Towers), passed away at the Moncton Hospital on July 26, 2002.
Born in Moncton on January 16, 1915, she was the daughter of Stewart and Myrtle Davidson (nee Bigley). Residing most of her life in Moncton, she was a graduate of Moncton High School, member of St. John’s United Church and Past Noble Grand of Pearl Rebecca Lodge #9. Helen was employed for many years with the Unemployment Insurance Commission in Moncton.
She is lovingly remembered by her children, Barbara Law (Ron) of Calgary, AL, Frances Stewart, Halifax, NS, Fred Orchard (Ethel) of Florence, KY; 3 sisters-in-law; 9 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and friends. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by an infant son, Stewart in 1938, her husband of 56 years, Oswald Frederick in 1992 and a brother, Leonard Davidson in 1991.
The will be no visitation by request. A Memorial Service, conducted by Rev. Eldon Hay, will be held on Monday, July 29th at 2:00 pm in the Chapel of FAIR HAVEN FUNERAL HOME, (852-3530) 1177 Salisbury Rd, Moncton, followed by a reception in the Family Reception Room of the funeral home. Interment will be in Fairhaven Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial tributes in Helen Orchard’s name be made to the Friends of the Moncton Hospital.
Arrangements are in care of FAIR HAVEN FUNERAL HOME, 1177 Salisbury Rd., Moncton
John King
The death of John King, husband of Rhoda (Bulman), of Mountain Road Moncton occurred at the Moncton Hospital on Thursday November 21, 2002.
Born in Ipswich, England he was the son of the late Fred and Emma King. Prior to his retirement John had been owner operator of King Equipment in Saint John. He served with the British Empire Army serving in Singapore. He attended Teachers College and majored in History in London, he graduated from University of London as a Electrical Engineer. An active sportsman he loved the outdoors. In addition to his wife Rhoda (Bulman) he is survived by four step sons Donald (heather) Bulman, Dale (Theresa) Bulman, Earl (Bev) Bulman and Todd (Faith) Bulman all of Moncton. Severn grandchildren Amanda, Ryan, Erin, Cody, Megan, Alysha and Courtney, one great grand daughter Taylor; three sisters Mary (Leslie) Hinton, Greta Jones, Brenda (Allen) Hartshorn; two nieces Dedrie (John) Morrison, Nicole (Richard) Greenway, one nephew Richard (Carol) Jones all of England, several great nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.
By request there will not be any visiting hours prior to a private family graveside service which will be held at a later date. Interment will be in Fairhaven Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are under the direction of Fair Haven Funeral Home.
Verna Marie Mabee
1905-2002
Verna Mabee of Lefurgey Residence and formerly of Cameron Street, passed away at the Moncton Hospital on Friday, November 1, 2002. Born in Calhoun, NB on December 14th, 1905, she was the daughter of the late Frank T. and Minetta C. (McFaden) Atkinson. Verna was a faithful member of Wesley Memorial United Church and a Life Member of the United Church Women. She was an avid volunteer for the Red Cross and YMCA during World War II and was a Life Member of the Westmorland Historical Society. She is survived by daughter-in-law Joan Mabee; granddaughters; Diane E. Mitton of Riverview and Catherine J. M. Mabee of Kingston Ont.; great grand son Mark Raymond Mitton, two cousins ; Dorothy Doak of Bai d' Urfe, Que, and Nora McFadden of Moncton. In addition to her parents, Verna was predeceased by her husband Leonard Travis (1964) and her only son Karl Raymond (1992) brothers; Earl and Kenneth and a sister Frances.
By request there will be no visitation prior to the Memorial service to be held on Thursday, November 7th at 2 PM in Wesley Memorial United Church. A reception will follow in the church hall.
Memorial donations in memory of Verna may be made to the charity of your choice. Interment in Hampton Rural Cemetery. Fair Haven Funeral Home (852-3530) 1177 Salisbury Rd. entrusted with arrangements.
