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Geraldine Frances (Hatt) Barry
Peacefully, at the Charlotte County Hospital, St. Stephen, NB on May 22, 2003, Mrs. Geraldine Frances (Hatt) Barry, Caithness, NB, wife of the late Arthur A. Barry. Born in Letang, NB on November 25, 1925, she was a daughter of the late Samuel and Ida Mae (Leavitt) Hatt. A loving mother, grandmother and sister, she is survived by 7 sons, Elwood (Brenda) of St. George, Donald (Sandra) of Utopia, David (Sherry) of St. George, Raleigh (Judy), Terry, Ross, Gregory (Kimberly), all of Caithness; 2 daughters, Glenna (Harold) of Letang, and Debbie Barry of Pennfield; 22 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers, Eldon Hatt of Cornwall, Ontario, Henry Hatt of Letang; 3 sisters, Annie (Allen) Whirty of St. Stephen, Alberta (Hilton) Hanley of Back Bay, Lillian Thorne of Canal; daughter-in-law Peggy Ann Barry of Caithness; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Pre-deceased by 2 sons, Peter and George; 2 daughters, Beullah and Dianne; 15 brothers and sisters.
Geraldine enjoyed baking, gardening, and cooking for her family and friends. She enjoyed being outdoors and enjoyed company with friends and family. Resting at the St. George Funeral Home (755-3533), 26 Portage Street, St. George, NB, with visiting on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm, and Saturday from 10-12 noon. A Tribute to Mom will be held at St. George’s Roman Catholic Church on Saturday at 1:45 pm, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 2 pm, followed by interment in St. George’s Roman Catholic Church Cemetery. Vigil Prayer Service will be held at the funeral home on Friday at 7 pm. For those who wish, donations to the Charlotte County Cancer Society, Charlotte County Hospital Palliative Care, or a charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family.
OLIVE BROWN
Unexpectedly at home, on June 15, 2003, Mrs. Olive Lambert (English) Brown, wife of E. Raye Brown of Pennfield, NB. Born on August 20, 1915, at Lambert’s Cove, Deer Island, NB, she was a daughter of the late Roderick Dyer English and Blanche Dora (Lambert) English.
A loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Olive is survived, besides her husband, by two daughters, Rebecca (Bert) Anthony of Pennfield, NB, Natalie (Morris) Harris of Blacks Harbour, NB; 4 grandchildren, Andrew (Tammy) Anthony of Pennfield, NB, Leigh-Ann (Kenneth) Richardson of Leonardville, Deer Island, NB, Laura Harris (Jeff Tucker) of Saint John, NB and Brent Harris of Blacks Harbour, NB; one great-granddaughter, Rachel Richardson of Deer Island, NB; one sister, Louise Calder of St. George, NB; two nephews, Edmund (Doreen) Calder of Jemseg, NB and David (Heather) English of Fredericton, NB. She was pre-deceased by one brother, Rupert English.
Olive was a member of the NBTA Retired Teachers (having served 30 years in the profession), The Ladies Auxilliary of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #39 of Blacks Harbour, the Brunswick Curling Club, and was a life-long member of the Lambert’s Cove Baptist Church.
Resting at the St. George Funeral Home (755-3533), 26 Portage Street, St. George, with visiting on Tuesday evening from 7-9 pm. The service will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday at 2 pm from the Gary E. Waycott Memorial Chapel. Interment will follow in the Pennfield Rural Cemetery.
In her memory, donations to the NB Heart and Stroke Association, or a charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family.
FRANCES ELIZABETH CHAMBERS
Unexpectedly at the Saint John Regional Hospital, Saint John, NB, June 5, 2003, surrounded by her family, Frances Elizabeth Chambers, wife of the late Walter W. Chambers, of Passamaquoddy Lodge, St. Andrews, and formerly of Pennfield, NB.
Born in Pennfield, NB on November 10, 1921, she was a daughter of the late Frederick and Lottie (Justason) Murray.
A loving mother and grandmother, she is survived by one son, Burton (Helene) Chambers of Pennfield, two daughters, Marilyn (Mrs. Eldon Hanley) of Pennfield, and Edra (Mrs. Michael Tucker) of Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia; 11 grandchildren, Brian Chambers, Laurie Murphy, Lynn Chambers, Kevin Hanley, Wendy Hawkins, Peter Hanley, Edra Allen, Melissa Hanley, Jeffery Tucker, Matthew Tucker, Joanna Tucker; 13 great-grandchildren, Kalie Hawkins, Karisa Allen, Joshua Hanley, Keith Hanley, Kelsie Allen, Blayne Monks, Blake Allen, Jazemine Hanley, Malloreigh Monks, Kaleb Hanley, Tori Hawkins, Isabelle Murphy, Sydney Chase; one brother, Blair Murray (Lillian) of Canal, NB; one sister-in-law, Mrs. Madeline Murray of Pennfield; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Besides her husband and parents, she was pre-deceased by two brothers, Ross and Lloyd, and one sister, Doris Murray.
Frances enjoyed knitting, and was a member of the Pennfield Baptist Church and the Fundy Tide Seniors. The family would like to thank management and staff, and many friends at Passamaquoddy Lodge for making Mom’s stay enjoyable.
Resting at the St. George Funeral Home (755-3533), 26 Portage Street, St. George, with visiting on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 and Saturday at the Pennfield Baptist Church from 10 – 12 noon. The service will be held at the church on Saturday at 2 pm, followed by interment in the Pennfield Rural Cemetery.
In her memory, donations to the NB Heart and Stroke Foundation or a charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family.
Arthur Allison Chesley
At the Saint John Regional Hospital, Saint John, NB on May 23, 2003, Mr. Arthur Allison Chesley, husband of Shirley (Wilcox) Chesley, passed peacefully away with his family by his side.
Born in Saint John, NB on October 13, 1931, he was the son of the late Jack and Doris (Ellis) Chesley. A loving husband, father, grandfather and brother, Allison leaves behind his wife of 48 years, Shirley; two sons, Gerald (Millicent) Chesley of Moncton, NB, Ronald (Sandi) Chesley of Victoria, BC; one daughter, Susan (Lynn) MacDonald of Charlottetown, PEI; nine grandchildren, Allison, Ben, Calum, Dani, David, Elizabeth, Jeremy, Jeni, and Meghan; one great-granddaughter, Emma Allison; one sister, Shirley (Eldon) Goobie of Rothesay; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and good friends and neighbours, Gui, Verlie, Joshua, and Godson, Nicholas Mailhiot.
Allison was a Lobster Fisherman for 40 years and ran Deep Sea Fishing Charters. He was an avid curler and served many years with the Royal Canadian Legion. He was a member of the Pocologan United Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and sang with the choir. Allison spent five years on the CAM Unit at St. Joseph's Hospital, and 1 ½ years at Fundy Nursing Home, where he was loved and well cared for.
Resting at the Pocologan United Baptist Church where the funeral will be held on Monday at 2 pm, followed by interment in the St. George Rural Cemetery. Visiting at the church on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm.
In remembrance of Allison, donations to the Pocologan United Baptist Church or the Alzheimers Society of NB would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements in the care of St. George Funeral Home, (755-3533), 26 Portage Street, St. George, NB.
Elizabeth (Tiny) Aldea Doucet
Peacefully, at the Fundy Nursing Home, Blacks Harbour, NB, on June 14, 2003, Mrs. Elizabeth (Tiny) Aldea Doucet, wife of the late Harold Augustive (Gus) Doucet, formerly of St. George, NB. Born in Edmundston, NB on September 15, 1919, she was a daughter of the late Emile and Yvonne (LeClerc) Charron.
A loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, she is survived by one son, MLA Rick (Debbie) Doucet of St. George, NB; three daughters, Rosi Tamagi of Calgary, AB, Terry (Brian) Battershell of Ontario, and Vonny (Harold) Phillips of Calgary, AB; 10 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Rene Charron of Ottawa, ON, and Adrien Charron of Edmundston, NB; four sisters, Alfreda Charron of Edmundston, NB, Dot O'Brien of Halifax, NS, Reneild (Charron) Ethier of Sorel, PQ, and Louise (Charron) LaVoit, Ramouski, PQ. Tiny was pre-deceased by one daughter, Carol Doucet.
Tiny was a long-standing member of St. George's Roman Catholic Church, and enjoyed playing bridge, sewing, and curling. Her greatest passion was her family and friends.
By her request, there will be no visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held celebrated at St. George's Roman Catholic Church on Friday, June 20th at 2 pm. A reception will follow at the Masonic Hall, St. George, where the family will receive relatives and friends.
In Tiny's memory, donations to the Fundy Nursing Home Memorial Fund, where excellent care was provided during her illness, would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to the St. George Funeral Home (755-2115), 26 Portage Street, St. George, NB E5C 3L6.
Maurice Sheldon Hanley
Unexpectedly at his residence in Back Bay, NB, May 30, 2003, Mr. Maurice Sheldon Hanley, husband of the late Thelma (Hooper) Hanley.
Born in Back Bay, NB on February 3, 1930, he was a son of the late Joseph and Bertha (Hanley) Hanley. A loving step-father and grandfather, he is survived by one step-son, Herbert (Diana) Leslie of Back Bay, NB; six step-daughters, Barbara (Albert) Leavitt of L'etete, NB, Gail (Hugh) Carvell of Saint John, Gloria (Paul) Cloney of St. Stephen, Kathlene (Louis) Seeley of Back Bay, Josephine (Glenwood) Gullison of Lynnfield, NB, Connie (Javier) Martinez of Spain; 37 grandchildren; several great and great-great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Maurice was pre-deceased by four brothers, Truman, William, Delbert and Fred; and two sisters, Della Hooper, and Dora Doak. Maurice loved reading and sports, enjoyed hunting and fishing, and playing his games. Maurice was employed for many years by Connors Bros. Ltd. as a Security Guard, and also at Lake Utopia Paper as a guard.
Resting at the Seaview Full Gospel Church, Back Bay, NB, from where the service will be held on Tuesday, June 3, at 2 pm, followed by interment in the St. George Rural Cemetery. Visiting at the church on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Donations in Maurice's memory may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. Arrangements in the care of the St. George Funeral Home, 26 Portage St., St. George, NB (755-3533).
Percy Holden Jordan
Peacefully, at the Charlotte County Hospital, St. Stephen, NB on May 30, 2003, Mr. Percy Holden Jordan, of Lincort Manor and formerly of Second Falls, NB, husband of the late Eunice (Goodrich) Jordan. Born in Barker's Point, NB on March 15, 1920, he was a son of the late Gilbert and Clara A. (Smith) Jordan. A loving father and grandfather, Percy is survived by one son, Emerson (Edith) Jordan of Second Falls; two daughters, Clara (Charles) Chambers, Alice (David) Baldwin, all of Second Falls, NB; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one sister, Rhoda Carson of Campbellton, NB; several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was pre-deceased by two brothers, Ralph and Gilbert.
Percy was a veteran of WWII, serving overseas in England, France, Belgium and Holland with the Carleton-York Regiment. He went overseas in the fall of 1944 until victory was declared. He was a heavy-equipment operator by trade, working the last 18 years prior to his retirement with Lake Utopia Paper. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a life member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #40, St. George.
Resting at the St. George Funeral Home, (755-3533), 26 Portage Street, St. George, NB with visiting on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9. The service will be held on Monday at 2 pm at the Second Falls Baptist Church, followed by interment in the church cemetery. A Royal Canadian Legion tribute will be held at the funeral home on Sunday at 7 pm. Donations in Percy's memory to a charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated by the family.
Myra Louise (Austin) O'Brien
Peacefully, at the Saint John Regional Hospital, Saint John, NB on June 5th, 2003, Myra Louise (Austin) O'Brien, wife of the late Arthur A. O'Brien, of Blacks Harbour, NB. Born in L'Etang, NB on March 16, 1914, she was the daughter of the late William and Flora (Brown) Austin. A loving mother, she is survived by one son, Michael (Judy) O'Brien of Durham, NB and many friends.
Myra had worked for Connors Bros. Ltd. in Blacks Harbour as an Office Clerk for 40 years. She was a member of the Calvary United Baptist Church in Blacks Harbour. She loved roses and gardening. At her request, there will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held at the Calvary Baptist Church in Blacks Harbour on Tuesday, June 10th at 2 pm. Donations to the Charlotte County Cancer Society, the Canadian Diabetes Association, or a charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to St. George Funeral Home (755-3533), 26 Portage Street, St. George.
