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Eva Mae Bright
Peacefully at the Palliative Care Unit, Saint John Regional Hospital, with her family present, on July 17, 2003, Mrs. Eva Mae (Campbell) Bright, wife of the late Joseph E. Bright of Pocologan, NB. Born in Pocologan on January 22, 1918, she was a daughter of the late Edward Chase and Stella (Dixon) Campbell.
A loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, she is survived by one daughter, Marjorie (Mrs. Robert Bodaly) of Saint John; one grandson, Stephen (Darlene) of Saint John; one great-granddaughter, Jennifer Dawn, and one great-grandson, Kody William, both of Saint John; four sisters, Annie Hardie of Saint John, Kathleen Campbell and Mildred Boyd, both of Pocologan, and Marion Boyd of Pennfield; several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by eight sisters and five brothers.
Eva was an avid gardener who enjoyed her garden. Prior to her retirement, she had worked for Connor’s Brothers Ltd. in Blacks Harbour for 22 years as well as custodian for the Board of School Trustees at Pocologan School for 7 years.
Resting at St. George Funeral Home, 26 Portage Street, St. George, NB (755-3533), with visiting on Friday from 7 – 9 p.m. and Saturday from 2 – 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. The service will be held at The Gary E. Waycott Memorial Chapel on Sunday, July 20, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow at the Pennfield Rural Cemetery. In Eva’s memory donations to a charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family
Kenneth (Cab) Alexander Fraser
Peacefully, at the Charlotte County Hospital, following a brief illness, on July 24, 2003, Mr. Kenneth (Cab) Alexander Fraser, husband of Eunice T. (Justason) Fraser of Utopia, NB. Born in St. George, NB on December 1, 1915, he was a son of the late Harry and Grace (Spear) Fraser. A loving husband, father and grandfather, Cab is survived besides his wife, by one son, Glenn (Sharon) Fraser of Ontario; two daughters, Randi (Jozsef) Jobbagy of Ontario and Judith Fraser of California; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
A veteran of WWII, Cab served as a gunner with the 89th Atlantic and Scottish Regiment, serving in England, Sicily, Italy, France, Belgium, Holland and Germany, where he was awarded the military Medal for Bravery, and recently the Holland Friendship Medal for his part in the liberation of Holland. Following the war, he began working for NB Power as a Journeyman Linesman, and then moved to Toronto, where he worked for Toronto Hydro until his retirement. He was a 50 year member of the Masonic Lodge #12 F and AM, and Luxor Temple in Saint John, where he was a member of the Flag Unit. Also, Cab was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #40, St. George, and a life-time member of CUPE Local 208. Cab, with his wife Eunice, enjoyed his 28 years of retirement. He enjoyed travelling in his motor home and travelled every mile of the Trans Canada Highway. He also enjoyed his fishing boat and attending the many Veteran’s Reunions.
Resting at the St. George Funeral Home, (755-3533), 26 Portage Street, St. George, NB, with visiting on Saturday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. The service will be held on Sunday at 2 pm at the Pennfield United Baptist Church, followed by interment in the St. George Rural Cemetery. There will be a Legion tribute at the funeral home on Saturday at 7 pm, followed by a Masonic tribute at 7:15 pm. Donations to the Shriner’s Hospital would be appreciated by the family. Following the funeral, the Fraser family invites you to attend a reception at the Masonic Hall in St. George.
MARGUERITE ODESSA HATT
Peacefully, following a brief illness, at Burlington, Ontario, on July 18, 2003, Mrs. Marguerite Odessa (Hennessey) Hatt, wife of the late Stanley Hatt, formerly of Blacks Harbour, NB. Born in Blacks Harbour, NB on July 24, 1921, she was a daughter of the late Eugene and Myrtle (McDowell) Hennessey.
Marguerite is survived by two sisters, Ann (Ralph) Gavin of Burlington, Ontario, Mary (Delphis) Comeau of Oakville, Ontario; three brothers, Burton Hennessey (Helen) of Mirimichi, NB, John (Helen) Hennessey of Saint John, NB, and Eugene (Jackie) Hennessey of Barry, Ontario; several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was pre-deceased by one sister, Bernice Seelye and one brother, Frederick Hennessey.
Marguerite was the co-owner of Stan Hatt’s Restaurant in Blacks Harbour for many years. Resting at the St. George Funeral Home (755-3533), 26 Portage Street, St. George. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Stella Maris Roman Catholic Church, Blacks Harbour on Wednesday at 11 am, followed by interment in the church cemetery. Visiting at the Funeral Home on Monday from 7-9 pm and Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. A Vigil Prayer service will be held at the Funeral Home on Tuesday at 7 pm. In Marguerite’s memory, donations to a charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family.
Samuel Mitchell
Peacefully, at the Saint John Regional Hospital, Saint John, NB on July 30, 2003, Mr. Samuel Mitchell, husband of Erma (Leslie) Mitchell of Back Bay, NB.
Born in Back Bay on July 28, 1912, he was a son of the late Joseph and Ella (Leavitt) Mitchell. A loving husband, father, grandfather and brother, Sam is survived, besides his wife, by two sons, Richard (Agatha) and Meldon (Laura), both of Back Bay; one daughter, Viola Mitchell, of Back Bay; one daughter-in-law, Jeanette Mitchell of Back Bay; four grandsons, Ian Troy (Beverly) Mitchell of Back Bay, Ryan (Tracy) Mitchell of Saint John, Leigh and Blair Mitchell, both of Back Bay; one granddaughter, Joelene Mitchell of Back Bay; two great grandchildren, Kerri and Ian Mitchell; one brother, Thomas Mitchell and friend Laura Mae Borthwick of Back Bay; one sister-in-law, Mrs. Frances Mitchell of Back Bay; one brother-in-law, Medford Holland of St. Stephen; several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was pre-deceased by one son, Weldon Samuel Mitchell; one brother, Murchie Mitchell; two sisters, Avis Holland and Dana Walsh.
Resting at the Sea View Full Gospel Church, Back Bay, NB from where the service will be held on Saturday at 2 pm, followed by interment in the St. George Rural Cemetery. Visiting on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. In Samuel’s memory, donations to the NB Heart and Stroke Foundation, or a charity of the donor’s choice, would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements in the care of St. George Funeral Home, (755-3533), 26 Portage Street, St. George, NB.
CLAYTON WILLIAM TATTON
Unexpectedly, at his residence in Pennfield, NB, on July 15, 2003, Mr. Clayton William Tatton.
Born in St. Stephen, NB on March 21, 1928, he was the son of the late William and Alice (Hutton) Tatton.
Clayton is survived by one uncle, Stanley (Marguerite) Spinney of Kelly Road and several cousins locally, in western Canada and USA. He was pre-deceased by one sister, Helen.
Clayton was an avid hunter, fisherman and crib player. He enjoyed wood carving and was a local folk artist. He was the volunteer "Rainfall Data Monitor" for Eastern Charlotte Waterways for many years. He worked as grounds keeper for New River Beach Provincial Park and was custodian with the RCMP in St. George, NB. For many years he had been the area weather recorder for Environment Canada, and was a hunting and fishing guide.
At his request, there will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held on Friday, July 18, 2003 at Christ Church (Anglican) Pennfield at 2 pm with Canon David Genge officiating, followed by interment in the church cemetery. Following the committal, a reception will be held at Smith's Restaurant, Pennfield Ridge where he was made at home. In his memory, donations to a charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated by the family.
Arrangements in the care of St. George Funeral Home (755-3533), 26 Portage Street, St. George, NB.
MILDRED CATHLEEN BOYD
Peacefully, at the Saint John Regional Hospital Palliative Care Unit, Saint John, NB, on August 19, 2003, Mrs. Mildred Cathleen (Campbell) Boyd, aged 88, wife of the late Leighton R. Boyd, of Pocologan, NB.
Born in Digby, NS on February 5, 1915, she was a daughter of the late Edward C. and Stella Rosnell (Dickson) Campbell. A loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Millie is survived by two daughters, Eileen Babineau (Leon) of Pocologan, NB and Mary Graham of Saint John, NB; one son, Terry Boyd (Laurie) of Second Falls, NB; 18 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; many nieces and nephews; three sisters, Annie Hardy of Saint John, NB, Marion Boyd of Pennfield, NB and Kathleen Campbell of Pocologan, NB. She was pre-deceased by one son, Leonard L. Boyd and one daughter, Margaret Rose Ryan; five brothers and eight sisters which included, most recently, Eva Bright..
Before her retirement, Millie was employed by the Shaw Ellis Clam Factory. She loved her family and friends, and enjoyed spending time sewing and quilting. In her latter years, she enjoyed watching the ladies in the Friendly Circle Quilting Club.
Resting at the Pocologan Baptist Church from where the service will be held on Friday at 2 pm with Rev. Grant Alcorn officiating, followed by interment in Pennfield Rural Cemetery. Visiting at the church on Thursday from 2 - 4 pm and 7 - 9 pm. In Millie’s memory, donations to Charlotte County Cancer Society or charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to the care of St. George Funeral Home, 26 Portage Street, St. George, NB (755-3533).
Howard "Warden" McLeese
1917 - 2003
The passing of Mr. H. Warden McLeese, husband of the late Myrtle (Spear) McLeese, formerly of Blacks Harbour, NB, occurred peacefully at Lincourt Manor, St. Stephen, NB on November 15, 2003.
Born at Back Bay, NB, on August 12, 1917, he was a son of the late Warden and Ethel (Hooper) McLeese.
A loving father, grandfather and brother, he is survived by one daughter, Myrna Gillis of Quispamsis, NB; 1 step-daughter, Elaine Wedlock of Markham, ON.; one granddaughter, Kelly Arsenault (David) of Saint John; two grandsons, Bob (Darlene) and Bill (Marg) Wright of Ontario; two great-grandchildren, Gregory and Kaitlyn Arsenault of Saint John; two brothers, Vance (Audrey) McLeese of Winchester, ON and Seymour (Elaine) McLeese, of Back Bay, NB; two sisters, Leona Herron, (Austin) of McAdam and Jean Boudreau of Calgary, AB; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Besides his wife, Warden was predeceased by one brother, Clifton McLeese and three sisters, Helen, Fanny and Clara. Warden lived in Blacks Harbour most of his working life. He was a life long employee of Connors Brothers Ltd. in Blacks Harbour until his retirement.
Rested at the St. George Funeral Home, 26 Portage Street, St. George, NB (755-3533), with visiting on Monday, November 17, 2003 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm.. A private family graveside service was held at the St. George Rural Cemetery at a later date. Donations to the Canadian Red Cross Society, Canadian Diabetes Association or charity of the donor’s choice were appreciated by the family.
Katherine Margaret Campbell
1915 - 2003
Peacefully at the Saint John Regional Hospital, Saint John, NB, following a brief illness, Mrs. Katherine Margaret (Justason) Campbell, wife of the late Maynard Keith Campbell, of Pennfield, NB.
Born in Pennfield, NB on November 13, 1915, she was the daughter of the late Angus and Mary (Justason) Justason.
A loving mother and grandmother, and dear friend to many, she is survived by one daughter, Joan Wallace of New Maryland, NB; four grandchildren, Brian (Carole) Wallace and Brenda (Mrs. Greg Wilson), Beth Wallace, all of Fredericton, NB, and Brent Wallace of Ottawa, ON; two great-grandchildren, Miranda and Travis Wallace of Fredericton; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Besides her husband and parents, she was pre-deceased by one brother, Chandler Justason.
Kay was employed a short time by Connors Bros. Ltd., but most of her life she was a homemaker, caring for her family and neighbors. She was a life time member of the Pennfield Baptist Church where she also taught Sunday School for 50 years. She was a Dominion Life Member of the Women's Missionary Society, and a long time member of the Charlotte Liberal Association.
Resting at the St. George Funeral Home, 26 Portage Street, St. George, NB (755-3533), with visiting on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. The service will be held on Wednesday at 2 pm from the Pennfield Baptist Church, followed by interment in the church cemetery.
In Kay's memory, donations to a charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated by the family.
