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Robert M. Ellison
ELLISON - the death of Robert M. Ellison of Willow Grove, husband of Marilyn J. (Moulton - Scribner) Ellison, occurred at the Saint John Regional Hospital on Friday, October 13, 2006. Mr. Ellison was born at Waterford, Kings Co., and had been employed as a construction worker most of his life. Besides his wife, he is survived by two step - sons, James Scribner (Katherine Irving) of Saint John, and Malcolm Scribner of Montreal; one step - daughter, Dianne Scribner of Ontario; his daughter - in - law, Joanne Scribner; and several brothers, sisters, and cousins.
Resting at Fitzpatrick's Funeral Home, 100 Waterloo St., with visiting on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. Service will be conducted by Rev. James Fudge in Fitzpatrick's Chapel on Wednesday morning at eleven o'clock. Interment will take place in Fernhill Cemetery.
Miss Doreen M. Harper
HARPER - the death of Miss Doreen M. Harper occurred at Biloxi, Miss. on Tuesday, August 29, 2006. Miss Harper was born in Riverside, N.B., a daughter of the late Dufferin and Alice (Byrne) Harper. She was a retired librarian and had been a long - time resident of New Orleans. She was pre - deceased by two brothers, Donal and James Dufferin Harper. She is survived by two sisters, Mona Harper Charbonnet and Barbara Harper Meehan; and several nieces, nephews, great - nieces, and great - nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Church, Norton, on Wednesday morning, October 25, 2006, at eleven o'clock. Interment will take place in Sacred Heart Cemetery.
Joseph H. E. Crossman
The death of Joseph H. E. Crossman of 40 McLaren Blvd. occurred at his residence on Saturday, September 13, 2008. Mr. Crossman was born in Port Elgin, a son of the late Clarence and Margaret (Leger) Crossman.
He had been employed with Murray and Gregory for 17 years, with T. S. Simms for 5 years, and with Orchard Park Service Convenience Store in Chillwack, B.C. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Elizabeth Cuthbertson; a daughter, Crystal Crossman; and two sisters, Josephine Stevens and Lillian Leger. He is survived by a son, Edwin of Richmond, B.C.; a daughter, Karen Rodgerson (Frank) of Saint John; a brother, Reginald of Grand Bay - Westfield; a sister, Beatrice Leger of Saint John; a grandson, Douglas Rodgerson; and several nieces and nephews.
Resting at Fitzpatrick's Funeral Home, 100 Waterloo St., with visiting on Monday from 7 to 9 and on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on Wednesday morning at 12:05. Interment will take place in St. Joseph's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Mass Offerings, donations to the Alzheimer Society or the charity of your choice would be appreciated.
Gordon D. LeBlanc
LeBLANC - the death of Gordon D. LeBlanc of 140 Carmarthen St. occurred unexpectedly at his residence on Monday, May 8, 2006. Mr. LeBlanc was born in Saint John, a son of Mrs. Margaret N. (Comeau) LeBlanc of Moncton, and the late J. Edgar LeBlanc. Besides his mother, he is survived by one sister, Linda Hachey of Saint John; and several nieces and nephews.
Resting at Fitzpatrick's Funeral Home, 100 Waterloo St., with visiting on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. Service will be held in Fitzpatrick's Chapel on Thursday morning at eleven o'clock. Following cremation, interment will take place in St. Joseph' s Cemetery.
Bernard J. Duffley
1923 - 2006
DUFFLEY - the death of Bernard J. Duffley of Golden Grove occurred unexpectedly at the Saint John Regional Hospital on Thursday, May 11, 2006, the result of complications from a motor vehicle accident. Bernard was born in Golden Grove on September 4, 1923, a son of the late George and Ellen (Quinn) Duffley. Bernard retired from Air Canada in 1983 after 30 years of dedicated service. He was a long time parishioner of St. Ann's Church, where he served for many years as a lector, Eucharistic Minister, and gentleman altar server. In his younger years, Bern loved to sing and took part in operettas and choirs. Bern loved the outdoors: fishing, hunting, gardening, and time spent in Flume Ridge at the family camp. He was predeceased by an infant son, John George; and an infant grandson, Craig Davidson. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, the former Margaret 'Peggy' (Woodruff) Duffley; two sons, Patrick of Sillery, Quebec, and Robert (Heather) of Rothesay; two daughters, Mary Ellen Davidson (Brian) of St. Martin's, and Judith Beers of Saint John; one brother, Philip Duffley of Golden Grove; two sisters, Helen Barrett of Coquitlam, B.C., and Sister Theresa Duffley S.O.S. of Halifax; ten grandchildren, Stewart, Robert, Scott, and Clinton Davidson, Melody, Matthew, Lindsay, and Alex Beers; and Luke and James Duffley; and several nieces and nephews.
Resting at Fitzpatrick's Funeral Home, 100 Waterloo St., with visiting on Saturday from 7 to 9 and on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Ann's Church on Monday morning at ten o'clock. Interment will take place in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Golden Grove. In lieu of flowers, donations to Divine Mercy Catholic School or Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church would be appreciated.
Joseph Amédée Chouinard
Amédée Chouinard, 89, a long time resident of Loch Lomond, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at the Saint John Regional Hospital on Saturday May 20, 2006, following a brief illness. Born in Balmoral, Restigouche County, he was the son of the late Charles Chouinard and Marie Santerre. Amédée is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Helen Elizabeth (Dwyer) Chouinard of New Glasgow, NS; two sons, Vernon (Patricia) and Peter (Terri); and two daughters, Anita Hooper (William) and Martha Butler (Thomas), all of Saint John. He was pre - deceased by son Joseph William at birth. He was loved by his grandchildren Krista Hartery (Michael), Craig Chouinard (Carmel Teasdale), Lisa Chouinard, Brent Hooper, Sarah Chouinard, Jill Butler, Jonathan Chouinard and Kathleen Butler; and great - grandchildren Keegan, Noah and Declan Hartery. He is predeceased by one brother, Raymond (Patricia) and is survived by three brothers; Alban (d. Albertine), Balmoral; Ralph (Irène), Saint John; Alphonse (Thérèse), Campbellton; and five sisters, Antonia (d. Adélard) Boudreau, Montreal, QC; Jeanne Jervais (d. Aldème), Montreal; Antoinette Boudreau (Graham), Glen Levit NB; Dorothée Bernard (d. Armand), Balmoral; Clarisse Arseneau (Roland), Pointe - Verte NB.
Amédée was a veteran of the Second World War, having served with the Canadian Field Engineers from 1942 - 1947. Following his military service, he owned and operated Chouinard's Woodworking and Building Supplies in Loch Lomond for 40 years. He was very active in the Royal Canadian Legion for over 45 years, serving in all levels of the Legion Command. He was president of Saint John Branch #14 in 1971 and had served on the executive in one capacity or another for 22 years. At the time of his passing he was a member of the Jarvis Bay Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 53. From 1974 to 1977, he served as district commander for the Saint John District of the Royal Canadian Legion and as Provincial President of New Brunswick Command in 1980 and 1981. He was honoured to be the New Brunswick Command Representative on the Dominion Executive Council in 1985 and 1986. At the time of his death, Amédée was still active in the Legion and was a member of New Brunswick Command's Executive Council, having been elected to the position of Provincial Honorary - Treasurer. He was chairman of the Canadian National Track and Field Committee and appointed chairman of The Royal Canadian Legion National Unity Committee. He was awarded the Canada 125 Confederation Medal, the Diamond Jubilee Medal and the Life Member Meritorious Service Medal. He was also a life member of the Knights of Columbus Council # 937, life member of the 4th Degree Msgr. Loughery Council and was an honorary member of the Carleton Curling Club.
Resting at Fitzpatrick's Funeral Home, Waterloo Street, Saint John, with visitations on Monday, May 22 and Tuesday, May 23, from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Joseph's Church, Loch Lomond Road, Saint John, on Wednesday, May 24, 2006, at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in St. Joseph's Cemetery. The family would appreciate remembrances to the Kidney Foundation, Cancer Society or the charity of the donor's choice.
Julia C. Richards
The death of Julia C. Richards formerly of 148 Winslow St., widow of James S. Richards, occurred at the Saint John Regional Hospital on Sunday, May 28, 2006. Mrs. Richards was born in Saint John, a daughter of the late Gregor and Katrina (Malarek) Tokach, and was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Julia was a graduate of St. Vincent's Girls High School. She was employed with the Federal Dept. of Fisheries and then with the Dept. of Veterans' Affairs, from where she took early retirement. She was a member of St. Vincent's Alumnae Association and the Federal Superannuates N.B. Branch. She was predeceased by three brothers, Eli, Peter, and William 'Billy' Tokach; and three sisters, Mary Tokach, Helen Zychowski, and Annie Wills. She is survived by her chosen daughter, Anne - Marie Godwin of Mechanic Settlement; several nieces and nephews; as well as several grandnieces and grandnephews.
Resting at Fitzpatrick's Funeral Home, 100 Waterloo St., with visiting on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on Wednesday morning at twelve o'clock. Interment will take place in St. Joseph's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.
Irene A. M. Arsenault
The death of Irene A. M. Arsenault occurred at Kennebec Manor on Monday, May 29, 2006. Miss Arsenault was born in Saint John, a daughter of the late Gerard and Imelda (Arseneau) Arsenault. She is survived by three brothers, Ronald (Marguerite) of Charlottetown, and Oscar and David, both of Saint John; three sisters, Carmel Gallant and Theresa Michaud (John) both of Dartmouth, N.S., and Louise Arsenault of Lethbridge; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Resting at Fitzpatrick's Funeral Home, 100 Waterloo St., with visiting on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on Thursday morning at twelve o'clock, Interment will take place in St. Joseph's Cemetery.
Donald L. Richard
The death of Donald L. Richard of 111 Sidney St. occurred at his residence on Wednesday, May 31, 2006. Mr. Richard was born in Saint John, a son of the late George and Rose Marie (Cyr) Richard. He had been employed as custodian in the Bank of Nova Scotia Building (Charlotte St.) until his retirement. He was a member of Bishop McMahon Council K. of C. and Msgr. Lockary 4th Degree Assembly. He was predeceased by a brother, Nelson Richard; and a sister, Muriel Best. He is survived by four nieces, Patricia Foss, Debra Schooley, Cynthia Beck, and Laurie Osmon; and two nephews, George and Christopher Best.
Resting at Fitzpatrick's Funeral Home, 100 Waterloo St., with visiting on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on Friday morning at 10:30. Interment will take place in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Members of the Knights of Columbus will gather at the funeral home on Thursday evening at seven o'clock for prayers.
Mary M. O'Connor
O'CONNOR - the death of Mary M. O'Connor of Rocmaura Nursing Home occurred at her residence on Wednesday, May 31, 2006. Miss O'Connor was born in Riverside, Albert Co., a daughter of the late Irvine and Alice (O'Connor) O'Connor. She had resided in the United States until moving to Saint John, where she resided with her sister, the late Annie Dark, until moving to Rocmaura. She was predeceased by three brothers, Louis, Vincent, and Leo O'Connor; and one sister, Annie Dark. She is survived by several nieces and nephews.
Resting at Fitzpatrick's Funeral Home, 100 Waterloo St., with visiting on Friday from 7 to 9. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on Saturday morning at ten o'clock. Interment will take place in Holy Ghost Cemetery, Riverside, Albert Co., N.B.
Maureen Quinlan
QUINLAN - the death of Maureen Quinlan, formerly of 193 Westmorland Rd., occurred at the Saint John Regional Hospital on Friday, June 9, 2006. Miss Quinlan was born in Saint John, a daughter of the late George and Irene (Walsh) Quinlan. She was predeceased by two brothers, Andrew and George; and one sister, Marguerite McIllwraith. She is survived by six sisters, Irene Bellefleur of Chatham, Ont., Mary Doyle (John) of Barrie, Ont.; Doreen Springstead (Roy) of Hamilton, Ont., Patricia Mio (Dennis) of Burlington, Ont., Monica Daley of Saint John, and Joan Rocca (Pat) of Burlington; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
At the request of the family, there will be no visitation at the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on Tuesday morning at ten o'clock. Interment will take place in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Arrangements by Fitzpatrick's Funeral Service Ltd.
