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Eugenia C. Charlebois
CHARLEBOIS - the death of Sister Eugenia C. Charlebois (Sr. Mary Alexander) occurred at Ruth Ross Residence on Friday, September 15, 2006. Sister was born in Saskatoon, a daughter of the late Alexander and Agnes (MacDonald) Charlebois. She entered the Sisters of Charity of the Immaculate Conception on September 8, 1939. Sister Gene studied and earned her Teachers' License in Edmonton. She taught school at Sacred Heart, Guardian Angels, and St. Francis of Assisi Schools in Vancouver from 1943 to 1954. Sister then studied and received certificates in Medical Stenography and Medical Records Technology. Sister Charlebois served at St. Vincent's Hospital in Vancouver from 1954 to 1970 and St. Joseph's Hospital, Saint John, from 1970 to 1972. Sister returned to Vancouver in 1972 and served as a Medical Stenographer until 1993. Sister has resided at Ruth Ross Residence since 1993. Sister was predeceased by two brothers, Jeffrey and Martin Charlebois; and four sisters, Josephine Gyllenspetz, Lilyan Reed, Agnes Craig, and Louise Johnson. She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Mary Ann Phillipson of West Vancouver, B.C., and Mrs. Joan Ryan of Sequim, Washington; and several nieces and nephews.
Resting at St. Vincent's Convent, 31 Cliff St., with visiting on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Vincent's Chapel on Tuesday morning at ten o'clock. Interment will take place in the Sisters of Charity Plot in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Prayer Vigil will be held on Monday evening at seven o'clock.
Robert Alexander "Sandy" Keenan
KEENAN - the death of Robert Alexander "Sandy" Keenan of 474 Gondola Point Rd., Quispamsis, husband of M. Olive (Brown) Keenan, occurred unexpectedly at his residence on Monday, September 18, 2006. Mr. Keenan was born in Saint John in 1931, a son of the late James and Catherine (MacDonald) Keenan.
Sandy worked very hard all his life and was a master of his craft of masonry. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.
He was predeceased by a sister, Myrtle Colgan; a half - brother, James R. Keenan; and a half - sister, Leona Harrington. Besides his wife, he is survived by three daughters, Catherine Keenan of Quispamsis, Nancy Coghill of Regina ,and Lynn Newman (Jeff) of Nepean, Ont.; one step - daughter, Pat Hughes of Regina; two brothers, Duncan Keenan (Theresa) of Saint John, and Gerard Holmden Keenan (Maura) of Fredericton; one sister, Rosemary Higgins (Robert J.) of Saint John; one half - sister, Zita Owens of Richmond, Quebec; four grandchildren, Jordan and Mason Coghill, and Laura and Max Newman; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
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 twelve o'clock. Interment will take place in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cemetery, Rothesay.
Rita A. Morris
MORRIS - the death of Mrs. Rita A. Morris, widow of B. Frank Morris, occurred at St. John and St. Stephen Nursing Home on Wednesday, September 20, 2006. Mrs. Morris was born in Saint John, a daughter of the late George and Mary Sabina (Haley) Housen.
She had been employed as a Nurse's Aid at St. Joseph's Hospital and with M.R.A.'s Tea Room. She was a former member of St. Pius X Catholic Women's League.
She was pre - deceased by a son, Vincent; and two sisters, Patrick Fleming and Ruth Kennedy.
She is survived by three daughters, Eleanor Moore (John), and Frances Clements, both of Saint John, and Patricia Caissie of Cold Lake, Alb.; one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Dine of Kingston, Ont.; 8 grandchildren, Beth Frawley, Stephen Moore, Colleen Comeau, Susan Moore, Andrew Moore, Nicole Clements, Catherine Clements, and Christine Caissie; 6 great - grandchildren, Erin Frawley, Matthew Frawley, Emily Moore, David Comeau, Xavier Fisk, and Liam Chabot; and several nieces and nephews.
Resting at Fitzpatrick's Funeral Home, 100 Waterloo St., with visiting on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Pius X Church on Saturday morning at ten o'clock. Interment will take place in St. Joseph's Cemetery. In lieu of donations to St. Pius X Building Fund or the North End Food Bank would be appreciated.
Francis W. Gauthier
GAUTHIER - the death of Francis W. Gauthier occurred at Loch Lomond Villa on Thursday, September 21, 2006. Mrs. Gauthier was born in Saint John, a son of the late Alexander and Mary Ann (Avery) Gauthier, and had been employed as a tradesman in the textile industry until his retirement. He was predeceased by his son, Edwin; his daughter, Irene Noisux; a brother, Merlin; and a sister, Doris Brown. He is survived by two brothers, Gerald (Faye), and George, both of Saint John; a sister, Gladys McCormick (Brian) of Saint John; several grandchildren, including Lee and Ian Gauthier; and great - grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
Following cremation, Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Peter's Church on Monday morning at twelve o'clock.
Sister Jean V. Lundy (Sr. M. Patricia)
LUNDY - the death of Sister Jean V. Lundy (Sr. M. Patricia) occurred at Ruth Ross Resience on Tuesday, September 26, 2006. Sr. Lundy was born in Saskatoon, a daughter of the late Patrick and Anne (Slavin) Lundy. Sister Jean entered the Sisters of Charity of the Immaculate Conception on January 6, 1939. Sister earned her teaching license and taught grades one and two at St. Alphonsus School and St. Gerard's School in Edmonton. Sr. Lundy received her Bachelor of Education from the University of Alberta. She taught at St. Francis of Assisi School in Vancouver and later at St. Patrick's Orphanage in Prince Albert, Sask. Sr. Jean later served in the Pastoral Care Dept. at Holy Family Hospital in Prince Albert. Sister taught catechetical programs for many years in Winnipeg and in Burnaby, B.C. Sister attended Newman College in Edmonton and became Assistant in the Formation of Postulants in Edmonton. Sister Jean retired to Ruth Ross Residence in 1996, where she remained active in various ministries. She was predeceased by five brothers, Saemus, John, Joseph, Patrick, and Arthur Lundy; and two sisters, Sister Sarah "Sadie" Lundy, S.C.I.C., and Mrs. Rose McKenzie. She is survived by several nieces and nephews.
Resting at St. Vincent's Convent, 31 Cliff St., with visiting on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Vincent's Chapel on Thursday morning at ten o'clock. Interment will take place in the Sisters of Charity Plot in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Prayer Vigil will be held on Wednesday evening at seven o'clock.
James J. Parker
PARKER - the death of James J. Parker of 10 Noel Ave., husband of Nancy D. (Blackie) Parker, occurred at the Saint John Regional Hospital on Tuesday, May 13, 2008, following a period of failing health. Jim was born in Sherbrooke, Quebec, a son of Murray Parker of Port Hope, On., and Elizabeth (Lewis) Parker of Saint John. He had lived the greater part of his life in Saint John, where he had been employed as a computer programmer. Besides his wife and children, he is survived by one son, Kirk of Port Hope, one daughter, Ashley of Port Hope; one step - daughter, Kaitlin Shephard of Saint John; one sister, Debbie Noble (Jack) of Florenceville, N.B.; one niece and one nephew.
Resting at Fitzpatrick's Funeral Home, 100 Waterloo St., with visiting on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. Service will be held in Fitzpatrick's Chapel on Friday afternoon at two o'clock. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Kidney Foundation of Canada or the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
James K. Horgan
HORGAN - the death of James K. Horgan of 443 Mansfield St. occurred at the Saint John Regional Hospital on Thursday, February 28, 2008, following a brief illness. Jim was born in Saint John, a son of the late Kenneth G.
and C. Angeline (Lynch) Horgan. He was a graduate of St. Francis Xavier University and the University of Windsor. He had been a psychologist at the Shaughnessy Hospital on Vancouver and at Centracare in Saint John until his retirement. He had also taught courses at U.N.B.S.J. Jim loved the Irving Nature Park and his home. He was known for his sense of humour. He is survived by his brother, Frederick G. (Barbara) of Saint John; one nephew, Lee Horgan of Saint John; and three nieces, Kim, Cheryl, and Michelle Horgan, all of Saint John.
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 the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on Monday morning at 12:05. Entombment will take place at Fernhill Vault with interment in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Golden Grove, in the spring. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cathedral Fund; the Canadian Cancer Society; or the charity of your choice would be appreciated.
D. Jean Connolly
CONNOLLY - the death of D. Jean Connolly occurred at the Turnbull Nursing Home on Friday, November 28, 2008. Miss Connolly was born in Saint John, a daughter of the late Charles Patrick and Genevieve (Sheehan) Connolly.
She had been employed as a laboratory technician with Dr. W. O. McDonald and later with Dr. Joseph MacDougall in Associate Anesthesiologists. She was a livelong member of St. John the Baptist Parish. She was predeceased by three brothers, Arthur, Charles, and Edward Connolly; and three sisters, Mary Barrett, Harriett Lovett, and Eileen Connell. She is survived by several nieces and nephews.
Resting at Fitzpatrick's Funeral Home, 100 Waterloo St., with visiting on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. John the Baptist Church on Monday afternoon at two o'clock. Interment will take place in St. Joseph's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association for the charity of your choice would be appreciated.
Dora M. Nadeau
NADEAU - the death of Dora M. Nadeau of 228 Queen St., widow of Camille Nadeau, occurred at the Saint John Regional Hospital on Wednesday, November 26, 2008. Mrs. Nadeau was born in West Bathurst, a daughter of the late Philias and Florida (Doucet) Doucet, and had resided the greater part of her life in Saint John. She was a member of the Catholic Women's League and the Forever Young Seniors' Club. She was predeceased by two sons, Alfred and David Nadeau; and her daughter, Annette Down. She is survived by five sons, Raymond (Margaret) of Dartmouth, N.S., Camille (Litia) of Surrey, B.C., Lawrence (Monique) of Fleurimont, Quebec, Albert (Dale) of Cranbrook, B.C., and Maurice of Dartmouth; 24 grandchildren; 19 great - grandchildren; and one great - great - grandson.
Resting at Fitzpatrick's Funeral Home, 100 Waterloo St., with visiting on Saturday and Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on Monday afternoon at 12:05. Interment will take place in St. Joseph's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
Ethel M. Landers
LANDERS - the death of Ethel M. Landers of 977 Kennebecasis Drive, widow of Joseph G. Landers, occurred at the Saint John Regional Hospital on Sunday, November 23, 2008. Mrs. Landers was born in Saint John on August 10 1920, a daughter of the late John and Edith (Webb) Fowler. She had been employed with T. S. Simms and later with her husband at Silver Dollar Second Hand Shop. She belonged to various senior citizen clubs and enjoyed cards, bingo, and knitting. She was predeceased by a brother, Robert Fowler. She is survived by two sons, Gerald (Jackie), and Peter (Mary - Jo), both of Saint John; two daughters, Colleen Knudson (Gary), and Susan Court (Mark), both of Saint John; seven grandchildren, Debbie, Robert, Joel, and Colin Landers, Joseph and John Knudson, and Jason Court; 8 great - grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Resting at Fitzpatrick's Funeral Home, 100 Waterloo St., with visiting on Tuesday from 7 to 9 and on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Pius X Church on Thursday morning at eleven o'clock. Interment will take place in holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association, the Saint John Regional Hospital Neuro - Surgery Unit 4B South, or the charity of your choice would be appreciated.
