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Margaret Cecilia Whitaker
WHITAKER - the death of Margaret Cecilia Whitaker of 370 Sandy Point Rd., widow of Alfred G. Whitaker, occurred at the Saint John Regional Hospital on Sunday, December 30, 2007. Mrs. Whitaker was born in Saint John, the last surviving member of the family of the late John and Louise (O'Brien) O'Leary. She was a founding parishioner of St. Pius X Church where she had been a member for over fifty years and was a member of the Catholic Women's League. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great - grandmother. She was predeceased by four brothers, Frank, James, Daniel, and William O'Leary; three sisters, Katherine O'Leary, Mary Willard, and Helen Corbeil; and a grandson, Stephen Whitaker. She is survived by five sons, Ronald (Shirley) of Hampton, Raymond (Margaret "Jane") of Rothesay, Robert (Marilyn) of Saint John, Murray (Christine) of Grand Bay - Westfield, and Donald (Autumn) of Grand Bay - Westfield; three daughters, Mary Ann Collette (Robert) of Saint John, Lynda Gilbert (Gregory) of Burton, N.B., and Brenda Mulcahy (Patrick) of Naples, Fla.; fourteen grandchildren, Michael (Sarah)Whitaker, Michelle Fulton (Thomas), Mark Whitaker, Paul (Kimberley) Whitaker, Shelley Morgan (Brian), Jeffery Collette, Giselle Bruce (Wade), Patrick Whitaker, Andrew Whitaker, Craig (Rosalyn) Nickerson, Christopher (Judy) Nickerson, Stephanie Whitaker, Megan Whitaker, and Justin Whitaker; 14 great - grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
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 St. Pius X Church on Wednesday morning at eleven 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.
Roy J. E. Macdonald
1922 - 2008
MACDONALD - the death of Roy J. E. Macdonald of Loch Lomond Villa occurred at the Saint John Regional Hospital on Wednesday, January 2, 2008. Mr.Macdonald was born in Saint John on May 7, 1922, a son of the late Thomas J. and Margaret (McGrath) Macdonald.
He had been employed at the Mayfair Theatre and the Regent Tavern. He had been an usher at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception for many years. Like his mother, Roy was fond of bingo throughout his life and he enjoyed the friendship of many bingo enthusiasts. He loved to walk and was well known and easily recognized by those he would greet on his daily jaunts through the downtown area. Roy lived most recently at Loch Lomond Villa and special thanks go to the many caring staff who befriended him there. He is survived by his brother, Donald J. Macdonald of Victoria, B.C.; four nephews, David Macdonald of Kitchener, Ont., Danny Macdonald of Toronto, Joel Hopkins of London, Ont., and Roddy Macdonald of Halifax; as well as several grandnieces, grandnephews, and cousins.
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 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 charity of your choice would be appreciated.
Anne Marie P. O'Brien
O'BRIEN - the death of Anne Marie P. O'Brien of Loch Lomond Villa, widow of Frederick J. O'Brien, occurred at her residence on Wednesday, January 9, 2008. Mrs. O'Brien was born in Saint John, a daughter of the late John M. and Cathleen I. (Flood) Fitzpatrick.She was a member of Stella Maris Catholic Women's League for over fifty years and was a Past President. She was also a member of St. Joseph's Hospital Auxillary and Rocmaura Auxillary.She is survived by three sons, Terry of Quebec, and John (Sylvia) and Kevin, both of Saint John; five daughters, Beth Farrer
(Daniel) of Gibbons, Al., Colleen Johnston (Gary) of Saint John, Maureen DeLucry (Paul) of Fredericton, Aileen Cyr (John) of Saint John, and Elizabeth O'Brien of Saint John; three brothers, Brian (Mary) Fitzpatrick of Saint John, Patrick (Helen) Fitzpatrick of Winnipeg, and Francis (Mary) Fitzpatrick of Halifax; 12 grandchildren, Shiann, Freddy, Keith, Lisa, Jason, Tiffany, Matthew, Adam, Colin, Jessica, Corey, and Shanna; nine great - grandchildren, Daniel, Aaron, Dustin, Jystiss, Tristan, Kilee, Kenzie, Shane, and Makahia; and several nieces and nephews.
Resting at Fitzpatrick's Funeral Home, 100 Waterloo St., with visiting on Thursday from 7 to 9 and on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Stella Maris Church on Saturday morning at ten o'clock. Interment will take place in St. Joseph's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation, the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, or the charity of your choice would be appreciated.
Earl C. Carr
CARR - the death of Earl C. Carr of Kennebec Manor, husband of the late Eileen M. (Doiron) Carr, occurred at the Saint John Regional Hospital on Monday, January 14, 2008. Mr. Carr was born in Geary, N.B., a son of the late Commadore and Marjorie (Murray) Carr, and had lived the greater part of his life in Saint John, where he had been employed at Atlantic Sugar Refineries for over forty years. He was an avid bowler and golfer.
He was predeceased by a daughter, Gail Doucette; one brother, Woodrow Carr; and two sisters, Vera Blakney and Vivian Porter. He is survived by four daughters, Lois Haglund of Bathurst, Paulette Doyle (Martin) of Quispamsis, and Heather Daigle and Wendy Green (Greg) both of Halifax; one brother, Kenneth (Midge) Carr of Geary; 9 grandchildren; one great - grandson; and several nieces and nephews.
Resting at Fitzpatrick's Funeral Home, 100 Waterloo St., with visiting on Thursday morning from 9:30 until service at 10:30. Private family interment will take place in St. Joseph's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donation to the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation, the Canadian Cancer Society, or the charity of your choice would be appreciated.
Mary Harriet Owens
1917 - 2008
OWENS - the death of Miss Mary Harriet Owens of 6 Robar Ct. occurred at the Saint John Regional Hospital on Thursday, January 17, 2008. Miss Owens was born in Saint John on March 13, 1917, a daughter of the late Joseph C. and Annie S. (Cullen) Owens.
She had been employed at the Gagetown Post Office as Assistant - Postmistress and later as housekeeper for the late Father Joseph Daly. She was a lifelong member of the Catholic Women's League and had been active in many church functions.
She was the last surviving member of her immediate family and is survived by several cousins; and special friends, the McKinney and Murphy families.
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. Joachim's Church on Monday morning at ten o'clock. Entombment will take place in Fernhill Vault with interment in St. Bridget's Cemetery, Gagetown, in the spring.
Sister Elaine F. Mitchell
MITCHELL - the death of Sister Elaine F. Mitchell (Sr. Joseph Frances) occurred at Ruth Ross Residence on Saturday, January 19, 2008. Sister was born in Saint John, a daughter of the late J. Joseph and Frances C.
(O'Keefe) Mitchell.
She entered the Sisters of Charity of the Immaculate Conception on February 2, 1952. Sister Elaine was a schoolteacher and taught at Holy Trinity School in Saint John from 1955 - 1956. Sister then taught at St. Joseph's School from 1956 - 1965. Sister moved to Fredericton and taught at St. Dunstan's Elementary School. She returned to Saint John in 1968 and taught at Holy Trinity School for eight years.
Sister earned her Master of Education Degree from the University of New Brunswick in 1974. She taught at St. Patrick's School from 1976 - 1990.
She was predeceased by three brothers, Father Philip Mitchell, C.S.C., Father J. Paul Mitchell, and Father David C. Mitchell; and two sisters, Mrs. Mary Coughlan and Sister Genevieve Mitchell, S.C.I.C. She is survived by 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. Evening Vigil Service will be held on Monday evening at seven o'clock. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on Tuesday morning at 12:05 PM.
Interment will take place in the Sisters of Charity Plot in St. Joseph's Cemetery.
Patrick W. A. Hickey
HICKEY - the death of Patrick W. A. Hickey of Station Rd., Nauwigewauk, husband of Theresa M. (Shielder) Hickey, occurred unexpectedly at his residence on Wednesday, January 23, 2008. Mr. Hickey was born in Nash Creek, N.B., a son of the late John and Elexia (Corrier) Hickey, and had resided the greater part of his life in the Saint John area. He had been employed at the Saint John Dry Dock and at Atlantic Sugar Refineries.
Besides his wife, he is survived by four sons, Steve at home, Wayne (Kathy) of Texas, John at home, and Rickey (Tina) of Saint John; one daughter, Joyce Ewart of Saint John; two brothers, Ralph (Lillian) and Joe, both of Jacquet River, N.B.; a sister - in - law, Ann Hickey of Hammond River; four grandchildren, Alexa and McKael Hickey, and Dionne and Kevin Ewart; three great - grandchildren, Haley, Danny, and Tanisha Butler; and several nieces and nephews.
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 morning at 12:05 PM. Interment will take place in St. Joseph's Cemetery.
Derick Ronald (Bon) Harriott
HARRIOTT - The death of Derick Ronald (Bon) Harriott, husband of Margaret Anne (Lord) Harriott, of 21 Alexandra Cres. St. Andrews N.B., occurred at the Charlotte Co. Hospital, on Sunday February 3, 2008. Born in Middlesex, England, Bon was a son of the late Alfred L., and Annie (Brown) Harriott, he came to Canada in 1940. He was an Electrician. He is survived by his wife Margaret of 51 Years, a son John.K. Harriott,of St Andrews,N.B., one daughter Deborah J.( Dale Clarke), of Grand Prairie,Alberta, four brothers, Lennox Harriott, of Fairvale, N.B., Alfred Harriott, of Dartmouth, N.S., Frank.E. Harriott, of Fredericton, N.B., and Hugh Harriott, of Gondola Point, N.B. five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren, He was pre - deceased by one brother Cyril.
At the Bon's request there will be no visiting or funeral service. Donations to the Charlotte Co. S.P.C.A. would be appreciated by the family.
Sarah R. "Sadie" Whytewood
WHYTEWOOD - the death of Sarah R. "Sadie" Whytewood of Central Greenwich, and formerly of Heatherway, occurred at the Saint John Regional Hospital on Wednesday, February 6, 2008. Sadie was born in Saint John, a daughter of the late Harry and Margaret (Leatherborrow) Ougler. She had been employed in the Housekeeping Dept. of St. Joseph';s Hospital for 33 years until her retirement in 1985. She is survived by three daughters, Margaret Alice Andrews (Charles) of Saint John, Nancy Gormley of Chance Harbour, and Bonnie Carson (Hazen) of Central Greenwich; 13 grandchildren; and several great - grandchildren, great - great - grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
Resting at Fitzpatrick's Funeral Home, 100 Waterloo St., with visiting on Monday morning from ten o'clock until 11:30. 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 charity of your choice would be appreciated.
