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Joseph J. Gallant
GALLANT - the death of Joseph J. Gallant of 23 Roxbury Drive occurred a t the Saint John Regional Hospital on Thursday, May 8, 2008. Mr. Gallant was born in Saint John, a son of Nellie (Thomas) Gallant and the late Howard Gallant. He had been employed at various local gas - stations. He was predeceased by a daughter, Crystal Gallant. Besides his mother he is survived by four sons, Joseph, Anthony, Sean, and Randy, all of Saint John; and two daughters, Samantha and Lisa Gallant, both of Saint John; three brothers, Mark (Mary) Thomas, Stephen Thomas, and Edward Thomas, all of Saint John; seven sisters, Mary Arsenault (David) of P.E.I., Joanne Buckley (Ron) of Saint John, Judy Mason (Terry) of Saint John, Nancy Adams (Mike) of Saint John, Susan Thomas (Tony Israel) of Saint John, Wanada Thomas of Saint John, and Janet Thomas (John Constantino) of New Mexico; several nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews.
Resting at Fitzpatrick's Funeral Home, 100 Waterloo St., with visiting on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. Service will be held in Fitzpatrick's Chapel on Saturday morning at 9:30. Following cremation interment will take place in St. Joseph's Cemetery.
Edward G. Moore
MOORE - the death of Edward G. Moore, son of the late Victor and Inez (Fennell) Moore, occurred in Vancouver on Monday, April 14, 2008. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Holy Trinity Church on Saturday, May 17, 2008, at eleven o'clock. Interment will take place in St. Joseph's Cemetery.
Lois M. Goodin
GOODIN - the death of Lois M. Goodin of 19 Newman St. occurred at the Saint John Regional Hospital on Wednesday, May 14, 2008. Lois was born in Saint John, a daughter of the late John and Frances (Conwell) Goodin, and had been employed with Atlantic Sugar Refineries and at Villager Restaurant. She is survived by three daughters, Shirley Walsh (Bill), Frances McDonald (David), and Diane Elliott, all of Saint John; one brother, Jules Goodin of Saint John; 4 grandchildren; 6 great - grandchildren; 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 the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on Saturday morning at ten o'clock. Interment will take place in St. Joseph's Cemetery.
Fletcher MacG. Till
TILL - after a long illness Fletcher MacG. Till of 69 Westgate Drive passed away peacefully at his residence on Wednesday, May 21, 2008.
Fletcher was born in Saint John, a son of the late Ernest and Edith (Thompson)Till. He was a graduate of Saint John Vocational School, captain of his swim team, and president of the Student Council. He was a member of the Royal Can Sea Cadets Corp and R.C.N.V.R. He had been an announcer with C.F.B.C. and C.H.S.J. and will be remembered by listeners for his sign - off "Good Night Dear Hearts!" as he spoke in his deep sultry voice. He resided in Toronto for 36 years where he was employed with the Toronto Sun before returning to Saint John in 2003. Besides his parents he was predeceased by a brother, Lieut. - commander John Till. He is survived by his five children, Greg Till of Nova Scotia, Debbie Thompson (Keith) of Ontario, Elizabeth Till of Ontario, Stephen Stokes (Debbie)of Saint John, and Carolyn Till of Ontario; 7 grandchildren; and 2 great - grandchildren.
Cremation has taken place and service will follow at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the New Brunswick Lung Association or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
Ruby E. Montague
1919 - 2008
MONTAGUE - the death of Ruby E. Montague of 219 Ellerdale St. and formerly of Grand Bay - Westfield, widow of Gerald V. Montague, occurred at the Saint John Regional Hospital on Monday, May 26, 2008. Mrs. Montague was born in Windsor, N.S., on January 7, 1919, a daughter of the late John and Lillian (Hebb) Dunright. She had been employed at Estabrooks Red Rose Tea during the Second World War. Following the war she and her husband farmed at Queenstown for a number of years. She helped her husband prepare meals for the N.B. Scottish Officers Mess. They later moved to Westfield where she was known for her beautiful gardens. She retired from Simms Brush Factory due to ill health. She was predeceased by five brothers, Gordon, Donald, Douglas, Charles, and Gerald Dunright; a sister, Mildred Richardson; and an infant son, Gerald Vincent Jr. She is survived by one daughter, Marjorie Gregg (David) of Saint John; one sister, Marjorie Savoie of Toronto; four grandchildren, Brenda Bacon (William), Gary Gregg (Heather), Susan Gregg, and Stephen Gregg (Suzanne); eight great - grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
No public visitation at the funeral home. 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, donations to the Animal Rescue League or the charity of your choice would be appreciated.
Arthur J. Abbott
ABBOTT - the death of Arthur J. Abbott of Saint John, husband of the late Elsie G. (King) Abbott, occurred at the Saint John Regional Hospital on Thursday, June 5, 2008. Art was born in Saint John, a son of the late John F. and Sarah (Cunningham) Abbott. He was predeceased by a brother, John Abbott; and a sister, Joan Rinehart. He had served on the Saint John Fire Department for 38 years, retiring with the rank of District - Chief. He is survived by two sons, Richard J. Abbott (Maureen) of Chilliwack, B.C., and Gary P. Abbott (Lorraine) of Lawrence Station, N.B.; four daughters, Rose Marie Ridgley (Tom) of Rothesay, Pamela MacLean (Doug) of Saint John, Darlene Bonner (Brian Hersey) of Saint John, and Diane Sentner of Rothesay; three sisters, Norma Halliday of Saint John, Nancy Brooks of Apohaqui, and Shirley Milam (Tom) of Louisiana; and several grandchildren, great - grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
Resting at Fitzpatrick's Funeral Home, 100 Waterloo St., with visiting on Saturday from 6 to 9 and 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 10:30. Interment will take place in St. Joseph's Cemetery.
Beatrice C. McDonald
1903 - 2008
The death of Beatrice C. McDonald, widow of Dr. W. O. McDonald, occurred peacefully at Rocmaura Nursing Home on Saturday, June 7, 2008.
Mrs. McDonald was born in Saint John on December 24, 1903, a daughter of the late James E. and Margaret (McCarthy) O'Brien, a was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was a faithful member of the Cathedral Parish for many years and was a Life Member of the Catholic Women's League. She is survived by one daughter, M. Patricia "Paddy" Godkin (Robert) of Ottawa; one son, J. Kevin McDonald (Deborah) of Saint John; seven grandchildren; seven great - grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews, including Sister Helen O'Neill, S.C.I.C.
and James B. O'Neill.
Resting at Fitzpatrick's Funeral Home, 100 Waterloo St., with visiting on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on Tuesday at 12:05 P.M. Interment will take place in St. Joseph's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Camp Sheldrake Catholic Youth Camp; Rocmaura Foundation In.c; or the charity of your choice would be appreciated.
Lionel J. W. Legere
the death of Lionel J. W. Legere of 630 Millidge Ave., husband of Joan M. (Anderson) Legere, occurred unexpectedly at the Saint John Regional Hospital on Monday, June 9, 2008. Lionel was born in Rogersville, a son of the late Fred and Flavie (Guimond) Legere.He had served as a naval torpedo man on the Ribbel during the Second World War and later served during the Korean War. He had been employed with Commercial Equipment until his retirement in 1991. He was predeceased by a son, Barry L. Legere in 1978; as well as several brothers and sisters.
Besides his wife, he is survived by a son, David (Jacquelyn) Legere of Quispamsis; three daughters, Deborah Bourque of Ottawa, Gail (G. Anthony) Correia of Saint John, and Monique Legere (Steve Chenier) of Moncton; one brother Gerald Legere of Rogersville; one sister, Freda (Oville) Leger of Rogersville; three grandchildren, Amanda, Lauren, and Emily; to great - grandchildren, Aydan and Ava; and several nieces and nephews.
Resting at Fitzpatrick's Funeral Home, 100 Waterloo St., with visiting on Wednesday from 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. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Kidney Foundation of Canada; the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation; or the charity of your choice would be appreciated.
J. Joseph Murray
MURRAY - the death of J. Joseph Murray, husband of Audrey M. (Aucoin) Murray, occurred at his residence on Monday, June 9, 2008. Joe was born in Saint John, a son of the late George and Margaret (Brennan) Murray.
Joe will be well remembered by many for his baseball talents which began as a young pitching phenom when he joined the Saint John Dodgers at the age of 14 - the youngest player of his time to play at the senior men's caliber. He was known as one of the strongest player/pitchers in the Maritime men's senior circuit from 1957 - 1967.
Besides his wife, he is survived by three sons, Mike (Tammy) of Rothesay, John (Wendy) of Saint John, and Steve (Jessica) of Providence, R.I.; two daughters, Deb Murray (Jon Gould) of Windsor, Ont., and Carrie Murray (John Parent) of Grand Bay - Westfield; one brother, Patrick (Roselyn) of Nepean, Ont.; five grandchildren, Kathleen, Allison, Alex, Brooke, and Olivia; and several nieces and nephews.
Resting at Fitzpatrick's Funeral Home, 100 Waterloo St., with visiting on Wednesday from 7 to 9 and on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Ann's Church on Friday morning at eleven o'clock. Interment will take place in St. Joseph's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Saint John Extra - Mural Program would be appreciated.
Josephine Marie Cloud
CLOUD - The death of Josephine Marie Cloud, of 254 King St. East, occurred on Sunday June 15, 2008 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born in Red Bank, Josephine was a daughter of the late Albert O. and Genevieve (Martin) Cloud.
She is survived by 3 sons, Gerald E. Cloud of Red Bank, Kenneth Cloud of U.S.A., and Nelson (Wendy) Cloud, of Red Bank, one daughter Mary Louise Seely, of Saint John, one half sister, Dorothy Francis, of Eel Ground, 12 Grandchildren including, Albert Seely and his children Shirley, and Andrew, Karen Seely and her son Brayden, and Murray Seely and his daughter Kendra - Lee, and 17 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Resting at Fitzpatrick's funeral home, 100 Waterloo St. Saint John; from where the funeral will be held on Wednesday June 18, 2008, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception for a Mass of Christian burial at 10:00AM. Interment will take place in St. Joseph's cemetery. Visiting on Tuesday evening from 7 to 9pm.
