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Donna Monteith
The death of Donna Monteith of 59 Pitt St. occurred unexpectedly at the Saint John Regional Hospital on Tuesday July 30, 2002. Ms. Monteith was born in Saint John, a daughter of the late Wilfred and Hermina (Doucette) Doiron. She had been employed at Eastern Bakeries; the Dr. Roberts Hospital School; and as a waitress. She had been a volunteer with the Canadian Cancer Society. She will be sadly missed by her two sons, Gregory of Calgary and Peter of Saint John; her three brothers, Wilfred, Douglas, and Renaud Doiron, all of Saint John; her six sisters, Aurore Saunders of Quispamsis, Blanche Maxwell of Saint John, Rose, Mr. Norman Boucher of Fredericton, Lily Doiron of Saint John, Jacqueline Richard of Saint John, and Marion Underhill of Miramichi; and her several nieces and nephews.
Resting at Fitzpatrick’s Funeral Home, 100 Waterloo St., from where the funeral will be held on Saturday morning at 8:45 to the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception for Mass of Christian Burial at nine o’clock. Interment will take place in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Visiting on Thursday from 7 to 9 and on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9.
Antoine J. Gionet
The death of Antoine J. Gionet of 656 Brunswick Drive, Saint John, husband of the late Lazarine M. (Dugas) Gionet, occurred at the Saint John Regional Hospital on Tuesday, July 23, 2002. Mr. Gionet was born in Caraquet, a son of the late Pierrot and Victorine (Paulin) Gionet, and had resided in Saint John for over fifty years. He had been employed with International Fertilizer until his retirement a number of years ago. He had been a faithful member of the Cathedral parish. He is survived by four sons, Leonce of Saint John, Joseph (Rosanne) of Rothesay, Claude (Sandy) of Hunter Lake, and Eugene (Patricia) of Rothesay; four grandchildren, Barry, Terry, Brigitte, and Gabriel; two great - grandchildren, Kirkland and Shyla; and several nieces and nephews.
Resting at Fitzpatrick's Funeral Home, 100 Waterloo St., from where the funeral will be held on Friday morning at 11:45 to the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception for Mass of Christian Burial at twelve o’clock. Interment will take place in St. Joseph’s cemetery. Visiting on Wednesday from 7 to 9 and on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9.
Jesse Mary DeRoche
Jessie Mary DeRoche, of Rocmaura Nursing Home, wife of Mark J. DeRoche, occurred at her residence on Friday, December 6, 2002. Born in Main River, Kent Co., she was a daughter of the late Phinias and Mary (Young) Beers. She was predeceased by her first husband, Hector Dupuis in 1955, sisters Helen Beecham, and Elizabeth Cave, brothers, Robert Beers and Aubrey Beers. She is survived by her husband Mark, two daughters, Barbara, Mrs. Paul Merzetti, of Quispamsis, and Mary Elizabeth, Mrs. Vaughan McIntyre, of St. Andrew's, NB, two step sons, Mark (Patricia), of Kanata, ON, and Peter (Phyllis) of Winnipeg, Man., and step daughter Carol, Mrs. Darrel Forsythe, of Moncton, one sister, Mary Dryden of Saint John, fourteen grandchildren, and several great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Resting at Fitzpatrick's Funeral Home, 100 Waterloo St., from where the funeral will be held at 8:50 to the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception for a Mass of Christian burial at 9:00 o'clock. Interment will take place in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Donations to the Rocmaura Alzheimer's Unit Trinity Court would be appreciated by the family. A reception to follow at Fitzpatrick's.
M. Josephine Doiron
The death of Mrs. M. Josephine Doiron of Loch Lomond Villa, widow of the late John J. Doiron, occurred at her residence on Tuesday, November 26, 2002. Mrs. Doiron was born in St. Charles, Kent Co., a daughter of the late Pierre and Elizabeth (Martin) Chevaire, and had resided in Saint John for over fifty years. She had been a member of the Catholic Women’s League and the Legion of Mary. She was pre - deceased by a daughter, Paulianna Ingersoll, in 1999. She is survived by one son, John J. L. (Rowena) of Rothesay; two daughters, Annese “Didi”, Mrs. Roland Hayes of Quispamsis, and Marguerite Walker (Murray, deceased) of Saint John; two sisters, Mrs. Emily Richard of St. Louis de Kent, and Mrs. Aureli Martin of Caraquet; twelve grandchildren; and several great - grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
Resting at Fitzpatrick’s Funeral Home, 100 Waterloo St., from where the funeral will be held on Friday morning at 11:45 to the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception for Mass of Christian Burial at twelve o’clock. Interment will take place in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Visiting on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9.
Renaud J. “Ray” Doiron
The death of Renaud J. “Ray” Doiron of 100 McNamara Drive, occurred at the Saint John Regional Hospital on Monday, October 28, 2002. Mr. Doiron was born in Rogersville, a son of the late Wilfred and Lucy (Gionet) Doiron. He had been employed as an orderly at the Lancaster D.V.A. Hospital until his retirement a number of years ago. He had served overseas from 1942 to 1946 in the Medical Corps. He was pre - deceased by his wife, the former Elizabeth Vera Fox; his son, Phillip Doiron; two brothers, Guy and Elmer Doiron; and a sister, Donna Monteith. He is survived by two daughters, Carole, Mrs. Donald Cormier of Black River, and Evelyn, Mrs. Hugh Magee of Quispamsis; a daughter - in - law, Mary Doiron of Miramichi; two sisters, Marion Underhill of Miramichi, and Jacqueline Richard of Saint John; two half - brothers, Wilfred and Douglas Doiron, both of Saint John; four half - sisters, Aurora Saunders of Quispamsis, Blanche Maxwell of Saint John, Rose, Mrs. Norman Boucher of Fredericton, and Lily Doiron of Saint John; seven grandchildren, Jason, Travis, and Justin Cormier, Christian and Andrea Doiron, and Sarah and Alana Magee; four great - grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Resting at Fitzpatrick’s Funeral Home, 100 Waterloo St., from where the funeral will be held on Friday morning at 10:30 to St. Pius X Church for Mass of Christian Burial at eleven o’clock. Following cremation, interment will take place in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Visiting on Wednesday from 7 to 9 and on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. Royal Canadian Legion Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday evening at seven o’clock.
Ronald J. Gray
The death of Ronald J. Gray of 1173 Red Head Rd., husband of the late M. Artiss (Sinnott) Gray, occurred at the Saint John Regional Hospital on Wednesday, October 30, 2002. Mr. Gray was born in Saint John, a son of the late John and Margaret (Merrick) Gray. He served with the Royal Canadian Artillery during the Second World War and was a member of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 53. He had been employed at the Saint John Dry Sock and was a member of the Industrial Union of Marine and Shipbuilders Local 3 until his retirement a number of years ago. He was a member of Stella Maris Church and Council 6595 Knights of Columbus.
He was pre - deceased by a brother, John Gray; and a sister, Josephine Haines.
He is survived five sons, Ronald (Barb) of Quispamsis, Robert (Darlene) of Beaver Harbour, Wayne of Saint John, Gary of Passekeag, and David of the Kingston Peninsula; four daughters, Joan Cameron (John) of Saint John, Linda of Calgary, Brenda Gaynes (Edmund) of Quispamsis, and Sharon of Saint John; one sister, Mary Postil of Vernon, B.C, his mother - in - law Mary (Blanchard Sinnott) Johnson of Saint John; two brothers - in - law, Henry Sinnott (Delores) of Uxbridge, Ont., and William Sinnott (Brenda) of Fergus, Ont.; one sister - in - law, Norma Sinnott of Quebec City; 15 grandchildren; five great - grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Resting at Fitzpatrick’s Funeral Home, 100 Waterloo St., from where the funeral will be held on Monday morning at 11:45 to the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception for Mass of Christian Burial at twelve o’clock. Interment will take place in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Visiting on Saturday and Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation or the charity of your choice would be appreciated. Members of the Royal Canadian Legion will hold a Memorial Service on Saturday evening at seven o’clock. Members of the Knights of Columbus will hold a prayer service in Sunday evening at seven o’clock.
Andrew G. Green
The death of Andrew G. Green of 129 Scovil Rd., Rothesay, husband of the late Laura (Doiron) Green, occurred at the Saint John Regional Hospital on Friday, November 29, 2002. Mr. Green was born in Saint John, a son of the late George and Annie (McGill) Green, and had been a self - employed electrician for over fifty years until his retirement a number of years ago. He was a lifelong member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish and the Legion of Mary. He is survived by one brother, Arthur of London Ont.; and several nephews.
Resting at Fitzpatrick’s Funeral Home, 100 Waterloo St., from where the funeral will be held on Monday morning at 11:30 to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Rothesay, for Mass of Christian Burial at twelve o’clock. Interment will take place in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cemetery. Visiting on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9.
Marilyn A. Kreuzer
The death of Mrs. Marilyn A. Kreuzer of 18 McCarron Drive, Quispamsis, wife of Arthur Kreuzer, occurred at the Saint John Regional Hospital on Friday, November 22, 2002. Mrs. Kreuzer was born in Saint John, a daughter of the late Joseph A. and Annie M. (Foran) Logan. She was a member of St. Mark’s Church. Besides her husband, she is survived by one son, A. William J. “Bill” of Quispamsis; and several nieces and nephews.
Resting at Fitzpatrick’s Funeral Home, 100 Waterloo St., from where the funeral will be held on Monday morning at 9:30 to St. Joachim’s Church for Mass of Christian Burial at ten o’clock. Interment will take place in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Visiting on Saturday and Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. In lieu of flowers, donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.
Gordon L. Wilkie
The death of Gordon L. Wilkie of 55 Mount Pleasant Ave. North occurred at the Saint John Regional Hospital on Monday, November 18, 2002. Mr. Wilkie was born in Lunenburg, a son of the late Charles Rodgers and Gertrude Grace (Schiemer) Wilkie, and had resided the greater part of his life in Saint John, where he had been employed with Coast Guard Canada until his retirement a number of years ago. He was pre - deceased by a sister, Beatrice Victoria Cohen. He is survived by one brother, Lawrence Wilkie (Mona) of Coburg, Ont.; and several nieces and nephews.
Resting at Fitzpatrick’s Funeral Home, 100 Waterloo St., where service will be held on Thursday afternoon at two o’clock. Interment will take place in Ocean View Memorial Gardens. Visiting on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9.
Christine “Deenie” Cuppens
Christine “Deenie” Cuppens of Nauwigewauk, N.B. passed away peacefully on at the Saint John Regional Hospital on Monday, December 30, 2002, after a brave struggle with cancer.
A life of motherhood, service to Canada as a military spouse, a volunteer and as a concerned Christian citizen has sadly come to an end. The many people she touched will miss her dearly, but her gifts of loving, her natural ability to always bring a smile to others, and her warm friendship to many will live on. Born and raised in Saint John, Chris left her home to be a life long friend, companion and spouse to her military husband, Lieutenant - General Lou Cuppens. They were married on August 13, 1966 and her two children filled her life with a myriad of joys and challenges. A pillar of strength, Chris dedicated her life to raising her children, while constantly moving across the country and abroad on a never - ending adventure, courtesy of Canada’s Armed Forces. She eventually settled in Nauwigewauk in 1998 and grew to love her newfound home. As her children grew, Chris channeled her energy and her passion for Christian service as a member, and often as president, of a number of church, municipal, and community volunteer organizations, all the while supporting her military spouse. Most recently she was president of the Ladies Division of the Hampton Golf and Country Club. For her service in Sinai, Egypt (1987 - 87) she was awarded the Multi - National Force and Observers Medal, and most recently, for her lifetime caring and selfless giving of her time and talents in myriads off ways, she was awarded the Golden Jubilee Medal of Queen Elizabeth II.
She was pre - deceased by her parents, John Matthew and Kathleen Inez (Flood) Fitzpatrick; a brother, Donald Hugh Fitzpatrick (Anne Marie Fitzpatrick); and a sister, Kathleen Inez Seeberger (Rudi). Chris is survived by her husband, Lt. Gen. Louis William Francis Cuppens; a son, Sean Francis of CFB Gagetown; a daughter, Beverly Gretchen (Jason Buckle) of Riverview, N.B.; her three wonderful grandchildren, Jayde, Connor, and Declan; her three brothers John Brian (Mary) of Wickham, N.B., Patrick James (Helen) of Winnipeg, and Francis Gordon (Mary) of Halifax; her two sisters, Anne Marie O’Brien (Fred dec.) of Saint John, and Aileen Elizabeth Markeson (Donald dec.) of Chagrin Falls, Ohio; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Resting at Fitzpatrick’s Funeral Home, 100 Waterloo St. with visiting on Tuesday and Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Alphonsus Church, Hampton, on Thursday morning at ten o’clock. Interment will take place in St. Alphonsus Cemetery. Parish prayers will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday evening at seven o’clock. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the charity of your choice would be appreciated.
Helen D. Henderson
The death of Helen D. Henderson of Kennebec Manor, widow of Gordon E. Henderson, occurred at the Saint John Regional Hospital on Thursday, January 16, 2003. Mrs. Henderson was born in Saint John, a daughter of the late William and Mary (Dole) Wilson, and had been a Registered Nursing Assistant at the Saint John Regional Hospital for 10 years and later at St. Joseph’s Hospital (Obstetrics) fro 15 years. She is survived by two daughters, Sandra Murr of Saint John, and Janis Henderson of Edmonton, Alberta; one granddaughter, Dayna Murray of Bloomfield; and several nieces and nephews, including Bonnie Ackerson of West Milford, N.J.
Resting at Fitzpatrick’s Funeral Home, 100 Waterloo St., where Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday morning at ten o’clock. Visiting on Tuesday from 2 to4 and 7 to 9. In lieu of flowers, donations to Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind c/o C.N.I.B. or the N.B. Lung Association would be appreciated.
