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Brian W. E. Dunn
The funeral of Brian Dunn of 995 Grandview Ave. was held from Fitzpatrick's Funeral Home to Stella Maris Church where Mass of Christian Burial was con - celebrated by Rev. William Weiss, Rev. Joseph Cochrane, Rev. William Elliott, Rev. Douglas McNeill, and Rev. Patrick J. Coyne.
The lay - readers were Firman Flynn and Shauna Harrison. The prayer of the Faithful was led by Father McNeil.
Active pallbearers were Scott Winters, Jeff Winters, Kirk Winters, Terry McGrath, John Bielli, and Darren Craswell. Honourary pallbearers were Kevin Dunn, Gordon Harrison, Cliff McDonough, Theresa Ganong, Firman Flynn, and Stan Winters.
Among the numerous floral tributes received was one from the Staff of Allied Systems.
Among the numerous spiritual tributes received were those from Stella Maris Parish; and St. John the Baptist Parish.
A donation to Stella Maris Renovation Fund was received from Stella Maris Catholic Women's League.
Donations were also received to St. Pius X Memorial Fund; the Kidney Foundation of Canada; Our Lady of Perpetual Help Building Fund; the Canadian Diabetes Association; the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation; St. Malachy's Scholarship Fund; Rocmaura Foundation; the Canadian Cancer Society; and the Children's Wish Foundation.
Interment took place in St. Joseph's Cemetery with prayers at the grave by Father Weiss assisted by Father McNeil and Father Cochrane.
M. Georgianna Nadeau
NADEAU - the death of M. Georgianna Nadeau of 56 Douglas Ave., widow of Frederick J. Nadeau, occurred at St. Joseph's Hospital on Wednesday, October 19, 2005. Mrs. Nadeau was born in St. Hilaire, N.B., a daughter of the late Hilaire and Sarah (Nadeau) St. Jarre, and had resided the greater part of her life in Saint John. She had been employed at St. Peter's Rectory for a number of years. She had been an avid bowler and was a member of the Catholic Women's League. She is survived by one brother, Joseph St. Jarre of Edmundston; one sister, Hilda Nadeau of Edmundston; 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. Peter's Church on Saturday morning at ten o'clock. Interment will take place in St. Joseph's Cemetery.
Mary Merchant
MERCHANT - the death of Mary Merchant, widow of Frederick M. Merchant, occurred at Rocmaura Nursing Home, on Thursday, October 20, 2005. Mrs. Merchant was born in Glace Bay, N.S., a daughter of the late Patrick and Margaret (MacNeil) Prendergast. Mary received her early education in Glace Bay and a nursing diploma from the New Waterford General Hospital. After her family was grown, she worked as an R.N. in St. Joseph's Hospital, Saint John (5th floor) for several years. She was pre - deceased by twelve siblings. Left to mourn their mother are her son, Frederick A. (Sheila) of Victoria, B.C.; her two daughters, Leone Cadegan - MacLellan (David) of Halifax, and Suzanne Cosgrove (Daniel) of Saint John. She is also survived by six grandchildren, Greg, Leone, and Andree Merchant, Jacqueline Van Someren, and Mark and Brian Cosgrove; and two great - granddaughters, Hannah Merchant and Danielle Cosgrove.
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 Our Lady of the Assumption Church on Saturday morning at ten o'clock. Interment will take place in St. Joseph's Cemetery.
Rev. Joseph Owens, C.S.s.R.
OWENS - the death of Rev. Joseph Owens, C.S.s.R., occurred at Providence Health Centre, Toronto, on Sunday, October 30, 2005, in his 98th year and the 77th year of his Religious Life. Father Owens was born in Saint John on April 17, 1908, a son of the late Louis and Josephine (Quinn) Owens. Father was ordained in 1933 and served in parishes in Saskatchewan and British Columbia and did graduate studies at the Pontifical Institute of Mediaeval Studies, Toronto, and taught philosophy to younger members of his Community until he received his Licentiate in Mediaeval Studies in 1946. He then continued to study at the Institute while also lecturing in philosophy in Redemptorist houses of study. In 1951 he received his Doctorate in Mediaeval Studies summa cum laude from the Institute and became a professor of philosophy at the Pontifical Institute in 1954. In medieval philosophy he taught and wrote extensively on the philosophy of St. Thomas, especially in the areas of metaphysics (the study of ultimate reality), the philosophy of the human person, the philosophy of knowledge, and ethics. Father Owens wrote nine philosophy books and almost 150 articles and forty book reviews. Having passed the usual retirement age in 1973, he continued to publish and teach part - time for another 25 years. He is survived by two nieces, Anne Cole (David), and Katherine Furness (Ralph); and four nephews, Bryson Eldridge (Jacqueline), William Eldridge (Trina), Robert Eldridge, and Gerard Eldridge (Susan).
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. Peter's Church on Monday morning at eleven o'clock. Interment will take place in St. Peter's Calvary.
Charles J. Voutour
The death of Charles J. Voutour occurred at Kennebec Manor on Wednesday, November 2, 2005. Mr. Voutour was born in Newcastle, a son of the late Joseph and Ella (Scott - Voutour - Sherrard) Voutour, and had resided in Saint John for over 40 years. He is survived by three brothers, Harvey Sherrard (Linda) of Miramichi City, Herman Sherrard of Calgary, and Robert Sherrard of Toronto; two sisters, Doris Mullin (Thomas) of Miramichi City, and Josephine Thibodeau (Leo) of Saint John; 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 Our Lady of the Assumption Church on Saturday morning at ten o'clock. Interment will take place in St. Joseph's Cemetery.
Jeannette Fallon
FALLON - the death of Jeannette Fallon of 3 Clearwater Drive, Nerepis, widow of Kenneth J. Fallon, occurred at the residence of her daughter, 17 Regent St., on Saturday, November 5, 2005. Mrs. Fallon was born in Bathurst, a daughter of the late Charles and Doris (Lavigne) Godin, and had resided the greater part of her life in Saint John. She had been an R.N.A. at both the Saint John General Hospital and St. Joseph's Hospital. She was an avid bowler on Sunday and Tuesday evenings. She loved her grandchildren and great - grandchildren. She leaves her two beloved dogs, Sadie and Missy. She is survived by two sons, Kevin of Toronto, and Kenneth (Laura) of Saint John; three daughters, Sandra Mallaley (Nolan) of Quispamsis, Karen Cormier (Cleo) of Nerepis, and Angela Flynn (James) of Saint John; two brothers, Roger Lirette (Roberta) of Shediac, and Peter Godin of Bathurst; one aunt, Helen LeBlanc of Montreal; one uncle, Don Godin of Ontario; seven grandchildren; and three great - granddaughters.
Resting at Fitzpatrick's Funeral Home, 100 Waterloo St., with visiting on Sunday and 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 morning at twelve o'clock. Interment will take place in St. Joseph's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or The Extramural Program would be appreciated.
Josephine Nardini
The death of Josephine Nardini, widow of Edmond Nardini, occurred at St. John and St. Stephen Home on Sunday, November 6, 2005. Mrs. Nardini was born in Tracadie, a daughter of the late Valentin and Mary Jayne (Power) Robichaud, and resided the greater part of her life in Saint John. She was pre - deceased by three brothers, Philip, Frank, and Jean Louis Robichaud; and three sisters, Francoise Marquis, Claira Landry, and Emeliene St. Coeur. She is survived by one sister, Emma Robichaud of Tracadie; and several nieces and nephews.
Resting at Fitzpatrick's Funeral Home, 100 Waterloo St., with visiting on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. Service will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday afternoon at one o'clock. Interment will take place in St. Joseph's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
Gerard P. 'Gerry' Mackin
MACKIN - the death of Gerard P. 'Gerry' Mackin of Loch Lomond Villa occurred at the Saint John Regional Hospital on Monday, November 7, 2005. Mr. Mackin was born in Saint John on November 14, 1927, a son of the late Daniel Patrick and Louella (Quinlan) Mackin. He was a graduate of St. Vincent's Boys High School and had worked for Mackins and Son Meat Store for many years and as a salesman for Downey Motors. He enjoyed harness - racing and was a trainer and driver and an avid sportsfan. He was pre - deceased by a brother, Joseph Mackin. He is survived by four brothers, Bernard (Lillian), Paul (Shirley), William, and Gregory (Mary), all of Saint John; two sisters, Margaret Dalton and Lillian 'Honey' Stafford, both of Saint John; and several nieces and nephews.
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. Joachim's Church on Thursday morning at ten o'clock. Interment will take place in St. Joseph's Cemetery.
Mr. Ronald Jones
The death of Mr. Ronald Jones of Brunswick Drive, Saint John, NB, husband of the late Mary (Alice) Alphonsine (Duplessis) Jones occurred on Saturday November 12, 2005 at St. Joseph's Hospital.
Born in Saint John, NB. he was a son of the late Charles F. and Mary L. (Clements) Jones. Ronald was a member of the Cathedral Church and a member of the CNIB, he loved, singing, playing, and listening to his country music. Besides his parents he was predeceased by his step father Damien Girouard, brothers Roy Jones, Cecil Jones and Murray Jones, sisters Doreen Jones and Della Carson, and grandson Philip Duplessis. He is survived by sons Anthony Duplessis of Toronto,Brian Duplessis (Annie) of Saint John, Martyn Duplessis of Toronto, and Leonard Duplessis of Ohio, brother Raymond Jones (Yvonne), of Saint John, sisters Marjorie Robichaud (Lawrence), Norma Greenslade, and Lena Ewart, all of Saint John, brother - in - laws Doris Duplessis and David Duplessis both of Saint John, NB, seven grandchildren six great - grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Resting at Fitzpatrick's Funeral Home 100 Waterloo Street, with visiting hours on Monday, November 14, 2005 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, on Tuesday at twelve o'clock.
Interment to take place in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Donations to the CNIB or a charity of the donors choice would be appreciated by the family.
