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Robert (Bob) John Nickerson
The death of Mr. Robert (Bob) John Nickerson, of Saint John, NB, occurred peacefully at the Saint John Regional Hospital on Thursday, March 29, 2001, at the age of 50, after a very courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Saint John, NB, Bob was the son of Eva Nickerson and the late John Joseph Nickerson. Bob graduated from St. Malachy’s Memorial High School in 1968, and had attended St. Thomas University.
Bob was well liked by all who knew him, and will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Bob will forever be remembered for his poetry.
Bob is survived by his mother, Eva, brothers, Gerald (Judy) Nickerson of Edmonton, AB, Marc (Lori) Nickerson of Riverview, NB, and sister Linda (Al) Lacey of Titusville, NB, as well as several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Bob was predeceased by brothers, Frederick James Nickerson and Arthur Thomas Nickerson.
Resting at Brenan’s Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John, NB, (506) 634-7424, with visitation on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, April 2, 2001 at 11:00 AM from St. Pius X Church. The family would appreciate remembrances to the Canadian Mental Health Association Canadian or to the Cancer Society.
Alice Lillian Arthurs
Arthurs Alice Lillian - After a lengthy illness the death of A. Lillian (Clarke) Arthurs of Nottingham Drive wife of Burton Arthurs for 59 years occurred on Friday, March 30, 2001 at the Saint John Regional Hospital.
Born in Saint John she was the daughter of the late Fred and Alice (Cody) Clarke. Lillian was a member of the Apohaqui Baptist Church and was very active in the church.
She is survived by two sons Brian (Betty) and Gary (P.Diane) both of Saint John, one daughter Joanne (A. Frank) Vincent of Apohaqui, NB, two sisters Ruth Elderkin of Wolfville NS, and Eleanor (Trevor) Neill of Saint John, six grandchildren Rev. Kevin (Sandra) Vincent, Karyn (Rev. Todd) MacLeod, Timothy, Matthew, David and Sarah Arthurs, five great grandchildren Emily, Jeremy, Joshua Vincent, Amanda and Jenna MacLeod, several nieces and nephews.
She is predeceased by two brothers Gordon and George Clarke, one brother in law Fred Elderkin.
Resting at Brenan’s Select Community Funeral Home 111 Paradise Row, Saint John NB, (506-634-7424) with visiting on Sunday, April 1, 2001 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. The funeral service will be held on Monday, April 2, 2001 from Brenan’s Funeral Home Chapel at 2: 15 PM. Interment in Fernhill Cemetery. Remembrances may be made to the Apohaqui Community Church or charity of donors choice.
Lester A. Tate
The death of Lester Alonzo Tate of Stephenson Towers, husband of Rita Cavan occurred on Wednesday, March 28,2001 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born in Cobbtown, Georgia USA, he was the son of the late Lester A. Sr. and Essie (Smalley) Tate. Lester operated Bernard’s Amusements, was a veteran of the Korean War, a member of the R.O.A.B. and the Showman’s Club in Florida. He is survived by five sons Jason of Saint John, Lester, Richard, Jerry all of North Carolina and Lester (Sheri) Tate of Florida, three daughters Tanya of Nova Scotia, Laurie and Stacey Tate both of Saint John, two sisters Dorothy Thomas of Tampa, Florida, and June (Hank) Blade of Ontario, several grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by one daughter Kim Redding.
By request there will be no funeral home visitation, a memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 31, 2001 from Brenan’s Select Community Funeral Home Chapel 111 Paradise Row Saint John NB. (506-634-7424) at 11: 00 AM. Remembrances may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Robert (Bob) Finlay Macaulay
The death of Robert (Bob) Finlay Macaulay,at the age of 69, husband of Jean Lillian (Keeling) Macaulay, of Saint John, occurred on March 28, 2001, at the Saint John Regional Hospital.
Born in Saint John, he was the son of the late Harry and Margaret (Finlay) Macaulay.
He was employed as a salesman with Coca-Cola and Frito-Lay before his retirement. He was a member of St. James Anglican Church, Lakewood.
Besides his wife he is survived by his son Robert Wayne (Bonnie) of River Glade, NB, his daughter Carol of Saint John, his brothers David of Mispec, Donald of Montreal, PQ, Norman (Anne) of Hammond River, his sisters Connie, Mrs. Harold O’Leary, of Saint John East, Norma Fawcett of St. Martins, Barbara, Mrs. Armand Arseneault, of British Columbia, Sandra, Mrs. Richard Cervo, of British Columbia, Nancy, Mrs. Andy McGrath, of Sussex, his grandchildren Steven and Jessica Cochrane, Stephanie Macaulay, Krista Proctor and his great-grandchildren Danielle Vautour and Zachery, Abbie, Kristen and Alli Proctor, and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his brothers Wayne, William, Harry, Malcolm, and Frank, two sisters Betty Ward and Doreen Davis, and his grandson Sean Macaulay.
Resting at Brenan’s Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row (634-7424), with visiting on Thursday and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 31, 2001, at 2:00 p.m. from St. James Anglican Church, Lakewood. Following cremation, interment will take place in the Spring at Riverbank Cemetery, Norton, NB. Remembrances made to St. James Anglican Church, Lakewood, Canadian Cancer Society or charity of the donors choice would be appreciated by the family.
GERALDINE L. McCURDY
The death of Mrs. Geraldine Louise (Bridges) McCurdy, of 14 King Square South, Saint John, occurred on Tuesday, March 27, 2001 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born in Lakeville Corner, Sunbury County, N.B., she was the daughter of the late George W. and Bessie (Randall) Bridges. Mrs. McCurdy was a registered nurse for 45 years at the Saint John General and St. Joseph’s Hospitals before her retirement. She was a member of the Church of St. Andrew and St. David.
She is survived by two daughters, Willa (Mrs. H.C. Peacock), of Fredericton and Evelyn (Mrs. G.C. Townsend), of Saint John; five grandchildren, Stephanie Hawkins, Ft. Frances, ON; Charles Peacock, Port Elgin, NB; Mark Townsend, Ft. McMurray, AB; Krista Creaser (David), Saint John, NB; and Andrew Townsend, Rothesay, NB; three great-granddaughters, Melinda Hawkins and Lauren and Amy Creaser, several cousins, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by four brothers, Byard, Lorne, Carey and Gerald Bridges, one sister, Vivian Bridges, a granddaughter, Jill Peacock, and son-in-law, Henry Peacock.
Resting at Brenan’s Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (634-7424), with visiting on Thursday, March 29, 2001, 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm.. Funeral service will be held at Brenan's Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, March 30, 2001 at 11:00 AM. Interment in Ocean View Memorial Gardens. Remembrances to the charity of the donors choice would be appreciated by the family.
Frank Bradbury Clark
The death of Mr. Frank Bradbury Clark, of 38 Fifth Street, Saint John, occurred on Tuesday, March 26, 2001, at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born in Saint John, he was the son of the late Wellington Edward and Margaret May (Bradbury) Clark.
Mr. Clark was a veteran of World War II, serving with the Merchant Navy. Frank was a ambulance driver for over 14 years before his retirement.
He is survived by two sons, John Clark (Kim) and Frank Clark Jr. (Mona), both of the Kingston Peninsula, three daughters, Margaret Firlotte (Allan) of the Kingston Peninsula, Joanne Clayton (Timmy) of Saint John and Mary Anne Amero (Robin) also of Saint John, two brothers, Bill Clark and Bob Clark (Ruth) both of Saint John, two sisters, Faye Clark of Hampton and Doreen Petts of Barrie, ON, several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by one son, Paul Clark and one brother, Wellington Clark Jr.
Resting at Brenan’s Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (634-7424), with visiting on Tuesday 7-9 PM and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral service will be held at Brenan’s Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday, March 29, 2001 at 11:00 AM. Interment in Cedar Hill Extension Field of Honour. Remembrances to the Canadian Cancer Society or the New Brunswick Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. The Royal Canadian Legion will hold a tribute to a Veteran service on Wednesday at 7:00 PM at the Funeral Home.
Donald Ellis
The death of Donald Ellis, of Saint John, occurred on Sunday, March 25, 2001 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born in Saint John, he was the son of the late George and Edna Ellis. He was a member of the Buffalo Club. He is survived by sons, Terry Ellis of Peterborough, ON, and Don (Angie) Perry of Kingston, step-sons, Lloyd Porter of Saint John, and Kevin Porter of Dartmouth, NS, daughter, Lorraine (Gerry) Stewart of Charlottetown, PEI, step-daughter, Linda (Stan) Bridges of PEI, brothers, Robert Ellis and Charles (Nancy) Ellis, both of Morrisdale, Jimmy (Diane) Ellis of Harrow, ON, David (Winnie) Ellis of Nerepis, and Richard (Patsy) Ellis of Saint John, sisters, Ruth (Robert) Humuth of Windsor, ON, Gina (Gerry) Shaw of Montreal, PQ, Marjorie Comeau and Charlotte Ellis and her companion, Raymond LeBlanc, all of Saint John. Don will be sadly missed by grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his companion, Josephine Ward, brothers, John, George, and Howard, and sister, Ella.
By request, there will be no visitation. Memorial service will be held on Thursday, March 29, 2001 at 2 PM from Brenan’s Select Community Funeral Home Chapel, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John, (506) 634-7424. Remembrances to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
CATHERINE M. JOSEPH
The death of Mrs. Catherine Mary (Stephen) Joseph, of Crowley Road, Saint John, wife of the late Michael Edward Joseph, occurred on Sunday, March 25, 2001, at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born in Devon, New Brunswick, she was the daughter of the late Dominic and Elizabeth (Deep) Stephen.
Mrs. Joseph was a member of the Ladies Maronite Society, the Canadian Lebanon Association, and was a former member of the Cathedral CWL. At the time of her death, Catherine, was the oldest member of the Lebanese Community in Saint John and was fortunate enough in 1964, to travel with her husband Michael to Lebanon to visit his birthplace and the birthplace of their parents.
She is survived by two sons, Michael and his wife Sally of Curtis, ON and Robert (Buddy) and his wife Joan of Rothesay, three daughters, Dolores (Mrs. Frank Arthur) of Rothesay, Yvonne (Bonny) (Mrs. James Young) of Rothesay and Mona (Mrs. Thomas Crowley) of Saint John, one brother, John Stephen (Clare) of Rothesay, two sisters, Frances Stephen and Martha Domet, both of Toronto, ON, two sisters-in-law, Noreen Stephen of Saint John and Dolores Stephen of Buffalo, NY, 15 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by three brothers, Sarkes, Frank and Joseph Stephen and two sisters, Cesema and Mary Stephen.
Resting at Brenan's Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (634-7424), with visiting on Monday 7-9 PM and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the Cathedral of Immaculate Conception, on Wednesday, March 28, 2001 at 10:30 AM. Interment in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Remembrances to the Alzheimer’s Society of Saint John, the Canadian Cancer Society, the David Stephen Foundation or the charity of the donors choice would be appreciated by the family.
Albenie Burke
The death of Mr. Albenie Burke of 431 Sandy Point Road, Saint John, husband of Helen A. (Shannon) Burke, occurred on Saturday, March 24, 2001, at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born in Rogersville, New Brunswick, he was the son of the late Placide and Julie (Maillet) Burke.
Mr. Burke was a Longshoreman at the Port of Saint John for many years, before his retirement, and was a member of the International Longshoreman’s Association.
Besides his wife, he is survived by two sons, Donald Burke (Bonnie) of Fredericton and Terry Burke (Thelma) of Saint John, four daughters, Barbara McKenzie, Colleen McQuade, Peggy Fowler, all of Saint John and Debbie Burns (Tim) of Winnipeg, Manitoba, one sister, Rita Sagalla of Saint John West, 30 grandchildren, 44 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by one son, Vincent Burke, one daughter, Pat Dixon, four brothers, Alex. Marcel, Cyril and Anthony Burke and one sister, Alma Lord.
Resting at Brenan’s Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (634-7424), with visiting on Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral service will be held at Brenan’s Funeral Home Chapel on Tuesday, March 27, 2001 at 11:00 AM. Remembrances to the Canadian Cancer Society or the charity of the donors choice would be appreciated by the family.
