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DOROTHY L. LOUNSBURY
The death of Mrs. Dorothy L. Lounsbury, of the Loch Lomond Villa, wife of the late Harold Beecher Lounsbury, occurred on Tuesday, October 23, 2001, at her residence. Born in Moncton, NB, she was the daughter of the late Michael Jasper Metcalfe and Frances Maude (Raynor) (Metcalfe) Koopman.
Mrs. Lounsbury was a longtime member of the Jervis Bay Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 53.
She is survived by one son, Kenneth Harold (Patricia Ann) of Garnett Settlement, one daughter, Linda Joyce Walker (Harry William) of Kingston, NB, four grandchildren, Patti, Tammie, Debbie and Randy, four great grandchildren, Jessica, Lucas, Chezla and Dawnya, several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two grand-daughters, Paula and Susan and several brothers.
Resting at Brenan’s Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (634-7424), with visiting on Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral service will be held at Brenan's Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, October 26, 2001 at 10:00 AM. Interment in Fernhill Cemetery. Remembrances to the New Brunswick Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated by the family.
Geraldine M. Cusack
The death of Mrs. Geraldine M. Cusack, of Sandy Point Road, wife of William B. Cusack, occurred after a lengthy illness on Thursday, November 29, 2001 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born in Boston, MA, she was the daughter of the late Gerald and Mary (McCluskey) Stolier.
She was a member of St. Pius X Parish, the CWL and the Church Choir. She loved gardening, reading, television and children. Her favourite time of the year was Christmas. She will be sadly missed by family and friends.
Besides her husband, she is survived by one daughter, Beverley Shewbridge (Jim) of Saint John, three sons, Harold Billiard (Jo-Ann) of Sussex, Stephen Cusack (Florence) of Saint John and William J. (Billy-Joe) Cusack at home, 9 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, former daughter-in-law, Cathy Billiard, several cousins, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a half-sister, Gertrude Billiard.
Resting at Brenan’s Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (634-7424), with visiting on Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Pius X Church, on Monday, December 3, 2001 at 11:00 AM. Interment in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Remembrances to the New Brunswick heart and Stroke Foundation or the Saint John Regional Hospital, Palliative Care Unit would be appreciated by the family.
Gilbert ‘Gil’ L. W. Cromwell
The death of Gilbert ‘Gil’ L. W. Cromwell, husband of Dorothy M. (O’Blenis) Cromwell, occurred on November 28, 2001, at his residence, Rocky Haven. Born in Saint John he was the son of the late James R. and Elsie (Butt) Cromwell. He served overseas during WW II with the Canadian Army Signal Corps. He was employed with Lawson Motors, Wasson’s Spa and retired from Royal Insurance. Besides his wife he is survived by his sons Noel and his wife Mary Jean of Saint John, David and his wife Bernice of Quispamsis, his daughter Debbie and her husband Tom Allaby of Woodstock, NB, his brothers Corey and his wife Donna of Petitcodiac, NB, Donald and his wife Pat of Moncton, his sister-in-law Marjorie Cromwell of Saint John, his grandchildren Andrew Cromwell and his wife Melanie, Michelle and her husband Robert Kaine, Jason Cromwell and his wife Cheri, Matthew Cromwell, Phillip Cromwell, and Morgan Palmer, his great-grandchildren Alexander, Thomas, Samuel, Noah and William, his special nephew Wayne Brookins and several cousin, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brothers Albion and Edmund.
Resting at Brenan’s Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row (634-7424), with visiting on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. The Royal Canadian Legion will hold a Tribute to a Veteran’s Service at 7:00 PM on Friday. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 1, 2001, at 2:15 PM, from Brenan’s Chapel. Following cremation interment will take place at Ocean View Memorial Gardens. Remembrances made to the Saint John Regional Hospital Palliative Care Unit or the Extra Muriel Hospital would be appreciated by the family.
William D. Dunsmore
DUNSMORE, WILLIAM D. (BILL)-- The death of Mr. William D. Dunsmore, of Scotiaview Drive, Saint John West, NB, husband of Beth (Lockerbie) Dunsmore, occurred on Wednesday, November 21, 2001 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born in Glasgow, Scotland, he is the son of Charlotte (Wilson) Dunsmore and the late William Dunsmore. Bill was a graduate of Simonds High School and had attended Saint John Vocational and Technical School. He had been employed in the USA, Sussex, and surrounding areas, as an electrician, and had retired this past year. He was a member of #502 International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and #273 International Longshoreman’s Association. He was a past member of the Masonic Lodge and was an adherent of Portland United Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and the outdoors. He enjoyed his dog, Sasha Marie, with whom he spent countless hours. He is survived by his wife, Beth, his mother, Charlotte, two sisters, Sandra Dunsmore and Nettie McKiel, one Madeline Anderson as well as several cousins, nieces and nephews, and many friends.
Resting at Brenan’s Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John, NB (506) 634-7424, with visitation on Saturday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. The funeral service will be held on Sunday, November 25, 2001 at 1:00 PM from Brenans Chapel. Remembrances to the Kidney Foundation of Canada or to the charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family.
Emily Jane Starr
Emily Jane Starr, wife of the late John G. Starr, died on Thursday, November 15, 2001, at her home in Rothesay. She was the daughter of the late Frederick and Margaret (McAvity) Crosby.
Jane was a lifelong resident of Rothesay, a member of St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Rothesay and the ACW of St. Paul’s.
She is survived by one daughter, Susan Sims of Sydney, NS, one sister, Charlotte Sutherland of Ontario, four grandchildren, Shawna Johnston, Heather Saunders, Cyndi Corbett and Michael Sims, five great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her two brothers, James and George Crosby. Jane was a graduate of Netherwood School, past member of Riverside Golf and Country Club and the Kennebecasis Garden Club.
Resting at Brenan’s Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (634-7424), with visiting on Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral service will be held at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Rothesay, on Saturday, November 17, 2001 at 2:00 PM. Memorials to St. Paul’s Anglican Church Restoration Building Fund or the charity of the donors choice would be appreciated by the family.
Ella C. (Crowley) Barnett
The death of Ella C. (Crowley) Barnett, wife of John A. Barnett, of the Loch Lomond Villa, occurred on March 19, 2002, at the Saint John Regional Hospital, at the age of 87. Born in Acton, NB, she is survived by her children Willard (Geraldine) Crowley of Saint John, Jean (Wilfred) Fontaine of Prince Edward Island, Ruby (George) Landry of Chateauguay, Quebec, Glenna (Don) Power of Rothesay, NB, Dorn (Helen) Crowley of Ontario, Doreen Crowley of Saint John, Her brother Archer Williams of Toronto, ONT, her 23 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her first husband LeBlanc William Crowley, daughter Phyllis Tracey, son-in-law Arthur Tracey, brothers Guy, Roy and Norman and sister Rena.
Resting at Brenan’s Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row (634-7424), with visiting on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. The funeral service will be held on Friday, March 22, 2002, at 2:15 PM, from Brenan’s Chapel. Interment will take place at St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Remembrances made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the New Brunswick Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
Jean Elizabeth (McGilligan) Fowler
After a lengthy illness, Mrs. Jean Elizabeth (McGilligan) Fowler, of Nerepis, NB, wife of Murray Fowler, passed away in the presence of her daughter, Terry Lee, on Thursday, March 21, 2002 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born in Ireland, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Elizabeth (McCormack) McGilligan. She was a member of Nerepis United Baptist Church, where Jean had been involved with Pastoral Care. She was a volunteer with Meals-on-Wheels, and had canvassed for the Heart and Stroke Foundation of New Brunswick. Besides her husband, Jean is survived by one son, Gerald (Joanne) Fowler of Lakeville Corner, NB, three daughters, Judith (Mrs. Kenneth Cogswell) of Newmarket, NB, Terry Lee (Mrs. Gerald Carr) and Linda (Mrs. Gary Kingston), both of Grand Bay-Westfield, one daughter-in-law, Janet Fowler of Saint John, four brothers, Thomas McGilligan of Fredericton, Patrick McGilligan, her twin, of Perth Andover, Joseph McGilligan of Michigan, and James McGilligan of Hamilton, ON, one sister, Margaret (Mrs. Burton Watson) of Michigan, 12 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, as well as several special nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, her infant son, Tony and her son, Michael, one brother, Michael McGilligan, and two sisters, Marion Green and Bridget Thompkins.
Resting at Brenan’s Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John, NB, with visitation on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2002 at 2:00 PM from Brenan’s Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will take place at Cedar Hill Extension Cemetery. Remembrances to the charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated.
Grace Miriam (Lingley) Britt
The death of Mrs. Grace Miriam "Dee-Dee" (Lingley) Britt, of Saint John, wife of the late Joseph Edmond Britt, occurred on Sunday, March 24, 2002 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born in Saint John, she was the daughter of the late Willard and Miriam (Furlong) Lingley. Grace was a member of Main Street Baptist Church, where she was on the guild. She had been a resident of St. Stephen for 33 years, and later moved back to Saint John. Grace belonged to both the Stephenson Towers and Charleton Place Seniors Clubs. For 18 years, Grace had been a hairdresser at Price’s Beauty Parlour. She was very proud of being an usher at the original "Imperial Theatre". Grace was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She is survived by one sister-in-law, Ethel Lingley of Moncton, NB, several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-great nieces. She was predeceased by her husband, Edmond, her parents, brothers, Willard A. Lingley, Charles L. Lingley, and Gilford D. Lingley, and sisters, Miss. Florence M. Lingley, Mrs. Elizabeth Mason, and Mrs. Lillian M. Mackie. The family would like to express a special thank-you to Dr. Stephen Willis and the nurses who took such good care of Dee-Dee at the Saint John Regional Hospital.
Resting at Brenan’s Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John, NB, (506) 634-7424, with visitation on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 27, 2002 at 2:00 PM from Brenan’s Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will take place at Cedar Hill Extension Cemetery. Remembrances to the Canadian Arthritis Society or to the charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated.
Hilda G. Curran
The death of Mrs. Hilda G. Curran, of Darlings Island, formerly of Ketepec, wife of the late Kenneth R. Curran, occurred on Thursday, April 4, 2002, at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born in Saint John, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Elizabeth (Hart) McFarlane.
She is survived by one son, K. Tom (Judith) of Darlings Island, one daughter, Barbara K. Scarpelli (Guillio) of Rhode Island, two brothers, T. Russell McFarlane (Reta) of Moncton and Raymond (Bernice) McFarlane of Ottawa, ON, two sisters, Dorothy Marshall (Gordon) of Hampton and Alice Price (Edward) of Ketepec, three grandchildren Kenneth Curran, Mark McLeod and Kathy Morris, several great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two sisters, Mary Urquhart and Edna DesJardine and one brother, George McFarlane.
Resting at Brenan's Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (634-7424), with visiting on Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral service will be held at Brenan’s Funeral Home Chapel on Monday, April 8, 2002 at 1:00 PM. Interment in Cedar Hill Extension Cemetery. Remembrances to the charity of the donors choice would be appreciated by the family.
Annie Darke
The death of Mrs. Annie (O’Connor) Darke formerly of Kingsville Road, wife of the late John Darke occurred on Sunday, March 31, 2002 at Rocmaura Nursing Home. Born in Riverside, NB, she was the daughter of the late Irvine and Alice (O’Connor) O’Connor. Annie was a member of St. Rose of Lima Parish and their CWL and the Milford Seniors Club. She is survived by one sister Mary M. O’Connor of Saint John, six nieces Veronica O’Connor, Marcia (O’Connor) Patel, Rose Marie (O’Connor) McDermott, Mary Alice O’Connor, Kathy O’Connor and Patsy O’Connor; two nephews Charles O’Connor and Robert O’Connor. She is predeceased by three brothers Lewis O’Connor, Vincent O’Connor and Leo O’Connor.
Resting at Brenan’s Select Community Funeral Home 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (506-634-7424) with visiting on Tuesday, April 2, 2002 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from St. Rose of Lima Church on Wednesday, April 3, 2002 at 10:00 AM. Following cremation interment in Holy Cross Cemetery. Remembrances may be made to the charity of the donors choice.
Clarence Francis Hopey
HOPEY, CLARENCE F- The death of Mr. Clarence Francis Hopey of 62 Willie Avenue, Saint John, husband of the late Fernie (Moore) Hopey, occurred on Saturday, March 23, 2002 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born in St. Martins, New Brunswick, he was the son of the late Ira and Mabel (Collins) Hopey.
Mr. Hopey was a veteran of World War II, serving overseas in England, Holland, France, Belgium and Germany, with the Royal Canadian Engineers 2nd Road Construction Company. He first went to war sailing on the Acutania in 1942 and returned home on the Amsterdam on October 1, 1945. Prior to the war Clarence worked as a wood corker and a woodsman. After returning from the war he was an Electrician at the Saint John Dry Dock, for 34 years, before his retirement in 1985. Clarence enjoyed hunting, fishing, spending time with his family and telling great old stories. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends.
He is survived by one daughter, Janis Branscombe and her husband Wade of Garnett Settlement, two brothers, Percy Hopey (Norveline) of Saint John and Walter Hopey (Marguerite) of St. Martins, two sisters, Alfreda Holland of St. Martins and Myrtle MacDonald (Harold) of Saint John, several cousins, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by one son, Terrence Hopey, one brother, Harry Hopey and one sister, Elizabeth Morrell.
Resting at Brenan’s Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (634-7424), with visiting on Sunday 7-9 PM and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral service will be held at Brenan’s Funeral Home Chapel on Tuesday, March 26, 2002 at 2:30 PM. Interment in St. Thomas’ Anglican Church Cemetery, Black River. Remembrances to the charity of the donors choice would be appreciated by the family. The Royal Canadian Legion will hold a tribute to a Veteran service on Monday at 7:00 PM, at the funeral home.
