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John Peter Miller
The death of John Peter Miller of Prince Edward St., occurred on June 1, 2002 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born in Cornwall, ON, he was the son of the late James and Isabella (Rodger) Miller. John was employed with C.H.S.J. and the C.B.C. as senior News Editor for over 26 years until his retirement, Past President of the Saint John Press and Radio Club Inc., a member of the United Church of Canada. He is survived by one son Christopher Miller of ON, one brother Dr. James Miller, two nephews Andrew and Christian Miller all of Saskatoon.
By request there will be no visiting. A Memorial Service will be held from Brenan’s Select Community Funeral Home Chapel 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (506-634-7424) on Thursday, June 6, 2002 at 1:00 PM. Interment in Fernhill Cemetery. Remembrances may be made to the NB Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society.
Margaret Hazel (Peg) Cummings
The death of Margaret Hazel (Peg) Cummings, took place on Thursday, May 30, 2002, at Rocmaura Nursing Home, Saint John. She was born at Sussex, NB, the daughter of the late Robert and Gertrude (LeClair) Brooks. Besides her husband, Jack, she is survived by one daughter, Jacqueline Thomson of Ajax, ON, one son, Robert F. Cummings of Saint John, one sister, Dorothy Brooks of Saint John, NB, also four grandchildren, Sheila Thomson of London, ON, Karen Cummings-Reynolds of Saint John, Heather Cummings and Jonathan Cummings, both of Calgary, AB, five dearly loved great-grandchildren, Juston Lyon Thomson, Natalie, Andrew, and Matthew Reynolds, and Brooke Bergeron, many nieces and nephews. She graduated from Sussex High School, Class of ’31, and from the Saint John General Hospital School of Nursing. She was employed at both the Saint John General Hospital and St. Joseph’s Hospital, and for many years was employed as the Public Health Nurse with National Health and Welfare in Saint John. Mrs. Cummings was a member of the St. Pius X Church, St. Pius X Parish CWL, Life member of the Saint John General Hospital Alumnae, Saint John Regional Hospital Auxiliary, Federal Superannuates, Forever Young Senior Group, and the Rocmaura Nursing Home Auxiliary.
Resting at Brenan’s Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John, NB (506) 634-7424, with visitation on Saturday and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM . Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, June 3, 2002 at 11:00 AM from St. Pius X Church. Interment will take place at St. Francis Xavier Cemetery, Sussex, NB. Remembrances to the Canadian Cancer Society or to the charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated.
Carol Mae (Shannon) Gillet
After a courageous battle with cancer, the death of Carol (Shannon) Gillet, of Old Black River Road, Saint John, wife of David G. Gillet, occurred on Monday, May 27, 2002, at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born in Saint John on August 26, 1939, she was the daughter of the late John Edward and Ruth Morton (Turner) Shannon.
Besides her husband, David, she is survived by two sons, Kevin and his wife Tammy and Troy and his wife Karen, all of Old Black River Road, two daughters, Mrs. Joey Muise (DeeDee) of Saint John and Mrs. Andrew Chiasson (Bonny) of Havelock, NB, two brothers, John Shannon (Bette) of Saint John and Robert Shannon (Donna) of Newmarket, ON, one sister, Mrs. David Ernest Chandler (Ruth) of Old Black River Road, seven grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
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, May 30, 2002 at 2:15 PM. Interment in Cedar Hill Extension Cemetery. Remembrances to the Canadian Cancer Society or the charity of the donors choice would be appreciated.
Kenneth Douglas Dunn
The death of Kenneth Douglas Dunn, husband of the late Victoria (Vicky) (McKinlay) Dunn, occurred by accident on May 23, 2002. Born in Saint John he was the son of the late Edward George and Ida F. (Armstrong) Dunn. He graduated from Saint John Vocational School in 1936. He served overseas during WW II with the No. 4 Army Field Workshop R.C.O.C. He received the 1939-45 Star, the Italy Star, the France and Germany Star, the Defense Medal and the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp. He was Past Master of Albion Lodge #1. He was a member of the audit committee of Grand Lodge of New Brunswick. He was a member of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite Saint John Lodge of Perfection, the Harrington Chapter Rose Croix, the New Brunswick Sovereign Consistory where he served as Grand Secretary for many years and was an honourary inspector general. 33 degree Scottish Rite Mason. He was a member of the Royal Order of Scotland. He was one of the original members of the Saint John Harbour Bridge Authority who were instrumental in the City of Saint John acquiring its current Harbour Bridge. He is survived by his sons Robert G. and his wife Debbie of Darlings Island, James D. of Saint John, his sister Margaret and her husband John Simpson of Cobourg. ON, his grandchildren Natalie and Craig, his niece Carol Simpson of Toronto, and special friend and neighbor Barb Johnston. He was predeceased by his brother George E. Dunn.
Resting at Brenan’s Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row 634-7424, with visiting on Monday and Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. There will be a Masonic Tribute Service Tuesday at 6:45 PM. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, May 29, 2002, at 2:15 PM, from Brenan’s Chapel. Interment will take place at Ocean View Memorial Gardens. Remembrances made to the charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family.
Donis Alexander Crawford
The death of Mr. Donis Alexander Crawford, of Saint John East, husband of Phyllis (Lackie) Crawford, occurred on Monday, May 27, 2002, at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born in Hammond Vale, NB, he was the son of the late Simeon Herbert and Dora Helen Crawford. Mr. Crawford was a veteran of the Second World War and served overseas in the 48th Highlanders of Canada during the European War Theatre. Donis was employed with Crystal Oil Company for over 20 years and with the Saint John Shipbuilding and Dry Dock for many years before his retirement. He was a member of the Terrible Ten Club, the Simonds Lions Senior Citizens Club, Charter Member of the Goodwill Service Club, Charter member of the Jervis Bay, Branch #53, Royal Canadian Legion, Member of the L.O.B.A. # 8, and was an active member of All Saints Anglican Church, Park Avenue.
Besides his wife, he is survived by two brothers, Melbourne (Freda) of Moncton and Murray of Sussex, two sisters, Lottie (Sandy) MacCallum, Hamilton, OT., Myrtle (Murray) Baxter, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by one brother, Clifford Crawford and a sister Freda Pagett.
Resting at Brenan’s Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (506-634-7424), with visiting on Tuesday 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held at Brenan’s Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday, May 30, 2002, at 11:00 a.m.. Interment in Riverbank Cemetery, Norton, NB. Remembrances may be made to the All Saints Anglican Church, Park Ave., the Parkinson Foundation of Canada or to the charity of the donors choice. The Royal Canadian Legion will hold a tribute to a Veteran service on Wednesday at 7:00 PM at the Funeral Home, followed by an Orange Lodge Service at 7:30 PM.
Rene Gabriel Arseneault
Unexpectedly the death of Rene Gabriel Arseneault of Dobbin Street, Rothesay, occurred on June 1, 2002. Born in Saint John on December 2, 1979, he was the son of Jean Guy and Jacqueline (nee Mazerolle) Arseneault. Rene was a graduate of Kennebecasis Valley High School, a student at NBCC Saint John, and worked part-time at the Superstore in Quispamsis. He loved the outdoors and took part in the Festival-by-the-Sea Marathon, K. V. Minor Baseball, running and badminton. He is survived by his parents and brothers Andre and Guy of Rothesay and Denis of Halifax, his grandmothers Elvina Arseneault and Nancy Mazerolle, and several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was predeceased by his grandfathers Raphael Arseneault and Martin Mazerolle.
Resting at Brenan’s Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, with visiting on Tuesday (June 4) and Wednesday (June 5) from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:00 Noon on Thursday, June 6, 2002 from Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Rothesay, following cremation interment will take place at Cedar Hill Extension Cemetery. Remembrances may be made to the “From Those Who Care Scholarship Fund” or the Kennebecasis Valley Community Curtain Call.
Greg S. Arrowsmith
After a courageous battle with Leukemia the death of Gregory (Greg) Scott Arrowsmith of Bing Ave, occurred on Tuesday, May 28, 2002 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born on June 15, 1982 in Saint John, Greg was a graduate from Simonds High School in 2000. He enjoyed and loved to Mountain Bike, Camping and being outdoors. He is survived by his father Jerry and his two mothers Cheryl and Chrissy, four brothers Michael, Jeremy, Matthew and Adam, one sister Jodie all of Saint John, his grand parents Doug (Hazel) Johnston, Gerald (Mary) Arrowsmith and Blake (Jean) Hayes.
Resting at Brenan’s Select Community Funeral Home 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (506-634-7424) with visiting on Wednesday, May 29, 2002 from 7-9 PM and Thursday, May 30, 2002 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, May 31, 2002 from St. Joachim’s Church at 11: 00 AM. Interment in Fernhill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Children’s Wish Foundation.
Douglas F. Keating
The death of Douglas (Doug) Frederick Keating of Conifer Crescent, husband of the late Margaret (Palmer) Keating, occurred on Tuesday, May 21, 2002 at the Saint John Regional Hospital.
Born in Saint John he was the son of Marion (Holder) and the late Frederick C. Keating. Doug was employed by Willett Fruit Co. and Atlantic Wholesalers as a Sales Representative, enjoyed Harness Racing and was a former member of the Red Chevron and Main Brace.
Besides his mother he is survived by one brother Brian (Marilyn) Keating of Sussex, NB, four nephews Jeffrey, Thomas, Matthew and Daniel, three aunts Helen, Kathlyne and Evelyn Keating and several cousins. He is predeceased by three uncles Kenneth, Lawrence and Harold Keating.
Resting at Brenan’s Select Community Funeral Home 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (506-634-7424) with visiting on Thursday, May 23, 2002 from 7-9 PM and Friday, May 24, 2002 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, May 25, 2002 from Brenan’s Funeral Home Chapel at 10: 00 AM. Interment in Cedar Hill Extension Cemetery. Remembrances may be made to the NB Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Clarence A. Anderson
The death of Clarence (Duke) Avard Anderson of Currie Ave, husband of Joan (McCarthy) Anderson of 50 years, occurred on Saturday, June 1, 2002 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born in Saint John he was the son of Howard and Muriel (Lee) Anderson. Duke was employed with I.L.A. Local 273 as a Longshoreman until his retirement in 1993, a member of St. Pius X Church, Hampton Golf and Country Club, an associate member of R.C.L. Branch # 2, enjoyed golf, bowling and softball. A loving husband and father he is survived by four daughters Sharon (William) Breau, Debbie (Mark) LeBlanc both of Saint John, Joanie (Jack) Barry of Quispamsis and Susan (Richard) Thomas of Saint John, two brothers Clinton (Edna) of Grand Bay and Douglas (Valerie) of Hampton, nine grandchildren Mike, Michelle, Jeffery, Mark, T.C., Jennifer, Jocelyn, Travis and Amy, two great-grandchildren Courtney and David, several nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by one brother Herbert and one sister Bernice Carson.
Resting at Brenan’s Select Community Funeral Home 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (506-634-7424) with visiting on Monday, June 3, 2002 and Tuesday, June 4, 2002 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, June 5, 2002 from St. Pius X Church at 11:00AM. Interment in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Remembrances may be made to the NB Heart and Stroke Foundation or the charity of the donors choice.
PHILIP HAMBURG
The death of Mr. Philip Hamburg of MacLean’s Special Care Home, 268 Golden Grove Road, Saint John, husband of the late Belle (Dreskin) Hamburg, occurred on Wednesday, May 15, 2002, at the Saint John Regional Hospital.
Mr. Hamburg owned and operated Dreskin’s Ladies’ Wear, for many years, before his retirement and was an active member of Congregation Shaarei Zedek.
He is survived by three sons, David Hamburg (Pesha Gordon) of Jerusalem, Israel, Norman Hamburg (Linda) of Saint John and Harvey Hamburg (Paul Sabin) of Toronto, ON, seven grandchildren, Chaya, Raya, Avi, Orli, Shirli Hamburg all of Israel and Andrew and Jason Hamburg of Saint John.
The family wish to express their heartfelt thanks to Philip’s devoted caregivers, Wayne and Bonnie MacLean and Staff.
Funeral will be held at Brenan’s Select Community Funeral Home Chapel, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (634-7424), on Thursday, May 16, 2002 at 3:00 PM. Interment in the Shaarei Zedek Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, remembrances to the Saint John Jewish Historical Museum (633-1833), would be appreciated by the family.
HAZEN D WALTON
The death of Mr. Hazen Douglas Walton, of 1100 Manawagonish Road, Saint John, husband of Marjorie H. (Clancey) Walton, occurred on Wednesday, June 5, 2002 at the Saint John Regional Hospital.
Born in West Saint John, he was the son of the late Henry and Elizabeth (Carr) Walton. Hazen had served as a Staff Sargeant with Militia Canadian Army, and had served in WWII as a paramedic. Hazen had been employed with Robins Drug Store, and later was employed with the National Canadian Drug Company for many years.
Besides his wife, Marjorie, Hazen is survived by one daughter, Elizabeth Ann Walton of Dartmouth, NS, four grandchildren, Steven and Mark of Vancouver, BC, and Katherine and Kimberly, of Dartmouth, as well as many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents, brothers, George, Hilton, and Harry, and sister, Hilda.
Resting at Brenan’s Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John, NB (506) 634-7424, with visitation on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. The funeral service will be held on Friday, June 7, 2002 at 2:00 PM from Portland United Church. Interment will take place at Cedar Hill Extension Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, remembrances to the Kidney Foundation of Canada would be appreciated.
