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LeRoy Ernest (Roy) Marshall
The death of LeRoy Ernest (Roy) Marshall, Husband of Julia (Logan) Marshall, occurred on September 7, 2002, at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born in Saint John he was the son of the late James and Clara (Mercer) Marshall. During WW II he served overseas with the Canadian Army. He was an electrician by trade and besides working as an independent he was employed with the local School Board and the Saint John Dry Dock. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge. He enjoyed his hobby farm and the time he spent fishing.
Besides his wife he is survived by his sons Roy C., Robert K. and his wife Valerie, Michael A., all of Saint John, Donald C. and his wife Mimi of Wells, Maine, his daughters Ardith L. Bartlett, Elizabeth A. Robin and her husband Charles, all of Saint John, Judith Greenlaw of Newfoundland, his nine grandsons, two granddaughters, twenty great-grandchildren, one great-great grandson, his sisters Louise Doiron and her husband Harvey, Dorothy Worden, sister-in-law Mary Marshall, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother James Marshall, his sisters Thelma Godwin and Clara Watson, his brothers-in-law William Worden and Douglas Godwin.
Resting at Brenan’s Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row (634-7424), with visiting on Sunday from 7-9 PM and Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, September 10, 2002, at 11:00 AM, from Brenan’s Chapel. Interment will take place at Loyalist Cemetery, Hardings Point, New Brunswick.
Mrs. Shirley J. (Gray) Melanson
The death of Mrs. Shirley J. (Gray) Melanson, of Rothesay, NB, wife of the late Everett Melanson, occurred on Monday, September 9, 2002 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born in Saint John, she was the daughter of the late Murray and Violet (Tait) Gray. Shirley dedicated her life to her family, and loved her children and grandchildren. She loved cooking, playing cards, especially poker, and playing Bingo.
Shirley will be sadly missed by her five sons, Peter Melanson (Debbie) of Edmonton, AB, Everett Melanson of Saint John, Robin Melanson (Goldie) of Gondola Point, Stephen Melanson (Tammy) of Ketepec, and Paul Melanson (Gina) of Fairvale, NB, four daughters, Bonita MacLean (Wayne) of Saint John, Dorothy Sullivan (Joe) of Miramichi, Cindy Dobbin (Chris) of Fairvale, NB, and Heather Hunt (Robert) of Kingston, four brothers, Allan Gray, Billy Gray, and Peter Gray, all of Saint John, and John Gray of Hampton, four sisters, Dorothy Snodgrass, Margaret Daigle, and Mary Lee, all of Saint John, and Rosie Kazimere of Hampton, NB, 23 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, as well as several cousins, nieces and nephews. Shirley was predeceased by her husband, Everett, her parents, two sons, David Gray and Ricky Melanson, and one brother, Murray Gray.
Resting at Brenan’s Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John, NB, (506) 634-7424, with visitation on Tuesday and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 12, 2002 at 11:00 AM from Brenan’s Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will take place at St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Remembrances to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated.
Douglas Stewart Kerr Skinner
The passing of Douglas Stewart Kerr Skinner, occurred on Wednesday, September 25, 2002, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, following a lengthy illness. Born in Saint John on March 3, 1914, he was the son of the late Roy and Edythe (Kerr) Skinner. Predeceased by one sister, Margaret (Skinner) Wells of Toronto, ON and one brother, Errol Skinner of Victoria, BC.
He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth (Chase) Skinner and five nephews, Dr. William Patterson of Saint John, Douglas Patterson of Grand Bay-Westfield, Donald Patterson of Grand Bay-Westfield, Robert Wells of Toronto, ON and Donald Skinner of Victoria, BC.
Douglas graduated from Saint John High School in 1931, and his business career was in the insurance business, with the Excelsior Life Insurance Company, as Branch Manager for NB/PEI, before retiring in the late seventies. He was active in sports and his community. In his early years, he was well known for coaching in basketball, and was involved with several successful teams. He was also involved in golf and was very active with both the New Brunswick Golf Association and the Maritime Seniors’ Golf Association, over the years. He was a longtime member of the St. Andrew’s Curling Club, the Westfield Golf Club, the Union Club, St. John’s (Stone) Church, the Union Lodge of Portland, Masonic Order and a number of other associations.
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 and Friday 2-4 PM only. A private family service will be held at Brenan’s Funeral Home Chapel, followed by interment in Fernhill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, remembrances to St. John’s (Stone) Church, the Pulmonary Rehab Unit of the Saint John Regional Hospital or the charity of the donors choice would be appreciated by the family.
Harold Arnold Bannister
After a courageous battle with cancer, the death occurred peacefully at home of Harold Arnold Bannister, age 67 years, on Monday, September 23, 2002. Born in Saint John, he was the son of the late Arnold C. Bannister and the late Marion (Naves) (Bannister) Carr. Lovingly remembered by his wife, of 38 years, Helen T. (Robertson) Bannister, children, Lisa Savidant (Mark) of Hampton, Andrea Moran (James) of St. Martins and James Bannister (Brandy) of Saint John, brothers, John Bannister (Joan) of Ottawa, ON, Willard Carr (Elaine) of Keswick Ridge and Jackie Carr (Dawn) of Saint John, sisters, Alice Bannister of Saint John, Arna Todd (Paul) of Vancouver, BC, Marion Clarke of Saint John, Marjorie Martin (Gerald) of Saint John and Elaine Skov-Neilson (Kurt) of Rothesay, grandchildren, Megan, Emily, Gregory, Rachael, Samantha, Krisha, Justin-Tye, Mathieu and Marlisa, several nieces and nephews.
Harold worked for many years as a Stationary Engineer and later was employed with the Corps. of Commissionaires. He was a member of Glenview United Church and was active in the Monday night card games at the I.O.O.F. Hall. Harold enjoyed his family, especially his grandchildren. He will be sadly missed.
Resting at Brenan’s Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (634-7424), with visiting on Wednesday 7-9 PM and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral service will be held at Glenview United Church, on Friday, September 27, 2002 at 2:00 PM. Interment in the Midland Cemetery. Remembrances to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of New Brunswick or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
Ellen Agnes Burke
On Tuesday, September 3, 2002 at the Saint John Regional Hospital, Ellen Agnes Burke made her transition from this phase of life to the next. Born January 28, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Cyril Joseph and Florence Eileen (Hamm) Burke, she lived in Grand Bay with her uncle, Walter K. Hamm until age ten. Briefly married to Lester Stanton, she gave birth to Ray Burke Stanton, Leslie Faye Stanton and Chris Warren Stanton. Ellen was quite pleased with the diversity of her employment: mainly as a teacher; a few years in the 1960’s as accounting clerk at Woolworth’s Head Office and part time cashier at Honest Ed’s in Toronto; also trained and worked in heavy equipment operation (front end loader 1975 – ’79), laundry pick up and delivery (New System Laundry), fuel oil delivery (Gulf Home Comfort), alcoholism treatment and car sales (Quigg Motors 1979 – 80). Then back to "supply" teaching at K.V.H.S. Since may of 1974, she was a grateful " Friend of Bill W". In the 1970’s, Ellen was a member of Toastmasters International. Most recently she was active member of the Canada Games Aquatic Centre and the Tai Chi Society. She enjoyed writing.
Survived by two sons Ray (Jo-Anne) and Chris (Alberta) Stanton, grandchildren: Frankie, Amanda, Ray and Alexandra; Zachary and Joshua. Sister Carol Ann Rice of Saint John and John A. Burke of Passekeag Road, Robert J. Burke of Saint John, several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents Cyril J. Burke in 1997, Florence (Hamm) Burke 1973 and in 1993 by Bill Cosman, her longtime companion, her daughter Leslie Faye Stanton who died of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome at two months of age in 1961.
Resting at Brenan’s Select Community Funeral Home 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (506-634-7424) with visiting on Thursday, September 5, 2002 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. A memorial service will be celebrated on Friday, September 6, 2002 from Brenan’s Funeral Chapel at 4 PM. Interment at a later date. Remembrances may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Margaret Edith (Ducey) Hargrove
The death of Mrs. Margaret Edith (Ducey) Hargrove of Saint John, wife of the late Eugene Lewis Hargrove, occurred on Friday, September 27, 2002 at the Saint John Regional Hospital.
Born in Saint John, Margaret was the daughter of the late James and Julia (Dunham) Ducey. Margaret had been employed as the supervisor of housekeeping at the Dr. Robert's Hospital School, from where she had retired. She was a life long member of St. James’ Church (Broad Street), and was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69, Secretary of Saint John District. She was very active with the Liberal Party. She is survived by one son, Robert "Bob" Hargrove (Debbie) of Saint John, one sister, Eileen Vantassel (Charles) of Saint John, four grandchildren, Julie Carleton (Brian), Allan Hargrove (Lori), Linda Martin, and Brian Hargrove, as well as several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband and parents, a twin brother, Elvin Ducey, and a sister Jean Daley.
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. The memorial service will be held on Monday, September 30, 2002 at 2:15 PM from Brenan’s Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be at Cedar Hill Extension Cemetery. Remembrances to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. There will be a R.C.L. Tribute service on Sunday at 7:00 PM.
Alfred J. Godin
The death of Mr. Alfred J. Godin, of Saint John, NB, husband of Helen (Russell) Godin, occurred on Sunday, December 8, 2002, at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born in Collette, NB, he was the son of the late Alexander and Henriette (Gautreau) Godin. For 29 years, Alfred was employed with Vet’s Taxi, from where he retired. He is survived by his wife, Helen, two step-sons, Donald Mason of Saint John, and Douglas Mason of Grand Bay- Westfield, NB, three step-daughters, Joan Ritchie of Hartford, Connecticut, Shirley Lockhart and Lana Dann, both of Saint John, one brother, Harvey Godin of Montreal, PQ, five sisters, Alice Godin of Sherbrooke, PQ, May Perry, Viola Linton, and Flora Morrell, all of Saint John, and Mildred Boyle of Rogersville, one granddaughter, Leesa H. M. Doley, as well as many cousins, nieces, and nephews. He was predeceased by a step-daughter, Norma Brown, and brothers, Walter, Edmund, and Norman.
Resting at Brenan’s Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John, NB, (506) 634-7424, with visitation on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, December 10, 2002 at 12:00 Noon from St. Peter’s Church. Interment will take place at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Field of Honour. Remembrances to the charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family.
Douglas Vernon Greenlaw
The death of Douglas Vernon Greenlaw, husband of Enid M. (Currie) Greenlaw, occurred on December 1, 2002, at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Born in St. Andrew’s, NB, he was the son of the late Earle and Velma (Malloch) Greenlaw. He served during WW II with the Canadian Army. He was employed as General Manager for Emerson Bros. and Pascal Emerson before his retirement. He is survived by his son Brian Greenlaw and his wife Anne of Saint John, his daughter Janet Magee and her husband Bob of Saint John, his brother Raymond Greenlaw and his wife Lorretta of Quispamsis, his grandchildren Rob Magee (Tracey), Angie McDonald (Steven), Brian C. Greenlaw (Julie), Stephen Greenlaw, Beth Fair (Dana), five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother Donald Greenlaw.
Although there will not be visitation at Brenan’s Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise R ow (634-7424), the funeral service will be held on Tuesday, December 3, 2002, at 10:00 AM, from Brenan’s Chapel. Interment will take place at Fernhill Cemetery. Remembrances made to the New Brunswick Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
Margaret Lillian Nash
The death of Margaret Lillian Nash, wife of the late H. E. Tavenor Nash, occurred on November 29, 2002, at her residence, the Loch Lomond Villa. Born in Saint John she was the daughter of the late John S. and Elsie S. (Findlater) Allan. She was a lifelong resident of Saint John and was a member of Trinity Anglican Church. She was employed with the Saint John General Hospital and Fundy Linen before her retirement. She is survived by her nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her son Gerald Collins, her sisters Rita Hampton, Elizabeth Allan and Helen Allan, and her brothers Stanley Allan and J Fred Allan.
Resting at Brenan’s Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row (634-7424), with visiting on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, December 3, 2002, at 1:00 PM, from Brenan’s Chapel. Interment will take place at Fernhill Cemetery. Remembrances made to be the New Brunswick Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
L. Clifford Billard
The death of Mr. L. Clifford (Cliff) Billiard of Red Head Road, husband of the late Marion (McLachlan) Billiard , occurred on Sunday, December 1, 2002 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born in Saint John, he was a son of the late James and Ruth (Wyld) Billiard. Cliff was employed with the Saint John Ironworks for many years and with the Coast Guard for over twenty-two years before retirement. He was a member of Park Avenue United Church and a veteran of the Second World War in which he served with the Royal Canadian Navy. He was an avid gardener. He is survived by his sister-in-law, Margaret Rebecca Mawhinney (Kenneth) of Maces Bay; one niece, Rebecca Mawhinney (Jarvis) of Upper Coverdale, NB; 2 nephews, Warren Mawhinney (Lynn) of Keswick, NB and Graham Billiard of Cambridge, NB. He was predeceased by a brother, Alfred and a sister, Berthina Janes
A private family funeral will be held from Brenan’s Select Community Funeral Home Chapel, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John, NB (506-634-7424) on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. Remembrances may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the charity of the donor’s choice.
Vincent Thomas Boudreau
After a courageous battle with cancer, the death of Vincent Thomas Boudreau of Latimore Lake Road, husband of M. Irene (Leonard) Boudreau occurred on December 8, 2002 at his residence. Born in Lower Montague, PEI, he was the son of the late Thomas and Ellen (Murphy) Boudreau. Vincent was employed with Harold Peer as a plumber until his retirement in 1983 and worked for the PEI Department of Transportation, a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 937, Coburg St, enjoyed gardening, fishing and travelling. Besides his wife he is survived by two sons Michael (Helena) of Ontario, Thomas (Tom) (Kim) of Saint John, one daughter Christine (Robert) Saunders of Nauwigewauk, NB, one brother Eric (Doreen) of Quispamsis, two sisters Catherine MacKenzie of PEI, Patsy Cameron of Quispamsis, seven grandchildren : Rhonda (Jeff), Jennifer, Scott, Timothy, Anthony, Chantelle and Nathan, several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents he was predeceased by one son Billy, two brothers John and Louie, two brothers- in -law Tony MacKenzie and Donald Cameron.
By request there will be no visiting. A memorial mass will be celebrated at St. Joachim’s Church on Thursday, December 12, 2002 at 11:00 AM. Interment will be held at a later date. Remembrances may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Arrangements are under the direction of Brenan’s Select Community Funeral Home 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (506-634-7424).
Marjorie May Campbell
The death of Marjorie May Campbell occurred on November 29, 2002, at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born in Saint John she was the daughter of the late Issac and Myrtle (Boyd) Campbell. She was employed with the Saint John General Hospital and with the Wandlyn Inns before her retirement. She is survived by her brother Earl Campbell and his wife Dorothy of Saint John, her sister Joan Gallop and her husband Robert of Saint John, Marilyn Conley and her husband Ronald of Leonardville, NB, her special friend Connie McAuley and family and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her partner Jim Kelly.
Following cremation at Brenan’s Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row (634-7424), the funeral service will be held on Monday, December 2, 2002, at 1:00 PM, from Brenan’s Chapel. Interment will take place at Ocean View Memorial Gardens.
