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David Lloyd George Parlee
The death of Lloyd G. Parlee, husband of Jessie (Mullin) Parlee, occurred on November 6, 2002, at the Ridgewood Veteran’s Wing. Born in Saint John he was the son of the late George and Frances (Belyea) Parlee. He served as a Petty Officer during WW II with the Royal Canadian Navy. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 69. He was employed in sales and retired to the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires providing security at the Saint John Airport and the Provincial Building. He was an ardent salmon fisherman. Besides his wife he is survived by his sons Bert of California, USA, and Jack of Halifax, NS. He was predeceased by his brother Jack.
Following cremation at Brenan’s Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row (634-7424), a family memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 9, 2002, at 2:15 PM, from Brenan’s Chapel. Interment will take place at Whitney Baptist Cemetery, Northumberland County, at a later date. Remembrances made to the Ridgewood Veteran’s Wing or the charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family.
Ambrose Eugene Pickard
The death of Mr. Ambrose Eugene Pickard, formerly of Creighton Avenue, Saint John, husband of the late Patricia R. (Bain) Pickard, occurred on Wednesday, October 16, 2002, at Royal Court in Riverview, NB. Born in Johnville, NB, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary (McGrath) Pickard.
Mr. Pickard was a decorated veteran of World War II, serving overseas with the Canadian Army, and was a member of TBS #1 Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council #6595 and was awarded the Dollard Medal in 1993, in recognition of commitment to his church and community.
He is survived by two sons, Michael (Jana) of Saskatoon and Kevin (Casandra) of Riverview, one daughter, Katherine Churchill (Tony) of White Rock, BC, two brothers, Peter Pickard and Walter Pickard, both of Johnville, NB, one sister, Christine Lavoie of Fredericton, six grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brothers, Joseph and Frederick and sisters, Eileen, Dorita, Theresa and Kathleen.
By request there will be no visiting at the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Joachim’s Church, Saint John, on Saturday, October 19, 2002 at 10:00 AM. Interment in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Remembrances to the Alzheimer’s Society would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements under the direction of Brenan’s Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (506-634-7424).
C. Edna (Crawford) Sharp
The death of C. Edna (Crawford) Sharp, last surviving member of her immediate family, of Ellerdale Street formerly of Sussex, NB, wife of Laurence Sharp of Sussex, occurred on October 15, 2002 at the Saint John Regional Hospital.
Born on January 4, 1914 in Saint John, she was the daughter of the late Alexander and Letitia (Kilpatrick) Crawford. C. Edna had resided and worked in Ontario for many years before returning to Saint John in 1981. She is survived by one sister-in-law Hilda Crawford, three nephews Thomas Lees, Michael Crawford and Sandy Crawford, one niece Dolores Goguen, one step daughter Naida Heans, two step-grandsons Larry Heans and Allan Heans, several cousins, special care giver Millie and will be sadly missed by her many friends at the Loch Lomond Villa. Besides her parents she is predeceased by one brother Joseph Crawford, one sister Audrey Lees.
By request there will be no visiting. A memorial service will be celebrated on Thursday, October 17, 2002 at the Loch Lomond Villa Chapel at 2:00 PM. Following cremation interment in Fernhill Cemetery at a later date. Remembrances may be made to the Children’s Wish Foundation or the S.P.C.A. Arrangements are under the direction of Brenan’s Select Community Funeral Home 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (506-634-7424).
Mabel Lilian Trecartin
The death of Miss Mabel Lilian Trecartin, formerly of Red Head Road, Saint John, occurred on Wednesday, November 27, 2002, at the Loch Lomond Villa. Born in Saint John, on February 19, 1904, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Mabel J. (Clarke) Trecartin.
Lilian was the book keeper at Trecartin Grocery and worked for the Department of Public Works for many years, and was a member of St. Mary’s Anglican Church.
She is survived by one sister, Audrey Stewart of Saint John and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brothers, Donald, John and Robert Trecartin and sisters, Margaret Patterson and Sadie Black.
Resting at Brenan’s Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (634-7424), with visiting on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral service will be held at Brenan’s Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday, November 30, 2002 at 9:30 AM. Interment in Cedar Hill Old Cemetery. Remembrances to the charity of the donors choice would be appreciated by the family.
Jean H. VanBeelen
The death of Jean H. VanBeelen, wife of the late Cornelis VanBeelen Sr., occurred on October 24, 2002, at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born in Saint John she was the daughter of the late Frederick S. Marney and the late Edith P.(Thompson) (Marney) Mitchell. She was employed with Lantic Sugar Ltd., Canada Post Corporation and Sears Canada Ltd. before her retirement. She is survived by her sons Cornelis Jr. and his wife Marilyn, Frederick J. and his wife Lana, Wayne E. and his wife Barbara, all of Saint John, her brother Lloyd Marney and his wife Ann of Saint John, her sister Joan Harris of Toronto, ON, her eight grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and several cousins, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brothers William and Ralph Marney.
Resting at Brenan’s Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row (634-7424) with visiting on Saturday and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. The funeral service will be held on Monday, October 28, 2002, at 9:30 AM, from Brenan’s Chapel. Interment will take place at Ocean View Memorial Gardens. Remembrances to the New Brunswick Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Gideon Bible Plan would be appreciated by the family.
Loretta Margaret Brown
The death of Mrs. Loretta Margaret Brown, of Rocmaura Nursing Home, Saint John, wife of the late Harold Brown, occurred on Tuesday, January 28, 2003, at her residence. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Born in Saint John, on April 2, 1912, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Catherine (Goodine) Joyce.
Mrs. Brown was a member of St. Pius X Catholic Women’s League and St. Joseph’s Hospital Auxiliary.
She is survived by her children, Gordon (Betty) of Sussex Corner, Mary Powers (Paddy) of Raynham, Mass., Joyce Bugg (Chuck) of Camrose, AB, Patricia Brown of Saint John, Ronald of Big Cove, Phyllis McGrath (Allen) of Saint John, Margaret Conway of Saint John, Frederick (Catherine) of Saint John, Harold (Elaine) of Saint John, Michael (Sandra) of Quispamsis, Linda Brown of Toronto, ON, Catharine Coes (Donald) of Quispamsis and Geraldine O’Hara (Donald) of Saint John, sister-in-law, Blanche Joyce, 24 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by grandsons, Kevin Brown and Richard Jack, one sister and eight brothers.
Resting at Brenan’s Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (634-7424), with visiting on Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Pius X Church on Thursday, January 30, 2003 at 11:00 AM. Interment in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Remembrances to Rocmaura Foundation Inc. or the charity of the donors choice would be appreciated by the family.
H. Aubrey Cox
The death of Mr. H. Aubrey Cox, formerly of Pauline Street, Saint John, husband of Margaret M. (Power) Cox, occurred on Monday, February 3, 2003, at the Loch Lomond Villa. Born in Saint John, he was the son of the late H. Wilfred and Helen B. (Dann) Cox.
Mr. Cox was a veteran of World War II serving with the Royal Canadian Navy. He was formerly employed with General Dairies and owned and operated Cox’s Store on the Loch Lomond Road for many years. Before his retirement Aubrey was employed with the City of Saint John Recreation and Parks Department at Rockwood Park.
Left to mourn with fond and loving memories, his wife, Margaret, two sons, Larry and Paul (Barbara), one daughter, Lee Ann Toner (Robert), all of Saint John, two sisters, Isabelle Titus (Donald) of Saint John and Norma Vallis of Fredericton, seven grandchildren, Jeff, Ryan, Joel, Jill and Erin Cox and Patty and Lori Toner, several nieces and nephews.
Resting at Brenan’s Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (634-7424), with visiting on Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Joachim’s Church, Loch Lomond Road, Saint John on Thursday, February 6, 2003 at 11:00 AM. Interment in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Remembrances to the Loch Lomond Villa Alzheimer Unit 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.
Eva Carolyn (Queen) Hasson
The death of Mrs. Eva Carolyn (Queen) Hasson , wife of the late Mr. John R. Hasson occurred on January 31, 2003 in her 99th. year, at her residence, the Dr. V. A. Snow Centre, Hampton, NB. Born in Coote Hill, NB, she was the daughter of the late Winfield and Margaret (Quinn) Queen. Eva had lived in Saint John since 1972, prior to that she lived in Armstrong’s Corner, Epworth Park, NB. She was a member of St. Giles United Church, the church choir and a life member of St. Giles U.C.W. Eva is survived by one son Ralph W. (Barbara) of Hoyt, NB, one daughter Blanche (Robert) Jones of Hampton, NB, two grandsons; John of Calgary and James of Fredericton, four great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Besides her husband, she is also predeceased by one brother, Hillis Queen.
Resting at Brenan’s Select Community Funeral Home, 111Paradise Row, Saint John, NB, (506-634-7424) with visitation one hour before the service. A funeral service will be held on Monday, February 3, 2003 at 1:00 p.m. Interment in Ocean View Memorial Gardens. Remembrances may be made to the Dr. V. A. Snow Centre Foundation or a charity of the donor’s choice.
Gertrude Blanche Kempster
The death of Mrs. Gertrude Blanche (Cosman) Kempster, of Golden Grove Road, Saint John, wife of the late John Philip Kempster, occurred on Thursday, February 6, 2003 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born at Woodman’s Point, NB, she was the daughter of the late Ethelbert and Theora (Goodwin) Cosman. Gertrude was a teacher by profession and had taught school until her marriage to Jack. Later in life, she became an avid duplicate bridge player. She was Anglican by faith. She is survived by one son, Gerald Kempster (Barbara Jean) of Quispamsis; three daughters, Connie Humphrey (Stephen) of Saint John, Anne Langley (Thomas) of Phoenix, Arizona, and Catherine Lamb (Gordon) of Quispamsis; ten grandchildren; and twelve great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Jack; a sister, Elizabeth Logan; and a grandson, Gregory Langley.
A private family service will take place. Remembrances may be made to the Palliative Care Unit of Saint John Regional Hospital or the Alzheimer’s Society. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Brenan’s Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John, NB (506) 634-7424.
F. Evelyn MacDonald
The death of Mrs. F. Evelyn (MacSween) MacDonald, wife of the late Rev. James G. (Sonny) MacDonald, occurred on Monday, February 3, 2003 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born in Sydney, NS she was the daughter of the late Hugh and Frances (MacRae) MacSween and step-mother Nora MacSween. Evie was a member of Quispamsis United Church and their U.C.W. She is survived by two sons James (Lynn) of Quispamsis and Scott (Sandra) of Saint John, four daughters Marilyn (Jacques) LeBlanc, Cathy (David) MacDonald both of Halifax, NS, Susan (Kirby) Gesner of Quispamsis and Bonnie MacDonald (Doug Gaunt) of Calgary, Alberta, three sisters Helen (Wilfred) Reid of Sydney, NS, Brenda (Eric) Clark of Halifax, NS and Louise Dansereau of Texas, U.S.A. ten grandchildren Adam, Jamie, Jennifer, Brent, Michael, James, Matthew, Robert, Hannah and Emma, several nieces and nephews.
Resting at Brenan’s Select Community Funeral Home 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (506-634-7424) with visiting on Tuesday, February 4, 2003 from 2-4 PM. The Funeral service will be celebrated on Tuesday, February 4, 2003 from the Quispamsis United Church at 7PM with reception to follow. There will be visiting from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Sydney Memorial Chapel on Thursday, a service will be celebrated on Friday, February 7, 2003 at 11:00 am from St. Andrews United Church in Sydney, NS. Interment in Oakfield Cemetery, Hillside Mira, NS. Remembrances may be made to the New Brunswick Heart and Stroke Foundation, Quispamsis United Church Memorial Fund or the charity of the donor’s choice.
Ronald H. Taylor
The death of Ronald H. Taylor, husband of Freda E. (Smith) Taylor, occurred on January 28, 2003, at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born in Saint John he was the son of the late Samuel J. and Mabel M. (Potter) Taylor. He served overseas with the Second Canadian Infantry Brigand during WW II. He was a commercial traveler for the clothing and floor industry. He was a member of the United Commercial Traveler’s Jack Kidd Council # 755, the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #64, Thistle St. Andrews Curling Club, the Hampton Golf and Country Club, the Men of Fundy and St. Martins Lodge # 30 F&AM. Besides his wife he is survived by his nephews Peter and his wife Margaret Taylor of Rothesay, Brian and his wife Anita Taylor of Calgary, AB, his brother-in-law Gordon and his wife Lois Smith of Bridgewater, NS, his sister-in-law Joyce Smith of Fairvale, nieces and nephews Becky and Bruce Campbell of Halifax, Tony and Nancy Smith of Lunenburg, NS, Janet and Bob McKinney of Quispamsis, Sara and Stephen Harding of Dawson Creek, BC, David and Marie Peacock of Fairvale, Lawrence and Jeannine Smith of Edmonton, AB, Keith and Sydney Smith of the Kingston Peninsula, Stephen and Brenda Smith of Fairvale, Roger and Joanne Smith of Ottawa, ON, and Geoffrey Smith of Vancouver, BC., and his many grand nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother Eric S. Taylor.
At his request there will be no visiting. Following cremation at Brenan’s Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row (634-7424), family and friends will gather at Brenan’s Chapel on Friday, January, 31, 2003, at 2:15 PM, for Prayers of Committal. Interment will take place at Cedar Hill Extension Cemetery. Remembrances made to the New Brunswick Heart and Stroke Foundation, Romero House Soup Kitchen or the Salvation Army would be appreciated.
Susan Mary Jane (Secord) Watts
The death of Susan Mary Jane (Secord) Watts, wife of the late Rueben H. Watts, occurred on Monday, February 3, 2003 at the Carleton Kirk Nursing Lodge. Born in Long Creek, Queens County, she was the daughter of the late Walter C. and Jennie F. (Patterson) Secord. Following her employment with Thornes Hardware, she was employed as a clerk-typist with Brooke Bond and Mitchell and McConnell, retiring in 1977. Susan was a former charter member of the Kennebecasis United Baptist Church, currently a member of Main St. Baptist Church and was active in the Women’s Missionary Society at various churches in the Saint John area. She is survived by two sons Dr. E. Gordon Ross of York, Pennsylvania and Peter J. Ross of Quispamsis, NB, two daughters, Ann Fowler of Quispamsis and Marsha (James) Inch of Toronto; one brother Harry Secord of Chipman, one stepson Roy B.L. Watts of Lincoln, one stepdaughter Marlene Bonnevie of Holderville, thirteen grandchildren, thirty great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents and husband she is predeceased by her first husband Ellis G. Ross, sisters Florence, Marion, Bessie and Ada, brothers Ralph, Gordon, Clifford, George and Charlie, son- in- law Fraser, grandsons Tim and Mark.
Resting at Brenan’s Select Community Funeral Home 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (506-634-7424) with visiting on Wednesday and Thursday, February 5 and 6, 2003 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. The funeral service will be celebrated on Friday, February 7, 2003 at 2:00 PM from Main Street Baptist Church. Remembrances may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. Interment in Cedar Hill Extension Cemetery.
