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Marguerite A. Parks
The death of Mrs. Marguerite A. Parks (Peggy), of Rocmaura Nursing Home, wife of the late George Reuel Parks occurred on Monday September 29, 2003 at her residence. Born February 29, 1916 in Saint John, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Lucy (Biddiscombe) Kearns.
Peggy had worked as a waitress for the Admiral Beatty for many years. She was a member of the CNIB and danced with Mrs. Rossley's troupe at the Imperial Theater.
She is survived by her loving children Michael Parks (Annette) of Brown's Flat, Delbert Parks (Laurinda) of Pictou, NS, Bernard Parks of Charlesburg, PQ, Randy Parks (Darlene) of Hampton, Kevin Parks (Anne Larabee) of Saint John, Janice Gaudet (John) of Saint John, Sharon Barry (Ira Lynch) of Saint John, Patricia Parks (Judith Wright) of Saint John and Marilyn LeBlanc (Raymond) of Greenwich Hill, NB; two sisters Josephine Jones (Herb) of Windsor, Ontario and Myrna Mason of Saint John; several grandchildren; several great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Besides her husband and parents, she was predeceased by two sons Brian and Duane; sisters Carmel Havilor, Dorothea Dawes and brother in law Joe Mason.
Resting at Fundy Funeral Home, 230 Westmorland Road, Saint John, (646-2424) with visitation on Wednesday 7-9 p.m. and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held from Fundy Funeral Home "Chapel" on Friday October 3, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow in Ocean View Memorial Gardens Cemetery. The family would appreciate donations made to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the CNIB.
Gladys Davis Sullivan
The death of Mrs. Gladys Davis Sullivan (Scotty), wife of the late William F. (Bill) Sullivan, of Saint John, occurred unexpectedly on Friday September 26, 2003 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Gladys was born June 24, 1924 in Edinburgh, Scotland.
She is survived by her loving daughter Norma Perry (George) of Saint John; brother Ian Nicholson (Shirley) of England; sister Blossom Kemp (James) of Scotland; two grandchildren Timothy and Andrew Perry; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, husband, brothers; sisters and grandson Matthew. She was a member of the British Wife's Club for many years and the War Brides Association, she also enjoyed playing bingo.
Resting at Fundy Funeral Home, 230 Westmorland Road, Saint John, (646-2424) on Sunday September 28, 2003 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held from Fundy Funeral Home Chapel on Monday September 29, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. Following cremation interment will take place in Fernhill Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations made to the ALS Society or to the Canadian Cancer Society.
John Clayton Stackhouse
The Death of John C. Stackhouse occurred at the Saint John Regional Hospital on September 21st, 2003. Born in Saint John, NB. On November 25th, 1921, he was the son of the late James and Frances (Craig) Stackhouse.
John is survived by his wife; Margaret (Sisk), two sons; Terry (Charlene) and Derek (Tanya) both of Saint John, four stepsons; Ernest (Connie) Pitre of Saint John, Joseph (Joan) Pitre of Toronto, Donald (Jeanette) Pitre of Saint John, and Ronald (Patti) Pitre of Saint John, two daughters; Lynn and friend Karen of Edmonton, Alberta, Wanda (Nathan) Benjamin of Saint John, three stepdaughters; Holly Pitre of Saint John, Cathy (James) Whelly of Saint John and Linda (Bob) Doucet of Quispamsis. Two sisters; Ellen Jenkins of Saint John, and Caroline Devenne of Saint John. He is also survived by grandchildren and great grandchildren and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. John was predeceased by his first wife Irene Leblanc, two sons; John and Robert and by a sister Mildred Walsh.
Resting at Fundy Funeral Home, 230 Westmorland Road, Saint John NB. (646-2424) With visitation on Monday September 22nd, 2003 from 2-4 & 7-9 pm with the Funeral Service being held on Tuesday at 11am at the Fundy Funeral Home “Chapel” with Rev. Bill LeGrand officiating. Interment will follow in the Holy Cross Cemetery. The family would appreciate donations be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or to the Charity of the donors choice.
Mary Kane
The death of Mrs. Mary Kane, of Saint John, occurred on Wednesday September 17, 2003 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born March 11, 1923 in Rowena, NB she was the daughter of the late Ben and Grace (Boone) DeWitt.
She is survived by her loving children Joe (Ellie) of Johnville, Joan McGrattan (Garey Shea) of Saint John, Bob (Dawn) of Rothesay, Terry (Emily) of Deer Lake, NL, Jim (Carolyn) of Red Deer, AB, and Sharon Kirkpatrick (Wayne Duplessis) of Saint John; brothers Walton and James; sister Bessie; 18 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Joseph Kane, who passed away September 11, 1973; brothers Carl, David and Earle; sisters Laura and Margaret.
Mary loved spending time with her family, cooking huge roast beef dinners, playing cards, quilting, knitting, walking, playing scrabble and doing crossword puzzles.
A Private family service will be held from Fundy Funeral Home "Chapel", interment will take place in Ocean View Memorial Gardens Cemetery. The family would appreciate donations made to Hospice Saint John Inc., or to the charity of the donor's choice.
Eleanor Geneieve Blanchard
The death of Mrs. Eleanor Geneieve Blanchard, of Quispamsis, occurred on Sunday September 14, 2003 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born December 28, 1939 in Saint John she was the daughter of the late Harold and Katheline (Evans) Blanchard.
She is survived by one son Chris Landry of Fort Erie, Ontario; four daughters Deborah (Nelson) States of Toronto, Katie Landry of Ontario, Cladora Landry of Toronto and Tamara Landry (John Spence) of Saint John; 10 grandchildren Corey, Nathan, DJ, Julie, Steven, Jason, Derrick, Melissa, Billy, DJ and Nelson; six great grandchildren; two brothers Steve B. Sr. (Audrey) Blanchard of Saint John and Ronald Blanchard of Saint John; two sisters Pat Constance of Saint John and Mary (Curtis) McGrath of Vancouver, BC; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, and sister Lena Milberry.
Resting at Fundy Funeral Home, 230 Westmorland Road, Saint John (646-2424) with visitation on Tuesday September 16, 2003 from 2-4 and 7-9. The funeral service will be held from the "Chapel" of Fundy Funeral Home on Wednesday September 17, 2003 at 11 a.m. Following cremation a private family interment will take place in St. Joseph's Cemetery at a later date. The family would appreciate donations made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the New Brunswick Heart and Stroke Foundation.
John Pilley
The death of John Pilley occurred on September 5th 2003 at the Kennebec Manor. Born October 17th, 1927 in Saint John, NB. He was the son of the late Herbert (Alice) Pilley. John is survived by one nephew, Terry McNeil of Saint John.
At John's request, cremation has taken place and Interment will be held at a later date at Cedar-Hill ext. Cemetery, Fundy Funeral Home in care of the arrangements.
James Robert May
The death of Jim May of Saint John, occurred on September 5th, 2003 at his residence. Born March 8th, 1952. He was the son of Harriet (McLeod) and the late Matthew May.
He is survived by his wife, Theresa (McLeod) May, one son; Neil of Saint John, one daughter; Sarah, also of Saint John, four brothers; Ian (Caryl) May of Cambridge Narrows, David (Simone) May of Ontario, John (Charlotte) May of Saint John, and Tom (Pam) May of Saint John, one sister; Ann (Norman) Gibbons of Ontario.
Resting at Fundy Funeral Home, 230 Westmorland Road, Saint John NB. (646-2424) With visitation on Saturday, September 6th, 2003 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. And Sunday 2-4 & 7-9 pm. The family would appreciate donations be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, Canadian Cancer Society or to the charity of the donors choice.
Wilfred Daniel McPhee
The death of Mr. Wilfred Daniel McPhee, loving husband of Georgina (Cormier) McPhee, of Saint John, occurred on Tuesday September 2, 2003 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born September 3, 1924 in Saint John he was the son of Wilfred and Sarah Ann (Bernard) McPhee.
Wilfred was a veteran of WWII, serving in the Royal Canadian Air Force. He worked as a pipe fitter for many years, and was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Jervis Bay Branch.
He is survived by his loving wife Georgina, sons Alan (Jolanta) McPhee of Pickering, Ontario, Gerald McPhee of Chilliwack, B.C. and Philip (Kimberly) McPhee of Saint John; daughter Valerie (Wayne) Thompson of Stoney Creek; 8 grandchildren; one great grandchild; siblings Florence Bates of Saint John, Doris Milnes of Saint John, Jean Gagnon of Saint John, Laurence McPhee of Quispamsis, John McPhee of Saint John, Anna Savard of Saint John, Wallace McPhee of Saint John, and Edward McPhee of Saint John; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Wilfred and Sarah Ann; sons Wayne McPhee and Larry McPhee; siblings Irene Haynes, James McPhee, Michael McPhee, Jackeline LeBlanc, Joseph McPhee, Mary Cormier, Gertrude Trigg and Francis McPhee.
Resting at Fundy Funeral Home, 230 Westmorland Road, Saint John (646-2424) with visitation on Wednesday and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from Stella Maris Church on Friday September 5, 2003 at 11 a.m. In Lieu of flowers the family would appreciate donations made to the Canadian Cancer Society or to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Rene Charles Doiron
The death of Mr. Rene Charles Doiron, of Saint John, occurred on Tuesday September 2, 2003 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born December 14, 1934 in Acadiaville Siding, NB, he was the son of the late Damien and Elodie (Robichaud) Doiron.
Besides his wife Joan, he is survived by his sons Marcel (Lori) Doiron of Saint John and Michael Doiron of Ottawa, grandchildren Joshua Charles Doiron, Mark Anthony Doiron, Ashlee Shepard and Alexandra Rene Doiron; brothers Herman (Elsie) Doiron of Chipman, Ulysse Doiron of Collette, NB, Theo (Karline) of Conn, USA, Steve (Diane) of Hamilton, Aleide (Betty) Doiron of Hamilton, August Doiron of Hamilton and Lionel Doiron of Washington, DC; sisters Minnie (Cilime) of Richibucto, NB, Julie (Jacques) of Moncton and Lucina (Elias) of Collette, NB; several cousins, nieces and nephews.
Resting at Fundy Funeral Home, 230 Westmorland Road, Saint John (646-2424) with visitation on Thursday September 4, 2003 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from St. Peter's Church on Friday September 5, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow in St. Joseph's Cemetery. The family would appreciate donations made to the St. Vincent de Paul Society or to the charity of the donor's choice.
Bernard Harold Kelley
The death of Mr. Bernard Harold Kelley, husband of the late Rita E. (Whalen), of Saint John, occurred on Monday September 1, 2003 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born September 10, 1925 in Saint John he was the son of the late Frederick and Helen (Condon) Kelley.
Bernie worked for McAvity's for many years, retiring from Irving Paper Ltd in 1989. He was a member of Silver Falls United Church.
He is survived by his son Fred (Tammy) of Saint John; daughter Susan (Doug) Button of Saint John; two brothers Donald Kelley of Saint John and Gerry (Sylvia) Kelley of B.C.; three grandchildren Kristen, James and Colin Button; several cousins, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, brothers Earl and Ronald; sisters Helen Fulton and Shirley Doherty.
Resting at Fundy Funeral Home, 230 Westmorland Road, Saint John, (646-2424) with visitation on Tuesday September 2, 2003 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held from Silver Falls United Church on Wednesday September 3, 2003 at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow in Ocean View Memorial Gardens Cemetery. The family would appreciate donations made to Romero House Soup Kitchen, Canadian Cancer Society or St.Joseph's Hospital Foundation.
