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Ronald William Marshall
Marshall, Ronald William – Passed away Tuesday January 20th, 2004 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. He was the son of Mary J. (Bullock) and the late James Marshall.
Ron is survived by his wife, Ina (Gilks), three sons, Paul (Ann) of Saint John, Richard of Titusville and Nelson (Colleen Summerville) of Sussex Corner, one daughter, Shelley (Norman) McKee of Saint John, two sisters, Jean –Dow- Comeau of Quispamsis and Margaret (Doug) Cook of Fredericton, seven grandchildren and several cousins, nieces and nephews. Ron was a self-employed truck driver and belonged to the Southern NB Truckers Association.
Resting at Fundy Funeral Home 230 Westmorland Rd. Saint John, NB. (646-2424) With visitation being held one hour before the service on Friday January 23rd, 2004 from 10 – 11 am. The Funeral service will be held from the Fundy Funeral Home “Chapel” on Friday January 23rd, 2004 at 11am.With Rev. Shawn White officiating. Memorial Donations may be made to the Romero House or to the memorial of the donor’s choice.
Florence Grant Bridges
The death of Mrs. Florence Grant Bridges, 104 years of age, of the St. John St. Stephen Nursing Home occurred on Sunday January 18, 2004 at her residence. Born January 15, 1900 in Saint John, she was the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Howard.
She is survived by her loving daughters Barbara McMahon (Jack) of New Hampshire and Lynn Roy (Ulysse) of Quispamsis; sister Margaret Black of Saint John; seven grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Lester Bridges, brothers Laird, Ronald, Robert, Charles, William, and Cecil and sister Gladys.
A Memorial Service will be held from Fundy Funeral Home Chapel, 230 Westmorland Road, Saint John (646-2424) on Wednesday January 20, 2004 at 11 a.m. Interment will follow in St. Joseph's Cemetery. The family would appreciate donations made to the charity of the donor's choice.
Mary Louise Nelson
Mary Louise ( Gorlick ) Nelson passed away quietly in her sleep on January 14, 2004 at the Loch Lomond Villa in Saint John.
Mary enjoyed a remarkable life as a wife, mother, grandmother and career volunteer who lent her energies and passion for childhood development and education both at home and abroad. Mary was a former provincial president of Home and School, served on the former District 20 Board of School trustees, she was both a provincial and national president of UNICEF Canada and a founding member of the team that established UNICEF New Brunswick. She was active in her church , St. Mary and St. Bartholomew's where she served on the vestry, guild and ACW over the decades.
Mary was predeceased by her husband George and she is survived by sons Roger ( Helen ), Barry ( Jean ), David ( Karen ) and Peter ( Leslie ) . To her grandchildren Ginny (White) , Judy (Milne), Andrew (Nelson) , Kevin (Nelson) and Janet (Osborne) and great - grandchildren Carolyn, Michael, Rachel, James and Matthew she was a loving and proud Mia. Mary was a best friend to her sister-in-law Margaret ( Nelson ) King and a loving daughter of the late James and Helen ( Cogswell ) Gorlick.
It is with great appreciation that the Nelson family would like to thank the staff of the Loch Lomond Villa who were wonderful and considerate caregivers and very much a part of the last chapter in the book of life for a truly exceptional person.
Funeral arrangements are under the care of the Fundy Funeral Home, 230 Westmorland Road ( 646 - 2424). Visitation hours are Thursday Jan. 15 from 7 - 9 pm and Friday Jan. 16 from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 pm. The celebration of Mary's life will be conducted on Saturday morning Jan. 17 from her church, St Mary and St Bartholomew's ( 648 Westmorland Road ) at 11am, with a reception by the Ladies Guild to follow. Interment will take place in Fernhill Cemetery. Donations to UNICEF, Alzhiemer's Soicety, Salvation Army or St. Mary and St. Bartholomew's Church Memorial Fund would be a wonderful way to honour Mary's life.
Ralph Hopps
Hopps, Ralph-passed away January 14th, 2004 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born in Dalhousie, NB he was the son of the late Kenneth and Georgina (Harquel).
He was employed with Ocean Steel for over 40 years and belonged to the Masonic Lodge, Hibernia #3.
Ralph is survived by a special friend Ann Reynolds, stepson Barry McMillan of London Ont. Two daughters, Debra (Richard) Rondeau of Cape Cod, Mass, and Brenda Gould of Antigonish, NS, three stepdaughters, Mary (Fred) Burns, Margaret Melanson and Barbara Pitt all of Saint John, one brother, Murray (Marion) Hopps of Sharron, Ont. Two sisters, Blanche (Clare) Durland of Middleton, NS and Hazel (Bruce) Hill of Mississauga, Ont. Four grandchildren, two great grandchildren and a aunt, Ruth Hopps and several cousins, nieces and nephews.
By Ralph’s request, there will be no visiting or funeral service. Fundy Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangement’s 230 Westmorland Road, Saint John (646-2424) Interment will follow in Antigonish, NS in the spring. The family would appreciate donations be made to the Masonic Temple or to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Ralph Hopps
Hopps, Ralph-passed away January 14th, 2004 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born in Dalhousie, NB he was the son of the late Kenneth and Georgina (Harquel).
He was employed with Ocean Steel for over 40 years and belonged to the Masonic Lodge, Hibernia #3.
Ralph is survived by a special friend Ann Reynolds, stepson Barry McMillan of London Ont. Two daughters, Debra (Richard) Rondeau of Cape Cod, Mass, and Brenda Gould of Antigonish, NS, three stepdaughters, Mary (Fred) Burns, Margaret Melanson and Barbara Pitt all of Saint John, one brother, Murray (Marion) Hopps of Sharron, Ont. Two sisters, Blanche (Clare) Durland of Middleton, NS and Hazel (Bruce) Hill of Mississauga, Ont. Four grandchildren, two great grandchildren and a aunt, Ruth Hopps and several cousins, nieces and nephews.
By Ralph’s request, there will be no visiting or funeral service. Fundy Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangement’s 230 Westmorland Road, Saint John (646-2424) Interment will follow in Antigonish, NS in the spring. The family would appreciate donations be made to the Masonic Temple or to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Helen M. M. Whitebone
The death of Mrs. Helen M. M. Whitebone, of the Loch Lomond Villa Nursing Home, wife of the late Ernest Whitebone, occurred on Tuesday January 13, 2004 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born April 27, 1915 in Amherst, NS, she was the daughter of the late John and Ella (Dunphy) Wilkins.
She is survived by one son Peter Whitebone (Carolyn) of Saint John; two daughters Patsy DeSilva of Saint John and Helen Grant (George) of Moncton; eight grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; one sister Bertha Hatfield of Saint John; and several nieces and nephews.
Following cremation, visitation will be held from Fundy Funeral Home 230 Westmorland Road, Saint John (646-2424) on Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held from Fundy Funeral Home Chapel on Friday January 16, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow in Fernhill Cemetery. The family would appreciate donations made to the Animal Rescue League or to the charity of the donor's choice.
Burpee Charles Wright
Wright, Burpee Charles – Passed away Tuesday January 13th, 2004 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. He was the son of the late Tilley and Sara (Scott).
Charles is survived by a son Ronald and a daughter, Sharon (Roger) both of Saint John. Six grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren, and several brothers and sisters.
Resting at Fundy Funeral Home 230 Westmorland Rd. Saint John, NB. (646-2424) With visitation on Wednesday January 14th, 2004 from 2-4 & 7-9pm. The Funeral service will be held from the Fundy Funeral Home “Chapel” on Thursday at 2pm with Rev. Greg McMullen officiating. Memorial Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or to the memorial of the donor’s choice.
Grace Evelyn (Blair) Feran
Feran, Grace Evelyn (Blair) passed away January 12, 2004 at her residence “B” Wing Loch Lomond Villa, widow of Thomas Feran. Born in Londonderry, NS a daughter of the late Levi and Maude (Carr) Mattatall.
Has been a resident of Saint John for 50 years. She was employed with New System Dry Cleaners for several years; and Red Rose Tea Factory.
She is survived by 2 sons, one daughter Elizabeth Bowers; seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Her sister Viola Johnston, Georgia, USA and a special niece Beryl Nicholson. Predeceased by her companion and best friend Ovide “Terry” Theriault and her brother Warren Mattatall.
She was a member of Ladies Auxiliary Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 53 and the Kindness Club of Saint John. She enjoyed dancing, cards and especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
The funeral service will be held from Fundy Funeral Home Chapel, 230 Westmorland Road, Saint John (646-2424) on Wednesday January 14, 2004 at 11 a.m. Visitation will be held two hours prior to the funeral service from 9 am – 11a.m. Interment will follow in Fernhill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations made to the Children’s Wish Foundation (as she dearly loved all children), the Alzheimer Society or to the charity of the donor’s choice.
May Jean Targett
The death of Mrs. May Jean Targett, of Loch Lomond Villa Nursing Home, loving wife of Cecil Hart Targett, occurred on Thursday January 8, 2004 at her residence. Born March 7, 1912 in River Hebert, NS she was the daughter of the late John and Alice (Vance) Sinton.
She had worked for Stanfields in NS and Sylvania Electric in Massachusetts.
She is survived by one sister Rebecca Allain (Frederic) of Moncton; one aunt; several cousins, nieces and nephews. Besides her parents she was predeceased by brother Raymond Sinton and sisters Hazel Stathart, Mary Sinton and Ina Wharton.
By request there will be no visitation or funeral service. A private family interment will take place in Zion Presbyterian Church, West Branch at a later date. The family would appreciate donations made to the charity of the donor's choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to Fundy Funeral Home, 230 Westmorland Road, Saint John, NB (646-2424).
Catherine Rose Stratis
Stratis, Catherine Rose – Passed away January 5th, 2004 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born February 3rd, 1955. She was the daughter of Beatrice Mary Stratis and the late Anthony Stratis.
Catherine is survived by two brothers, Michel Anthony and Arthur William both of Saint John, two sisters, Mary Lou, of Saint John and Barb of Vancouver, two nieces, Metaxia Mary and Natasha, two nephews, Paul William and Shane, and a great nephew, Ryan. She was predeceased by a sister Ann Marie.
Catherine was employed at Dan’s Restaurant, Sally’s Clothing, Shoppers Drug-Mart and Wal-Mart. Catherine will carry on through love and spirit. We will Love you always and forever.
Resting at Fundy Funeral Home 230 Westmorland Rd Saint John, NB. (646-2424) With visitation on Wednesday January 7th, 2004 from 2-4 & 7-9pm. and Thursday January 8th, 2-4 & 7-9 pm. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at Stella Maris Church on Friday January 9th, at 11am. Memorial Donations may be made to the memorial of the donor’s choice.
