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Lawrence Ernest Capson
The death of Mr. Lawrence Ernest Capson, of Charlton Place, Saint John, occurred on Saturday March 27, 2004 at his residence. Born March 18, 1929 in Saint John he was the son of the late John and Hilda (Frost) Capson.
He is survived by his son Lawrence Capson (Patricia) of Saint John; brother Arthur Capson (June) of Saint John; sister in law Jessie Capson of Saint John; two grandchildren Jason Capson of Saint John and Cynthia Capson of Saint John; several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents he was predeceased by brothers Douglas and Ronald.
By request there will be no visitation. Following cremation, A Memorial Service will be held from Fundy Funeral Home Chapel, 230 Westmorland Road, Saint John (646-2424) on Tuesday March 30, 2004 at 11 a.m. Interment will follow in Fernhill Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations made to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Roy Burton "Burt" Gordon
The death of Mr. Roy Burton Gordon “Burt”, of Clover Valley, NB, occurred unexpectedly on Wednesday June 2, 2004 at his residence.
Born 1933, in Saint John, he was the son of the late Robert and Nellie (Robertson) Gordon. Burt was an avid sportsman, hunter and fisherman. He is survived by a sister Margaret Ward of Clifton Royal; special cousin Danny Clements of Baxter’s Corner; other family members of the Clements family of Baxter’s Corner; several cousins, nieces and nephews.
Resting at Fundy Funeral Home, 230 Westmorland Road, Saint John, (646-2424) with visitation on Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held from Fundy Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday June 5, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. Interment will take place in Ocean View Memorial Gardens Cemetery. The family would appreciate donations made to the Canadian Diabetes Association or to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Mary Catherine Lavigne
The death of Mrs. Mary Catherine Lavigne, loving wife of John Lavigne, of East Saint John, occurred unexpectedly on Wednesday June 2, 2004 at her residence. Born 1928, in Saint John she was the daughter of the late John Edwin and Gertrude Eileen (Hayes) Moore.
Mary was a volunteer with the Saint John Boys and Girls Club.
Besides her loving husband John, she is survived by her son John William Lavigne of Saint John; sisters Alice Peterson, Mabel Gagne, Theresa, Doreen Tonge, and Shirley Belanger; brothers John J. Moore and Henry Hayes; several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by a sister Edna Sampson.
By request there will be no visitation. Following cremation, a Memorial Service will be held from Fundy Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday June 5, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. 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 (646-2424)
Lorna Anne Ekstrom
Ekstrom, Lorna Anne - Passed away on Monday May 31st, 2004 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born in Saint John, NB. on November 1st, 1935. She was the daughter of the late Harold and Gwen (Schwartz) Warden.
Lorna is survived by her loving husband Roland William, six sons, Timothy Roland of Saint John, Terrence Gordon of Minto, Paul Eric of Ottawa, David William (Pam) of Manitoba, Stephen Andrew (Tammy) of Grand Bay- Westfield and Tony Anthony Scott (Katherine Ann) of Saint John, seven grandchildren, three great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Lorna was a member of the St. James Anglican Church.
Resting at Fundy Funeral Home, 230 Westmorland Rd. Saint John, NB. (646-2424) With visitation on Wednesday June 2nd, from 2-4 & 7-9pm. A graveside service will be held at Ocean View Memorial Gardens on Thursday June 3rd, 2004 at 11am. Memorial Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or to the memorial of the donor’s choice.
Darryl Eldon Joseph Palmer
Palmer, Darryl Eldon Joseph- of Saint John, NB Born January 9th, 1975 in Mississauga Ontario died on May 30th, 2004 at the Saint John Regional Hospital.
Darryl said goodbye to his family and asked that they take care of themselves and each other. His greatest concern was for his family and friends to keep his memory alive in Devin and Abby. This simple request will be something we’ll be proud to fulfill. Darryl loved life and made the best of each day. His love, courage, and strength were a gift to his family and friends. He loved all sports, playing golf, being with his family and spending time with friends especially his nephew and closest pal Devin.
Darryl is survived by his parents, Bob and Jan (Waddell) Palmer, brother, Rob (Chantal) Palmer, sister Laurie (Dave) Campbell, nephew and niece Devin and Abby Campbell. Also survived by his maternal grandfather, Eldon Clyde Waddell and many loved aunt and uncles and cousins. Darryl leaves his memory with his many friends. Predeceased by his paternal grandparents, Robert and Florence (Barker) Palmer, his maternal grandmother Edna M. (Jackson) Waddell and uncle and aunt Wayne and Debbie Burke (Waddell).
Resting at Fundy Funeral Home, 230 Westmorland Road, Saint John NB. (646-2424) with visitations on Monday May 31st, 2004 from 7-9 pm. and Tuesday from 2-4 & 7-9 pm. With the Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday June 2nd, 2004 at 11 am. At St. Ann’s Church. The family would appreciate donations be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation or to the Memorial of the donors choice.
Sarah Josephine McQuade
Guided by God’s loving and merciful hands, Sarah Josephine (Lucas) McQuade was called home to her Father, on Saturday May 29th, 2004 she was born in Chipman, NB., on April 21st, 1920.
Sarah was predeceased by her parents, William and Marie (Dalton), and her brother James. One of Sarah’s greatest joy’s in life were derived from her family, and she was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother and great grand mother.
Sarah is survived by her loving husband Lorne Thomas McQuade, three sons, Thomas (Jennifer), Richard, Paul, six daughters, Juanita Watson, Sandra MacLellan, Dianne McQuade-Clark (Paul), all of Saint John, Joanne Williams (Harold) of Dipper Harbour, Deborah McQuade (Kenneth Fitzpatrick) of Fredericton and Lorna Ganong (Dwight), also of Fredericton NB, two sisters, Geraldine Kelly of Saint John, and Margaret Dicarlo (Angelo) of Minto, NB and nineteen grandchildren, 5 great grand children, plus several nieces and nephews.
Sarah graduated from the Provincial Normal School after which she pursued a career as a schoolteacher. She taught in many school districts across NB., touching the lives of many students. She was a long time member of St. Joachim’s and Cathedral parishes in Saint John. Her faith in prayer provided her with peace in her years of failing health.
Sarah’s life will be celebrated in a mass of Christian Burial at St. Joachim’s Church on Wednesday, June 2nd, 2004 at 11am, followed by interment at St. Joseph’s Cemetery. She is resting at Fundy Funeral Home, 230 Westmorland Rd. Saint John, NB. on Monday May 31st, 2004 from 7 to 9 PM and Tuesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. The family would appreciate donations be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, NB Lung Association, St. Joachims Building Fund, or to the memorial of the donors choice. Her love of God, life, and family will live on in the many lives she has touched.
H. Eugene Howard
The death of Mr. H. Eugene Howard, loving husband of Gladys D. (Sherwood) Howard, of East Saint John, occurred on Thursday May 27, 2004 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born 1925 in Saint John, he was the son of the late Herbert Walter and Edith Hazel (Miller) Howard.
Eugene was a member of the Saint John Executive Association, member and Trustee of Silver Falls United Church, Past Board member of Simonds Co-op and Meals on Wheels; Volunteer Meals on Wheels and United Church Clothing Depot. He was a veteran of WWII Serving in the RCAF from 1943 – 1947. Eugene was the President of Eastern Sign and Display Service Ltd.
Besides his loving wife Gladys, he is survived by his daughters Christine Howard-Connors (Mark) of Saint John, Janice Legere of Quispamsis and Gwen Totten (Barry) of Saint John; brother Ronald Howard (Muriel) of Saint John; sister Colleen Howard of Saint John; five grandchildren; one great grandson; several brother and sister in laws, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Resting at Fundy Funeral Home, 230 Westmorland Road, Saint John (646-2424) with visitation on Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held from Silver Falls United Church on Monday May 31, 2004 at 11 a.m. Interment will take place in Ocean View Memorial Gardens Cemetery. The family would appreciate donations made to the New Brunswick Heart and Stroke Foundation or to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Charlotte Ruth Lester
1957~2004
Charlotte Ruth Lester of Rothesay NB, passed away suddenly at her home on Tuesday May 25th,2004.
Charlotte is survived by her loving husband Donnie Lester, her mother Ruth (Smith) VanWeston, two sons, Scott at home and Allan and (Melissa Ross) Robicheau of Hunter Lake, two daughters, Wendy (Ian) Whittaker of Upper Golden Grove and Kalina at home. Three brothers, Bert (Catherine) Large of Deer Island, Ricky (Jane) VanWeston of Saint John and Lee (Lisa) of Grand Bay-Westfield, five sisters, Ann VanWeston of Saint John, Mae (Tommy) Campbell of Saint John, Velma (Billy) Davis of Saint John, Elinor (Bob) Brown of Grand Bay-Westfield and Terri (Rodney) Devost of Saint John, three grandchildren, Shelby, Emma and Griffin, two step grandchildren, Dawson and Megan and a special family pet ”Angel”. Charlotte was predeceased by her dad, Joseph VanWeston.
Charlotte’s objective in life was to be the resilient, loving, supportive and committed wife, mother, grand-mother and friend to those she loved. Being a hockey mom, tea mom, school mom and most importantly a loving mom to her four children, helped to accomplish her goals she had set for herself. Charlotte’s mothering nature brought her close to the hearts of all she came in contact with. Her strong interest in photography, tole painting, scrap booking, quilting, gardening, camping and all round celebration of life uplifted everyone’s spirits.
Charlotte fought a bitter battle with breast cancer and beat it, making her a strong supporter of the Breast Cancer Campaign. Charlotte will be loved and missed by many.
Resting at Fundy Funeral Home, 230 Westmorland Road. Saint John, N.B. (646-2424) With visitation on Thursday and Friday from 2-4 & 7-9 pm. The Funeral service will be held from the Glen View United Church, on Saturday May 29th, 2004 at 11:00 am. Interment will take place in Ocean View Memorial Gardens. Memorial Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or to the Glen View United Church Memorial Fund.
Elinor Margaret Harding
Harding, Elinor Margaret -passed away at the Saint John Regional Hospital on Sunday May 23rd, 2004. She was the daughter of the late William and Ola Mitchell.
Elinor is survived by her loving husband Ronald, two sons, William (Barbara) of Garnett Settlement and Frank (Myra) of Kitamit, BC. Two daughters, Beverley (Kenneth) of Harvey Station, NB and Myrna (Ed) of Saint John, two stepdaughters, Judy Olsen of Saint John and Cathy Gaudet of Cooksville Ont. one sister, Edna (Wayne) Peavey of BC. granddaughters, Lisa, Wanda, Erika and Tiffany, grandsons, Tony, Jason, Allan, Kirk, Jeremy, Darrell, Dougie and John, two great-grandsons, Bradon and Benjamin, two great granddaughters, Tiffany and Chelsea and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Elinor was predeceased by a brother Donnie Mitchell. Elinor belonged to the Simonds Seniors Club and Park Ave. All Saints Church.
Resting at Fundy Funeral Home, 230 Westmorland Road, Saint John, NB (646-2424) with visitations on Tuesday May 25th, from 2-4 & 7-9 pm. The Memorial service will be held from the Fundy Funeral Home “Chapel” on Wednesday May 26th, 2004 at 2pm. Interment will follow at Ocean View Memorial Gardens. The family would appreciate donations be made to the All Saints Anglican Church East Saint John or to the charity of the donors choice.
Gordon Russell Dalling
The death of Gordon Russell Dalling, loving husband of Helen (Rodgers) Dalling occurred unexpectedly on Thursday May 20, 2004. Born 1939, in Kings County, NB, he was the son of Anne (Rodgers) Dalling and the late Russell B. Dalling.
Besides his wife Helen, and mother Anne, he is survived by his sons Greg (Heather) and Glenn both of Saint John; daughters Wanda Silver (Danny) and Heather (Peter) Totten both of Saint John; brother Royce Dalling of Kings County; sister Vinnie (Ronald) Brighton of Saint John; grandchildren Justin Dalling, Terrance, Jake and Samantha Dalling and Ryan Silver; several cousins, nieces and nephews.
Resting at Fundy Funeral Home, 230 Westmorland Road, Saint John (646-2424) with visitation on Sunday and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held from Fundy Funeral Home Chapel on Tuesday May 25, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow in St. Barnabas Cemetery, Barnesville. The family would appreciate donations made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, Canadian Cancer Society or to the charity of the donor’s choice.
