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Joseph Allan Harris
The death of Mr. Joseph Allan Harris, of Saint John, occurred unexpectedly on Monday May 17, 2004 at his residence. Born 1960, in Toronto, Ontario he was the son of Viola (Seymour) Harris.
Besides his loving mother Viola, he is survived by one brother Robert Harris (Roxanne) of Hampton; nephews Barry and Wesley Harris of Hampton; uncles Gary Seymour and Terry Seymour; aunt Margie Rossignal; and several cousins.
Joe was an avid chess player and had a passion for history.
Following cremation, visitation will be held at Fundy Funeral Home, 230 Westmorland Road, Saint John (646-2424) on Wednesday May 19, 2004 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held from Fundy Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday May 20, 2004 at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at a later date. The family would appreciate donations made to the Canadian Cancer Society, NB Heart and Stroke Foundation or to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Walter R. Joyce
Canadian Flag The death of Walter R. Joyce, occurred at the Saint John Regional Hospital on Sunday May 16th, 2004. Born in Fairville, Saint John NB on August 31st, 1924 he was the son of the late Walter J. Joyce and Beatrice G. (Crilley) Joyce.
Predeceased by three brothers, Paul, Murray and William, four sisters, Cecelia, Marjorie, Patricia and Beatrice. Walter is survived by his wife Helen (Patricia (MacPhee) Joyce, three sons, Frank (Marjorie), Douglas (Roberta) both of Alberta and Richard (Susan) of Vancouver, BC. Three sisters, Mrs. Doreen Gilbert of Saint John, Mrs. Mae Davies of Saint John, and Mrs. Rosemarie Northrup of Fredericton. One brother, Lawrence (Hazel) of NS and six grandchildren and four great- grandchildren.
A veteran of World War Two and the Korean War, he joined the army in 1939 at the age of fifteen and was promoted to Cpl. at age of sixteen, he then was promoted to Sgt. at the age of seventeen. At this time he was thought to be the youngest Sgt. on active service. He retired from the army R.C.A.M.C in 1960 as an X-Ray Technician with the rank of S/ Sgt on his release from the army he gained employment with National health and welfare as x-ray Technician. After six years with N.H.W., he gained employment with Alberta Correctional Service, he was a first aid examiner and instructor and trained correctional officers in first aid. and during his seventeen and a half years with the Alberta Correctional service, he served as a Classification Officer, orientation and assessment officer and Deputy Director of Operations. He retired from the Alberta Correctional Service in 1985 as deputy Director of Operations. On his retirement he returned to his home in Saint John, NB. He was an active member of the Royal Canadian Legion In1986 he transferred to the Jervis Bay Memorial Legion Br. # 53. He was a past member of the WO/Sgt. Mess Barrack Green Armories. He was a life member of the Korea Vets Association in Saint John, NB. He enjoyed sports and was active in bowling, volleyball, softball, dart’s, and curling. He enjoyed baseball and was a true fan of the New York Yankees.
As a member of the Jervis Bay Legion he served on Executive committees, served as Sgt. at arms, was chairman of the poppy campaign, 1st vice president and served seven consecutive years as president. For his dedicated service to the legion he was awarded a life membership, the Meritorious service medal, and Palm Leaf, “the highest award a legion member can receive.” He will be dearly missed by his family and legion comrades.
Resting at Fundy Funeral Home, 230 Westmorland Road, Saint John (646-2424) with visitations on Monday May 17th, 2-4 & 7-9 pm and Tuesday 2-4 & 7-9 pm. With a Legion Tribute on Tuesday evening at 7 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Rose of Lima Church, on Wednesday May 19th, 2004 at 11 am. Interment will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery. The family would appreciate donations be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or to the charity of the donors choice.
Helen C. MacDonald
The death of Helen C. MacDonald (Harris), of Saint John, occurred on Saturday May 15th, 2004 at the Saint John Regional Hospital.
Helen was predeceased by her first husband Robert Harris and her parents, John and Elizabeth (Lyon). Helen is survived by her husband Jay MacDonald, three daughters, Paula (Ray) Small, Amy Harris both of Saint John and Kerry Robinson of Moncton, two brothers, Peter (Theresa) Lyon of Australia and John (Betty) Lyon of Glasgow Scotland, one sister, Betty (Andrew) McKenn also of Glasgow, Scotland and one granddaughter, Sarah Small and several cousins, nieces and nephews. Helen was predeceased by a sister Rita and a son Mark Harris.
Resting at Fundy Funeral Home, 230 Westmorland Road, Saint John, NB (646-2424) on Monday May 17th, 2004 from 2-4 & 7-9PM and Tuesday May 18th, 2-4 & 7-9pm.A Mass of Christian Burial will be held from St. Joachim’s Church on Wednesday May 19th, 2004 at 10 am. Interment will follow in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. The family would appreciate donations be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, Palliative Care Unit of the Saint John Regional Hospital and to the memorial of the donors choice.
Ralph R. Nice
Nice, Ralph R.-passed away at the Saint John Regional Hospital on May 9th, 2004. Ralph was the son of the late Hiram and Verna (Babbington) Nice.
Ralph is survived by his loving wife Beatrice (Elliott) Nice, three sons, William Ralph (Carol) of Musquash, Frederick M. (Francis) of Saint John and Frank M. (Sharron) of Penfield, two daughters, Joan Bradley of Musquash and Verna M. (Harvey) Hooper of Backbay NB. Two brothers, Lincoln (Devine) of Saint John and Hiram (Janet) of Crawford Lake NB. Two sisters, Verna Lee of Bayswater NB. and Agnes (James) Murdie of Welsford. Fourteen grandchildren and twenty-two great grandchildren and several nephews, nieces and cousins. Ralph was predeceased by two brothers, Fred and Arthur and a son- in-law Robinson Bradley.
Ralph belonged to the Carleton Union Lodge #8 Masonic Lodge and was also a member of the Lorneville Orange Lodge local # 29.
Resting at Fundy Funeral Home 230 Westmorland Road, Saint John NB. (646-2424) with visitations on Tuesday May 11th, 2004 from 2-4 & 7-9 pm. and Wednesday from 2-4 & 7-9 pm. With the funeral service on Thursday May 13th, 2004 at 2pm at the Fundy Funeral Home “Chapel.” Cremation to follow and a private family service at a later date. The family would appreciate donations be made to the Salvation Army Church or to the Memorial of the donors choice.
Carle Robert Fulton
FULTON, CARLE ROBERT - The death of Carle Robert Fulton occurred Tuesday, May 4th at the Saint John Regional Hospital after a brief illness.
Carle is survived by his wife Mary, six children, and three granddaughters.
Cremation by Fundy Funeral Home, with private memorial service to be held at a later date.
George F. Rooney
The death of George F. Rooney, loving husband of the late Florence C. (Kelly) Rooney, of West Saint John, occurred on Tuesday May 4, 2004 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born 1914 in Saint John, he was the son of the late Patrick A. and Sarah (Gallagher) Rooney.
George was a Senior Alter Server for St. Rose de Lima Church for many years.
He is survived by his loving children Thomas (Karen) of Saint John, Catherine Nowlan of Cambridge Narrows, Paul (Jacqueline) of Grand Bay-Westfield, Michael (Barbara) of Grand Bay-Westfield, Dorothy of Saint John, David (Sylvie) of Quispamsis, Daniel (Betty) of Acamac and James (Danielle) of Grand Bay-Westfield; one sister Madeline O’Leary of Saint John; 20 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by brothers Joseph, Gerard, James L., William, Edward Thomas, Hugh Daniel, Edward Vincent and Thomas; one sister Mary Agnes Geneau.
Resting at Fundy Funeral Home, 230 Westmorland Road, Saint John (646-2424) with visitation on Wednesday May 5, 2004 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from St. Rose de Lima Church on Thursday May 6, 2004 at 9:30 a.m. Interment will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery. The family would appreciate donations made to the Rocmaura Foundation, Canadian Cancer Society, Rally of Hope or to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Susan Emily Braydon
The death of Mrs. Susan Emily Braydon, loving wife of Glenn Braydon, of Saint John, occurred on Monday May 3, 2004 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born 1954 in Woodstock, NB she was the daughter of Neville Hill the late Marjorie (Price) Hill.
Susan lived in Hartland, NB, moving to Saint John in 1965. She graduated from Saint John High School in 1973 and married Glenn in 1981. She worked as an accounting clerk for Thornes Hardware, Kelly Tire, various car dealerships, Fairweather Tire and H & R Block. Susan also worked as a partner with her daughter Sarah for Beach Hill Gifts. She was an enthusiastic parent spectator for children’s hockey games, musical performances and swim meets, brownie and Girl Guide leader and beaver Parent Volunteer Loch Lomond Division. Susan was a member of Douglas Avenue Christian Church.
Besides her loving husband Glenn, father Neville, she is survived by her son Christopher and daughter Sarah both at home; step mother Leota Hill; sister Jean Nichols of Long Reach; brothers David (Lori) Hill of Summerville and Weldon (Kathleen) Hill of Cold Lake, AL; nephews Curtis Hill of Calgary and Ben Hill of Summerville; nieces Lori Marr (Steven) of Long Reach, Brenda Nichols (Donnie Stein) of Saint John, Natalie Caouette (Rob) of Sask., and Julia Hill of Summerville; aunt Pat Hill of Hartland; three great nephews Tyler, Brad Marr and Nikolas Stein; great niece Noelle Caouette, and several cousins. Besides her mother Marjorie, she was predeceased by sister in law Theckla (Brost) Hill and brother in law Bordie Nichols.
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. The funeral service will held from Douglas Avenue Christian Church on Friday May 7, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow in Ocean View Memorial Gardens. The family would appreciate donations made to the Douglas Avenue Christian Church, Mary Magnus Counseling Services or to the charity of the donor’s choice.
David Bruce Reid
Reid, David Bruce-February 9, 1953-May 2, 2004 Passed away unexpectedly at his residence.
He is survived by his mother Margaret (Todd) Reid; brother Kevin, companion Jacqueline Stark; Zachary, Corey and Dylan Stark.
He was an active member of the Welders and Pipe fitters Union Local 213. David’s passions were Woodcarving, driving his motorcycle and enjoying his family. David was predeceased by his father Robert.
Resting at Fundy Funeral Home, 230 Westmorland Road, Saint John (646-2424) with visitation on Tuesday 7-9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from St. Ann’s Church on Wednesday May 5, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. Interment will take place in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. The family would appreciate donations made to the charity of donor’s choice.
Florence Cecilia Rooney
The death of Mrs. Florence Cecilia Rooney, loving wife of George Rooney of West Saint John, occurred on Thursday April 29, 2004 at the Saint John Regional Hospital, surrounded by her family. Born 1918, in Saint John she was the daughter of the late Michael and Catherine (McKenna) Kelly.
Florence was very involved in St. Rose de Lima Church for many years.
Besides her loving husband George, she is survived by her loving children Thomas (Karen) of Saint John, Catherine Nowlan of Cambridge Narrows, Paul (Jacqueline) of Grand Bay-Westfield, Michael (Barbara) of Grand Bay-Westfield, Dorothy of Saint John, David (Sylvie) of Quispamsis, Daniel (Betty) of Acamac and James (Danielle) of Grand Bay-Westfield; two brothers Fred Kelly (Anna) of Lowell, Mass and John Kelly (Terry) of Winnipeg, MB; two sisters Margaret Graham of Newmarket, Ont and Elsie Donnelly of Saint John; 20 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by twin grandsons; three brothers Frank, Charles and Lawrence; two sisters Mary and Pauline; and son-in-law Daniel Nowlan.
Resting at Fundy Funeral Home, 230 Westmorland Road, Saint John (646-2424), with visitations on Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from St. Rose de Lima Church on Monday May 3, 2004 at 11 a.m. Interment will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery. The family would appreciate donations made to the Rocmaura Foundation, Canadian Cancer Society, the Rally of Hope or the charity of the donor's choice.
Muriel Edith Johnston
The death of Mrs. Muriel Edith Johnston, loving wife of the late Chester Johnston of Saint John, occurred peacefully on Wednesday April 28, 2004 at her home. Born 1914, in Saint John, she was the daughter of the late Melvin and Ella (Charlong) Smith.
Muriel was a member of Full Gospel Assembly and a member of the WMF for many years. The last ten years of her life she suffered with Alzheimer's. "Little Nan" as family and friends knew her, was very proud when her great granddaughter Angelisa, gave birth to her daughter Clarissa in 1998, completing five generations. The grandchildren loved visiting Nana for her hugs, kisses, smiles, special molasses cookies and home cooking. She loved to play Chinese checkers and Dominoes with her grandchildren, and telling Bible stories. Muriel loved to sew and make clothes for her grandchildren. She worked for a number or years with TS Simms, New System Laundry, and Sales Clerk for Scovil Brothers, and French pastry in Torryburn. She also worked for many years for the family business as a receptionist.
Muriel is survived by one daughter, Roberta (Donald) Nice; three step children, Robert "Butch" Johnston, Judy Crowie and Kath McKay. She will be sadly missed by several nieces and nephews, 16 grandchildren; several great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her first husband Roy David Ferris, of Millcove, one sister Bessie Manuel, one brother Charles Smith, one son Robert Ferris, stepmother Roberta Peterson, stepsisters Nellie Collins and Alemeda Thompson.
Resting at Fundy Funeral Home, 230 Westmorland Road, Saint John (646-2424) with visitations on Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held from Fundy Funeral Home Chapel on Monday May 3, 2004 at 11 a.m. Interment will follow in Fernhill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations made to the Building Fund of Renewed Hope Church of God, the Hampton Bible Camp or to the charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated.
