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Mary "Rita" McCarthy
The death of Mrs. Mary Rita McCarthy, loving wife of Arthur McCarthy of Saint John, occurred peacefully on Sunday April 25, 2004, at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born 1929, in Saint John she was the daughter of the late Sylvian and Delina (Martin) Mersereau.
Rita was an Honor Graduate of St. Vincent’s High School, an Honor Graduate of Mount Carmel Academy; member of the Board of Directors for Simonds Co-op; Secretary Treasurer of St. Ann’ s Ladies Society; Past President of the Catholic Book Store; and Volunteered for the Saint John East Food Bank.
Besides her loving husband Arthur, she is survived by her children Peter (Heather) of Langley, BC, Michael of Edmonton, AB, Danny (Tanya) of Hampton, Patrick (Cheryl) of Quispamsis, Ann of Montreal and Maureen Bardsley (Bob) of Rothesay; one brother Raymond (Lois) of Ontario; four sisters Mary Whipple (Doug), Orise Arseneault, Ida Mersereau and Theresa Black all of Saint John; 12 grandchildren Ryan, Matthew, Christina, Tyler, Nicholas, Jessica, Travis, Brady, Riley, Nick, John and Patrick; several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents she was predeceased by brother Abrham and infant sister Doreen.
Resting at Fundy Funeral Home, 230 Westmorland Road, Saint John (646-2424) with visitation on Monday 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from St. Ann’s Church on Wednesday April 28, 2004 at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. The family would appreciate donations made to the Canadian Cancer Society, Saint John East Food Bank or to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Thomas Farrer
The death of Thomas Farrer, loving husband of Muriel (Nelson) Farrer, of Quispamsis, occurred on Saturday April 24, 2004 at his residence. Born in Upsalquich, NB in 1918, he was the son of the late William G. and Margaret P. (Parker) Farrer.
He is survived by his loving children Robert (Mary), Alton (Anne), Danny (Beth), Richard (Bonnie), Timothy, Cheryl, Stephen (Donna), Gaye (Joseph), Susan (Emile) and Andrew (Theresa); three brothers Bedford (Mildred), Clifford (Hope) and Colburne; 22 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Resting at Fundy Funeral Home, 230 Westmorland Road, Saint John, (646-2424), with visitation on Monday 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held from Fundy Funeral Home Chapel on Wednesday April 28, 2004 at 11a.m. Interment will follow in Ocean View Memorial Gardens Cemetery. The family would appreciate donations made to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Baby Christian Joseph Garland
Christian Joseph Garland, infant son of Sharon Vienneau and Randy Garland of Saint John, passed away on Saturday April 24, 2004 at the IWK Health Sciences Centre, Halifax, NS.
Besides his parents, he is survived by his maternal grandparents Noeline Parker and Wilfred Vienneau; paternal grandparents Carol Anne Thorne and Brian Garland; aunts and uncles Joanne Vienneau, Charline Vienneau her husband Michael Paquette (God Parents), Joseph Vienneau, Sheldon Garland, and Michael Garland, and several cousins.
The funeral mass will be celebrated from St. Peter’s Church, on Tuesday April 27, 2004 at 11 a.m. Interment will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery. The family would appreciate donations made to the IWK Health Sciences Centre, Rally of Hope, or to the charity of the donor’s choice. Arrangements are under the direction of Fundy Funeral Home, 230 Westmorland Road, Saint John, (646-2424).
Nelson Levi Parlee
Parlee, Nelson Levi -passed away at the Saint John Regional Hospital on Thursday April 22nd, 2004. Born in Saint John 1915, raised in Savage Harbour PEI, he was the son of the late Charles and Annie (Gunn) Parlee. Nelson is survived by a son Edward of Rothesay.
He is also survived by two grandchildren and several great-grandchildren from his first marriage. Nelson was predeceased by his wife Marjorie (Thompson) in 1987, first wife Viola Taylor in 1957, brother Albert, son Nelson Charles Parlee Jr., and step-son David Taylor.
Nelson was a Locomotive Engineer with the CNR for 39 years upon his retirement in 1980. He was also an International Member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers.
Resting at Fundy Funeral Home 230 Westmorland Road, Saint John (646-2424) with visitations on Sunday 7-9 pm. and Monday 2-4 & 7-9 pm. The funeral service will be held from St. Paul’s Church, Rothesay on Tuesday April 27th, at 2pm. The family would appreciate donations be made to the NB Lung Association or to the charity of the donors choice.
Velma (Doucette) Bourque
The death of Mrs. Velma (Doucette) Bourque, loving wife of Theo Bourque, of Martinon, occurred peacefully at her home on Wednesday April 21, 2004.Born February 2, 1940 in Collette, NB, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Edmee (Melanson) Doucette.
Velma had worked for Fundy Linen for 16 years, retiring in 1997.
Besides her loving husband Theo, she is survived by sons Daniel and Brian; daughters Bernice Tracey (Dennis) and Dianne Bosfet (Brian) all of Saint John; brother Rheal Doucette (Elda) of Collette, NB; sisters Lena Doucette (Eugene) of Collette, NB, Elva Bourque (Yvan) of BC, Lucy Blacqueire of Saint John, Lorette Parker (Don) of Florida, Claudelle St. Coure (Hormidace) of Neguac, NB, Annette Doucette (Gerald) of Massachusetts and Rosselle Doucette (Richard) of Massachusetts; many nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by sisters Dora Bourque and Rena Savoie.
Resting at Fundy Funeral Home, 230 Westmorland Road, Saint John (646-2424), with visitation on Friday April 23, 2004 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from our Lady of Assumption Church on Saturday April 24, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. Following cremation, interment will take place in Holy Cross Cemetery at a later date. The family would appreciate donations made to the Canadian Cancer Society or to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Joan Ester (Sissy) White
The death of Joan Ester (Sissy) White of Saint John occurred on Tuesday April 20, 2004, after a courageous battle with cancer, at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born March 28, 1935 in Saint John she was the daughter of the late Frank H. Mason and Freda (Hubbard) White.
She was survived by four sisters; two half brothers; several nieces and nephews; and a special nephew Michael Cassady.
By her request there will be no visitation or service. A private graveside service will be held at a later date at Ocean View Memorial Gardens Cemetery. 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), with special thanks to Director Paul Daigle. The family would also like to extend a special thank you to the Nurses, Doctors and Staff at the Saint John Regional Hospital Palliative Care Unit.
“But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.” Isaiah 40:31
Malcolm Maurice (Mac) Hoar
1955-2004
Malcolm Hoar of Appleby Drive, Rothesay, passed away at his home Saturday April 17,2004. A non smoker who fought a courageous battle with lung cancer.
Mac is survived by his loving wife Cindy (Gould) Hoar, two devoted children Adam and Chelsea both at home. His Mom Marion (Briggs) Fenton. One sister Tina (Dougie) Doyle of Carsonville N.B. Grandmother Del (Power) Hoar and several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncle's. Mac was predeceased by his father Maurice and stepfather Bernie Fenton. Grandfathers, Walter Hoar, and Arthur Briggs and Grandmother Dorothy Briggs .
Mac was a man who lived life to the fullest. Speed was his middle name" If fuel wasn't being burnt, you weren't having fun.” Mac tried his hand at everything and was good at everything he did. Fishing, duck, deer and moose hunting was his passion. He was an avid snowmobiler, belonging to the Fundy Trail Riders and was an active member, helping in everyway and grooming trails for all. Boating and camping with his family and friends was always an adventure with a famous saying of "Rules are made to be broken" Anything Mac did was at full run, it was the only way he would have it.
Mac started working at Brookville manufacturing for Derek O’land in 1975 at the young age of 20. Mac climbed the ladder from Mill operator, maintenance, Mill Foreman, Assistant General manager, General Manager to Owner in 1995.
Resting at Fundy Funeral Home 230 Westmorland Road. Saint John, N.B. (646-2424) With visitation on Sunday , April 18th, 2004 from 7-9pm and Monday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m.. The Funeral service will be held from the Cathedral of Immaculate Conception, on Tuesday April, 20th,2004 at 10:30 am. Interment will take place at a later date. Memorial Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Catherine Ann (Cathy) Fairweather
The death of Cathy Fairweather of Saint John, NB occurred unexpectedly at her residence on Sunday April 11, 2004. She was born July 11, 1938 in Saint John, NB.
She was an amazing waitress, for years in many Saint John area restaurants; an amazing Mother, Grandmother, Sister and an amazing individual who loved and respected everyone.
Cathy is survived by her son Timothy George Willard (Silva) of Grand Manan; daughter Tammy Willard; step son Donald Fairweather of Ontario; sister Verna Naves of Scarborough, Ontario; grandchildren Amanda, Shaila and Cody; niece Bonnie and nephew Jay of Ontario; great aunt Maggie Duffy of Saint John; and many many friends. She was predeceased by her loving daughter Susan Willard and husband Roy Fairweather.
Resting at Fundy Funeral Home, 230 Westmorland Road, Saint John, NB (646-2424), with visitation on Tuesday 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held from Fundy Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday April 15, 2004, at 1 pm. Interment will follow in Fernhill Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers, donations made to the New Brunswick Heart and Stroke Foundation, Canadian Diabetes Association or to the charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family.
Harry Edward Hampton
The death of Mr. Harry Edward Hampton, loving husband of Muriel (Lackie) Hampton, of 89 Stockfarm Road, Quispamsis, occurred peacefully on Easter Sunday morning, April 11, 2004, at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born December 5, 1910 in Saint John, he was the son of the late Harry and Margaret (Smith) Hampton.
Harry had been employed with the Saint John Shipbuilding for 38 years, and was a member of the Saint John Shipbuilding Union Local # 3 from 1939-1975. He was also a past member of the Knights of Pythians.
Besides his loving wife Muriel, he is survived by three sons David Hampton (Deborah) of Quispamsis, William Hampton (Sandra), of Calgary and Robert Hampton (Cindy) of Quispamsis; two daughters Mary Lou Yax (Michael) of Michigan and Barbara Beaugrand (Paul) of Calgary; seven grandchildren Garrett, Stephanie, Marci, Joshua, Sara, Kendall and Jacob. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by sister Lulu Hampton and half sister Louise Yardley.
Resting at Fundy Funeral Home, 230 Westmorland Road, Saint John, (646-2424) with visitation on Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held from Fundy Funeral Home "Chapel" on Thursday April 15, 2004 at 11 am. The family would appreciate donations made to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Clarence J. Barriault
The death of Mr. Clarence J. Barriault, loving husband of Marie Jeannine (Arseneau) of East Saint John, occurred on Saturday April 10, 2004 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born December 14, 1933 in Maximeville, PEI, he was the son of the late Antonin and Marie-Anne (Arsenault).
Besides his loving wife Marie, he was a loving father to his children Sandy Crawford (Scott) of Ontario, Shawn Barriault (Elaine) of Ontario, Loretta Curtis (Andrew) of Hampton, Belinda Doiron (Rick) of Saint John, Ron Savoie (Tammy) of Lower Sackville, NS and Edward Savoie of BC; loving grandfather to his nine grandchildren; Jed Johnston, Jarah Crawford, Dakoda Crawford, Shawn Barriault Jr., Tamra Barriault, Matthew Curtis, Keenan Doiron, Shannon Doiron and Mason Savoie. He is also survived by his sisters Doreen Arsenault of Abrahams Village, PEI and Alphonsine Caissie (Joseph) of Maximeville; one aunt Mary Hawks of Nova Scotia; several cousins, nieces and nephews. Besides his parents he was predeceased by one brother Raymond and granddaughter Jessica Johnston.
Resting at Fundy Funeral Home, 230 Westmorland Road, Saint John (646-2424) with visitation on Monday and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from St. Joachim’s Church on Wednesday April 14, 2004 at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations made to the charity of the donor’s choice.
