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Glenn Anthony Taylor
The death of Glenn Anthony Taylor of West Saint John occurred unexpectedly on Wednesday December 7, 2005 at his residence. Born 1964 in Saint John he was the son of Anne MacAndrew and the late Floyd Taylor. Glenn was previously employed with the Cherry Brook Zoo. Besides his mother Anne, and his maternal grandmother Merle McPherson, he is survived by his step father Robert MacAndrew; son Anthony Hurley, daughter Hannah Hurley both in Saint John; step brothers Terry and Tim MacAndrew both of Saint John; nieces and nephews.
Resting at Fundy Funeral Home, 230 Westmorland Road, Saint John (646-2424) with visitations on Sunday December 11, 2005 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held from Fundy Funeral Home Chapel on Monday December 12, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow in Fernhill Cemetery. The family would appreciate donations made to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Baby Hope Marie Claire Bradshaw
The death of Baby Hope Marie Claire Bradshaw occurred unexpectedly on December 7, 2005 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. She was the infant daughter of BJ Bradshaw and Kerrie Henderson. Besides her parents she is survived by sister Madison Clayton; paternal grandfather Ben Bradshaw, maternal grandparents James and Edith Henderson; great grandparents Fred (Doris) Bradshaw, Mary Henderson all of St. Martins and Elsie Bragdon of Saint John; uncles Trinity (Stephanie) Henderson, James Jr. Henderson, Kyle Bradshaw all of St. Martins, Anthony LaRocque and Brandon LaRocque both of Golden Grove; several great aunts, great uncles and cousins. She was predeceased by paternal grandmother Linda Marie Barr and great grandfather Kenneth Henderson.
A private family funeral service will be held from St. Martins United Church at a later date. Interment will take place in the Bradshaw Cemetery, St. Martins. The family would appreciate donations made to Pre Natal Unit SJRH; Canadian Cancer Society 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).
Frank Henry Clifford
The death of Frank Henry Clifford, loving husband of Sylvia (Haines) Clifford, of Rothesay occurred unexpectedly on Wednesday December 7, 2005 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born 1940 in Port Arthur, Ontario he was the only child of the late Arthur and Gertrude (Elson) Clifford. Frank was a volunteer for the Canadian Cancer Society, coached T Ball in his early years, and enjoyed going to Hockey Games and fishing. Besides his loving wife Sylvia, he is survived by his son Dr. David Clifford (Cindy) of Saint John; daughter Deborah Mesa (Shawn) of Tampa, Florida; grandchildren Simon and Abigail Clifford; several nieces and nephews.
Resting at Fundy Funeral Home, 230 Westmorland Road, Saint John (646-2424) with visitations on Friday December 9, 2005 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held from St. Mary & St. Bartholomew Church on Saturday December 10, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow in Fernhill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations made to St. Mary & St. Bartholomew Church or to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Aletha Whalen
Whalen, Aletha – passed away at the Saint John Regional Hospital on Tuesday December 6th, 2005. Aletha was born on November 25th, 1926 in P.E.I. to the late William and Florence (Cameron) McNally. Aletha is survived by her loving husband Ellis, three daughters Debbie (Gordon) Reynolds of Saint John,Cindy (Randy) Lane of Oak Point, NB., Sharon Weaver of Ontario, and son Austin Mills of Saint John, two sisters Inez (Earl) Gallant and Ellen Gallant both of P.E.I., four grandchildren, three great grandchildren and several cousins, nieces, and nephews. Besides her parents Aletha was predeceased by her sons Jerry and Kelvin.
Funeral arrangements for Aletha are under the professional care of Fundy Funeral Home 230 Westmorland Road Saint John, NB (646-2424) With visitations being held on Friday evening from 7-9pm. A Memorial service will be held on Saturday December 10th, 2005 at 2:00 pm from the Fundy Funeral Home “Chapel”. The family would appreciate memorial donations be made to the charity of the donors choice.
Arthur William Wright
The death of Arthur William Wright, loving husband of Constance (Kirkpatrick) Wright occurred on December 3, 2005 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born 1934 in Saint John he was the son of the late Arthur William and Lorma Marie (Allaway) Wright. Prior to retirement he was employed by Roy’s Midway, had been a member of the Carpenter’s Local and had worked on many of the well-known Saint John area projects. While taking his carpentry training, he was employed with what was Saint John City Transit as a bus driver. Two of Art’s greatest joys was to be in the woods hunting or sitting in a boat on lake fishing. Besides his loving wife Connie he is survived by his children Cathy Wright of Saint John; Wendy Cameron (Fraser) of Saudi Arabia, Pam Embley (Ken) of London, Ont, Art Wright Jr. of Highfield, NB and Susan Wilson (Dave) of Halifax, NS; grandchildren Cara, Mandy, Alex, Megan, Michael, Harlee and Hannah; great grandchildren Aaron, Ayden, MacQuade, Hayley and Emma; also survived by sisters Edith Bustard (Don) and Lois Baglieri (Joe) both of Ontario; and several nieces and nephews.
By request there will be no visitations. A Memorial Service will be held from Fundy Funeral Home Chapel, 230 Westmorland Road, Saint John (646-2424) on Tuesday December 6, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. By request No Flowers Please. The family would appreciate donations made to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Carol J. Swain
The death of Carol J. (Muir) Swain, loving wife of John Swain for 53 years, occurred at the Saint John Regional Hospital on December 3, 2005. Born 1932 in Saint John she was the daughter of the late David and Isabel (Rackley) Muir. Carol was a member of the Arthritic Association, Simonds Senior Group and was a volunteer at the Loch Lomond Villa for many years. She was an active member of the First Wesleyan Church on Boars Head Road for 20 years. Carol enjoyed spending time at her camper trailer in Long Reach for many years. She was an avid bowler in her early years and loved her cats. Besides her loving husband she is survived by her sons Brian (Yvette Arsenault) of Saint John, John (Gloria) of Winnipeg, Keith and Kevin both of Saint John; daughters Sandra Hedrick (Ron) of Mission, BC and Heather Gogan (Bob) of Saint John; brother Francis Muir (Shirley) of West Saint John; sister Shirley Williams (Donald) of Saint John; four grandchildren Jessica, Bradley, Justin and Randall; one aunt Rita Blizzard and several cousins, nieces and nephews. Besides her parents she was predeceased by brother Gerald Muir and sister Peggy Devlin.
Resting at Fundy Funeral Home, 230 Westmorland Road, Saint John (646-2424) with visitations on Monday and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held from Fundy Funeral Home Chapel on Wednesday December 7, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow in Ocean View Memorial Gardens Cemetery. The family would appreciate donations made to the Arthritis Society, Kidney Foundation or to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Alva Murray Beam
Beam, Alva Murray – The death of Alva Murray Beam occurred on December 2nd, 2005 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born in Grand Lake NB. Alva was the son of the late Robert and Edith (Clark) Beam. Alva is survived by his wife Carolyn (Gunn) Beam, two sons, Jeffrey (Lori) of Hampton NB and Jeremy (Kelly) of Grand Lake NB; his daughter Jennifer Beam of Brooks, Alberta; one brother William (Pam) of Grand Lake NB and his five grandchildren Jacob, Sarah, Evan, Joey, and Camila. Alva was predeceased by his sister Ruth Mae.
Resting at Fundy Funeral Home 230 Westmorland Road Saint John NB (646-2424), with visiting on Saturday December 3rd, 2005 from 7-9pm and Sunday December 4th, 2005 from 2-4pm and 7-9pm.The funeral service for Alva will be held on Monday December 5th, 2005 at 11:00am, from the Fundy Funeral Home “Chapel” with a reception being held immediately following the service, in the reception area of Fundy Funeral Home. Interment will take place in Cumberland Point Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or charity of the donor’s choice.
Joseph Edmund Wallace
The death of Joseph Edmund Wallace, loving husband of Margaret Marie (Badeau) Wallace occurred peacefully surrounded by his family on December 2,2005 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born 1937 in Saint John, he was the son of the late Charles and Mary (LeBlanc) Wallace. Joe was employed by Wilson's Box Factory, a volunteer Fire Fighter before becoming employed by the city of Saint John Local 771 where he earned the rank of Lieutenant until his retirement in 1991. He was a member of the Saint John Labour Council, Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 69, Saint John Press Club, Main Brace Service Club, I.L.A. and was a supporter of the Liberal Party. Joe was a licensed commercial fisherman, enjoyed bowling, bingo, Country and Western Music and was an avid Hockey Fan of the Boston Bruins. Besides his loving wife Margaret, he was a proud father to Adele Chown William) of Quispamsis, Stephen E. Wallace (Ramona) of Long Reach and Andrew Wallace (Kim) of Kitchener; adoring grandfather to Nicholas, Brittany, Hailey, Mitchell, Quentin, Joscelyne, Justine, Taylor and Cameron. Survived also by brothers Leo (Patsy) of Saint John, Arthur (Joan) of GrandBay-Westfield, Leonard (Janice) of Saint John, Donald (Shirley) of Saint John and Norman (Helen) of Saint John; sisters Gladys Williams, Helen Allen (Stewart), Alice Wallace and Shirley Ann Daigle (Paul) all of Saint John; many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents he was predeceased by brothers Gerald, Charles and William and sister Emma Williams.
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 December 5,2005 at 2:00p.m. Interment will take place in Holy Cross Cemetery. Joe's family was the most important thing in the world to him, because of his love of children and one special granddaughter the family wishes donations be made to the Saint John Community Autism Centre.
David W. Wallace
The death of David W. Wallace of Baywater occurred at his residence on November 30, 2005 after a lengthy illness. Born 1945 in Saint John, he was the son of the late Margaret and Archibald Wallace. He was employed at the Lantic Sugar Refinery. He is survived by his loving wife Patricia Vautour; three step sons Anthony Vautour of Alberta, Jeffrey Vautour of Ontario and Jamie Vautour of NB; four sisters Agnes Howes (Gordon) of NS, Margaret Smith (Frank) of NB, Irene Slumigaj of Ontario and Virginia Shaw (Lorne) of NB and several nieces, nephews and step grandchildren.
Following cremation, a Private family service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Fundy Funeral Home, 230 Westmorland Road, Saint John, (646-2424).
Murray S. Dickson MM
The death of Murray Stewart Dickson MM, loving husband of Claretta (Clare)(Stymest) Dickson, of Royal Court, Parkland Estates, Riverview, occurred on November 28, 2005 at the Moncton Hospital surrounded by family. Born on November 3,1919 in Tide Head, N.B., he was the son of the late Lawrence and Annie (Anningson) Dickson. Murray was a Veteran of WWII serving with the Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa MG taking part in the D-Day landings and soldiering through western Europe. He received the Military Medal for Bravery in the Field. As a young man he worked with his father and brothers logging on the Restigouche River. He was later employed by K. C. Irving in Saint John, leaving in 1956 to pursue a career in the steel industry in the U.S. He returned to Saint John in 1975 as assembly foreman at the dry dock retiring in 1985. Clare and Murray moved to Riverview in 2001 to enjoy their retirement near family. Murray was a member of the First United Baptist Church. Besides his loving wife of sixty-four years, he is survived by daughters; Carla Sebelius(John) of Virginia and Terry Gentile (Terence), Riverview; son Paul Townsend (Pat) England; daughter-in-law Marilyn Loney (Rick), California; brothers George Merle, Wallace and Robert of Ontario; sisters Jean Parks, Halifax and Kathleen Mann, Ontario, 14 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents he was predeceased by sons Ronald and Kenneth Merle; brothers George, Wallace and Robert.
Visitations for Murray will be held from Fundy Funeral Home, 230 Westmorland Road, Saint John (646-2424) on Friday, December 2, 2005 from 12-2 P.M., followed by a A Royal Canadian Legion Tribute to a Veteran. A Memorial Service will be held from the chapel at 2:15 p.m. Interment will take place in Cedar Hill Extension Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate donations made to the charity of the donors choice.
Raphael (Ralph) J. Blanchard
The death of Raphael (Ralph) J. Blanchard, loving husband of Ella (Gallant) Blanchard occurred on Monday November 28, 2005 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born 1929 in Caraquet, NB he was the son of the late Ernest and Emerise (Robichaud) Blanchard. Besides his loving wife Ella, he is survived by son Daniel (Brenda) of Saint John; daughters Denise Massey (Ryan) of Hampton and Jacqueline Blanchard; brothers Theophane (Aurore) of Bathurst and Yves (Cecile) of Village Blanchard; sisters Gilberte Daigle of Saint John, Andrea Blanchard of Moncton, Augustina Chenard of Leominister, Mass, Francine Lavoie (Armand) of Tracadie and Yvette Dugas of Sudbury, Ont; sister in law Priscilla Blanchard of Arizona; six grandchildren: Luc, Evan, Jillian, Brandon, Spencer and Caitlyn; and several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents he was predeceased by brother Donatien Blanchard.
Resting at Fundy Funeral Home, 230 Westmorland Road, Saint John (646-2424) with visitations on Tuesday 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from St. Joachim's Church on Thursday December 1, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. Following cremation, interment will take place in St. Joseph's Cemetery at a later date. The family would appreciate donations to the Kidney Foundation or to the charity of the donor's choice.
E. Beryl Hierlihy
The death of Mrs. E. Beryl Hierlihy, wife of the late Guy C. Hierlihy occurred on Saturday November 26th, 2005 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born 1916 in Price Settlement (Tabusintac), NB she was the daughter of the late Jacob R. and Jane Anne (Stymiest) Strang. Beryl worked as a Curatorial Assistant for the New Brunswick Museum for 22 years. She was a life member of the New Brunswick Museum and Past Member Canadian Museum Association. She is survived by her sister Margaret Firlotte of Campbellton, NB; step daughters Kathleen Mullin (Blake) of Bathurst and Barbara Cameron (Eric) of Newcastle; cousins Dr. David Moir and Margaret Grant of Rothesay; special friends Mae Mahar and Heather Mabey; several cousins; nieces and nephews.
By request there will be no visitations. A Memorial Service will be held from Kings Valley Wesleyan Church, 332 Old Hampton Road, on Monday November 28th, 2005 at 1pm. Interment will take place in Stymiest Cemetery at a later date. The family would appreciate donations be made to Beryl Hierlihy Prayer Room Kings Valley Wesleyan Church 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).
Michael R. MacPhee
MacPhee, Michael R. – passed away at the Saint John Regional Hospital on Tuesday November 22nd, 2005. Michael was born on August 15th, 1926 in Saint John NB. but grew up in Hampton. Michael’s parents were the late Michael J. and Rose (Rockwood) MacPhee. Michael is survived by his loving wife Dorothy (Robertson) two sons Michael (Lina), and Stephen (Sherry), three daughters Maureen (Mark) Perry of New Zealand, Marilyn Chapman of Rothesay, and Shelley (Stephen) Ling of Saint John, two brothers Frank of Rothesay, and Ervin (Joan) of Quispamsis, and one sister Betty (Edward) Levine of Toronto Ont. twelve grandchildren and one great grandchild. Besides his parents Michael is predeceased by son Robert J., grandson Scott Perry, brothers Roy, (Ella), Doug (Eileen), and David (Pauline), sisters Olive (Lloyd) and Margarite. Michael was a World War II navel Veteran, very prominate in hockey and baseball in the Hampton and Saint John area in his younger years.
Funeral arrangements for Mr. MacPhee are under the professional care of Fundy Funeral Home 230 Westmorland Road Saint John, NB (646-2424) with visitations on Thursday November 24th, from 2-4 & 7-9pm. a tribute to a veteran will also be held at the funeral home on Thursday evening at 7pm. A Memorial service will be on Friday November 25th, at 11am from the Fundy Funeral Home “Chapel. Interment will be at a later date. The MacPhee family would appreciate memorial donations be made to the Romero House Soup Kitchen or to the charity of the donors choice.
