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McIntyre, John "Jack" Hazen Roderick
McINTYRE, John “Jack” Hazen Roderick - At the Charlotte County Hospital, St. Stephen, N.B., Sept. 10, 2006, John “Jack” Hazen Roderick McIntyre, husband of Gail M. (Scott) McIntyre, of Mayfield, N.B.
Survived by his wife; one son, one daughter, two stepdaughters, five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, two sisters, one brother, several nieces and nephews.
No visitation will be held by request.
A graveside service will be held at the Moores Mills Rural Cemetery on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2006 at 1 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances to the charity of one’s choice would be appreciated by the family.
Arrangements in care of The S.O. Mehan & Son Funeral Home Ltd., 23 Main Street, St. Stephen, NB.
D'Arcy, Leycester DeVere, Q.C.
D’ARCY, Leycester DeVere, Q.C. - Unexpectedly, at his residence in St. George, N.B., on Sept. 7, 2006, Mr. Leycester D. D’Arcy of St. George and Fredericton, N.B., husband of Lois Marguerite (Campbell) D’Arcy, who predeceased him on Sept. 17, 2005.
Born in Joggins Bridge, N.S., on April 28, 1919, Ley was one of eight children of Hiram and Louise (Laing) D’Arcy. The family soon moved to Saint John, N.B., where Leycester graduated from Saint John High in 1936. He worked as a salesman for Robin Hood Mills prior to enlisting in the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1941. He served in England with the 405 Pathfinder Squadron, along with his brother, Gilbert.
Upon his release from the service in 1945, Ley attended the University of New Brunswick, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1947 and a Bachelor of Civil Law degree in 1951.
He fell in love with an army nurse, Lois Campbell, married in 1947, and settled in Rothesay where Ley commenced the practice of law. In 1952, he joined the Attorney General’s Department in Fredericton as Crown Prosecutor. He was instrumental in implementing the 1953 Unsatisfied Judgment Fund, drafted the first Liquor Control Board Regulations, prosecuted or assisted with most murder cases in the province during the ’50s and ’60s, and was appointed Superintendent of Insurance for N.B.
In 1970, Mr. D’Arcy entered private practice with offices in Fredericton and later, St. George. He was appointed Queen’s Counsel in 1972 and was recognized in 2001 by the Law Society with a lifetime membership for 50 years of service. During his career, he appeared several times before the Supreme Court of Canada. Mr. D’Arcy never retired and spent his last day in his office at St. George.
Mr. D’Arcy was known to be fair, generous and principled, with a gentlemanly manner for whom nothing was ever too much trouble. He took great joy in his family, his work and his homes in Fredericton, "the red house, " and St. George, "the white house". He particularly loved being at the cottage on Lake Utopia, surrounded by family.
Mr. D’Arcy was a wonderful dad to six children: Linda, Dianne (Patrick Walsh, Ottawa), Monica (John Antworth), Mary and Mark (Caroline Lubbe D’Arcy), of Fredericton, N.B.
His son, Leycester DeVere, died in 1969, at the age of 16.
He was a doting grampy to five grandchildren: D’Arcy and Connor Walsh, Elise D’Arcy, Lauren Antworth, and Brayden Leycester D’Arcy.
He was a dear brother to Glen (Audrey) D’Arcy, Delbert (Ruth) D’Arcy, and Jean (Norman) Wood, of Saint John, N.B.; Olive Metcalfe, of Toronto, Ont., and Gilbert D’Arcy, of Richmond, Va. He was predeceased by Susan D’Arcy and James D’Arcy, of Saint John.
He was a special brother-in-law to Betty Campbell, of Saint John, Dr. Herbert (Karen Love) Fillmore, of Maquapit Lake, and Lawrence (Helen) Campbell, of Edmonton. He was Uncle Ley to many nieces and nephews.
Mr. D’Arcy was a beloved employer to many, particularly Rhonda Boyd and most recently, Carolyn Connor, and will be missed by their families as well.
Visitation was held Friday at the St. George Funeral Home.
A funeral mass was celebrated in Fredericton at St. Dunstan’s Church on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2006 by Father Gerald White, assisted by Father J.J. Dolan and Father Monte Peters, with readings by Lauren Antworth and Brayden D’Arcy. Longtime family friend, Joseph Higgins, delivered a memorable tribute to Ley. Pallbearers were Michael Connor, Tom Bursey, Stephen D’Arcy, Mark D’Arcy, John Antworth and Pat Walsh.
The family gratefully acknowledges the friendship, respect, admiration and love expressed by the people of Charlotte County and elsewhere for our parents, Ley and Lois. To Carolyn and Michael Connor, Sue McKillop, members of the bar, the "-girls at the registry office, health professionals, political associates, acquaintances at businesses, shops and restaurants, neighbours, old friends and our extended family, a heartfelt thank you from their children.
We are all enriched to have had them in our lives and their memory will forever be in our hearts.
Rideough, Freda Ellen
RIDEOUGH, Freda Ellen - Peacefully, in her sleep, on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2006, at The Norcliffe Life Care Centre, Hagersville, Ont., Freda Ellen Rideough (née Thurston), in her 85th year; loving partner of the late Bill Bray.
Dear mother of Ernest (Sharon) Rideough, and the late Elva and Roy Akawenzie; grandmother of Scott, Lee and Louise, and four great-grandchildren; sister of Margaret, Addie, Byron, Dave, Bill and Donald, and the late Ruth; also survived by many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her first husband, Ralph Parker Rideough.
The family will receive friends at The Truscott, Brown & Dwyer Funeral Chapel, Hamilton, Ont., on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2006, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Service will be held in the chapel on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2006 at 1 p.m.
Interment in Woodland Cemetery.
Donations in Freda’s memory may be made to The Alzheimer’s Society or Norcliffe Life Care Centre.
Short, John Elias
SHORT, John Elias - Peacefully, at the Charlotte County Hospital, St. Stephen, N.B., on Friday, Sept. 8, 2006. Born in St. Stephen, N.B., in 1926, he was the son of the late Harry Wall Short and Ethel Mildred Hulsman.
Survived by his beloved wife, Veronica (Vera) of 57 years; his daughter, Jane (Jeff) Hatton; two sons, John Mark (Sarah), and Derek (Melanie); one granddaughter, Molly.
Rested at The S.O. Mehan & Son Funeral Home Ltd., 23 Main Street, St. Stephen, N.B., with visiting on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2006 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
Funeral Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated from Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church on Monday, Sept. 11, 2006 at 11 a.m., with Rev. Paul Riley officiating.
Interment at St. Stephen Rural Cemetery.
John was employed in the wholesale grocery business by both G.E. Barbour Co. Ltd., and McKim Giddens Co. Ltd., eventually promoted to manager of both companies, Charlotte County Division. At the time of his retirement in 1991, he was purchasing manager for Flakeboard Co. Ltd.
He was a member of Holy Rosary Church, a retired member of Purchasing Management Association of Canada, a member of Northwest Commercial Travelers Association, a former member of the Senior’s St. Stephen Curling Club, a life member of St. Croix Branch No. 9 Royal Canadian Legion and a life member of the St. Croix Country Club, where he enjoyed many games of golf. He was a cadet instructor from 1950-1982. John was also well known for his involvement with the Cadet Drum and Bugle Band.
O'Brien, Martha Isabel
Martha Isabel O’Brien passed away at the Charlotte County Hospital, St. Stephen, N.B., on Aug. 28, 2006. She was born April 4, 1919, in Sydney Mines, N.S., the daughter of the late George and Florence Brewer. Her family moved to New Brunswick when she was seven years old. She worked in the Milltown Cotton Mill, Ganong’s candy factory, as a housekeeper for the Urdang family, and later, at Beck’s Nursing Home.
She is survived by her husband, Clayton O’Brien (they celebrated 63 years of marriage on June 24, 2006); two sons, Jack (wife, Dorothy) and Wayne (wife, Beverly), of St. Stephen, N.B.; two daughters, Ann Caldwell, of Limestone, Me., and Carol Armstrong, of St. Stephen, N.B.; two sisters, Helen Fraser and Loretta Duplessis, of St. Stephen, N.B.; two brothers, David Brewer and Frank Brewer, both of Brantford, Ont.; 12 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by son, Gary, who lost his life in an industrial accident in 1964, at the age of 19.
Funeral services were held at The S.O. Mehan & Son Funeral Home, 23 Main Street, St. Stephen, N.B., on Aug. 30, 2006, at 2 p.m. The service was conducted by Father Riley, of St. Stephen’s Catholic Church. Eulogy was read by her eldest daughter, Ann Caldwell. Pallbearers were her six grandsons; Clayton O’Brien, Brian Caldwell, Terry Caldwell, Gary Caldwell, Kevin Pelletier and Aaron Bell.
Interment was held at the St. Stephen Rural Cemetery.
Orr, Kenneth Lyle
ORR, Kenneth Lyle - Kenneth Lyle Orr, 86, of Sober Island, N.S., passed away Monday, Aug. 28, 2006, in Eastern Shore Memorial Hospital, Sheet Harbour, N.S. Born April 18, 1920 in Dumbarton, N.B., he was a son of the late Edgar and Edith (McLaskey) Orr.
Ken was a graduate of Miss Crabbe’s Business College. After that he enlisted with the New Brunswick Rangers; served in Labrador, went overseas, and served in the North Atlantic area, the United Kingdom, central Mediterranean and continental Europe, receiving the 1939-1945 Star, Italy Star, France and Germany Star, Defence Medal and Clasp. After returning from overseas, he worked in Black’s Harbour and then went on to work as a clerk with the Department of National Defence.
He is survived by his wife of 46 years, the former Arlyne Smith; daughter, H. Ellen (Alan) Sprague, St. Stephen, N.B.; sons, George (Bonnie), Mount Hope, N.B., Dave (Susan), Cole Harbour, N.S., and Kenny (Rosemary), Halifax, N.S.; grandchildren, Robert, Andrew, Jeffery, Julie, Tanya, Jamie and Kayla; five great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by a daughter in infancy; brothers, Lewis, Austin, and Millard; and sister, Muriel Barter.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of D.S. Crowell & Son Funeral Home, 22558 Main Street, Sheet Harbour, N.S.
A graveside committal service will be held at 1 p.m., on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2006 in Rolling Dam United Church Cemetery, Rolling Dam, N.B.
Reception to follow at the Rolling Dam United Church Hall.
Phillips, Francis Maynard
PHILLIPS, Francis Maynard - At the Charlotte County Hospital, St. Stephen, N.B., on Sept. 17, 2006, Mr. Francis Maynard Phillips, of St. George, N.B. Born in St. George, on Nov. 24, 1929, he was a son of the late Michael and Ethel (Arsenault) Phillips.
Francis is survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was predeceased by four brothers: Harry, Arthur, Hubert and Earl; and one sister, Bertha Coull.
Resting at the St. George Funeral Home, 26 Portage Street, St. George, N.B., from where the service will be held from The Gary E. Waycott Memorial Chapel on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2006 at 11 a.m., with Father John Ighacho officiating.
Interment following in St. George’s Roman Catholic Cemetery.
Visiting at the funeral home will be on Tuesday, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
In Francis’ memory, donations to a charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family.
Purdy, Leslie Malcolm
PURDY, Leslie Malcolm - At the Saint John Regional Hospital, Saint John, N.B., on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2006, Leslie Malcolm Purdy, husband of the late Blanche May (Adams) Purdy; son of the late Chester and Josephine (Davis) Purdy.
He is survived by nine children: June Purdy, Oak Haven, N.B., Joan Anderson, St. Stephen, N.B., Nancy Erskine (Bill), Bocabec, N.B., Brenda Berriault, Bocabec, N.B., George Purdy (Kathy), Oak Haven, N.B., Valerie Fairweather (David), Waweig, N.B., Chester Purdy, Pennfield, N.B., Joyce and Tammy Purdy, Oak Haven, N.B.; 15 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; five sisters; several nieces and nephews, and companion, Lillian Greenlaw.
He was predeceased by two sons, Steven and David; and grandson, Matthew Purdy.
Resting at The S.O. Mehan & Son Funeral Home Ltd., 23 Main Street, St. Stephen, N.B., from where funeral service will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2006 at 2 p.m., with Rev. Kaye Clowater officiating.
Interment at the Oak Bay Cemetery.
Visiting hours on Tuesday, Sept. 19 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances to the charity of one’s choice, or to the Oak Bay Cemetery Fund, would be appreciated by the family.
Thorne, Audrey Eileen
Thorne, Audrey Eileen - At the Saint John Regional Hospital, Saint John, N.B., on Sept. 14, 2006, Mrs. Audrey Eileen (Mahar) Thorne, wife of the late Kenneth Frederick Thorne, of Beaver Harbour, N.B. Born in Lake Utopia, N.B., on June 16, 1937, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Cornellia (Chambers) Mahar.
A loving mother and grandmother, she is survived by five sons: Ricky and Danny Thorne, both of Whitehorse, YT, Ross (Sammy) Thorne, of Beaver Harbour, N.B., John (Karen) Thorne, of Edmonton, Alta., and Blaine (Rhonda) Thorne, of Utopia, N.B.; five daughters: Lois (Steven) Whittier, of Beaver Harbour, N.B., Nancy Thorne (Leonard Cooke), of Utopia, N.B., Kathy (Billy) Small, of Grand Manan, N.B., Terry Thorne, of Beaver Harbour, N.B., and Berta (Paul) Kinney, of Canal, N.B.; 24 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; one sister, Eunice (Charles) Neathway, of Blacks Harbour, N.B.; and several nieces including special niece, Lynn Mahar, nephews and cousins.
She was predeceased by her husband; one daughter, Karen Thorne; three brothers, Sylvanus, Lindell and Henry; and one sister, Irma.
Audrey loved the simple things in life. She cherished time spent with her family and was an avid card player. Audrey also enjoyed quiet times spent knitting or reading. In addition, many hours were spent by Audrey just listening to music, which she loved so much.
Rested at the St. George Funeral Home, 26 Portage Street, St. George, N.B. (755-3533), with visitation on Saturday, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
The funeral service was held on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2006, from the St. George Baptist Church, St. George, N.B., with the Rev. Charles Yerxa officiating.
Interment followed at the St. George Rural Cemetery.
In Audrey’s memory, donations to the Charlotte County Cancer Society or a foundation of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family.
