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Libby, Pearl Elizabeth
At the Saint John Regional Hospital, Saint John, N.B., on August 2, 2007, Pearl Elizabeth Libby, of Chamcook, N.B., wife of the late Hiram Libby.; daughter of the late Percy and Florence (Libby) Merchant.
Survived by four daughters, Florence (Ivan) Wallace, of Fredericton, N.B., Donna (Gary) Orr, of Oak Bay, N.B., Betty (Colin) Mitchell, of St. Stephen, N.B. and Dale Watson, of Chamcook, N.B.; 11 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Hazel Wilcox, of Chamcook, N.B., and Violet Leavitt, of Bocabec, N.B.; two brothers, Solomon Merchant, of Oak Bay, N.B., and Wallace Merchant, of Chamcook, N.B.; several nieces and nephews.
Rested at The S.O. Mehan and Son Funeral Home Ltd., 23 Main Street, St. Stephen, N.B., from where the funeral service was held on Monday, Aug. 6, 2007 at 2 p.m. Visiting hours were held at the funeral home on Saturday and Sunday, August 4 and 5.
Interment in St Andrews Rural Cemetery, St. Andrews, N.B.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances to the Diabetes Association would be appreciated by the family.
Woodland, Dorothy Bernice
Dorothy Bernice Woodland (née Purcell) passed away quietly in the early hours of Thursday morning, Aug. 2, 2007 after a brief battle with cancer. Now in the care of God, she joins her mother and father, Paul and Eunice Purcell of Milltown, N.B., and her husband, Harold Woodland, of St. John`s, Nfld.
Survived by her son, Stephen Woodland and his wife, Leslie Guyatt, of Ottawa, Ont.; three granddaughters, Christine Guyatt-Woodland of Ottawa, Ont., and Nancy McKeown-Woodland and Stephanie McKeown-Woodland, of Peaceful Valley, Calif.; and many relatives and friends, including Ron, Patsy, Adam, Amy and Allison Theriault.
Longtime member of the Order of the Eastern Star and the Pythian Sisters.
You were dearly loved and will be missed by so many.
No visitation will be held by request.
Memorial service was held at The S.O. Mehan & Son Funeral Home Ltd., 23 Main Street, St. Stephen, N.B., at 4 p.m., Saturday August 4, 2007.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to support the work of the Canadian National Institute for the Blind or the Canadian Cancer Society.
Estey, George Knights
At Lincourt Manor, St. Stephen, N.B., on Aug. 3, 2007 George Knights Estey, of St. Stephen, N.B.; son of the late George and Diva Annie (Knights) Estey, of Upper Keswick, N.B.
Survived by his wife, Lois (Madsen) Estey; one special daughter, three sons, three daughters, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, three sisters and several nieces and nephews.
Resting at The S.O. Mehan & Son Funeral Home Ltd., 23 Main Street, St. Stephen, N.B., from where the funeral service will be held on Wednesday, August 8, 2007 at 2 p.m.
There will be no visiting at the funeral home by request.
St. Croix Branch Royal Canadian Legion No. 9 will hold a tribute service on Wednesday afternoon.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
Alward, Mary Ellen
ALWARD, Mary Ellen – For the benefit of relatives and friends of the late Mary Ellen Alward, widow of Kenneth A. Alward, who passed away at Lincourt Manor, St. Stephen, N.B., on Feb. 26, 2007.
Interment will take place at the St. Stephen Rural Cemetery on Friday May 11, 2007 at 2 p.m.
Arrangements in care of The S.O. Mehan & Son Funeral Home Ltd., 23 Main Street, St. Stephen, N.B.
Madsen, Edith M.
MADSEN, Edith M. – There will be a graveside service for Edith M. Madsen on Saturday, June 2, 2007, at 11 a.m., at the Catholic Cemetery, St. Stephen, N.B.
Rigby, Joyce
The family of the late Joyce Rigby would like you to join them at a memorial service on Saturday, Aug. 18, 2007 at 10 a.m., at the Wesley United Church, 77 William Street, St. Andrews, N.B., with the Rev. Robert L. Johnson officiating.
A reception will follow in the adjoining hall.
L'Aventure, Sarah Elizabeth
Sarah Elizabeth L’Aventure, 22, of Deep Cove, Grand Manan Island, N.B., passed on to the angels in her mother’s arms, at the Saint John Regional Hospital, Saint John, N.B. A child of God has gone home in peace. She will forever be missed and loved by her family at the Grand Manan Nursing Home.
She is survived by her mother, Dora McLaughlin, of Grand Manan, N.B.; her father, John L’Aventure, of Saint John, N.B.; her aunt and uncle, Brenda and James McLaughlin; cousins, Todd, Peter, Toby, and Robyn McLaughlin, all of Grand Manan, N.B.
She was predeceased by her grandparents, Elizabeth and Glen McLaughlin; and also her favourite aunt, Ruby Cleland.
Sarah’s family received friends and relatives at Ells Funeral Home on Sunday, Aug. 12.
The funeral service and celebration of Sarah’s life was held from the Seal Cove Wesleyan Church on Monday, Aug. 13, 2007 at 1:30 p.m., with Rev. Donald Ingersoll officiating. Interment followed at the Hillside Cemetery, Seal Cove.
The family has requested donations may be made to the Grand Manan Animal Rescue League.
Funeral arrangements are in the care of Ells Funeral Home, 1199 Route 776, Grand Manan, NB E5G 1G2.
McKay, James Emerson
At his residence, Deer Island, N.B., on August 8, 2007, James Emerson McKay, son of the late John and Virginia (Wilson) McKay.
Survived by his common law wife, Sheila McKay; two foster sons, Robert Leslie (Katrina) and Merle Leslie (Cindy), both of Deer Island, N.B.; six grandchildren, April, Jenna, Blake, Jodie, Kyle and Liam; three sisters, Wilma McCartney, Elmsville, N.B., Phyllis Milligan (Gordon), Inverness, P.E.I., and Shirley Tatton, Elmsville, N.B.; one stepbrother, Vernon Boyle; several nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by his parents; step-father, Henry Boyle; his common law wife, Pearl Calder; six brothers, and two sisters.
Funeral service was held at The S.O. Mehan & Son Funeral Home Ltd., 23 Main Street, St. Stephen, N.B., on Sunday, Aug. 12, 2007 at 2 p.m.
The family received relatives and friends at the funeral home on Saturday, Aug. 11, from 7 to 9 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances to the Cancer Society or charity of one’s choice would be appreciated by the family.
McConkey, Samuel (Sam) Reid
At the Saint John Regional Hospital, Saint John, N.B., on August 9, 2007, Samuel (Sam) Reid McConkey, of Ledge Loop Road, Dufferin, Charlotte County, N.B.; son of the late W. Arthur D. and Greta (Wilmot) McConkey, of St. Stephen, N.B.
Survived by his wife, Barbara (Calder) McConkey; two sons, Donald (Anne), of Tower Hill, N.B. and Dana (Gail), of Dufferin, Charlotte Co., N.B.; three grandchildren, David, Paul and Michael; one aunt, two cousins, and nieces and nephews.
There will be no visiting at the funeral home by request.
Funeral service will be held from Christ Anglican Church, Prince William Street, St. Stephen, N.B., on Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2007 at 2:00 p.m., with Rev. Peter Davids officiating.
Interment will follow service in the St. Stephen Rural Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances to the Christ Anglican Church Building Fund would be appreciated by the family.
Funeral arrangements in care of The S.O. Mehan & Son Funeral Home Ltd., 23 Main Street, St. Stephen, N.B.
Higgins, Richard David
At his residence, on Dec. 12, 2007, Richard David Higgins of St. Stephen, N.B.; son of the late James B. and Marion B. (Richardson) Higgins.
Survived by one son, Peter Higgins; granddaughter, Jenna Higgins; three brothers, Steve (Carol), St. Stephen, N.B., Walter (Edna), St. Stephen, N.B., and Joe (Evangeline), Pennfield, N.B.; one sister, Aldena Morrissy, Calais, Me.; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be held at Christ Anglican Church, Prince William Street, St. Stephen, N.B., on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2007 at 2 p.m.
Interment at Moores Mills Rural Cemetery.
Visiting hours will be held at The S.O. Mehan & Son Funeral Home Ltd, , 23 Main Street, St. Stephen, N.B., on Friday, Dec.14, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or charity of one’s choice would be appreciated by the family.
Lister, Patricia Marie
It is with great and deep sadness, the family announces the passing of Patricia (Pat) Marie Lister (MacLeod) of Harvey, N.B., on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2007 at the Charlotte County Hospital, St. Stephen, N.B. Born in St. Stephen on April 8, 1955, she was the daughter of Arnold and Margaret MacLeod of Tower Hill, N.B.
Pat is survived by her parents; her loving husband of 30 years, Vernon, of Harvey; three daughters, Virginia Jackson (Jason), of St. Stephen, N.B., Margaret and Katherine, of Harvey, N.B.; one son, Daniel (friend, Kendra Dickison), of Fredericton, N.B.; one grandson, Connor; two sisters, Carol Sutherland (Ronnie), of Rolling Dam, N.B., and Anne McConkey (Don), of Tower Hill, N.B.; two brothers, George MacLeod (MaryAnne), of Tower Hill, N.B., and Robert MacLeod (Alana), of Tower Hill, N.B. Pat will also be missed by several aunts and uncles, sisters and brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews, cousins, and numerous friends.
Pat graduated from NBCC St. Andrews and dedicated 30 years at the Charlotte County Hospital as a Health Record Technician.
Pat was committed to the knowledge and strength of her family. She always had a smile and a heartfelt sincerity for the people that she loved within her family, church, and community. Pat was committed to helping others, including the coordination of canvassing for the Canadian Cancer Society in the greater Harvey area. She was an active member of the Order of Eastern Star, including Past Matron.
With our hearts we always keep
A special place for you
And try to do our best to live
As you would want us to.
Visitation will be held at the Saint Andrews United Church, 2350 Route 3, Harvey, on Tuesday, Nov. 6 from 7-9 p.m., and Wednesday, Nov. 7 from 12:30-2:30 and 7:30-9 p.m.
The Eastern Star service will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 7 at 6:30 p.m. The funeral service will be held at the church on Thursday, Nov. 8 at 4 p.m., with Rev. Kay Clowater officiating.
Interment will be at the Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Reception to follow at the church hall.
Pallbearers will be Tommy Coburn, Wayne Fox, James Painter, Stuart Swan, Randy Watson, and Allison Wood.
Arrangements are in the care of Swan Funeral Home, Harvey Station, N.B.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorial tributes may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of the donor’s choice.
