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Shaw, Jack Renfew
Unexpectedly at the Saint John Regional Hospital, Saint John, N.B., on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2007, Mr. Jack Renfew Shaw, husband of Christine Shaw of Canal, N.B. Born in Bonny River, N.B., on July 16, 1942, he was a son of the late Harold Cedric and Alma Fern (Delong) Shaw.
A loving husband, father, grandfather and brother, he is survived by his wife, Christine; one son, Kenny Shaw (Edna Holtan), of St. Stephen, N.B.; two daughters, Kathleen Vautor (Russell Justason), of Pennfield, N.B., and Erica (Tyson) Wells, of Sarnia, Ont.; four stepsons, Andrew (Joanne) Savoie, of Ste. Sophie, Que., Michael Savoie, of St. George, N.B., Richard (Patricia) Savoie, of Kingston, Ont., and Hughie Savoie, of Moncton, N.B.; two stepdaughters, Wilma (Kelly) Boyd, of Edmonton, Alta., and RoniSue Tracy, of Canal, N.B.; 18 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Alice (Ellsworth) Wilcox, of Pennfield, N.B., and Eldene Powell, of St. George, N.B.; three brothers, Dale (Crystal) Shaw, of Utopia, N.B., Earl (Joan) Shaw, of St. George, N.B., and Larry (Martha) Shaw, of Lepreau, N.B.; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was predeceased by one stepson, David Savoie; and two brothers, Floyd and Cedric Shaw.
Prior to his retirement, Jack was employed with Lake Utopia Paper for 25 years as an industrial mechanic and recently worked part time for Risers Construction.
He loved traveling and woodworking and was a dedicated family man who loved and spoke of his family often. He was a former member of the Eastern Charlotte Lions Club and the Local 523N of the Paper Worker’s Union.
He will be sadly missed by his family and many friends.
Rested at the Family Worship Center, 89 Mount Pleasant Road, St. George, N.B., from where the service was held on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2007 at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Terry Messer and Rev. Darren Shorey officiating.
Interment followed at the St. George Rural Cemetery.
Visitation was at the church on Thursday and Friday.
In Jack’s memory, donations to a charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family.
Arrangements in the care of the St. George Funeral Home & Crematorium, 26 Portage Street, St. George, N.B.
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Rees, Diana (service)
Diana Rees, wife of Ronald Rees, of St. Andrews, N.B., died quietly at her home on Nov. 19, 2007.
A memorial service in celebration of Diana’s life will be held on Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007 at 3 p.m., at Wesley United Church, 77 William Street, St. Andrews, N.B., with Rev. Bob Johnson officiating.
If desired, a memorial contribution to the Extra-Mural Program Foundation, St. Stephen Unit, or the ALS Society of Canada would be greatly appreciated.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care and direction of Humphreys’ Funeral Home, 20 Marks Street, St. Stephen, NB (506 - 466-3110)
McLaughlin, Natalie
Natalie (Russell) McLaughlin, wife of Urban McLaughlin, formerly of St. Stephen, N.B., passed away on Dec. 4, 2007, in Saskatoon, Sask. She was predeceased by her parents, Elwell and Mildred Russell.
She leaves to mourn her husband, Urban; five children; grandchildren and great-grandchildren, living out west; also sister, Barbara (Kenneth) Moquin, Chambly, Que.; and brother, Linwood (Amelia) Russell, Woodstock, N.B.
There will be no funeral as per Natalie’s request.
In memory of Natalie, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Condolences may be made at: patgagnon@sasktel.net
Buchanan, Mildred Viola
Peacefully, at the Passamaquoddy Lodge, St. Andrews, N.B., on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2007, Mrs. Mildred Viola (Kaglar) Buchanan, wife of the the late Clarence "Ted" Buchanan, of Canal, N.B. Born at Canal on Aug. 12, 1915, she was a daughter of the late William and Elizabeth "Bess" (Barry) Kaglar.
A loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend, she is survived by one son, William (Carol) Buchanan, of Utopia, N.B.; two grandchildren, Randy Buchanan, of New River, N.B., and Lisa Buchanan, of Utopia, N.B.; two great-grandchildren, Sarah and Matthew; one sister, Dora (Ronald) Mitchell, of St. Stephen, N.B.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Besides her husband, Ted, she was predeceased by three brothers, Robert, Otis and Willard; and three sisters, Marion Dewar, Martha Vanhorne and Christine Hatt.
Mildred was a very loving and caring person with plenty of humour. She loved travelling and especially shopping. Her other favourite pastime was spending time with her family and friends.
Rested at the St. George Funeral Home, 26 Portage Street, St. George, N.B., from where the service was held from The Gary E. Waycott Memorial Chapel, at the St. George Funeral Home on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2007 at 2 p.m., with Rev. Mary Ann Langmaid officiating.
Interment at the St. George Rural Cemetery in the spring.
Visiting was held at the funeral home on Friday.
In Mid’s memory, donations to the Passamaquoddy Lodge Building Fund or a charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family.
Hawkins, Arthur Beecher
Unexpectedly, at his residence on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2007, Mr. Arthur Beecher Hawkins, husband of Lois (Justason) Hawkins, of Pennfield Ridge, N.B. Born at Pennfield, N.B., on Sept. 22, 1913, he was a son of the late Arthur and Charlotte (Thompson) Hawkins.
A loving husband, father and grandfather, he is survived by his wife, Lois; two sons, Roger (Pam) and Beecher (Joyce), both of Pennfield, N.B.; one daughter, Karen (Ellis) Hawkins, of Fredericton, N.B.; five grandchildren, Jennifer (Steven) Campbell, of Red Deer, Alta., R.J Hawkins (Jill Leavitt), of Saint John, N.B., Sara Hawkins (Jason Moses), of Pennfield, N.B., Nicholas (Amy) Hawkins and Shanna Hawkins, both of Saint John, N.B.; three great-grandchildren, DJ, Julia and Grant; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was the last surviving member of his immediate family, having been predeceased by an infant daughter, Charlotte Elizabeth, four brothers, Charles, James, Alfred and George; and four sisters, Mabel Alexander, Alice Golding, Florence Southard and Margaret O’Brien.
Art was well known in the area as a farmer, growing the famous Hawkins potatoes, and was a dedicated family man. He was a 60-year member of the Masonic Lodge, No. 12 F&AM; in St. George and a Shriner, as well as a lifetime member of the St. George Curling Club, which he helped construct.
Rested at the St. George Funeral Home, 26 Portage Street, St. George, N.B., with visiting on Thursday.
The service was held at the Pennfield Baptist Church on Friday, Dec. 7, 2007 at 2 p.m., with Rev. Grant Alcorn officiating.
Interment at the church cemetery at a later date.
The St. George Masonic Lodge No. 12 F&AM; held a tribute service at the funeral home on Thursday evening at 6:45 p.m.
In Art’s memory, donations to the Shriners Charlotte County Transportation Fund or a charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family.
Ingersoll, Grimmer Albert
Grimmer Albert Ingersoll, 84, of North Head, Grand Manan, N.B., passed away after a lengthy illness at the Grand Manan Nursing Home on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2007. Born at Grand Harbour, Grand Manan, N.B., he was the son of the late Earle and Lucy (Dakin) Ingersoll, of Grand Manan, N.B.
Mr. Ingersoll had a heritage of lightkeeping, being raised and schooled on Machias Seal Island, and then he became a lightkeeper with the Department of Transportation where he served for 35 years. He was stationed on South West Head, Machais Seal Island and Swallow Tail lighthouse, where he lived with his family until his retirement, when he established his home at North Head, Grand Manan.
Mr. Ingersoll often helped fishermen with their nets and weir stakes, and neighbours when they needed assistance. He also spent a great deal of time in the woods logging and cutting winter wood. He was a member of the North Head Baptist Church and served as Deacon for several years and was subsequently made an Honourary Deacon upon his retirement.
He is survived by his wife, Hilda Lois (Small) Ingersoll, at the Grand Manan Nursing Home, North Head, N.B.; one daughter, Laurel Hinsdale (Leonard), Grand Harbour, N.B.; one son, Morrill Ingersoll, of Moncton, N.B.; four sisters, Thelma Benson, Saint John, N.B., Frances Foster, of Grand Harbour, N.B., Rev. Myrtle Ingersoll, North Head, N.B., and Marion Sellars (Gordon), of Pennfield, N.B.; two grandsons, Levi Bagley, of Moncton, N.B., and Nathaniel Bagley, of Grand Harbour, N.B., as well as several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by one sister, Seta Greenlaw, and one brother, Gilbert Ingersoll.
The family received friends and relatives at the North Head Baptist Church, on Thursday, Dec. 6.
The funeral service was held on Friday, Dec. 7, 2007, at 1 p.m., with Rev. Ron Ford, assisted by Rev. David Ingersoll and Rev. Perry Ingersoll.
Interment followed in the family plot Maple Grove Cemetery, Castalia.
The family requests donations to the Gideon Bible Society, or to the North Head Baptist Church Memorial Fund.
Funeral arrangements are in the care of Ells Funeral Home, 1199 Route 776, Grand Manan, NB E5G 1G2.
Johnston, Kenneth "Kenny" Milton
It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Kenneth “Kenny” Milton Johnston at the Charlotte County Hospital, St. Stephen, N.B., on Dec. 8, 2007. Kenny leaves behind his wife of 57 years, Jean (Weeks), his childhood sweetheart, whom he met while toboggan sliding in Old Ridge.
His loving memory will live on in his seven children: daughters, Brenda Sansom (David), Fredericton, N.B., Terry Dickerson (Bobby), St. Stephen, N.B., and Marlene Moore (Dean), in Penniac, N.B.; son Marshall (Syreena), in New Germany, N.S., and triplet sons who all reside in Moore’s Mills, N.B., Robert (Pam), Randal (Melinda) and Rodney (Tanya). He is also survived by grandchildren, Teena, Tricia, Jami, Samantha, Timmy, Trevor, Kristan, Wesley, and twins, Brandan and Brandi; and great-grandchildren, Hannah, Emma, Ethan, Madison, Logan, Jenna, Reese and Rylan.
Daddy loved white cats and leaves Momma to care for his snow white “Sparky”.
Daddy was born at DeWolfe Corner, N.B., on Dec. 10, 1930 and lost a $20 bet when his first child, Brenda, was born two days before his twentieth birthday. Daddy was the third of 17 children of the late George and Vivian (Foote) Johnston. He was predeceased by his most special friend, Bob McBride; and his brothers, Marvin (Gooley), Earl and Sam.
He is survived by siblings, Albert, Florence Crosby, Clarence, Gerald, Sharon Needle, Raymond, Hazen and Roger.
Daddy was raised by his grandparents, the late Willard and Mildred (Moore) Johnston, in the small community of Moore’s Mills, where he attended school and began his life as a fun-loving, joke-playing imp.
Daddy spent his entire life in Charlotte County, living as well in Milltown and The Ledge, and a brief time in Fredericton.
Daddy worked his entire life. After a life dedicated to the principals of honest, hard work and a spinal chord injury in 1994, he finally retired in 1997. He peeled pulp and worked for Gerald Gilman at Gilman’s Garage in Moore’s Mills when he left school, but later became a very capable licensed mechanic and a licensed electrician. He was also a plumber and finish carpenter. He outfitted a complete carpentry workshop in his basement to accommodate him working from a wheelchair.
He worked for Bert Linton selling Volkswagens, and later had his own business, Causeway Motors, at Oak Bay, where he continued to sell Volkswagens and used cars. Causeway Motors later moved to Milltown when he bought the facility operated by one of his childhood mentors, Norman Holmes.
Daddy never got rich at anything because his kind and generous heart ruled his fee schedule, if he managed to even charge you for the work he did. When his garage was not open, customers, friends and strangers simply came to the house anytime of the day and night to get their cars fixed. Once cell phones came into popular use, he is known to have listened to the car engines over the phone to diagnose the problem. Daddy could fix anything - anything that is, except cancer.
He will be lovingly remembered as the eternal optimist who always had a smile, a laugh and a solution – if you had a problem. He is renown for his ability to solve mechanical problems when others could not. He will be treasured by the respect he instilled in others when he never gave up, when he was told he would not walk again. He built a pulley in his garage at The Ledge so that he could exercise his legs and back.
Daddy’s legacy is four sons, all of whom have his mechanical talents, and three daughters who can jump start a car. Daddy taught by example the importance of doing a job to the best of your ability, working hard and being honest and fair. His determination to walk and live independently has been an inspiration to everyone around him. Quite simply, our dad was amazing.
As cancer slowly took its final toll, our dad, the perfect patient, continued to bless us with moments of precious memories reflective of the good, kind and generous man he had always been.
There are no words to express our immense gratitude for the professional love, care and compassion from Kindred Home Care, Hospice of Charlotte and the Charlotte County Hospital Palliative Care Staff.
Remembrances may be made to Hospice of Charlotte or charity of donor’s choice.
The family received friends at The S.O. Mehan & Son Funeral Home Ltd., 23 Main Street, St. Stephen, N.B., on Monday, Dec. 10, 2007 from 2 to 4 p.m., followed by a Memorial Service at 4 p.m.
Interment will be at the Moores Mills Cemetery at a later date.
Beardsley, Helen J.
With heartfelt sorrow, the family of Helen Johnson Beardsley announce her death, which took place on Dec. 3, 2007, at her home in Kissimmee, Fla. Helen was born in St. Stephen, N.B., in 1929, the eldest daughter of Alfred and Jessie (Grant) Johnson.
Surviving are two daughters, Nancy Sprague, of Grand Lake Stream, Me., and Jean Ann Lawless, of Hampden, Me. Her children, two granddaughters and four grandsons will forever be grateful for having had Helen in their lives. She was loving, warm and had a great sense of humour. The values she taught her family will always be with them, as well as the memories she created.
Helen was predeceased by her husband, Sam, the love of her life, and a daughter, Patricia.
Helen grew up and attended local schools in St. Stephen, N.B. After her marriage, she lived in Maine, New York and Connecticut, retiring to Florida where she enjoyed years of travelling and playing Bridge with her many friends.
Helen returned to the Calais-St. Stephen area every summer, where family card games were thoroughly enjoyed. As her health deteriorated, the visits became less frequent, and her family travelled to be with her in Florida where the cards and camaraderie continued, always with much laughter.
Besides her immediate family, Helen is also survived and will be sadly missed by her sisters, Irene Neate, St. Stephen, N.B., Eleanor Callahan, Kissimmee, Fla., Gloria Clark and Mary Lou McGraw, Calais, Me., and Brenda Johnson, Lethbridge, Alta.; and brother, Phil Johnson, Three Hills, Alta.
Helen was also predeceased by a sister, Esther, and brothers, Mike, Lloyd, Ralph, Paul and Hazen.
Helen’s request was that there be no funeral service.
A graveside service will be held in the spring, when her ashes will be buried alongside her parents in the St. Stephen Rural Cemetery.
