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Beach, James Lawson
It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of James Lawson Beach, at Ridgewood Veterans’ Home, Saint John, N.B., on Dec. 8, 2007.
He is survived by brother, Howard (Sylvia) Beach, of Oak Hill, N.B.; sister, Margaret (Wendell) Warman, of Viking, Alta.; and several nieces and nephews.
Jim’s request was that there be no funeral service.
A graveside service will be held in the spring at the Moores Mills Cemetery.
Frost, Merlin Edward
Peacefully, at the Fundy Nursing Home in Blacks Harbour, N.B., on Jan. 16, 2008, Mr. Merlin Edward Frost, husband of the late Mrs. Marjorie (Bent) Frost, formerly of Bonny River, N.B., born in Bonny River on Aug. 6, 1919, he was a son of the late Gorham and Mary (Kinney) Frost.
A loving grandfather and brother, he is survived by five grandchildren, Jason (Stacey) Frost and Lisa (Terry) Leslie, both of Bonny River, N.B., Paul Frost (Christine), of Saint John, N.B., Jodi (Andrew) Giverson, of Kingston Peninsula, N.B., and Crystal Frost, of Alberta; 11 great- grandchildren; one sister, Berla Campbell, of St. George, N.B.; two daughters-in-law, Ann Garnett, of Saint John, N.B., and Marilyn Frost, of Bonny River, N.B.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Besides his wife, he was predeceased by two sons, Merlin Jr. "Sonny" and Paul; two brothers, Hazen and Douglas; two sisters, Nellie Lee and Doris Reardon.
Merlin was a veteran of World War II, serving with North Nova Scotia Highlanders overseas, where he was injured in the battle of Normandy.
He was an avid outdoorsman, who loved hunting, fishing and trapping. He was a well-known hunting guide for many years and enjoyed gardening. Prior to his retirement he was a school bus driver and worked for the Department of Transportation.
Rested at the St. George Funeral Home & Crematorium, 26 Portage Street, St. George, N.B., with visiting held on Thursday. The Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 40 held a Tribute Service at the funeral home on Thursday at 7 p.m.
The service was held from the Second Falls Baptist Church on Friday, Jan. 18, 2008 at 2 p.m., with Rev. Wayne Culberson officiating.
Interment will take place at the church cemetery at the spring.
In memory of Merlin, donations to a charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family.
Irving, Lloyd David
A Community Loses A Friend – The family of Lloyd David Irving are saddened to announce that "Pinky" has passed away after a lengthy battle with cancer at the age of 76. He died peacefully at his home looking out at the ocean on the Glebe Road in Chamcook, N.B., surrounded by his family, on Thursday evening, Dec. 13, 2007.
Lloyd is survived by his best friend and wife of 58 years, Jeanette Alice Murphy Irving; one daughter, Sandra Joy Sullivan; son-in-law Paul; granddaughters, Melissa, Savannah, Hannah, Zoe and Naomi; one son, Ralph Jeffrey Irving; daughter-in-law Elizabeth; granddaughters Isabelle and Charlee; and one brother, Earle Irving, of St. Stephen, N.B., and spouse, Josephine Smith.
Lloyd was predeceased by his sister, Edith O'Donnell, and his parents, Raymond and Hazel Irving, of Tower Hill, N.B.
Lloyd lived in and around the St. Andrews area for the last 45 years and was well known to everyone in the community for his friendly warm manner.
Whether it was a brief encounter with a short conversation or simply a wave from across the street, you were always greeted with a friendly smile and kindness in his eyes. Once you were a friend of Lloyd's, you were a friend for life.
After leaving the Royal Canadian Air Force and moving to St. Andrews in the early ’60's, he delivered oil for Esso, worked at the bowling alley at the Sir James Dunn Arena, sold insurance, went to the Lady Dunn Trade School and earned his carpenters license and eventually joined the Passamaquoddy Lodge Maintenance Department, from which he retired in the mid ’90's. He was fondly remembered by co-workers for his non-stop antics and great sense of humour. He was a hardworking, never miss a day type, and firmly believed that if "you didn't do it well, there was not point in doing it at all."
The last ten years or so of his everyday life were spent at his home in Chamcook with "Jenny", where, between gardening, lawns and "house projects", there was never a dull moment and he often stated, "I don't know how I had time to work." They managed a few trips south in the winter to avoid some snow shovelling, but genuinely loved their home and surroundings. When asked if he wanted to go somewhere for a "last trip", he simply smiled his usual grin and said, "Why? I love it right here."
He will be sadly missed as he has touched the lives of everyone that has had the pleasure of meeting him. He has requested not to have a service or memorial, that was his humble way. In conversation with a longtime family friend who had inquired, he was actually relieved. "You know, I can't imagine Lloyd without a smile on his face so I'll stick to the memory that I have of our last visit."
That's what Dad would have wanted... remember the good times.
The family will have a private gathering after Christmas for family and close friends.
For anyone wishing to make donations, he has requested they be made to the Passamaquoddy Childrens Centre, St. Andrews.
McKay, Thomas "Mickey" Wilbur
At Lincourt Manor, St. Stephen, N.B., on Jan. 17, 2008, Thomas “Mickey” Wilbur McKay, husband of Christina M. (Deacon) McKay, of St. Stephen, N.B.
Survived by his wife of 60 years, Christine; son, Lloyd Linton (Karen), Oak Haven, N.B.; two sisters, Sally Burns, St. Stephen, N.B., and Barbara Dow (John), Barter Settlement, N.B.; one grandson; one great-grandson; one aunt, Dot McIntee; and several nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by one grandson and two brothers.
Rested at The S.O. Mehan & Son Funeral Home Ltd., 23 Main Street, St. Stephen, N.B., from where funeral service was held on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2008 at 11 a.m.
Interment at St. Stephen Rural Cemetery.
Visiting hours were held at the funeral home on Friday, Jan. 18.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances to the charity of one’s choice would be appreciated by the family.
Reid, Henry L.
Henry L. Reid, son of the late Thomas and Isabella (Mills) of St. Stephen, N.B., died Sunday, Dec. 16, 2007 at the Charlotte County Hospital, St. Stephen, with his family at his side.
Survived by his wife of 54 years, Geraldine (Dempsey) Reid; son, Robert and his wife, Mary (McGeachy), Mayfield, N.B.; daughter, Kathy Lyons and her husband, Leslie, of Barter Settlement, N.B.; son, Steven Reid, of Saint John, N.B.; son, Brian and his wife, Jean, of Scotch Ridge, N.B.; daughter, Pamela Milligan (Donald Smith), of Heathland, N.B. He is also survived by eight grandchildren: Christopher Lyons and his wife, Ann, and two children, of Alaska; Carrie Jodrie and her three children, of Bangor, Me.; Celeste Reid-McPherson and her husband, Shawn, and their two children of Hampton, N.B.; Natalie Reid, of Nackawic, N.B.; Andrea Reid, of Florenceville, N.B.; Michael Milligan and his wife, Stacey, and their four children, of Old Ridge, N.B.; Nicole Giddens and her husband, Chris, of Milltown, N.B.; Krista Kerfont, of Montreal, Que.; two stepgrandchildren, Diane Campbell and Danny Hayes; and several nieces and nephews.
Henry was a well known burner technician throughout Charlotte and Washington counties. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting and fishing. He was an associate member of the Milltown Legion.
Family will receive relatives and friends at The S.O. Mehan & Son Funeral Home Ltd., 23 Main Street, St. Stephen, N.B., on Thursday,
Dec. 20, 2007 from 4 to 6 p.m., immediately followed by a Memorial Service at 6 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, Diabetes Society or charity of one’s choice would be appreciated by the family.
Taylor, Lawrence Albert
Lawrence Albert Taylor, 67, of North Head, Grand Manan, N.B., passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday morning, Jan. 16, 2008. Born at Seal Cove, N.B., he was the son of the late Wesley Taylor (1991), and Ophelia (Grey) Taylor.
Mr. Taylor was a retired lobster fisherman. He served with the Royal Canadian Air Force from 1960 - 1963, with the military police. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 44, Grand Manan, and was a member of the North Head Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Louise (Ingalls) Taylor, at home; his mother, Ophelia Taylor, North Head, N.B.; two daughters, Annette (Allen) Newman, and Pauline (Jeff) Zwicker, both of Castalia, N.B.; one son, Wallace (Cheryl) Taylor, of Shediac, N.B.; one stepdaughter, Deborah Greene, of Saint John, N.B.; four stepsons, Wayne Badeau, of Grand Manan, N.B., and Michael, Roger and Darrel (Patty) Badeau, all of Saint John, N.B.; one sister, Carol (Calvin) Watkins, of North Head, N.B.; 13 grandchildren, eight great- grandchildren; as well as several nieces and nephews.
The family received friends and relatives at Ells Funeral Home on Friday, Jan. 18.
The funeral service was held from the North Head Baptist Church on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2008 at 2 p.m., with Rev. Ron Ford officiating.
Interment will take place later in the spring in North Head Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements are in the care of Ells Funeral Home, 1199 Route 776, Grand Manan, NB E5G 1G2
Young, Ruth Marie
Mrs. Ruth Marie (Munro) Young, widow of Melville J. Young, slipped away peacefully, at the Saint John Regional Hospital, Saint John, N.B., on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2007 following a brief illness. Born in Belle Cote, Cape Breton, N.S., on Sept. 16, 1913, she was the eldest daughter of Hanlan and Jessie (MacKay) Munro. After her marriage, Ruth settled in Leonardville, Deer Island, N.B., where she resided until her passing.
Ruth is survived by her three children, Melville E. (Ann) of Campobello, N.B., Anne (Carl) Camick, of Deer Island, N.B., and Nancy Young of Saint John, N.B.; two grandchildren, Jason, of Campobello, N.B., and Joshua (Christina) Young, of St. Andrews, N.B.; sisters, Tena Hickey, of N.E. Margaree, N.S., Isabell (Joseph) Stasiuk, of Portage La Prairie, Man., and Gladys (Glen) Bristow, of Toronto, Ont.; brother-in-law, Stanford (Myrtle) Young, sisters-in-law, Mildred Young and Pauline Young, all of Deer Island, N.B.; many nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to her husband, parents, and an infant brother, Ruth was predeceased by brother, Edward Munro and his wife, Mary; sisters, Mary Hart and her husband, Laird; Lettie Vair and her husband, Stewart; brothers-in-law, Arthur Hickey, Cyril Young and DeCosta Young; sisters-in-law Thelma (Cecil) Tewksbury, Lois (Louis) Musetta, and Mona (Wallace) Sokolis.
Ruth was a member of St. Matthews-Wesley United Church, North Sydney, N.S., the Leonardville Women's Institute, and past member of the I.O.D.E. For many years she worked with her husband and son in the operation of their company, Fundy Contractors Ltd.
Resting at the St. George Funeral Home & Crematorium, 26 Portage Street, St. George, N.B., on Tuesday, Dec. 18, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., and at the Leonardville Church of Christ on Deer Island on Wednesday, Dec. 19, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
The service will be held at the Leonardville Church of Christ on Thursday, Dec. 20, 2007 at 2 p.m.
Interment at the Leonardville Community Cemetery at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Ruth's memory can be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
McCartney, H. Havelock
McCARTNEY, H. Havelock – At the Charlotte County Hospital, St. Stephen, N.B., on Jan. 20, 2008, H. Havelock McCartney, of Valley Road, N.B.
Survived by one son, Rod Porter (Stephanie), of Crocker Hill, N.B.; one daughter, Mary Ann Porter (Buster MacMillan), St. Stephen, N.B.; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren; and brother, Blake McCartney, Fredericton, N.B.
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, Jan. 23, 2008 at 2 p.m.
Interment at St. Stephen Rural Cemetery.
Visiting hours will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 7 to 9 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances to the Diabetes Association or charity of one’s choice would be appreciated by the family.
Leighton, Phebe C.
Phebe C. Leighton, of Cambridge, Mass., 77, died Saturday, Dec. 15, 2007 at Mount Auburn Hospital in Cambridge, Mass.
She is survived by her husband, Andrew Leighton, of Cambridge, Mass.; her children and their spouses, A. Clay Leighton and Andrea C. Sello, of San Francisco, Calif., and Sarah L. and Eric A. Stellwagen, of Belmont, Mass. Mrs. Leighton also leaves her sisters, Susan C. Berard, of Fripp Island, S.C., and Paula C. Bungen, of San Francisco, Calif., and four grandchildren.
A memorial service was held on Thursday, Dec. 20, 2007 at 11 a.m., in the Bigelow Chapel at Mount Auburn Cemetery, 580 Mount Auburn St., Cambridge, Mass. Burial is private.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Phebe C. Leighton to a charity of one’s choice.
Arrangements are in the care of Boston Harborside Funeral Home of J.S.Waterman & Sons-Waring-Langone, 580 Commercial St., Boston, Mass. 02109 (617-536-4110)
