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Mahar, Cheryl Lynn
The death of Lynn Mahar occurred unexpectedly on Feb. 2, 2008 at the Saint John Regional Hospital, Saint John, N.B. Born in Black’s Harbour, N.B., she was the daughter of the late Lindell and Mae (Stevens) Mahar.
She had been employed with Red Rose Tea and Regis Inventory Services and was currently employed with Empire Theatres. She volunteered at Forest Hill School, enjoyed playing cards and being with her family. Spending time at ‘the lake’ held a special place in her heart.
Surviving are her sister, Hyla
Scott (Michelle); brothers Wayne (Debbie), Stephen (Twila), and Donald (Lois), all of Saint John, N.B.; her nieces and nephews, Terra, Bonnie, Angie, Teegan, Christopher and Jamie; great-nieces, Becky, Katie ‘Peanut’, and Jocelyn; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her special great-aunt and great-uncle, Merle and Joe Chambers, and aunt, Audrey Thorne.
At her request, there will be no visitation or funeral service.
Cremation will take place at Brenan’s Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John, N.B.
Remembrances made to a charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated.
McLaren, Donald
Donald McLaren, of St. Andrews, N.B., passed away on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2008 after 76 years of good living and a short battle with cancer.
He will be dearly missed by son, Tony; daughter-in-law, Julie; and grandsons, Trevor and Tyler; and his dog, Bandit. Also saddened by his loss are his sister, Florence, and Jack Irwin; his brothers, William (Laudia) and Louis (June), and their children; along with the Trecartin family and many friends.
Predeceased by his loving wife, Freda (Trecartin); his parents, Louis and LuLu (Lambert), and brother, Ronald.
Donnie was born and lived his entire life in St. Andrews. He and Freda previously owned the Blue Moon and Picket Fence motels in St. Andrews. He was often jokingly referred to as the Mayor of Chamcook. At one time, he was an avid bowler and very active in the Legion, and with the committee for Ministers Island.
We would like to extend our sincerest thanks to Jeff Jackson, Dr. Green and the staff in Emergency Care at Charlotte County Hospital, Bill, Laudia and Robert McLaren, and especially Susan Goertzen and Cliff Pendleton, who remained at Donnie’s side while we travelled from Ontario.
At Donnie’s request, his body was donated to Medical Science at Dalhousie University.
A "Celebration of His Life" will occur when his ashes are returned to his family.
Condolences received at 81 Roy Drive, Mississauga, ON L5M 1A6 or email: tmclaren1640@rogers.com.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Dalhousie Medical Research Foundation (1-888-866-6559) or the Charlotte County Cancer Society, P.O. Box 292, St. Stephen, NB E3L 2X2, would be appreciated.
Brook, Arlene Ruth
It is with heavy heart that we announce the passing of Arlene Ruth Brook, 74, of Lake Echo, N.S., on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008 at home. Born in St. Stephen, Charlotte County, N.B., she was the daughter of the late Allison and Mary (Stairs) Thomas.
Arlene is survived by Donald Brook, her husband of 56 years; daughters, Leslie Ann Brook, Lake Echo, N.S., Linda Arlene Brook, Calgary, Alta., and Karen Allyson Brook (Sol Avisar), Ottawa, Ont.; son, David Andrew (Marilyn) Brook, Lawrencetown, N.S.; grandchildren, Sara, Adam Yulanda, Evan, Carson, Claire and Sophia; great-grandchildren, Thomas and Brooklynn; sister, Joanne (Sheridan) Brown, St. Stephen, N.B.; sisters-in-law, Maxine Brook, Victoria, and Bea Thomas, St. Stephen, N.B.; brother-in-law, Carson McGlinchey, St. Stephen, N.B. There are also many nieces and nephews to whom she always gave great love, care and friendship. Arlene never forgot her many cousins, aunts and uncles throughout her life.
She was predeceased by brother, David Thomas, and sister, Joyce McGlinchey.
Arlene was a devout Christian, spending as much of her time as possible in the closest United Church in every posting where her family resided. These efforts included many UCW fundraisers, years as church elder and everyday care of a church woman’s duty. She was a very good artist and painter in watercolours. Many of these paintings will live on in the hearts, minds and homes of those who knew and loved her. Grammy, as she was known by her seven grandchildren, and GG by her two great-grandchildren, was sure never to forget a birthday, Christmas, Valentine’s, Easter or Hanukkah, when little gifts and cards meant so much.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Atlantic Funeral Home, 771 Main Street, Dartmouth, N.S., where memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008, with Rev. Cheryl MacDonald officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Humane Society.
Singleton, Courtney Leigh Estes
SINGLETON, Courtney Leigh Estes – Courtney Leigh Estes Singleton passed away on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2008, in Fresno, Calif., with her husband and mother by her side, after a courageous year-long battle with brain cancer. She was 32 and is survived by husband, Duane Singleton; father, Robert (Jura) Estes; mother, Lynda Chambers; grandmother, Louise Thomason; aunt, Becky (Jerry) Hollis; brother, Todd (Sandy) Estes; sister, Tami Estes; niece, Madeline Estes; nephews, Tyler Estes, Hunter Nunns and Ryan Nunns; also her favourite (and only) cousin, Cathy (Joey) Coy and her boys.
Courtney was born in Torrance, Calif., and grew up in southern California, until moving to St. Andrews in the mid-1980s. She attended school in St. Andrews and briefly went to RCS Netherwood in Rothesay, N.B., Courtney started travelling at a very young age, flying between New Brunswick and California or Florida in her teens. She then lived in Florida and Texas for a few years, always returning to St. Andrews to re-group and recharge herself. She attended NBCC St. Andrews, taking the Hospitality Course, which seemed a natural fit for her vibrant personality. Her love of travel and new places took her from Florida to Columbia, Aruba, Mexico and Italy, in addition to many of the states.
She recently returned to California with her dog, Bella, by her side, to be close to her ailing grandmother; married the love of her life, Duane; and was so proud of her success in pursuing a continuing career of management of an upscale restaurant.
Courtney’s mantra during the last year of her short life was “Live, Laugh, and Love” and she did all of these to the fullest. Her last trips home to St. Andrews and Dallas were filled with laughter and love, joyous reunions with family and close friends, and she treasured every hug and embrace. All of the good days were filled with confidence and plans for the future, thus inspiring her friends to be closer to their loved ones and to appreciate life more. Courtney has left a large hole in our lives.
A memorial service will be held at the St. Andrews Anglican Church, St. Andrews, N.B., on Feb. 23, 2008 at 2 p.m., with a reception to follow in the church hall.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Courtney’s memory to the Charlotte County Cancer Society or the Hospice of Charlotte County will be greatly appreciated.
Lyman, Helen Kathleen
Helen Kathleen Lyman (nee Everett) died peacefully in her 90th year in Pointe Claire, Que. She was born in St. Stephen, N.B., the oldest of four daughters of Dr. Herbert Everett and Miriam Mowat.
She attended MacDonald College in Montreal and graduated in 1939. While at university, she met Francis Lyman, whom she married June 29, 1940 in St. Stephen, N.B. After the war, Helen and Francis moved first to Montreal and then to Pointe Claire in 1951.
Helen was known for her spontaneity, generosity, optimistic outlook, sharp wit, glamour and capacity for creating enjoyment and fun with and for others. She was known as an excellent friend, extraordinary cook and hostess, lover of gardening, and a wonderful mother.
No one who knew her could think of her without a smile, and an appreciation of her sparkle and pizzazz. Sunshine, brightness, family and friends, were her lifeblood. Helen will be greatly missed by all whose lives she touched.
Helen is survived by her three children, all born in St. Stephen, N.B.: Peter, Deborah, and Annabel; her sister, Bunny Campbell; cousins, Jura Estes and Frances Everett; brother and sister-in-law, Dr. William and Faith Feindel; seven loving grandchildren and many nephews and nieces.
A memorial service will take place on Saturday, March 15, 2008 at 5 p.m., at Cedar Park United Church in Pointe Claire, Que.
A summer memorial service will take place in St. Andrews, N.B.
In Helen’s memory, donations to a charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family.
Condolences may be sent online to Annabel@palaunet.com or sent c/o October House, 14 Cedar Ave., Pointe Claire, QC H9S 4Y1.
Goodill, Harry Saunders
Harry Saunders Goodill passed away on March 3, 2008, at Passamaquoddy Lodge, St. Andrews, N.B., where he has lived for the past year. He was born June 23, 1920, in Rollingdam, N.B., the youngest of nine children to A. Clair D. Goodill and M. Edith (Saunders) Goodill.
After local schooling, Harry completed his education at Normal School (teachers college) in Fredericton. He soon after enlisted in the Army and served in Europe during World War II as a wireless radio operator. While in Scotland, Harry met and married Margaret F. Gardiner, of Sterling.
Harry is survived by one daughter, Bonnie Hunnewell, and husband, Gary, of Hampden, Me.; two granddaughters, Laurie Treworgy, and husband, Garret, of Frankfort, Me., and Brandi Couture, and husband, Gary, of Scarborough, Me.; three great-grandchildren, Kasey Lott, of Tucson, Ariz., and Josie and Brayden Couture of Scarborough, Me.; and several nieces and nephews and their families.
Harry was predeceased by his
first wife, Margaret; second wife, Frances; brothers, William, Douglas, Gordon and Alan; and sisters, Dorothy, Alma (Lever), Olive (Rankin) and Mildred.
After returning from Europe in 1945, Harry lived and worked in St. Stephen. For many years, he was a familiar face at J. Clark and Sons, a local car dealership. In 1965, he began another career working for the County of Charlotte and served as their Municipal Services Representative until his retirement in 1985.
Harry was an active member of the St. Croix Legion and for many years served as their treasurer. He also enjoyed working at their weekly Bingo games.
Harry was a member of the Masonic Lodge and Luxor Temple Shrine. He enjoyed playing golf, curling and the camaraderie of friends until his illness prevented these activities.
Funeral service was held on Thursday, March 6, 2008 at 2 p.m., at The S.O. Mehan & Son Funeral Home Ltd., 23 Main Street, St. Stephen, N.B.
Interment will take place in the spring.
Starkey, Anne Catherine North
Anne Catherine North (Mrs. Gilbert) Starkey, passed away March 3, 2008 at Federal Way, Washington, U.S.A., age 97. Anne was born at the family home at 80 Welshpool Back Road, Welshpool, Campobello, N.B., on April 20, 1911, the fifth child of Edward Owen and Laila Mae (Greenlaw) North.
Anne attended the Welshpool village school, where she was a student of her Aunt Polly (Miss Mary Margaret Mitchell). When the family removed to Gardner, Mass., in 1923, she attended Gardner schools, where she was captain of the girls’ basketball team.
In 1939, she married Gilbert Gordon Starkey, of Baldwinville, Mass.
A homemaker through most of her life, she had an early interest in collecting antique furniture, which she refinished and re-upholstered. An avid and enthusiastic knitter and seamstress, she was never seen without her knitting needles and produced dozens of sweaters for family members.
The favourite story of their boyhood, sons Gil and Don often recalled how she once pinned a dress, fabric and pattern, on a bed and proceeded to cut up the bedspread!
In retirement, Anne and her husband, Gilbert, purchased and renovated the Isabel Vennel estate in Welshpool. After her husband’s death, Anne built a smaller home on an adjacent property.
She is survived by her son, Gilbert Gordon Starkey, Jr.; grandsons, Perry, Brian, Eric and Jonathan; and nine great-grandchildren. Anne is also survived by her brothers, Melbourne North and Charles North; by a sister, Catherine (Donald) Keresey, and nieces, Susan van Beek, and Carolyn (Mrs. Charles Patrick) Outwin, of Welshpool, N.B.
Anne was predeceased by her husband, Gilbert, in 1978, and by her son, Donald Clifton, in 2005. She is also predeceased by siblings, Clifton, Murray, Bennet, Alice, Frances, and by a sister, Dorothy Louise, who died in childhood.
An interment ceremony is planned for this summer, to which all are invited to attend. At that time, Mr. G.G. Starkey will be returning with his mother’s ashes, so that she may be buried next to his father at the Anglican cemetery in Welshpool.
Cards or letters of condolence may be sent to: Gilbert Gordon Starkey, Jr., 2606 SW 323 Street, Federal Way, WA 98023.
The family requests that donations in memory of Anne Catherine be made to St. Anne’s Anglican Church in Welshpool, in support of the maintenance of the cemetery.
Remember the words of the 23rd Psalm:
"Yae, though I walk through the Valley of the Shadow of Death, I shall fear no evil, for Thou art with me."
Burgess, Marjorie Annie
With great sadness we announce that our mother, Marjorie Annie (Clingo) Burgess, of 500-110 Venus Court, Fredericton, N.B., passed away at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital on Friday, March 7, 2008.
Marjorie was predeceased in 1991 by Charles, her husband of over 50 years. She was also predeceased by her parents, John and Maude Clingo; her brother, Derek Clingo; and two sisters, Eileen Ebbett and Kathleen Gaunce.
She is survived by three sons and their families: John (Janet) and Paul (Marlene), of Fredericton, N.B., and Keith (Sheree), of Smithfield, N.B. She will be sadly missed by her grandchildren: Nancy, Brian, Carl, Kirsten, Karen, and Whitney; by her great-grandchildren: Avery, Alicia, Brandon, Christopher, and Phillip; and by many nieces and nephews. She is also survived by one sister, Joan Moore, of Fredericton, N.B., and one brother, Keith Clingo, of Quispamsis, N.B.
Born in England in 1913, Marjorie immigrated to Canada with her family in 1921, and lived in Upper Hampstead, near Gagetown.
She was a registered nurse by profession, having studied in Saint John, and graduated from the nursing program at the former Chipman Memorial Hospital in St. Stephen, N.B., in 1937. Marjorie and Charles resided in Milltown, N.B., with their three sons until they moved to Fredericton (Silverwood) in 1958.
Following Charles' death, Marjorie moved to her Venus Court condominium, where she enjoyed the friendship of many wonderful close neighbours.
Marjorie was a member of the Christ Church Parish Church.
For many years as a nurse, she cared for others, first in St. Stephen and then in Fredericton. After retiring from nursing, her caring for others took many forms, including visiting and helping those in need, providing knitting for the church and the Salvation Army, and sharing her celebrated rolls and pies with many who enjoyed them. Barkley especially enjoyed her affectionate greetings and the special doggie treats which she always had for him.
Her sons feel truly blessed to have had her as a vital part of their lives for so many great years. We treasure the knowledge that her family meant so very much to her.
It was Mom's wish to have no visitation, and she requested only a simple service. She wanted us to remember her in our hearts.
Memorial donations may be made to the Chalmers Hospital Foundation, or a charity of the donor's choice.
Arrangements are being provided by Bishop's Funeral Home, 540 Woodstock Road, Fredericton.
A funeral service will be scheduled at a later date, and her ashes will be interred beside her late husband, Charles, in the St. John's Anglican Church Cemetery in Gagetown, N.B.
