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Woodard, Elaine H.
Elaine H. (Claridge) Woodard, 82, of Saco, Me., passed away at Seal Rock Healthcare in Saco on Friday, April 24, 2009 with her family by her side. Elaine was born in Calais, Me., on June 24, 1926, the daughter of Donald E. and Christine (Fleming) Claridge.
She attended and graduated from the Calais school system. She then served in the USO during World War II, and married her husband, Daniel (Danny) Woodard, on July 18, 1947.
Later she was employed in the finance office at Calais Memorial Hospital for many years, until they moved to Millinocket in 1967, and then to Bangor, where she was employed at Eastern Maine Medical Center until her retirement in 1988. She and Danny then moved to Leesburg, Fla., although they spent most summers in Maine or with their daughter in Springfield, Mass.
They loved to travel, and went on several cruises. They visited Hawaii, Germany and many other European countries. They enjoyed camping, being outdoors and spending time with family and friends.
Elaine was predeceased by her husband of 54 years, Daniel (Danny) Woodard, in 2001, and her brother, Edward Coleridge, in 1960; also a son-in-law, Dr. Lewis F. Pollak, in 1996.
She is survived by her son, Thomas D. Woodard and his wife, Shirley, of Tavares, Fla.; her daughter, Karen Littlefield and her husband, Richard, of Scarborough, Me.; also her two grandchildren, Sharene Woodard, of Florida, and Michael Nichols and his wife, Christie, of Arizona.
She is also survived by a sister-in-law, Phyllis Claridge; a niece, Carol Claridge Gardner and her son, Patrick; her nephew, Gerald Claridge; and a cousin, Philip Ross and his wife, Mavis; and many friends and family in Calais, Bangor, and Leesburg, Florida area.
The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Seal Rock Healthcare for their attentive care over the past two years, and Beacon Hospice for their loving attention to Elaine and her family over the last several months.
A service of remembrance will be held later this summer in Calais, followed by a burial in Calais Cemetery, the time to be determined by the family.
Arrangements are by Cote Funeral Home, 87 James Street, Saco, Me.
Garnett, Maxine E.
At St. Joseph’s Hospital, Saint John, N.B., on Tuesday, March, 17, 2009, Maxine E. (Hayman) Garnett, of St. Stephen, N.B., wife of the late Richard M. Garnett.
Survived by niece, Marlene Moore (Darrell), of Grand Bay–Westfield, N.B.; nephew, William Frye (Susan), of St. Stephen, N.B.; two grandnephews, Wesley Moore and Craig Moore; one grandniece, Arlene Frye; two great-grandnephews Jefferey William and Thomas Paul.
By Maxine’s request, there will be no visitation at the funeral home. However, friends and relatives are welcome to attend a graveside memorial service to be held on Saturday, March 21, 2009 at 11 a.m., at St. Stephen Rural Cemetery, St. Stephen, N.B.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care and direction of Humphreys’ Funeral Home, 20 Marks Street, St. Stephen, N.B.
Wilcox, Joyce Sterling
At Charlotte County Hospital, St. Stephen, N.B., April 21, 2009, Joyce Sterling (Smearer) Wilcox, widow of Seymour M. Wilcox, of St. Stephen, N.B.
Survived by one daughter, Arlene White (Joey), of St. Stephen, N.B.; two granddaughters, Laura and Hannah; one grandson, Manley; two great-grandchildren, Emma and Xander; several nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by five brothers and one sister.
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 Friday, April 24, 2009 at 2 p.m.
Interment at St. Stephen Rural Cemetery.
Visiting hours will be held at the funeral home on Thursday evening from 7 to 9 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Diabetes Society or charity of one’s choice would be appreciated by the family.
Erskine, Elizabeth Jane Quartermain
Elizabeth (Bessie) Erskine (March 6, 1930 – March 30, 2009) passed away on Monday, March 30, 2009 at the Oromocto General Hospital, Ocomocto, N.B.
She is survived by her second
husband, Paul Erskine; her children, Robert Quartermain and Debra Quartermain; granddaughters, Amanda and Kathleen Bentley; sister-in-law, Ann; and several nieces and nephews.
Her first husband, Allan Quartermain, passed away in 1979.
Elizabeth began her teaching career in St. Stephen at age 17. After moving with family to Saint John, she taught for several years in Loch Lomond, and then ran her own kindergarten program. Always generous and kind, she cared for her students and was involved in the church and Meals on Wheels.
She returned to St. Stephen following the death of her first husband, Allan, remarried and remained until her final year, when health issues brought her to Fredericton to live at Ste. Anne’s Court near her daughter. She enjoyed a good year there in her beautiful apartment with her family close by, her son, husband visiting often and two special friends, Linda and Kate, who cared for her lovingly.
Bessie spent a week each summer in St. Andrews, by the ocean she always loved, with Bob, Deb, Amanda and Kate. It was here, after a lovely afternoon spent by the water with Amanda and Kate, Bessie wrote the words she wanted read when she was gone.
Her last few days were peaceful, surrounded by her immediate family and dear friend, Linda, her favourite music playing softly in the background and a lovely pink scarf draped across her arms.
In her own words: "A Message of Thanks; this is a really a thank you to all the people who helped me along my life journey. To the people who really knew me and have loved me all of my life, who will hold me, close in their hearts. These are the people who also hold a place in my heart... I am glad I had this time on earth. I was truly blessed to have met and married two wonderful men, Allan and Paul... My children, Deb and Bob, know the place they hold in my heart, how much they are loved, the pride I have in their accomplishments. The joy of having Amanda and Kate. I was happy to have my stepdaughter, Sue, and my grandsons, Spencer and Alex, in my life... There are so many people in our lives, family, friends, bridge club, church, people we work with and people who are there for us when times are tough. These are the people who hold special places in your heart."
A private service was held in St. Stephen at The S.O. Mehan & Son Funeral Home on Wednesday, April 1, 2009 with a reception following at niece, Pat Smith’s, home where Bessie was lovingly remembered by family and close friends.
A memorial service will be held later this year. Those wishing to honour Bessie with a remembrance, please make a donation to a charity which is close to your heart.
We are sincerely grateful for all of the loving messages and tributes from friends and family. Our mother touched many lives and her gentle loving spirit we will carry always in our hearts.
With deepest gratitude,
Robert and Debra Quartermain
Anthony, Waitstill “Leigh”
Unexepectedly at his residence, at Blacks Harbour, N.B., on March 22, 2009, Waitstill "Leigh" Anthony, husband of Mrs. Darlene (McLean) Anthony. Born at Blacks Harbour, N.B., on Nov. 10, 1951, he was a son of Frances (Barry) Anthony and the late Waitstill Anthony.
A loving husband, father, grandfather, son and brother, in addition to his wife, Darlene, he is survived by one son, Wayne (Lisa) Jordan, of Beaver Harbour, N.B.; one daughter, Carrie (Timmy) Bradley, of Warburg, Alta.; six grandchildren: Jessica Jordan, Andrew Jordan, Jenna Bradley, Connor Jordan, Riley Bradley and Julia Bradley; his mother, Frances Anthony, of Pennfield, N.B.; one brother, Stephen (Denise) Anthony, of Utopia, N.B.; niece, Danielle Anthony; nephew, Ryan Anthony, as well as several aunts, uncles, cousins, in-laws and friends, who will miss him dearly.
Leigh was in his 40th year working for Connors Bros., where he made many friends during those years. Leigh had a love for dogs and enjoyed watching sports, especially hockey and baseball, as he was a Red Sox fan. He enjoyed novels by Stephen King, and playing cards with his buddies. Leigh enjoyed going to Silver King games with his friends, and loved being around family and friends.
He was very proud of all his grandchildren and was also a great dad to Holly and the cats. In his younger days he was an avid dart player, having won many championships.
Resting at the St. George Funeral Home, 26 Portage Street, St. George, N.B., with visiting on Tuesday from 7-9 p.m., and on Wednesday from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m.
The service will be held from the Sea View Full Gospel Church, Back Bay, N.B., on Thursday, March 26, 2009 at 2 p.m., with Rev. Gordon Cooke officiating.
Interment will be held at the Pennfield Rural Cemetery in the spring.
In Leigh’s memory, donations to a charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family.
Carter, Myrtle May
Surrounded by her family, at the Saint John Regional Hospital, Saint John, N.B., on April 25, 2009, Mrs. Myrtle May (Ward) Carter, wife of the late Raymond G. Carter, of Seeley’s Cove, N.B. Born in Sackville, N.B., on March 27, 1931, she was a daughter of the late Charles A. and Jean L. (McPhee) Ward.
A loving mother, grandmother and sister, she is survived by two daughters, Bonita (Brian) Russell and Mary (Stephen) Hatt, both of St. George, N.B.; one son, Ron (Ida) Carter, of Pennfield, N.B., eight grandchildren: Cari (Chris) Kindelon, of Seattle, Wash., Beth Anne (Brock) Bradford, of Pennfield, N.B., Brian Carter, of Pennfield, N.B., Jeffery DeLong (Jessica Breau), of Harvey, N.B., Mark DeLong (Katie Piasta), of Vancouver, B.C., Janelle Russell (Jared Olmstead), of Mississauga, Ont., Jill Hatt and Stephany Hatt, both of Calgary, Alta.; seven great- grandchildren: Carter Kindelon, Jaiden Carter-Hadland, Rhys Brian Carter, Fritz DeLong, Hazel DeLong, Ethan Jack Sinclair and Draya Scarlett Langlais; two brothers, Charles (Norma) Ward, of Moncton, N.B., and Lionel Ward, of St. Stephen, N.B.; two sisters, Frances Hicks, of Oshawa, Ont., and Joyce Beal (Charlie Daigle), of Aulac, N.B., and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to her husband, Raymond, she was predeceased by an infant son, Charles; great-grandson, Zachary Russell-Olmstead; one brother, Ronald; one sister, Betty Ann Melanson; one sister-in-law, Blanche McPhee; and one brother-in-law, Herbert Carter.
Myrtle was a member of the Christ Church (Anglican) at Pennfield, N.B., and the Royal Canadian Legion Auxiliary, Branch No. 40, St. George, N.B. She loved working around the yard and watching the boats in Seeley’s Cove. When her door was open this meant she was home and welcomed anybody for a visit.
By Myrtle’s request, there will be no visitation.
A celebration of her life will be held from the Gary E. Waycott Memorial Chapel at the St. George Funeral Home on Wednesday, April 29, 2009 at 2 p.m., with Rev. Keith Osborne officiating.
In Myrtle’s memory, donations to the St. George and Area Food Bank or 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.
Cookson, Helen Marie
Helen Marie (Bartlett) Cookson, 79, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2009 at Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor, Me. Helen was born in Calais, Me., on March 1, 1930, daughter of the late William and Zeltha (Smith) McLean.
Helen attended the Calais area schools and worked for many years at Ware Knitters, Sweet Things Bakery, and for the kitchen at Calais High School.
She was a Communicant of Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church in Calais, enjoyed crafts, cake decorating, going to camp, and spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Surviving is her husband of 30 years, Ross Cookson; four children, Peggy Fader, of Calais, Me., Gerry Bartlett and his wife, Sharon, of Calais, Me.; Carl Bartlett, of British Columbia; and Brenda Bartlett Dupuis and her husband, Paul, of St. Stephen, N.B.; her sister, Mary Porter, of Calais, Me.; four sisters-in-law, Marion McLean, of Calais, Me., Elizabeth McLean, of Massachusetts, Martha Bartlett, of St. Stephen, N.B., and Rachel Bartlett, of St. Stephen, N.B.; nine grandchildren, Julie Carrier and her husband, Michael, of Calais, Me., Timothy Fader and his wife, Shannon, of Brewer, Me., Amy McCoy and her husband, Mitchell, of Northwood, N.D., Melissa Cooper and her husband, Larry Joe, of Calais, Me., Joseph Bartlett and his companion, Roliza DeWitt, of Calais, Me., Christopher Bartlett, of Calais, Me., Jessica Bartlett, of Fredericton, N.B., Mandy Beaman and her companion, Brent Dunn, of St. Stephen, N.B., and Matthew Fraser, of Woodstock, N.B.; a step-grandson, Joshua Dupuis, of St. Stephen, N.B.; 14 great-grandchildren, Courtney Carrier, Devon Carrier, Ian Fader, Lane McCoy, Destiny McCoy, Maisie Hurd, Isabella McDonald, Noah Bartlett, Patrick Bartlett, Jordan Bartlett, Zeke Beaman, Ayden Dunn, Kinzie Dunn and Brodie Montgomery; many step-children and their families, and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Helen was predeceased by her first husband, Carl Bartlett, in 1953; and five brothers, John, Wallace, Ralph, Frank and Robert McLean.
A celebration of Helen’s life will be held at 11 a.m. (EST) Saturday, April 4, 2009 at Mays Funeral Home, 26 Church St., Calais, Me. Burial will follow in Calais Cemetery.
Donations in Helen’s memory may be made to Ronald McDonald House of Bangor, 654 State St., Bangor, ME 04401.
Carter, Wilfred M.
At the Charlotte County Hospital, St. Stephen, N.B., on Wednesday, March 18, 2009; Dr. Wilfred MacKenzie Carter, husband of Pauline Carter, of St. Andrews, N.B. Born in Gaspé, Que., he is the son of the late Kingsley James and Elsie (Patterson) Carter.
A veteran of World War II, Wilfred served as a very young man with Canadian Armed Forces. Returning home, he attended Mount Allison University, receiving his Bachelor of Science degree. He gave serious consideration to becoming a physician so he went on to attend McGill University, later changing his faculty to Marine Science.
He worked for many years with the Atlantic Salmon Federation as their Executive Director from 1968 until his retirement 10 years ago. Wilfred was a recipient of the Order of Canada. He also received honorary degrees from Mount Allison and UNB Fredericton. In 1976, the University of New Brunswick recognized his achievements by awarding him a Doctor of Science degree, honoris causa.
In 2002, Outdoors Canada magazine named Dr. Carter one of the 30 Canadians who have had the biggest impact on hunting, fishing and conservation in Canada since 1972; previously having recognized him in 1987 as one of the 15 Canadians who had done the most for environmental and wildlife issues.
He served on several boards and committees while residing in St. Andrews, and was a member of All Saints Anglican Church.
Surviving, in addition to his wife, Pauline, are his daughter, Susan Carter, of Calgary, Alta., and his son, Brent Carter, of Chamcook, N.B.; brother, Bernard, of Gaspé, Que., and one sister, Betty Teeple, of Thunder Bay, Ont.; one brother-in- law, Stanford (Mary) Baird, of Toronto, Ont.; one sister-in-law, Connie Carter, of Victoria, B.C.; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was predeceased by one brother, Al.
By Wilfred’s request, there was no visitation at the funeral home; however friends and relatives were welcome to attend a memorial service in celebration of his life at All Saints Anglican Church, 77 King Street, St. Andrews, N.B., on Monday, March 23, 2009 at 2 p.m. Canon John Matheson officiated, assisted by the Ven. Robert A. Bryan. The church choir was present, accompanied by Peter Mitchell.
Honourary pallbearers were John Anderson, Brent Carter, Glen Carter, David Johnson, Jim Leggett, Bill Taylor and Tom Taylor.
The eulogy was given by J.W. “Bud” Bird. Tributes were also given by Glen Carter and Edgar Cullman.
A Tribute to a Veteran was also conducted.
Members of the Atlantic Salmon Federation attended in a formal body.
A reception followed in the church hall.
The interment will take place in the spring at the Memorial Gardens of the Chapel of Ease, Chamcook, N.B.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the All Saints Anglican Church Memorial Fund or charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care and direction of Humphreys’ Funeral Home, 20 Marks Street, St. Stephen, N.B.
