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MacKenzie Rae Branscombe - Lewis
2011-2011
MacKenzie Rae Branscombe-Lewis, born December 21, 2011 passed away December 26, 2011 at the IWK Children's Hospital, Halifax. Her time was short in this world but she was loved and cherished by her parents Jenna Lewis and Sheldon Branscombe of Intervale; maternal grandparents Randy and Donna Lewis of Salisbury, paternal grandparents Brenda and Ralph Branscombe of Havelock, her Uncle Eric Lewis, Aunt Samantha Branscombe; great grandparents Ron and Linda Steeves, Patricia Bleakney, Alison Lewis, Henry McCordic and great grandmother Laurana Bleakney.
Private family service will be held from the Salisbury Funeral Home (372-4800) with Rev. Rob Nickerson officiating.
If desired memorials to the I.W.K. Children's Hospital would be appreciated by the family.
Joan Arsenault
1939-2017
Joan Bernice Arsenault, 77, of Havelock passed away Sunday, February 5, 2017 at the Moncton Hospital.
Born in Portage, PEI she was the daughter of the late Richard and Fanny (Waite) Biggar. Joan was a homemaker and attended the Havelock United Church. She loved to sing and play guitar and enjoyed knitting, cooking and most of all loved her family and spending time with them.
She is survived and missed by her loving husband Agno; children Karen Steeves (Randy), Elgin, Ron (Christine), Petitcodiac, Arlene Steeves (Andrew), Kinnear Settlement and Lisa Black (Perry), Canaan Forks; grandchildren Jason, Skylar, Nathan, Olivia and Alex, and several nieces and nephews. Joan is the last surviving member of her immediate family. Predeceased by brothers Harry, Clarence, Clifford, Bill and Ervin; sisters Lila and Helen.
Resting at Armstrong's Funeral Chapel, 33 Russell Street (756-3361) visiting will be Wednesday, February 8 from 7 to 9 p.m. and from where the service will be held Thursday, February 9 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Stephen Brown officiating. Interment at Maplewood Cemetery at a later date.
If desired, memorials to the Alzheimer's Society would be appreciated by the family.
Jessie Blakeney
1925-2012
Jessie Jennie Blakeney, 86, of Grass Home, Riverview and formerly of Petitcodiac passed away at her residence Friday, June 29, 2012.
Born in Dobsons Corner, she was a daughter of the late Walter and Beatrice (Cole) Lounsbury. Jessie was a homemaker, a member of the Petitcodiac Baptist Church and Gullison WMS and also a former Sunday School teacher. She was a member of the Petitcodiac Women's Institute and a life member of the Petitcodiac Home and School. Jessie was a volunteer at the Kenneth E. Spencer Memorial Home.
She is survived and missed by her children Carol Robinson of Riverview, Ronald (Pat) of Bristol, England and Gordon (Kelly) of Centreville; daughter in law Rhonda Blakeney of Riverview; 12 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren; sisters Eleanor Wright-Joyce (Budd) and Donna Gillies (Roy) both of Moncton; brothers Clinton (Edna), Stanley (Jean), Elwyn (Irene) all of Petitcodiac and George (Joan) of Sussex; sister in law Mary Lounsbury of Petitcodiac and many nieces and nephews. Jessie is predeceased by her husband Dean; son in law Arthur Robinson; sisters Marilyn Gilmore, Edna Graham, Helen Dow and Jennie; brothers Norval and Gary and infant twins.
Resting at Salisbury Funeral Home, 3350 Salisbury Road (372-4800) with visiting Sunday, July 1 from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 pm and from where the funeral will be held in the chapel Monday, July 2 at 2 pm. Interment at Maplewood Cemetery.
If desired, donations to the Gullison WMS of Petitcodiac Baptist Church, the Canadian Cancer Society or Bridgehouse Ministries International would be appreciated by the family.
Dale Geldart
1939-2016
Dale Everette Geldart, 77, of Upper Coverdale passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at the Moncton Hospital.
Born in Nixon, he was the son of the late Everette and Nora (Wilson) Geldart.
Dad lived 1 day past his 77th birthday. It may come as a shock to hear of his passing, as he wasn’t known to be an ill man. However throughout the past year, his health had declined and an official diagnosis of ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) was made only hours before his passing this week.
Dad has had many different chapters in his life. He was married to Helen Pellerin (Sue’s mother) for 2 years until her early death in 1969. He worked most of his life as a signal repairman for CNR, which took him to Newfoundland where he met our mom, Margie in Clarenville and brought her home to NB where they had myself (Shelli) and Jason.
Besides work, Dad’s interests have included working at the firewood, raising his own foxes, snowmobiling, woodworking, hunting and fishing. He loved Newfoundland and our family there so much that we never took a family vacation elsewhere growing up. It is a very special place for all of us and we love our family and friends on "The Rock". Dad was always up for a game of crib - beating me most recently in the hospital for our last 2 games. He and Mom spent much of their social life with a group of close friends playing cards at each other’s house. They were as close as family to us.
Since Mom’s passing in 2005, this last chapter of his life has brought new friends into his life. They range from fishing buddies, to his wood buddies, to simply friends in his life that he considered as close as family. Know that your friendship meant so very much to him, and to us.
Besides his parents and Mom, he was predeceased by 4 siblings: Winston, Wayne, Sharon and Joan. He is survived by 3 siblings: Wade (Elaine) of Keswick Ridge, Ronald of Turtle Creek, and Nancy Flinn (Tony) of Woodstock. Also his children Sue Scribner (Kevin) of Sussex, myself Shelli (Denis Collette) and Jason (Jenn Bourque) both of Salisbury and all of our families, which include 10 grandkids and 3 great-grandkids will miss him dearly.
Family will receive relatives and friends at the Salisbury Funeral Home, 3350 Salisbury Road (372-4800) on Thursday, December 22 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm. There will be a private family service at a later date.
If desired, donations to a local food bank, in his memory would be appreciated by the family.
Inez Colpitts
1914-2012
Inez Joanna (Steeves) Colpitts, 98, of Colpitts Settlement, passed away Thursday, July 26, 2012 at Monarch Hall, Riverview.
Born in Pleasantvale she was a daughter of the late Walter and Jennie Steeves. A graduate of the Provincial Normal School, after her marriage she became an accomplished farm wife and devoted mother. She cared for her aging mother, mother-in-law and father-in-law in their final years. She then returned to teaching in the early 1960's as the first teacher of special needs children in the new consolidated school in Salisbury. She also took many university courses to update her teaching certification. Inez was a life member of the Colpitts United Church and Colpitts Women's Institute.
She is survived by sons W. Wayne Colpitts (Reta) of Fredericton, Roger Colpitts (Pauline) of Colpitts Settlement; daughter Nancy Colpitts (Stephen Campbell) of Halifax; son-in-law David Matthews of Riverview; sister Alice Tait of Quispamsis; sisters-in-law Elsie Steeves of Synton and Madge Colpitts of Riverview. Inez is also survived by 14 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Besides her parents she is predeceased by husband Lawrence; daughter Gloria Matthews; grandson Roger Colpitts Jr.; sisters Wilda Mitchell and Freda Shaffer and brother Lewis Steeves.
Resting at Salisbury Funeral Home, 3350 Salisbury Road (372-4800) with visiting Saturday, July 28, 7 - 9 p.m. The funeral will be held at the Colpitts United Church Sunday, July 29 at 5 p.m. with Rev. Dan Compton officiating. Interment to follow at Colpitts Community Cemetery.
If desired, donations to the Colpitts Community Cemetery or charity of choice would be appreciated by the family.
Ida Dion
1922 - 2019
Ida E. Dion, 97, formerly of Laurier Street, Dieppe, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2019 at the Villa du Repos in Moncton. Born in Neguac, she was the daughter of the late Jérémie and Bernadette (Thibodeau) Savoie.
Ida was a sales clerk at Eaton’s prior to her retirement.
She is survived by one sister, Violette Savoie (feu Alphée) of Village St-Laurent; one brother, René of Néguac; several nieces and nephews, especially Egbert Savoie and his wife, Rolande.
She was predeceased by her husband, Omer (2002); four sisters: Edmée, Liliane, Florine and Elsia; seven brothers: Edgar, Gérard, Célestin, Emery, Ovide, Clarence and Barthelemy.
A special thank you to her caregiver, Denise Bourque, who provided exceptional care to Ida.
In accordance to her wishes, there will be no visitation. The funeral service will be celebrated at Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, 88 Church Street, Moncton (858-1900) on Friday April 26 at 3 pm. Interment will be in Our Lady of Calvary cemetery, Dieppe.
In memory of Ida, a contribution to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated.
Kenneth Gordon Cosman
1913 - 2001
Mr. Kenneth Gordon Cosman, of Sussex, New Brunswick passed away at Sussex Health Centre on April 13, 2001. Born in Cosman Settlement, NB on July 24, 1913, he was the son of the late Walter L. Cosman and Mary E. (Perry).
Ken is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Helen (Riedle) Cosman, 2 daughters, Bertha London and husband Lloyd of Sussex, Anna Goddard and her husband Frank of Fredericton. 4 sons; Douglas and his wife Louise of Apohaqui, Walter and his wife Jeanette of Sussex, Earl and his wife Sylvia of Riverview, Stephen and his wife Shirley of London, Ontario. 2 brothers; Arthur and his wife Helen of Head of Millstream, Leslie and his wife Pauline of Sussex. 14 Grandchildren, 12 Great Grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Kenneth was predeceased by his sisters Stella Seymour and Helen Hayes.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Wallace Funeral Home, 34 Sunnyside Drive, Sussex, (506-433-1176); the family will be receiving relatives and friends on Sunday 2-4, 7-9 at Wallace Funeral Home.
Funeral Service will be held from St. Paul's United Church on Monday, April 16, 2001 at 2:00 pm, with Rev. Bob Hussey and rev. Warren Vollmer officiating. Interment at Union Cemetery.
Donations made to the memorial of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family.
