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Shawn Williamson
1982-2007
Shawn Williamson, 25, of Riverside-Albert passed away suddenly due to an automobile accident on December 23, 2007 in Harvey Bank, Albert County, N.B.
Shawn was born on April 13, 1982 in Moncton the son of Reginald and Ramona (Elliott) Williamson. He graduated from Caledonia High School and was employed with Cooke Aquaculture. His greatest passions were hunting, fishing and being with his friends. Shawn was a very easy going type of person. He will always be remembered for his care free style and kind way he had about him.
He will be deeply missed by his parents Reg and Ramona of Lower Cape; sisters, Lisa Williamson of Moncton and Laurie Steeves (Kendal) of Albert Mines; maternal grandmother, Myra Elliott (Graydon) of Alma; his fiancé, Jodi Comfort; nieces and nephews, Stephanie, Courtney, Brandon, Brianna, Andrew, Cody and Ben. He will also be sadly missed by several aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was predeceased by his maternal grandfather, Parker Elliott and Paternal grandparents, Frank and Marion Williamson.
There will be no visitation. The Funeral Service will be held at the Albert County Funeral Home on Thursday, December 27, 2007 at 11:00am with Pastor Paul Steeves officiating. Interment will be held in the Mountain View Cemetery, Lower Cape.
For those who wish donations to the Parker Elliott Memorial Scholarship Fund or to the Riverside-Albert Fire Department would be greatly appreciated by the family.
Arrangements are in the care of the Albert County Funeral Home, 4130 Route 114, Hopewell Cape, N.B. 734-2780
Bernadean (Snider) Anderson Danford
1915-2008
Bernadean (Snider) Anderson Danford, 92, of Forest Dale Home, Riverside-Albert passed away peacefully at the Home on May 25, 2008.
Bernadean was born in Alma, N.B. on June 8, 1915 the daughter of the late James Leverette & Elizabeth (Butland) Snider. Before she was married she was a school teacher, having taught in Point Wolfe and Waterside. After her marriage she took great pride in being a housewife. Later she also worked as a waitress at the Parkland and retired from Fundy National Park . She was involved with the Legion and also enjoyed curling, having played for the Silver Broom in 1982.
Bernadean was best known for her accordion playing and many joyful nights were spent at her home with music be played around the kitchen table with her family and many friends. All that had to be said was 'Berna play me a tune'. She brought up her family to love music. She had a very outgoing personality and had a great sense of humour. Once you met Berna you would never forget her. Her home was always open to anyone who needed her, she was "Mom" to many. The teapot was always on, she had a never ending pot of tea and biscuits. She loved her home and considered Alma, her beautiful seaside community, to be the best place in the world. She was a very special person who will never be forgotten.
She will be deeply missed by her two daughters, Hazel Dixon (Sonny) of Waterside and Eleanor Bowron (Chris) of Alma; step son, Danny Danford; her cherished grandchildren, Charlene, Carl (Terry), Craig (Lori), Christine( Richard), Nick (Tiffany) and Chelsea; her great grandchildren, Tara, Jake, Dustin, Jessie, Lee and Wyatt. She will also be fondly remembered by Michael, Stephanie and Alyssa and by her several nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was predeceased by her first husband Carl Anderson in 1967; second husband Gerald Danford "Buddy" in 1998; sisters, Blanche Snider, Maude Snider, Mabel Alcorn and infant sister Anne Snider and by her brothers, Charles and Howard Snider.
She will be resting at the Albert County Funeral Home with visitation on Tuesday, evening from 7-9pm and on Wednesday afternoon from 2-4pm. The funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, May 29th at 2:00pm with Pastor Paul Steeves Officiating. Interment will be in the Bayview Cemetery, Harvey, Albert Co., N.B.
For those who wish donations to the charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated by the family.
Arrangements are in the care of the Albert County Funeral Home, 4130 Route 114, Hopewell Cape, 734-2780
Darrell Clifford Geldart
1965-2008
Darrell Clifford Geldart, 43, of Hillsborough passed away on November 18, 2008 after an accident in the work place.
Darrell was born in Riverside-Albert, Albert County on June 25, 1965 the son of Clifford Geldart and the late Elsie (Hayward) Geldart. Darrell worked as a mechanic at Centennial Poniac Buick GMC Ltd. in Saint John.
Darrell was known for his easy going manner and for his great sense of humour. He was an avid computer technician, always helping his family and friends with their computers. He had a special place in his heart for animals and took great pride in getting his pets from the Saint John Animal Rescue League. He was a truly special person who will never be forgotten and will live on in the hearts of his family and friends forever.
He will be deeply missed by his partner, Brian Richard of Saint John; his father Clifford and his stepmother Reta of Hillsborough; brothers, Brent (Eleanor) of Moncton, Derek (Annette) of Salisbury and Jeremy (Victoria) of Prosser Brook; sister, Julie Hovey (Richard) of Saskatchewan; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews, and cousins. He will also be missed by all of his extended family-The Richard family and the O'Connor family and by all his co-workers.
Besides his mother he was predeceased by a sister-in-law Sherry.
****Due to weather conditions the funeral for the late Darrell Clifford Geldart will be held on Sunday, November 23, 2008 at 2:00pm. At the Albert County Funeral Home, Hopewell Cape.****
Ronald Walter Ryder
1943-2008
Ronald Walter Ryder, 65, of Canaan Forks, passed away peacefully at the Dr. Georges L. Dumont Hospital on November 3, 2008.
Ronald was born in Moncton on September 19, 1943 the son of the late Walter Lorne Ryder and Etta Mae Florence (Corey) Ryder. Ron was a Taxi driver for over 38 years, having drove in Moncton and in Ontario. In his earlier years he loved to fish and hunt and being in the outdoors. He will be remembered for his story telling and great sense of humour. He will never be forgotten and will live on in the hearts of his family forever.
He will be deeply missed by his two sisters, Myrna Duffy of Hopewell Hill and Myrtle Ballantine (Raymond) of Baysville, Ontario; by his two brothers, Reginald Ryder (Connie) of Newcastle and Cecil Ryder (Gloria) of Cherryville. He will also by sadly missed by his several nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents he was predeceased by an infant sister.
He will be resting at the New Canaan Baptist Church with visitation on Wednesday, November 5th from 6-9pm. The Funeral Service will be held at the New Canaan Baptist Church on Thursday, November 6, 2008 at 2:30pm with Pastor Dave MacPherson officiating. Interment will be held in the New Canaan Cemetery.
For those who wish donations to the New Canaan Baptist Church would be greatly appreciated by the family.
Arrangements are in the care of the Albert County Funeral Home, 4130 Route 114, Hopewell Cape, N.B. (506) 734-2780
Dora Jean (Stuart) Duff
1924-2008
Jean Duff – beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away at the Dr. Georges Dumont Hospital after a short stay on Monday, October 27, 2008. Jean was born in Midway, N.B. to Fred and Flora (Tingley) Stuart on July 1, 1924. She was the youngest of seven children and the last surviving member of her immediate family having been predeceased by brothers Howard, Merle, Ronald and Reginald (Bud) and sisters Hattie and Margaret. She was also preceded in death by Leslie, her husband of 57 years, a son Stuart and daughter Barbara Jean. She had been a resident at Royal Court, Riverview for the last 7 years; prior to that a life-long resident of Albert, where she attended both the Harvey and Albert Baptist churches.
She is survived by her son Vincent (Betty), Hampton N.B., daughter, Rev. Joan Nickerson (Wayne), Lower Sackville, N.S. and grandchildren Cindy Foglein (Jon), Clayton, N.J., Stuart Duff (Margo), Saint John, N.B., Carey Nickerson (Andrew), Victoria, B.C., Christy Nickerson Rak (Miro), Edmonton, AB., Amy Nickerson (Adam), Dartmouth, N.S., and David Nickerson, Lower Sackville N.S.. She had a way of making each grandchild special and they loved to visit Nan and Gramp where they could look forward to hours of play and many special treats. In later years Nan welcomed into her arms 8 adoring great-grandchildren Douglas, Derek, Dawn, Samuel, Jacob, Lucas, Sophia and Isaiah who have all felt her loving embrace and brought many smiles to her face.
Jean was a graduate of Riverside Consolidated School and Success Business College. During her working career, she held positions at Canadian National Railways, N.B. Department of Public Works, Unemployment Insurance Commission and finally the Albert County Hospital from which she retired in 1987.
During her retirement she enjoyed knitting, quilting, gardening, cooking, doing word searches and playing games. She was a worthy Scrabble opponent! Jean will be remembered for her gentleness, her hard working philosophy of life and her sense of humour. More than anything she took pride in family and cared deeply for those she loved. She leaves a lasting inheritance for her loved ones.
Visitation will be Friday, October 31 at the Albert County Funeral Home 2-4:30 and 7-9PM. Funeral Service will be Saturday, November 1st, 2008 at Harvey Baptist Church 1:00PM with Rev. Tim Johnson officiating and Rev. Dr. Ida Armstrong-Whitehouse assisting. Family interment to follow at Five Points Cemetery.
Grateful appreciation is expressed to staff at Royal Court who so tenderly cared for Mom in her final years and for staff at Dr Georges Dumont Hospital who were so kind in her final hours.
In lieu of flowers contributions to the Alzheimer’s Society would be appreciated.
Arrangements are in the care of the Albert County Funeral Home, 4130 Route 114, Hopewell Cape, NB (506) 734-2780.
Bella Brideau
1948-2011
TRACADIE-SHEILA - At Villa Saint-Joseph in Tracadie-Sheila, on Sunday April 10, 2011, at the age of 92, passed away Bella Brideau. She lived at Villa Saint-Joseph, but formerly in Tracadie-Sheila. Born October 16, 1918, she was the daughter of the late Odilon Brideau and the late Elizabeth LeBreton.
She is survived by two goddaughters: Gérarda Godin and Jeanne-Mance Benoit; a godson, Gilles Brideau, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Five brothers: Arthur, Azade, Exodus, Adélard and Léonard, as well as four sisters: Léonie, Alphonsine, Laura and Laudia (March 26, 2011), predeceased her.
The mortal remains will be on display at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday April 12 at the Robichaud & Fils Funeral Home, 3875, rue Principale, in Tracadie-Sheila. Funeral mass will be held at Saint-Jean-Baptiste Church in Tracadie on Wednesday April 13th at 2:00 pm.
Visiting hours: Tuesday, April 12, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Wednesday, April 13, from noon until departure for the funeral.
In memory of Mrs. Brideau, donations can be made to the parish cemetery.
Léonora Thomas
1939-2012
Surrounded by her family, at the Chaleur Regional Hospital in Bathurst, on Tuesday February 21, 2012, at the age of 80, passed away Léonora Thomas. She lived in Petit-Tracadie. Born August 27, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Alphonse Thomas and the late Joséphine Arsenault. She is survived by two sisters: Carmelle of Tracadie-Sheila and Albertine (late James Antolik) of Florida; four brothers: Calixte (Thérèse Morais) and Joseph (Rosella McLaughlin), both of Petit-Tracadie, Napoleon “Paul” (late Thérèse Vallée) of Massachusetts and Donald (late Shirley Morrison) of Petit-Tracadie; his brother-in-law and his sisters-in-law: Ray Gallant (late Alexina), Diane Garant (late Félicien) and Alma Landry (late Alvin), as well as several uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, cousins and cousins. Her brothers and sisters: Marie-Anne, Alexina, Félicien, Florent, Alvin, Lorraine and Sylvio, predeceased her. Ms. Léonora was co-owner of Restaurant Thomas Curb Service for over 36 years and also co-owner of Motel Thomas in Tracadie-Sheila. She had a lot of love and respect for her employees and customers. A very charitable and loving woman, she was very devoted to her family, and always available and ready to help. A woman of great faith, she financially helped two young people with their studies to become priests in Haiti. The mortal remains will be on display starting at 2 p.m. on Friday, February 24, at the Robichaud & Fils funeral home, 3875, rue Principale, in Tracadie-Sheila. The funeral will be held at Saint-Jean-Baptiste Church in Tracadie on Saturday February 25 at 11 am. Visiting hours: Friday February 24, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday February 25, 9 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. In memory of Mrs. Léonora, donations can be made to the parish cemetery.
