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David Allen Elderkin
Apr 17, 1986 - Aug 17, 2007
Riverside-Albert, New Brunswick
David Allen Elderkin, 21, of Riverside-Albert was taken away suddenly on August 17, 2007.
David was born in Moncton on April 17, 1986 the son of Jeff and Carol (Brewster) Elderkin. He was a graduate of Caledonia Regional High School and was a member of the Holy Ghost Catholic Church. He was working with his dad as a welding apprentice for Ed's Welding and Contracting Ltd. He loved the outdoors spending his time fishing and hunting. He also enjoyed sports, being an avid golfer and curling at the Fundy Curling Club with his dad and his grandparents.
David was the kind of person who always put others first. You could always count on David to be there whenever he was needed. He always had a smile and was just easy to be around. David's personality was outgoing, loving and he was just an all-round great guy. He will be remembered fondly by all who knew him, leaving his family and many friends with good memories to look back on. David would want everyone to remember the fun times with him laughing and smiling and hope that it may comfort you through this difficult time.
Remember Me- You can shed tears that he is gone or you can smile because he lived. You can close your eyes and pray he'll come back or you can open your eyes and see all he has left. Your heart can be empty because you can't see him or you can be full of the love you shared. You can turn your back on tomorrow and live in yesterday or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday. You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back or you can do what he'd want: smile open your eyes, love and go on.
He will be deeply missed by his parents, Jeff and Carol Elderkin of Riverside-Albert; his sister Amy Elderkin at home; his maternal grandparents, Clarke and Jeanette Brewster of Harvey; maternal grandmother, Grace Elderkin of Riverside-Albert; uncles Tim Elderkin, Wyman (Loretta) Elderkin and aunt Bernadette (Scott) Elliott all of Riverside-Albert; uncle Wayne (Amanda) Brewster of Ottawa and aunt Charlene (Doug) Indewey of Ontario. He will also be deeply missed by his cousins, Joseph & Amanda Elderkin, Jordan & Erica Elliott, Tristan & Victoria Brewster, Kevin and Jeannette Indewey and by all of his many close friends. He was predeceased by his paternal grandfather Edward Elderkin.
He will be resting at the Albert County Funeral Home with visitation on Sunday evening from 7-9pm. There will be Parish Prayers and a time of sharing memories at the funeral home on Sunday evening at 8:30pm. The Funeral Mass to celebrate David's life will be held at the Holy Ghost Catholic Church on Monday, August 20, 2007 at 10:00am. Interment will be held in the Holy Ghost Catholic Cemetery, Hopewell Hill, N.B.
Donations to the Holy Ghost Catholic Cemetery or to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
Also in memory of David for those who could give a donation at your local Blood Donor Clinic as this was very important to him. As David would say "Skip School - Give Blood".
Arrangements are in the care of the Albert County Funeral Home, Hopewell Cape, 734-2780
Colleen M. Coakley
Jun 14, 1951 - May 21, 2009
Saint John, New Brunswick
COAKLEY-the death of Colleen M. Coakley of 43 Horsfield St. occurred at the Saint John Regional Hospital on Thursday, May 21, 2009. Colleen was born in Saint John on June 14, 1951, a daughter of the late Elmer and Margaret (O'Neil) Coakley and had resided all her life in Saint John. She is survived by one son, Wayne E. Coakley of Saint John; and two sisters, Peggy Lockhart of Saint John, and Rhona Baker of Nanaimo, B.C. She was predeceased by a sister Valerie Coakley Newman.
Resting at Fitzpatrick's Funeral Home, 100 Waterloo St., with visiting on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. John the Baptist Church on Saturday morning at ten o'clock. Interment will take place in St. Joseph's Cemetery.
Gerda Susan Keeffe
Sept 30, 1921 - May 31, 2009
Saint John, New Brunswick
KEEFFE- The death of Gerda Susan Keeffe, of 81 Birch Crescent, Rothesay, wife of the late George Richard Keeffe, occurred at the Saint John Regional Hospital, on Sunday May 31, 2009. Born on September 30, 1921, at Bjergby, Denmark, she was the daughter of the late Elias Blok Andersen and Kristine (Heilesen) Andersen.
Gerda was predeceased by her beloved husband, George; her parents; and two brothers, Reigner Blok Andersen, and Uffe Blok Andersen. Gerda was an avid sportswoman particularly golf and curling at Riverside Golf and Country Club. She is survived by three sons, Patrick Niels (Diane)Keeffe, of Ottawa, Ont., Richard (Gail) Keeffe, of Ottawa, Ont., and Robert (Sandra) Keeffe of Grand Bay-Westfield; two sisters-in-law Sharon Blok Andersen, of Chatham, Ont., and Betty Ann Blok Andersen, of Sarnia, Ont.; four grandchildren, Michael (Emily) of Vancouver, Christopher (Naomi) of Japan, Stephen of Ottawa, and Susan of Grand Bay- Westfield, and one great granddaughter Elena Keeffe, of Japan.
There will be no visitation, cremation will take place. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday June 3, 2009 at Our Lady of Perpetual Church, Rothesay, at 12:30 P.M. Following a reception, private interment will take place in St. Joseph's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.
James Vincent Mudge
Jul 12, 1914 - Jun 01, 2009
Saint John, New Brunswick
MUDGE-James Vincent "Vince" Mudge of Saint John passed away on Monday, June 1, 2009, after a period of failing health. He died peacefully surrounded by his wife, children and grandchildren. Vince was born in Saint John on July 12, 1914, a son of the late James Edward and Mary (Brawley) Mudge. He is survived by his loving wife, Helen (Foreman) Mudge; four sons, James (Joy) of Saint John, Patrick of Thamesford, Ont., Francis of Halifax, and John of Saint John; three daughters, Anne Redmond of Rothesay, Jean (David) Webster of Dartmouth, N.S., and Mary (Thomas) O'Connell of Saint John; one sister, Madelon Peters of Rocmaura Nursing Home; 21 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two sisters, Helen Brown of Fair Vale, N.B., and Kathleen McLaughlin of London, Ont.
Resting at Fitzpatrick's Funeral Home, 100 Waterloo St., with visiting on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Holy Trinity Church on Thursday morning at twelve o'clock. Interment will take place in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Friends and family are invited to a reception at St. Pius X Hall following the interment.
Catherine Mary Wakim
Oct 08, 1922 - Jun 03, 2009
Saint John, New Brunswick
WAKIM-the death of Catherine Mary Wakim of Toronto occurred at Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, on Wednesday, June 3, 2009. Miss Wakim was born in Saint John, a daughter of the late Arthur S. and Emma (Emin) Wakim, and had resided the greater part of her life in Saint John, where she had been employed with the civil service. Catherine then moved to Toronto where she was also employed with the civil service until her retirement. She is survived by one brother, Sam (Marty) Wakim of Toronto; four sisters, Theresa Stephen and Mary Wakim, both of Toronto, Cecilia Shannon of Saint John, and Helen Haddad of Boston; and several nieces and nephews.
Resting at Fitzpatrick's Funeral Home, 100 Waterloo St., with visiting on Sunday evening from 7 to 9. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on Monday afternoon at 12:05. Interment will take place in St. Joseph's Cemetery.
Sr. Margaret Mary O'Rourke
Jun 06, 1921 - Jun 06, 2009
Saint John, New Brunswick
Sister Margaret Mary O'Rourke
O'ROURKE- The death of Sister Margaret Mary O'Rourke(Sr.Mary Camilla)occurred at Ruth Ross Residence on Saturday,June 6,2009.Sister was born in Farrellton,Quebec,a daughter of the late John Thomas and Elizabeth(Sprung)O'Rourke.
Margaret was a graduate from Teacher's College in Montreal and taught for two years and worked in a business office for two years before she entered the Sisters of Charity of the Immaculate Conception on September 8, 1949.Sister earned her NB Teachers License in 1952 and received her B.A. from the University of New Brunswick in 1968. Sister Margaret taught school at Holy Trinity and at St.Vincent's High School in Saint John,NB.In 1971 Sister was elected to leadership as General Superior of the Sisters of Charity of the Immaculate Conception.She served as General Superior for nine years.From 1980 to 1983 Sister Margaret served as Director of the Renewal Center in Fredericton,NB.When Sister returned to Saint John she served as a Spiritual Director and is a member of the AASEA-Atlantic Association of Spiritual Exercises Apostolate. In 1996 Sister moved to Ruth Ross Residence and has worked with the Sisters there while continuing to be involved with Spiritual Direction.She was predeceased by three brothers, Edward McCaffrey,Father Thomas O'Rourke,and Francis McCaffrey; one sister Miss Catherine McCaffrey.She is survived by three nieces,three grand nieces,one nephew, and two grand nephews.
Resting at St.Vincent's Convent,31 Cliff St., with visiting on Monday from 2to4 and 7to9pm.Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Msgr.B.Sheehan in St.Vincent's Chapel on Tuesday June 9,2009 at 10:00 o'clock. Interment will take place in the Sisters of Charity Plot in St.Joseph's Cemetery. Prayer Vigil will be held on Monday evening at 7pm.
