Obituaries

Elise Belliveau

ELISE BELLIVEAU
August 23, 2007

It has been 10 years since you left us to join Dad in Heaven. We still miss you and think of you every day. The years have not dulled our love and admiration for you. Rest well and continue looking over us.

Your loving family.

Robert (Bob) McLean

23 Aug 2012

McLEAN, ROBERT A. “BOB”
June 21, 1937– August 23, 2012.
Beloved husband, father and grandfather.
"Where seagulls cry
above the Sea
And surf rolls in
so endlessly
Among towering trees
that soar above
In all these things that
I once loved
Look for me and
I'll be there
You'll feel my presence
everywhere."
CAROLYN, ROB, EMMA, MARCOS, KAYLA & SOPHIA and RICHARD, HAZEL, ELLA, EGAN & ELIAS.

ARTHUR ROWAN WOOD

In loving memory of my husband, Arthur Wood, who passed away August 23rd, 2004.

Alone but never quite alone
I face an empty chair
But sometimes in the silence
I imagine he is there
My companion for so many years
No longer here with me
Yet in some mysterious way
He keeps me company

Ever loved and missed by wife,
Dawn

Ryan Babcock

23 Aug 1991

April 29, 1975 - Aug 23, 1991

Missing you for the past 26 years and loving you forever.

Mom & Dad (Robert & Linda) & Alicia
and family
Mom & Dad (Robert & Linda) & Alicia
and family

Saverio "Silvio" Rocca

23 Aug 2016

IN MEMORY OF SILVIO ROCCA
Jan 26, 1964 to Aug. 23, 2016

On The Anniversary Of The
Day You Went Away

To my big brother, Silvio,

Today’s the anniversary
Of the day that I lost you,
And for a time it felt as though
My life had ended too.

But loss has taught me many things
And now I face each day,
With hope and happy memories
To help me on my way.

And though I’m full of sadness
That you’re no longer here,
Your influence still guides me
And I still feel you near.

What we shared will never die
It lives within my heart,
Bringing strength and comfort
While we are apart.

I will always think of you,
And miss you everyday.

Your loving sister, Patricia

Geraldine Arseneau-Gaudet

23 Jul 2017

We the family of Geraldine, who passed away on July 23, 2017, wish to express our heartfelt thank you to everyone for their kind words, visits at the hospital, funeral home, attendance at the funeral, cards, e–mails, phone calls and food brought to the house.

Thank you to Joan and Ronald for serving mass, to Olive and Marthe for the readings and to Father Robert Savoie for the lovely service. Thank you to Ulric and Antoinette for the beautiful songs and music. A special thank you to the pallbearers Daniel Landry, Andrew Marshall, Joel Cormier, Louis, Guy and Maurice Gaudet for this final gesture given to Mame.

To the palliative care doctors and nurses for their kindness and support to us and Mame during her last days. Thank you to Dre Monique Hebert and Karine for always being so kind to our mother. Special thank you to Frenette Funeral Home for their exceptional service and kindness. All these acts of kindness will forever be remembered. Thank YOU!!!

Chantal, Gladys, Solange Rosemonde and families.

George Goodwin

20 Jul 2017

Thank you from the family of the late George R. Goodwin who passed away on July 20, 2017. First of all to a big thank you 4SE and 4E at the DECRH when he was first admitted with Parkinson disease. Then to York care Centre where he was cared for in his final years. All the staff everywhere was so approachable, caring and professional in his care.

Also thank you to all our friends and extended family, former co–workers of George and myself (Jean), for your love, prayers, visits, food, cards and transportation when needed, and all of the donations in memory of George. Thank you to York Funeral Home for the support and guidance before, during and after the funeral. Everyone and everything will always be remembered and appreciated.

Thank you to the Royal Canadian Legion (Branch #4) for your service to honor George. A special thank you to, Brandon Nevers (grandson) for his expert playing of the piano especially Amazing Grace, to Sandy Gordon for playing the bag pipes and to Danny Goodwin and Jeffrey Nevers for creating the urn on short notice.

We would like to thank all the clergy for your visits and prayers and to Rev. Ellen Bearisto and Pastor Normand McDonald for officiating the service, and to Danny Goodwin for the beautiful eulogy, your Dad would have be honored. Lastly thank you to the honorary pallbearers, Jeffrey Nevers (son–in–law), Erik Fraser, Bradley Nevers (grandsons), Bev Burton (brother–in–law), Ron Shaw and Doug Wilson (friends).

Thank you and bless you all.
– The Goodwin Family

“To live in the hearts we leave behind, is not to die”
– Thomas Campbell

Bernard E. LeBlanc

17 Aug 2016

LeBLANC, BERNARD E. - In loving memory of Bernard, who passed away one year ago today.

Dad,
If we could turn back time
And once more hear your voice
We'd tell you that out of all the Dad's
You would still be our choice.

Please always know we love you
And no one can take your place
Years may come and go
But your memory will never be erased

Love
Michele, Dana (Therese) & Boys

William Shannon

16 Aug 2016

Thank You

It’s hard to forget someone who gave you so much to remember.The family of William Shannon would like to express our heartfelt thanks to all our family, friends and neighbours for the gifts of food, phone calls, visits, flowers and sympathy cards following the passing of our husband, father and grandfather one year ago today.
We would also like to thank those who made donations to a charity in his name. Thank you to Dr. Greg Haines, Megan and September for all the care and compassion over the years, the staff of nurses and Dr's. of the Oromocto Hospital, Extra Mural, St. Bridget’s Altar Society, the choir from St. Bridget’s, Father Reyes and the Oromocto Funeral home. To Larry, Paul, Doug and Abner your visits and friendship meant so much to him and for that the family is forever grateful.
We are so thankful to have so many help us out through the past year.

Jean and family

Helen Barry

Perhaps you sent a lovely card
or said a quiet prayer

Perhaps you sent those pretty flowers
that we saw gathered there

Perhaps you asked a priest,
a special mass to pray

Perhaps you honoured her by helping
someone's hospice stay

Perhaps you came to let us know
she touched your life in a lasting way

Perhaps you were not there at all
just thought of us that day

Whatever you did to console our hearts
we are forever grateful for your part.

The family of the late Helen Barry

Douglas Stewart

19 Jul 2017

The funeral for Doug Stewart was held on Monday, July 24, 2017 from Brenan’s Funeral Home Chapel, where the service was officiated by Rev. Vincent Galbraith. Gifts of music were provided by organist, Barry Snodgrass. A reading was given by Glen Cosman and Robert Stewart shared memories of Doug during his heartfelt eulogy. Urn bearers were Robert Stewart and Troy Couillard. Honorary pallbearers were: Duane, Curtis, Douglas, David and Matthew.

Among the floral and spiritual tributes received by the family were those from: Management and Staff of Purolator; The Expert Staff and Drivers; and Management and Staff Maguire Excavating. Donations made in memory of Doug were given to: Bobby’s Hospice; Saint John Regional Hospital Foundation– Palliative Care Unit; Portland United Church; Community Food Basket; and SPCA Animal Rescue– Saint John.

Interment took place in Fernhill Cemetery.

Josephine Melanson

10 Aug 2017

The funeral of Josephine M. Melanson, of Saint John, NB, was held on Monday, August 14, 2017 at 11:00 AM from Brenan’s Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John, NB to St. Pius X Church where a Mass of Christian Burial, was concelebrated by Msgr. Brian Henneberry, V.G. as principal celebrant and Rev. Doug McNeill. Ministry of Music was performed by Mary Ann Morgan, Danny Joyce and the St. Pius X Choir. Readings were proclaimed by Barbara Johnston and Therese Melanson–Embree. The Offertory Procession was offered by Cara Savoie and Mary Creamer. The Pallbearers were: Douglas Creamer, Jack Creamer, Claude Savoie, Brian Savoie, Gerald Melanson, John Melanson and John O’Keefe. Members of the CWL formed an honour guard.

Floral and spiritual tributes were received from family and friends.

Memorials were placed to the Saint John Regional Hospital Foundation Palliative Care Unit, including one from the Sisters of Charity; St. Mary’s Band Inc.; St. Pius X Parish Building Fund; Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada (Atlantic); Romero House (NB); St. Joseph’s Hospital –Prostate Cancer Awareness Program; Bobby’s Hospice; Heart & Stroke Foundation of New Brunswick; Canadian Cancer Society (Saint John); St. Vincent’s Alumnae Scholarship Fund, including one from St. Vincent’s Alumnae Association.

A time of remembrance and refreshment was held in St. Pius X Church Hall.

Interment was held in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.