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Eileen (Cantwell) Poitras
Surrounded by family, Mary Ellen Eileen Poitras passed away at the Campbellton Regional Hospital on Monday, January 5, 2009, at the age of 85 years. Born in Campbellton, she was the eldest child of the late James William Cantwell and Nellie Shannon. She was predeceased by her husband of 54 years, Victor Poitras. She leaves to mourn ten children: Bob (Anne Poirier), Raymond (Margaret Gorman), Marie, Lorraine, Donald, Anne, Helen (Andrew Barrington), Marc, Margaret (Ralf Meier) and Mona (Daren Grant), one brother, James Cantwell and several grand and great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her brother Wallace and her sister Gertrude Morin. Funeral mass was held at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish on Friday, January 9, 2009 at 1100 a.m., Father Bill Arseneau presiding. Interment to take place in Spring. Eileen devoted her life to God and to her husband and children. In doing so, she provided a rock solid foundation of unconditional love for her Family. She will be sadly missed but memories of her kind, pure and accepting spirit and her great sense of humour will be treasured always. Contributions in Eileen's memory may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. Funeral arrangements were in the care of Maher's Funeral Home, Campbellton.
Edgar Pelletier
Oct. 4, 1934 Jan. 6, 2009 Edgar Pelletier of Dalhousie husband of Faith Irvine passed away peacefully at the Campbellton Regional Hospital after a lengthy illness. Born in Eel River Crossing, he was the son of the late Omer Pelletier and the late Nora Diotte. He was employed by N.B.I.P. Mill in Dalhousie as well as a N.B.I.P. Foreman for 39 years. He will be sadly missed by his wife Faith, daughter Ula (Joe Jerome) Dalhousie, sons Todd Dalhousie and Jay(Aileen) of Toronto, his brothers Robert(Julie) and Guy (Blanche), sisters Jeannette (Bob), Doris (Lucien) and Claudette (Robert). A proud papere to Amanda, Tara, Renée, Lucas, and Genevieve as well as many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents, brothers Yvon and Marcel, sister, Ann. There will be no Funeral at this time and a Celebration of his life will be at a later date this summer. Funeral arrangements were in the care of Maher`s Funeral Home, Dalhousie.
Charlotte Hickey
The death of Charlotte Hickey of Jacquet River occurred at the Bathurst Hospital Friday, Jan. 02, 2009 after a brief illness at the age of 77. Born in Jacquet River, she was the daughter of the late Frederic Laviolette and the late Mary(Furlotte). She is survived by her daughters, Judy Hickey (Joe) and Heather Goodine (Alex) of Jacquet River, Debbie LaPointe (Danny) of Durham Bridge, NB; Sons, Ron (Sue), Wayne (Alison), Randy (Matt) of Cambridge ON., Doug (MaryAnne) of Kingwood, Texas; Sisters, Myrtle Henry (Eugene), Derilda Degrechie (late Thomas), Gladys Vienneau (late Anselme), Bernadette Hawkins (Ben) all of Jacquet River, Maizie Steeves (James) of Atholville; Brothers, James (Shirley) and John (Irene) both of St.John, NB. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Eleanor of Lincoln, Greta of St. John and Kathleen of London, ON. as well as 15 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Charlotte was pre-deceased by her husband, Charles J. Hickey; sister, Shirley as well as her brothers, William and Norbert; twin grandsons, Matthew and Connor and one great-granddaughter, Montana. Her funeral was held from St. Gabriels Church, Jacquet River, Wednesday, Jan. 07, 2009 officiated by Father David Ferguson. Pallbearers were Colin Hickey, Jason Hickey, Alex Goodine, Danny Laviolette, Daryl Lapointe and Stephanie Hickey. Funeral arrangements were in care of MacMillans Funeral Home, Black Point.
Lawrence Firth
Passed away at the Campbellton Regional Hospital on December 30, 2008 at the age of 84, Mr. Lawrence Firth. He leaves to mourn his children, Judy (Roger Wedge) of Fredericton, Brenda (Gilles Charest) Pointe-à-la-Croix, Murielle (Norman Fraser) Pointe-à-la-Croix, Denzil (Alice Perron) Campbellton, Charlene (André Gregoire) Pointe-à-la-Croix, Gary (Helen Lepage) Campbellton, Roland (Shelly Lebruet) Moncton, Mike (Manon Leblanc) Campbellton and Kenny (Linda Landry) Balmoral and five sisters. Also survived by 16 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Predeceased by his wife, Juliette Gauvreau. The funeral mass was held from St. Laurent Church Matapedia, QC on Saturday, January 3rd at 10am. Father Bossé officiating. Interment at the Parish Cemetery this spring. Funeral arrangements were in the care of Maher's Funeral Home, Campbellton.
Boyd D. Tower
Boyd D. Tower passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 14, 2008 in Dalhousie, NB at the age of 82. Boyd was the devoted husband of 50 years of the late Lois (MacKenzie) Tower, and very loved and awesome father to both his son, Bob Tower (Bonnie) of Port Elgin, ON and to his daughter, Nancy Barbour (Beanie) of Newmarket, ON. Boyd will also be very missed by his grandson, Andrew Barbour as well as by his great-granddaughter, Taylor Barbour. He was predeceased by his parents, Robert Tower and Jennie Tower Miller, as well as by his brothers Roy Tower and Jerry Miller, and his sister, Marjorie Marshall. He is survived by several nephews and one niece, as well as by several great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins and friends. He will be missed by all who knew him. In accordance with Boyd's wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at a date to be announced. If desired, donations in memory of Boyd to St. John's United Church, Dalhousie, NB would be appreciated. Miss Me - But Let Me Go When I come to the end of the road And the sun has set for me, I want no rites in a gloom-filled room Why cry for a soul set free? Miss Me A Little - But Not Too Long And not with your head bowed low. Remember the love that we once shared Miss Me - But Let Me Go. For this is a journey that we all must take And each must go alone. It's all a part of the Master's Plan, A step on the road to home. When you are lonely and sick at heart, Go to the friends you know, And bury your sorrows in doing good deeds. Miss Me - But Let Me Go.
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