"Deen" Johnson , former well-known, long-time resident of Geraldton Ontario passed away peacefully during the early morning of May 14, 2011 at Hill House Hospice in richmond Hill, Ontario. The daughter of Joseph Manuel Firlotte and Mary Theresa Dempsey (Belledune), she was born on March 6, 1916 in Jacquet River, the place she fondly called "Down Home".

She was a devout Roman Catholic and derived considerable personal comfort over the years, from her religious beliefs.

 She was predeceased by her loving husband James J. (Jake) Johnson in 1994, and outlived both her paretns and all of her brothers and sisters including Joseph Everett, Mary Ann Shallah, Joseph Lionel (Tye), Mary Vivian and Joseph Gerald.

She is survived by son Ken (Linda, daughter Adrienne, Surrey, B.C.), daughter Faye (Peter Campbell, Toronto) son Jerry (Toronto) and several beloved cousins, nieces and nephews.

Deen began her life in northern Ontario when she and her brother Tye moved to North Bay from the east coast. They relocated to Geraldton in the late 1930's and it was here that she met her future husband happily raised her children and established many warm, life-long friendships.

 When Jake was called into the Canadian army in 1942, Deen accompanied him to Red Deer and then Medicine Hat, Alberta. They returned to Geraldton in 1946. She was employed in later eyars as the much thought-of homemaker for the late Father G. E. DesFosses, former priest of the St Theresa Roman Catholic church. After leaving Geraldton permanently in 1968, Deen and Jake settled in Fort William. There she trained to become a Red Cross Homemaker and spent several years working with elderly patients. Deen and Jake eventually moved to Ottawa and then Toronto, to be closer to their children. Following Jake's passing in March, 1994, Deen relocated to Maple and spent the remainder of her retirement eyars in her comfortable Maple Manor appartment.

Gifted with a wondering singing voice, Deen was a member of the St Gabriel's Church choir in Jacquet River. She knew most of the popular/hit songs of her day and sang at family & other social gatherings in Geraldton, with Jake accompanying her on the guitar. Her home was the drop-in center for friends and neighbours and she always had a freshly-brewed pot of coffee sitting on the stove. Neighbourhood children were similarly always welcomed. She was also known for her pastry - pies being her specialty. Deen enjoyed listening to her collection of records, bowling, shuffleboard, playing bingo and social card games, watching televised baseball games, doing word search puzzles and visiting with relatives and friends.

She provided a very warm, comfortable and loving home for her family and was an exceptionally kind and giving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend. She will be greatly missed, but will be remembered forever in our hearts.

Joseph Edwin Gray
1934-2011

It is with sadness that the family of Edwin Gray announce his death on July 13 at the Saint Joseph Palliative Care Unit in Dalhousie, NB., after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Dalhousie on December 19, 1934, he was the son of the late Mathias and Edna Gray (Stever).

He worked 40 years as a paper-maker until his retirement in 1992, Edwin gave countless hours to his community as a volunteer. He belonged to the Saint John Bosco Church Community where he served as Sacristan and Auxiliary Minister. Edwin was a Fourth Degree Knight with the Father Hart Knights of Columbus, a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 17, served with the Meals on Wheels Program and was made a life member of the Restigouche Golf Club. He was also named as one of Dalhousie's "100 People Who Make a Difference". Edwin will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.

 He is survived by his wife of seventeen years, Mabel (Chiasson) of Dalhousie NB, son Donald of Toronto, daughter Donna of Toronto, Tommy (Therese) of Meaford, ON, sisters Rene (Tom) Janes of Summerfield FL, Ann (Chuch) Robertson of Prince George BC, Dawn (Ken) Savoie of Dalhousie NB, Pam (Bryan) Mullen of Vineland ON., many nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his first wife Marjorie (Valdron), brother Bobby, sisters Elizabeth, Judy and Margaret.

Emily Mabel Mosher

Emily Mabel Ellsworth (nee Mosher) passed away peacefully with her family by her side at the Campbellton Regional Hospital on July 14,2011 at the age of 95.

Born in Sand River, NS on March 20, 1916, she was the daughter of the late Clarence Mosher and the late Carrie Addelia Colbourne.

She leaves to mourn her sons Roger (Patricia) of Ottawa, ON and Richard (Margaret) of Calgary, AB. Also survived by her grandchildren Darren (Dominique) Stephen (Molly), Kimberley (Blaine) Scott (Challah) and great grandchildren Paige, Keelyn and Emma.

Predeceased by her husband Haig Ellsworth, sisters Bea, Helen and Isobel and brothers Roy and Gordon.

In addition to spending over 40 years as an employee of NB Tel, Emily was a life long member of the 1st United Baptist Church and a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Royal Canadian Legion.

The family wishes to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of the hospital for their compassionate care. Also special thanks to Helen Stewart, Joan Lyons, Cathy Glencross, Brian Gregoire and Gracie Firth for their love and support ofver the years.