Clara LaBillois passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and friends, on January 10, 2007 at the CLSC Matapedia.

Born in Listuguj on August 2, 1921 to the late Joseph LaBillois and the late Margaret LaBillois (née Vicaire), Clara was the youngest of ten children. She had dedicated her life to her family, lovingly providing full time care for her Mother and cooking for her extended family. For all who visited, Clara always had homemade goodies in the pantry.

Clara's passion was gardening, with a bountiful vegetable garden and her mother's treasured dahlia garden. Clara's flower garden was a labor of love enjoyed by many in the community. Clara compiled a prized collection of photos documenting our family history. She will be remembered for her gentle manner and kind generous spirit. We will miss her weekly faithful walk to Church in her Sunday best and fine hats, as Clara was an avid shopper and very fashionable.

Clara is survived by her sister Jean (Noel) Metallic, several nieces and nephews, along with a large extended family.

Pallbearers, from every branch of the family, included Bill Latter, Roger Metallic, Michael LaBillois, Rene (Cool) Martin, Ronnie Barnaby and William (Mitch) Mitchell. Honorary pallbearers included Tom LaBillois, Joe Robert Metallic, Bennie Vicaire, Ronald Jacques, Douglas Martin and Allison Metallic.

The funeral mass was officiated by Father Landry on January 13, 2007 at the Saint Anne's Church in Listuguj. The Listuguj choir, along with soloist Simon Dedam, sang Clara's favorite hymns, including "O Mother Saint Anne", the "Lord is my Shepherd", and "Amazing Grace" for the recessional. A committal service will take place at the Listuguj cemetery in the Spring.

The Mi'gmaq community mourns the passing of Clara, an elder, a speaker and a friend.

Jellett - Emilie C

Jellett - Emilie C., died peacefully at home in Chester on Thursday, January 25, 2007, after a brief but valiant struggle with cancer.

Born in Shediac, N.B., she was a daughter of the late Robert and Dorothy (Croasdale) Murray. Emilie was a great cook, fisher, adventurer, expert gardener and prize winning floral competitor, curler, skier, an avid reader, an accomplished artist who loved art, music, people and animals. Mom was the most wonderful lady in the whole world, a woman ahead of her own time and a wonderful nurturer.

She was an office manager at a large Insurance firm in Montreal but following WWII she was demoted to secretary, a fact she never forgot.

She will be sadly missed by family and friends across North America.

Emilie is survived by her adoring husband Alfred, daughter Joanne, Chester, son Todd (Anne), Fredericton, granddaughter Karolyn, great-granddaughter Meaghan, niece Helen and family, cousin Ivor. She will also by missed by her cherished cat Tootsie. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her sister Polly.

A memorial service for family and friends was held Sunday, January 28, 2007, in Davis Funeral Home, Chester, with father Jim McCorriston officiating. A committal service will be held at a later date. Flowers welcome or donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

Fenella Bourgeois

Passed away at the Campbellton Regional Hospital on January 16, 2007 at the age of 84, Mrs. Fenella Bourgeois of Campbellton.

She leaves to mourn her daughters Diane (Ken Kelly) The Pas MB and Louise (Allen Webster) Stratford PEI, her son Philippe (Rebecca Allain) Campbellton, her sister Lorraine (Emile Normand) Campbellton, her sisters-in-law Pierrette (Rodolphe Bélanger) Campbellton, Marguerite (Roland Bélanger) Campbellton, Alice (Sam Ruch) Oceanside, California, grandchildren Scott Kelly Winnipeg MB, Shannon Kelly The Pas MB et Kevin Douillette Stratford PEI. Also her nephews, nieces and a very good friend Noëlla Berthelot. Predeceased by her husband Bill Bourgeois, her mother Viola Fallu, her father Léofred Bélanger, her brothers Lionel, Roland, Rodolphe, Raymond Bélanger and her sister Corrine Bouvier.

The funeral mass was held from Our Lady of Snow Church, on Saturday January 20th at 11am. Father Morrison officiating. The pallbearers were Allen Webster, Daniel Bélanger, Timmy Hachey, Pierre Berthelot, Raymond Roy and John Hutchinson.

Funeral arrangements were in the care of Maher's Funeral Home, Campbellton.

Gordon Edgar McNeish
1912 - 2007

Gordon E. McNeish, 94, of Point La Nim, passed away on Sunday January 7, 2007.

Born in Point La Nim, he was the son of the late James McNeish and the late Mary (Harrison) McNiesh. He was pre-deceased by his wife Ethel (Arseneault) June 7, 1995, his brother Roland McNeish, sisters, Margaret McNeish, Alma Beckingham (Robert), Dorothy MacNeill (John), and Myrtle Millican (Robert).

He is survived by his son Gordon James (Kathy) of Dalhousie Junction, N.B., and one daughter Dorothy Jean of Moncton, N.B. as well as four grandchildren, five grandchildren and one great great grand-daughter.

He is also survived by one brother Douglas, two nieces, Gwyn (Ray), Mary (Fred) all of Ontario, two nephews, Peter MacNeill (Maggie) of Ontario, Andrew (Chris) of B.C. He is also survived by two very special cousins, Arthur MacNeish (Marion), and Harrison MacNeish (Earlene), both of Point La Nim. There will be a Graveside Committal Service at the Riverview Cemetery, New Mills in the spring.

Marie L. Hume

Hume, Maire L. - Dartmouth, passed away at home Thursday, December 21, 2006, with her family by her side. Born in Campbellton, N.B., she was a daughter of Maurice and Vivian (Hamilton) Lavoie. Marie graduated from St. John General School of Nursing and furthered her education, receiving a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Dalhousie University. She then went on to continue her nursing career as a diabetic counselor at Dartmouth General Hospital Diabetic Clinic. She was an active volunteer at Northwood Manor and with the Dartmouth Crusaders Swim Club. In recognition of her contributions, she was awarded by Sport Nova Scotia as Volunteer of the Year in 1992. She is survived by husband, Cecil; daughter, Marla; son, Dawson; brother, Jon and sister, Denise. She was predeceased by an infant sister, Audree. She will be greatly missed by her family and "The Boys", Tyson and Peto. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Atlantic Funeral Home, 771 Main St., Dartmouth, where a memorial service was held on Saturday, December 31, 2006, officiated by Rev. Patricia Malin. Reception followed. Interment will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to help support Marla Hume's efforts in fundraising for the Canadian Diabetes Association. Donations may be made to: Attention Leslie MacPhee, Tea, Diabetes Coordinator, 137 Chain Lake Dr., Suite 101, Halifax, NS B3S 1B3. Marla Hume - Team Dublin 07 or by visiting: www.diabetes.ca/teamdiabetes.

Raymond L. Savoie

At the Campbellton Regional Hospital on January 23, 2007, passed away Raymond L. Savoie at the age of 60 years, husband of Claudette (St-Onge) Savoie. He was the son of the late Leonard Savoie and late Helene LeBlanc.

He will be sadly missed by his wife, Claudette Savoie of McLeods; his son: Eric P. Savoie (Sylvie Sénéchal) of Rivière-du-Loup, Qc.; his sisters: Emmy Savoie of McLeods, Rolande Joseph (Michael) of London, Ont., Claudette Savoie (Keith) of London, Ont. and Corinne Doucet (Claude) of Campbellton. Also, many nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law and friends will sadly miss him. He was predeceased by his parents: Helene and Leonard Savoie.

The funeral was held on January 27, 2007 at the Mary Queen Church, Richardsville, and celebrated by Father Romeo Morrison with burial in the parish cemetery in the spring.

Pallbearers were the Garde Paroissiale of Campbellton. You may sign Mr. Savoie guest book, send a condolence message to the family, or have a memorial donation card placed for you by visiting the web site www.salonsavoie.ca

Funeral arrangements were placed in the care of Savoie Funeral Home, Campbellton. (753-7200).