It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear friend and aunt, Ora Abraham, who left us, after a brief decline, on Monday, September 29, 2008, at the age of 93. Ora met this, as she had all things, with a plan, and with the same resolve, humour, and courage that had so characterized her life. She was born in the Restigouche valley, in Sillarsville, Quebec April 11, 1915. Although she left while young, it was a place she returned to throughout her life, and it is where her remains will rest. A woman of many gifts and accomplishments, Ora broke new ground as the first woman to be appointed administrative secretary of the Eastern District of Kiwanis International, where she worked until she retired to care for her husband, Robert. In the years after his death she built a new life, traveling widely and spending time in Florida, Sillarsville and Victoria with her beloved friend and sister, Dorothy. She settled in Victoria in 2002 at Rose Manor, where she will be remembered for her generosity, her style, her gift for friendship and her unfailing good humour. Ora was predeceased by her husband, Robert; by her parents, William Ryan and Louise Ferguson Ryan, and by her ten brothers, and sisters, Duncan, Elizabeth, Alexander (Sandy), Isabel, Mary, Dorothy, Fred, Max, Bill and Irving (Biggie). She is remembered with gratitude and deep affection by her nephews and nieces, Sandy, Michael, Mary and Bobby Ryan, Sandra Ryan and her daughter Katelyn, Dana Ferguson, Mary Jane Maffini, John Merchant, Judith Gibson and Patricia Ryan, by their children and partners and by the many other family members and friends she touched throughout her life. We are grateful for the caring support provided to Ora by the staff of Rose Manor, by her dear friend Betty Penney, who was there to assist her at the end, and by the nurses and staff of the palliative response team who made her last days so much easier. Ora was a force for good in this world, giving generously, caring deeply and touching the lives of many people she met. She will be deeply missed. A celebration of Ora's life will be held in Sillarsville, Quebec in the summer of 2009. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Ryan Family Fund, which Ora created to underwrite the university education of outstanding high school graduates from New Brunswick. Contributions should be made in the name of the fund directly to the Canadian Merit Scholarship Foundation, 460 Richmond Street West, Suite 502, Toronto, ON M5V 1Y1.

Martha Sarah Fair

The death of Martha Sarah (MacKenzie) Fair of Spruce Lodge, occurred at Stratford, Ontario on Sunday, January 13th, 2008. Born at Richardsville, New Brunswick on February 27th, 1916, she was the eldest daughter of the late Charles MacKenzie and Margaret Irvine. Educated in Campbelton, she later served with the Canadian Women's Army Corps from 1941 to 1944 before settling at Stratford in 1949. She was survived by her husband, John Grey Fair whom she married on January 15, 1946; two sons, Barry of London; and Ron of Mississauga; a sister, Dorothy MacKenzie of Ottawa; and many nieces, nephew and cousins across Canada. She was predeceased by her parents; four brothers, Melvin, Donald, Vimy and Robert; and three sisters-in-law, Grace Chamberlain; Rose St. Onge and Freda Collier. Funeral arrangements were in the care of the W.G Young Funeral Home, 430 Huron Street, Stratford, Ontario with service conducted by the Reverend Leonard Bowman on Thursday, January 17 2008. Internment was at Avondale Cemetery, Straford, Ontario. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the charity of the one's choice.

John Robert Sutherland

Major, Retired. It is with great sadness that his family announces the sudden passing of John Robert Bruce "Suds" Sutherland, at his home in Ottawa, the morning of September 24th, 2008 at the age of 70. He is survived by his wife, Pat; his five children, and their families; Kim and Todd (Crossman-Sutherland), Michael, Shawn and Liza, Heather and Tracey. His eight grandchildren, brought much joy to his life. He kept in touch with family both near and far. He was passionate about his roots. He retired from the Air Force in 1993, after 30 years of service as a training Development Officer. He was also a proud Alumnus of the UNB unending kindness. He will live on in the hearts and memories of all that knew him. Friends may pay respects at Kelly Funeral Home, 2370 St. Joseph BLVD. (Orleans) Sunday September 28, from 1 to 4pm. Funeral Service Monday September 29 in the Chapel at 10am. The family respectfully requests that, in lieu of flower, donations be made to the University of Ottawa Heart Institute or to the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation. Kelly Funeral Home, 613-837-2370.

John Grey Fair

The death of John Grey Fair occurred at Stratford General Hospital on September 11,2008. Born in Saint John, New Brunswick on March 27, 1922, he was the youngest son of the late Andrew Grey Fair and Ida Campbell Harper of Pointe-a-la-Garde, Quebec. He served from 1940 to 1945 with the Royal Rifles of Canada and was captured by the Japanese at the fall of Hong Kong and was imprisons in various labor camps in China and Japan from 1941 until 1945. Settling at Stratford, Ontario in 1948, he first worked for Canadian National Railways and later in the construction trades as an electrician before retiring in 1980. John was a lifetime member of the Royal Canadian Legion, the Hong Kong Veterans Association, the Masonic Temple and the Ontario Electrical League. His wife was the late Martha Sarah MacKenzie who died earlier this year after a sixty-one year marriage. He is survived by two sons: Barry of London and Ron of Mississauga: on sister-in-law: Dorothy MacKenzie of Ottawa and many nephews and nieces across Canada. He was predeceased by his parents; one brother: Cameron: two sisters: Catherine and Jean and two brother-in-laws: Allan Price and Roger Keays. Funeral arrangements were in the care of the W. G Yong Funeral Home, 430 Huron Street, Strafors, Ontario with the service conducted by Archdeacon John Spencer on Tuesday, September 16, 2008. Internment was at Avondale Cemetery , Stratforst. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to charity of one's choice.

Joan Mary Wright

In loving memory of Joan Mary Wright (nee Gould) August 12, 1947 - September 1, 2008. After a short but courageous battle with cancer surrounded by her family on Monday, September 1, 2008 at P.R.H.C.. Beloved wife of Gerald "Gerry" for over 35 years. Loving mother of Ross and his wife Jennifer. Cherished Grandma of Connor and Zachary. Sister of George Gould (Barb), Shirley Dunsmore (Wilfred) and her twin sister Jean Bailey (Bob). She was predeceased by her parents Vincent and Margaret Gould, her brothers Clarence and ross and sister Barbara Jones. Joan was well known for her love of family and friends and will be greatly missed by all. She was a member of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. We love you.

Georgina (Toone) Mercier
1914 - 2008

Passed away at the Campbellton Village Nursing Home on September 28, 2008 at the age of 93, Mrs. Georgina (Toone) Mercier. Born in Campbellton on December 11, 1914, she was the daughter of the late William Teed and the late Maude Clevette. She worked as a Psychiatric Attendant III and was a member of the First Baptist Church. She leaves to mourn her sons, Bill (Doris Firlotte) from Sarnia, ON; Bob (Mireille Beaudoin) from Dartmouth, NS; Donnie (Theresa Doiron) from Campbellton; and Mel (Joan Hicks) from Rothesay, NB. Also survived by her grandchildren, Betty- Ann; Nancy; Steven; Michael; Marlaine; Jamie; Anick and Michelle; her great-grandchildren, Shawn Levesque; Olivia Mercier; Hannah Mercier; Luke Mercier; Lilly Dow; Claire Neagle and Austin Hunter; nieces, Maxine Fenton; and Jean McKiel. Predeceased by her husband, James Mercier; her parents; infant daughter, Betty-Ann; her brothers, Harold, James and Michael; her sisters, Connie Teed (Wilson) and Irene (Tubby) O'Connell. The funeral service was held from Maher's Funeral Chapel Campbellton on Tuesday September 30th at 2pm. Reverend Douglas Phillips officiating. Interment at the Campbellton Rural Cemetery. Pallbearers were Brian Teed, Mike O'Connell, Bill Demeau, Michael Mercier, Steven Mercier and Raymond Savoie. Funeral arrangements were in the care of Maher's Funeral Home, Campbellton.

Francis Girard
1920 - 2008

Passed away at the Campbellton Regional Hospital on September 28, 2008 at the age of 88, Mr. Francis Girard. Born in St. Omer, QC on April 21, 1920, he was the son of the late Samuel Girard and the late Sarah Cyr. He leaves to mourn his daughters, Fernande Lee (Bill Lee) Belleville, ON; and Armance McNeil (Ralph McNeil) Campbellton; his sons, Fernand Girard (Patricia Payne) Campbellton; and Armand Girard, Campbellton; and two sisters. Also survived by nine grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren. Predeceased by his wife Anita LeBlanc. The funeral mass was held from Our Lady of Snows Church Campbellton on Thursday October 2nd at 11am. Father Audet officiating. Interment at the Parish Cemetery. Pallbearers were Derick McNeil, Rick McNeil, Stéphane Girard, Jamie Girard, Murdock Mann and Jean-Paul Déjario. Funeral arrangements were in the care of Maher's Funeral Home, Campbellton.

Elsie Lorraine (Chedore) McLaughlin
1933 - 2008

Passed away at the Campbellton Regional Hospital on September 26, 2008 at the age of 75, Mrs. Elsie Lorraine (Chedore) McLaughlin. Born in Campbellton on March 11, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Charles (Ted) Chedore and the late Adele LeBlanc. She worked as an Attendant 2 at the Restigouche Hospital Centre. She loved knitting for people, playing card and bingo. She leaves to mourn her daughters, Clare (Dave) Shalala from Campbellton; Bonnie (John) Sampson Amherstberg, ON; Arlene (Ray) Hickey London, ON; Sally Hickey Bathurst, NB; and Karen (Bob) Thompson Merrickville, ON; her sons, Raymond (Judy) Hickey from Saskatoon Sask; and Ken (Christine) Hickey Halifax, NS; her sisters, Joan (Larry) Landry; Shirley (Norman) Roy; Audrey (Ernie) Gagnon, Phyllis (John) Charette; Donna-Lee (Andre) Doucette; Donna-Rae (Paul) Philippe; Sandra (Marcel) Lantier; Peggy (Howard) Geraghty; and Susan-Lynn (Ron) Menzies. Also survived by her 18 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her son, Robert (Bobby) Hickey; her parents; her husband, Charles McLaughlin; and her brothers, Maynard Chedore and Roger Chedore. The funeral mass was held at St. Thomas Aquinas Church Campbellton on Wednesday October 1st at 11am. Father Bill Arseneault officiating. Interment at the Parish Cemetery. Pallbearers were David Shalala, Eric Mullaley, Michael Joseph, Christopher Joseph, Conrad Lyons and Robert Thompson. Funeral arrangements were in the care of Maher's Funeral Home, Campbellton.

Claire Dupuis

Passed away at her residence on September 27, 2008 at the age of 91, Mrs.Claire Dupuis. Born in Campbellton on December 19, 1916, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Jean and the late Elizabeth Leblanc. She leaves to mourn her daughters Louise (Claude) Lalonde from Pubnico, NS, Florence Dupuis from Campbellton, Rachel (Pierre) Lemieux from Rimouski and Thérèse (Jean-Guy) Bérubé from Charlo, her sons Jean (Isabelle) Dupuis from Tide Head, François (Solange) Dupuis from Campbellton and Benoit (Hélène) Dupuis from Ottawa, her brother Louis Jean from Laval des Rapide, QC. Also survived by her 18 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her husband Louis Dupuis and her daughter Elizabeth. The funeral mass was held from Our Lady of Snows Church Campbellton on Tuesday September 30th at 11am. Father Benoit officiating. Interment was at the Parish Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were in the care of Maher's Funeral Home, Campbellton.

Albertine Ouellette
1952 - 2008

Passed away at the Campbellton Regional Hospital on September 29, 2008 at the age of 56, Mrs. Albertine Ouellette. Born in Bathurst on March 22, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Guy Richard and Jeanne-Mance Doucette. She leaves to mourn her husband, Gaetan Ouellette; her mother, Jeanne-Mance Doucette; her daughters, Nancy (Stéphane Blaquière) from Glencoe; Joanne (Gilles Poirier) Atholville; and Julie (Jamie Gallant) Tide Head; her sisters, Joyce McDavid Glen Levit; Claire Richard (Fred) Halifax, NS; and Vera Ostrowski (Rick) Calgary; her brothers, Guy Junior Richard (Marie-Luce) Tide Head; Gary Richard (Lynn) Atholville; Frankie Richard (Karen) Campbellton; Maurice Richard (Suzanne) Campbellton; David Richard (Heather) Moncton; George Richard (Kathy) Bathurst; and Peter Richard Atholville. Also survived by her five grandchildren, Kirkland, Janel, Magalie, Dominic and Kiefer, many nieces, nephews, friends and extended family. Predeceased by her father Guy Richard. The funeral service was held from Our Lady of Sacred Heart Church Val D'Amour on Thursday October 2nd at 2pm. Father Émile Godin officiating. Interment at the Parish Cemetery. Pallbearers were Guy Junior Richard, Gary Richard, Frankie Richard, Maurice Richard, David Richard and George Richard. Funeral arrangements were in the care of Maher's Funeral Home, Campbellton.