Loretta May Webb (Hardy), surrounded by her loving family and family friends, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 25, 2010 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Loretta was born on July 19, 1925 in New Richmond Quebec and was the eldest child of the late Colin and Helen (Sinclair) Hardy. She is survived her son, James Daniel 'Dan' (Paula) of Halifax, Nova Scotia, two daughters; Diana Webb (Leigh) of Cornwall, Ontario and JoAnn Davidson (Frank) of Whitehorse, Yukon, three grandchildren; Chris Webb (Jill), of Boissevain, Manitoba, Chantelle Webb of Halifax, Nova Scotia and Marcia Davidson of Vancouver, BC, three great-grand children; Quinn, Hope and Rylee and numerous nieces and nephews. Loretta is also survived by one brother, James Hardy, five sisters, Elizabeth (Betty) Webster, Dorothy Coull, Janice Dwyer, Helen McClelland and June Savoie. She was predeceased by two sons, Gary and Stephen Webb, one grandson, Bryce Davidson, and four brothers and three sisters. Loretta was a loving and devoted mother to her children and to her grandchildren, all of whom looked forward to their visits with "Gram Webb". Following her retirement she became a member of Rebekah Lodge No.37 and continued to enjoy her daily walks in and about the Westside, along the coastline and the Nature Park. Loretta loved life, loved to laugh and was most happy when caring for others. She will be deeply missed by her family and many friends. Our family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to long-time family friends, Helen, Ed, Donna, David, and Cindy Perkins, for their love and support, and to the staff of Garden Court at Rocmaura. A special thank-you to Patricia T from Intensive Care Unit at Saint John Regional Hospital for her exceptional care and compassion during our Mother's final hours.
Following cremation, a Celebration of Life will be held from Fundy Funeral Home Chapel, 230 Westmorland Road, Saint John (646-2424) on Thursday, December 30, 2010 at 1 p.m. following the reception; the interment will take place in Cedar Hill Extension Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to a charity of the donor's choice. www.fundyfuneralhome.com