HEYWOOD, ELIZABETH GENEVIEVE - Peacefully at the Loch Lomond Villa, Saint John NB on March 7, 2007, Mrs. Elizabeth Genevieve (Leslie) Heywood, wife of the late Rex G. Heywood of Saint John NB and formally of Deer Island NB. Born on Deer Island NB on February 16, 1925 she was a daughter of the late Osgood and Effie Maude (Doughty) Leslie. A loving mother, grandmother and sister, she is survived by: one daughter; Brenda Lee Wright of Bayswater NB., two step-daughters; Sylvia (Earl) Hawton of Prince William NB., Lee Ann Heywood of Fredericton NB,one grandson; Joshua Patrick Wright of Fredericton NB, three brothers; Stanley Leslie, Willard (Elaine) Leslie and Roger (Peggy) Leslie all of Deer Island. Four sisters; Ruth (Walter) Lyons of Calais ME, Kathryn Conley of Portland ME, Ida Leslie of Toronto Ont. and Muriel (Ronald) Estabrooks of Deer Island as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased besides her parents and husband, by a brother; Maxwell and sister; Doris. Elizabeth was a hairdresser for more than 50 years having worked in various places in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. She holds an honorary membership in the N.B. Hairdressers Association. In earlier years, Betty had been an active member of the Douglas Avenue Christian Church, serving as a Deaconess for five years and a member of the choir. Betty loved Deer Island and especially spending time at her cottage their. At her request, there will be no visiting at the funeral home. A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held at the St. George Funeral Home, 26 Portage Street, St. George NB (755-3533) from the Gary E. Waycott Memorial Chapel on Monday, March 12, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. David Nicholson officiating. Interment at Mount Hope Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in Betty's memory to the Douglas Avenue Christain Church, Leonardville Church of Christ or a charity of the donors choice would be appreciated by the family. (www.stgeorgefh.ca)