O'NEILL, FRANCIS ARTHUR - At the Charlotte County Hospital, St. Stephen NB on March 30th, 2009, Mr. Francis Arthur O'Neill, husband of Mrs. Theresa (Joseph) O'Neill of Pennfield NB. Born at Blacks Harbour NB on January 11, 1937, he was the son of the late Arthur and Kathryn Flora (Pendleton) O'Neill. A loving husband, father, grandfather and brother, in addition to his wife Theresa, he is survived by two sons; John (Michelle) O'Neill and Jack (Monica) O'Neill both of Pennfield, one daughter, Kathy O'Neill (Billy Anderson) of Blacks Harbour, six grandchildren; Brittany O'Neill, Jeremy O'Neill, Theresa Anderson, Emily, Haley and Devon O'Neill, five sisters; Janet (Frank) Cronin of Fredericton NB, Glenna (Robert) Leavitt and Anita Hennessey both of Blacks Harbour, Sharon (Joseph) Likely of Calgary AB and Sheila (Myer) Yanofsky of Utopia NB, and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by one brother, James. Francis was a fisherman by trade and this was his life for more then 40 years. He operated Sardine Carriers for Connor's Bros. and later Seiners, as he captained both the Eastern Phoenix and the Canada 100. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed bass fishing and hunting and spending time at the cottage at Lake Utopia. He served in the American Army for two years and was a member of the NB Bass Fisherman's Association and the St. George Masonic Lodge #12 F&AM. He was a friend to many and will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Resting at the Seaview Full Gospel Church, Back Bay NB, from where the service will be held on Thursday at 2 pm with Rev. Gordon Cooke officiating. The interment will be held at the Stella Maris Roman Catholic Cemetery, Blacks Harbour NB in the spring. Visiting at the church on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm and on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Charlotte County Cancer Society, The Canadian Diabetes Association, or to a charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated by the family. There will be a Masonic Tribute Service held at the church on Wednesday at 6:45 pm. Arrangements in the care of the St. George Funeral Home and Crematorium (755-3533) 26 Portage Street, St. George NB (www.stgeorgefh.ca)