The death of Mildred Isabel Manzer of Fredericton, NB, occurred at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital on February 25th, 2011. Born in Nashwaak Village NB, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Estella (Brewer) Manzer. Mildred leaves behind her nieces, Lynn Hudson of Pierrefonds, PQ, Ruth (Bert) Lewis of Ottawa, ON, Joanne (Robert) Janik of Kingston, ON and Sharon (James) Fraser of Fredericton; nephew, Frank (Bonnie) Manzer of Fredericton as well as several great nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mildred was predeceased by her sister, Jessie Hudson; brother, Myles Manzer; sister-in-law, Mildred Manzer and brother-in-law, Vince Hudson. Mildred worked at several stores in Fredericton through out her career including Minue’s Grocery on Westmorland St., Daisy Smith Women’s Clothing on Regent St. and Vey’s Clothing on Queen St. She retired from the UNB Campus Bookstore where she had worked for several years as a clerk. Mildred was an active member of Brunswick St. Baptist Church, the Women’s Institute and Atlantic Baptist Women. Mildred walked daily and could often be seen on the Fredericton city bus. The family would like to extend a special thank you to 4E at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital for their many kindnesses and compassion.
Visitation will be held at McAdam’s Funeral Home, 160 York St., on Tuesday, March 1st, 2011 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. The funeral service will be held at Brunswick St. Baptist Church on Wednesday, March 2nd at 2 pm with Rev. Greg Geldart officiating. Rev. Ralph Irving will assist. Interment will be in the Fredericton Rural Extension in the spring. For those who wish, donations in Mildred’s memory can be made to Brunswick St. Baptist Church or to the Farraline Home Building Fund. Online condolences can be made at www.mcadamsfh.com