Saint John, New Brunswick - Passed away peacefully at home on February 27, 2011, surrounded by loving family members. She is survived by daughters Janet (Michael Donahue) and Ann Montague; sons John, Keith (Mary Lou) and Bob (late Holly Ross); and daughter-in-law Jean (O’Regan) (late Paul); 14 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren; sisters Josephine (Bernard McHarg), Rita Butler (late Thomas) and Pauline Theorin (late Everett); and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her loving husband Moses, son Paul, brother Jim (late Joan) and sister Mary Arseneau (late Jerome). She was a devoted wife and generous mother, sister and friend who was very fond of her nieces and nephews and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She took pleasure in planning her ‘living wake’ as she called her 95th birthday celebration and was overjoyed with the number of family and friends who helped her celebrate last October. She will be sadly missed.
Cremation has taken place. Visitation from 2:00 to 9:00 pm at Castle “Fallsview” Funeral Home, 309 Lancaster Avenue on Friday, March 4th and Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, March 5th at 10:00 am at Saint Rose Church, Milford Road, Saint John West, followed by interment in Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations in her memory may be made to Romero House or a charity of your choice.