MESHEAU, ALTA - Alta Lorraine Mesheau, 82, of Spencer Memorial Home and formerly of Salisbury, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at the Moncton Hospital following a lengthy illness. Born in Butternut Ridge (Havelock), she was a daughter of the late Dean and Irene (Carson) Henry. Alta was a member of the Salisbury Baptist Church. She was well known as a great cook and loved to feed a crowd. She worked at several restaurants over the years, and she and Joe operated the Salmon Pool Restaurant and Woodland Cabins for several years. Her pies and donuts were amazing. Alta and Joe enjoyed camping and the grandkids always looked forward to trips with them. She was very proud of all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. They enjoyed many winters in Florida after retirement. She loved doing crafts and handiwork and each of her two children and all the grandchildren are fortunate to have quilts she made for them over the years. Alta is survived by her beloved husband of 65 years Burlin (Joe); children Carol Wortman (Lawrence) and Terrance Mesheau (Sandra); grandchildren Luke Wortman (Julee), Jill Wortman (Gary), Clay Wortman (Natalie), Stacey Gallant (Danny), Colin Mesheau (Roberta) and Leigh Anne Harris (Dave); great grandchildren Drew Duffy, Gabe Piercey, Dana Piercey, Chloe Wortman, Hannah Gallant, Cody Mesheau, Nicky Mesheau, Megan Harris, Thomas Harris and Kennedy Harris; sisters Olive Taylor, Myra Seeley (Ernest) and Alma Mesheau (Floyd); sisters in law Marjorie Henry and Ivy Tingley and several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents Alta is predeceased by sister Vivian Taylor; brother Dean Henry Jr.; infant brother and brothers in law Beryl Taylor and James Tingley.
Resting at Salisbury Funeral Home, 3350 Salisbury Road (372-4800) visiting will be Saturday, May 28 from 2 to 4 pm only and from where the the funeral will be held Sunday, May 29 at 2 pm with Rev. Mark Smith officiating. Interment at Pine Hill Cemetery. In memory of Alta, if desired, donations to the Pine Hill Cemetery or Multiple Sclerosis Foundation would be appreciated by the family. www.keirsteads.ca