MORRISON, IRENE - It is with sad and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Irene Elizabeth (Chestnut) Morrison, wife of the late Craig Morrison, which occurred at the Dr. V.A. Snow Center on Thursday, August 22, 2013. She was born on April 19, 1926 in Damascus, NB, the daughter of the late George and Elsie (Hayward) Chestnut. Irene is survived by four sons John Morrison and his wife Laura of St. Martins, NB, Dean Morrison and his wife Alvina of AB, Ben Morrison and his wife Susan of AB, Craig Morrison and his wife Joan of AB; three daughters Ruth Walker and her husband Daryl of Sussex, NB, Edie McGrath and her husband Earl of St. Martins, NB, Linda LeBlanc and her husband Jim of St. Martins, NB; 17 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; twin sister Isabel Wanamaker; several nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. She was predeceased by her husband of sixty-six years, Craig; brother Ted Chestnut and niece Joyce Scribner.
She is resting at Reid’s Funeral Home (506-832-5541), 1063 Main Street, Hampton, NB, with visiting on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM. Funeral service, conducted by, Rev. Leander Mills, will be held from St. Martins United Church at 11:00 AM, on Monday, August 26, 2013. Interment will take place in West Quaco Cemetery. Donations to the Alzheimer Society or to the memorial of the donor’s choice would be appreciated. Condolences to the family may be made through www.reidsfh.com