SAUNDERS, RETA J.
Reta J. Saunders, 90, of Riverview, passed away peacefully at The Moncton Hospital on Monday, June 8, 2015. Born in Upper Nelson, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Mildred (Astle) Pleadwell.
Reta was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister. She was a long time member of St. John the Baptist Anglican Church and a member of Fidelity Chapter #36 O.E.S., Riverview. She enjoyed knitting, especially baby hats which she donated to the Moncton Hospital, gardening and socializing with her friends and family.
Reta will be sadly missed by her daughter, Brenda of Riverview; son, Gary (Barb) of North Carolina; grandchildren, Trevor and Heather; great grandchildren, Robin and Austin; sister, Zella Northrup of Oromocto; several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, William “Bill” B. Saunders (October 9, 2005); one sister, Eileen and one brother, Frederick.
A special thank you to her VON Nurse, Monique Godin, for the care shown to Reta during her illness.
Visitation at Fergusons Funeral Home, 1657 Mountain Road, Moncton (858-1995) on Wednesday from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Fidelity Chapter #36 O.E.S. Memorial Service on Wednesday at 6:30 pm. Funeral Service at St. John the Baptist Anglican Church, Woolridge St., Riverview on Thursday, June 11, 2015 at 11:00 am, with The Venerable Brent Ham officiating. Reception following the service. Interment, Fair Haven Memorial Gardens.
In Reta’s memory, donations to St. John the Baptist Anglican Church Memorial Fund or memorial of the donor’s choice would be appreciated. Online condolences at
www.fergusonsfuneralhome.com