CUPPENS, CHRISTINE "DEENIE" Christine "Deenie" Cuppens of Nauwigewauk, NB, passed away peacefully at the Saint John Regional Hospital on Monday, December 30, 2002, after a brave struggle with cancer. A life of motherhood, service to Canada as a military spouse, a volunteer and as a concerned Christian citizen has sadly come to an end. The many people she touched will miss her dearly, but her gifts of loving, her natural ability to always bring a smile to others, and her warm friendship to many will live on. Born and raised in Saint John, Chris left her home to be a life long friend, companion and spouse to her military husband, Lieutenant-General Lou Cuppens. They were married on August 13, 1966 and her two children filled her life with a myriad of joys and challenges. A pillar of strength, Chris dedicated her life to raising her children, while constantly moving across the country and abroad on a never-ending adventure, courtesy of Canada's Armed Forces. She eventually settled in Nauwigewauk in 1998 and grew to love her newfound home. As her children grew, Chris channeled her energy and her passion for Christian service as a member, and often as president, of a number of church, municipal and community volunteer organizations, all the while supporting her military spouse. Most recently she was president of the Ladies Division of the Hampton Golf and Country Club. For her service in Sinai, Egypt (1987-87) she was awarded the Multi-National Force and Observers Medal, and most recently, for her lifetime caring and selfless giving of her time and talents in myriads off ways, she was awarded the Golden Jubilee Medal of Queen Elizabeth II. She was predeceased by her parents, John Matthew and Kathleen Inez (Flood) Fitzpatrick; a brother, Donald Hugh Fitzpatrick (Anne Marie Fitzpatrick); and a sister, Kathleen Inez Seeberger (Rudi). Chris is survived by her husband, Lt. Gen. Louis William Francis Cuppens; a son, Sean Francis of CFB Gagetown; a daughter, Beverly Gretchen (Jason Buckle) of Riverview, NB; her three wonderful grandchildren, Jayde, Connor, and Declan; her three brothers John Brian (Mary) of Wickham, NB, Patrick James (Helen) of Winnipeg and Francis Gordon (Mary) of Halifax; her two sisters, Anne Marie O'Brien (Fred dec.) of Saint John, and Aileen Elizabeth Markeson (Donald dec.) of Chagrin Falls, Ohio; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Resting at Fitzpatrick's Funeral Home, 100 Waterloo Street, with visiting on Tuesday and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Alphonsus Church, Hampton on Thursday morning at ten o'clock. Interment will take place in St. Alphonsus Cemetery. Parish prayers will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday evening at seven o'clock. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the charity of your choice would be appreciated. www.fitzpatrickfh.com