SQUIRES, JEAN RUBY Jean R. (Mercer) Squires of Fredericton and formerly of Nackawic, wife of the late Thomas R. Squires, passed away at Pine Grove Nursing Home on March 11, 2008. Born at Woodstock, NB in 1919, she was a daughter of the late Harwood and Alma (Lockhard) Mercer. Jean is survived by three daughters, Pam Spetz (Garf), Chamcook, NB, Teri Squires, Seattle, Washington, US and Lynn Pratt (Rick), Keswick Ridge, NB; one granddaughter, Alexis Hill (Olivier), Ottawa, ON; one grandson, Tapper Deans, Ottawa, ON; one great granddaughter, Nora Hill, Ottawa, ON; one sister, Delores (Doe) Stewart (Bud), Woodstock, NB; one niece and three nephews. In addition to her parents, Jean was predeceased by her husband in 1988; her beloved son, Rick Squires in 1980; a sister, Betty Johnston in 1994 and a niece, Janet Harrison in 2006. The family resided in Woodstock, NB until 1954 when Tom's work took them to Campbellton. This was home until 1968 when the picturesque town of Nackawic beckoned them back to the scenic St. John River. Jean's favorite work was at the Hotel Dieu Hospital in Campbellton, caring for the new born babies. She and Tom operated a Dairy Bar and a Craft Store. Crafts were always an important part of her life and she had a talent to create a high quality product. Jean will be truly missed by her family and friends. Her wishes were for a private family burial at Woodstock Rural Cemetery. She requested no visitation or funeral service. For those who wish to donate in her memory, the Pine Grove Nursing Home's Activity Program, 251 Woodstock Road, Fredericton, NB E3B 2J2 or a charity of the donor's choice, would be greatly appreciated by the family. Arrangements by Flewelling Funeral Home, Nackawic, NB. www.flewellingswan.com