A prayer of thanksgiving is offered for the life and love of a devoted and endearing, loving mother and grandmother. Anna Cecilia (Merlin) Reid of Chapel Hill Estates, Rothesay, N.B. passed away surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2009 at the Saint John Regional Hospital at the age of 92 years.
Born in Glace Bay on August 4, 1916, daughter of the late Edward and Agnes (Layes) Merlin.
Left to cherish her life are her sons, John Joseph (Marilyn) of New Waterford, Aubrey of Rothesay, N.B., Michael (Linda) of Quispamsis, N.B., Edward (Nancy) of Edmonton, Alta.; daughters, Pauline (Anthony) Niedzielski of Cape Breton and Heather (Pat) Oakley of Saint John, N.B.; one sister, Rita of Glace Bay; 19 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren.
Besides her parents, Anna was predeceased by her husband, John Joseph (1977); daughter, Jane and grandchildren, Reginald, John Francis, Mary Cecelia (1964); as well as daughter-in-law, Sandra (1988); brother, Cecil; sisters, Dorothy, Ruby, Marguerite and Mildred.
Devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend, Anna was wonderful mother and cook she was active in home and school and with the C.W.L. Those who knew her, will miss her terribly.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Fundy Funeral Home, 230 Westmorland Rd., Saint John, N.B. (506-646-2424) with visitation on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Memorial mass will be celebrated from Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Church in Rothesay on Thursday, Feb. 19 at 12 p.m., reception to follow. Private family interment to take place at St. Joseph’s Cemetery at a later date.
Donations in memory of Anna can be made to the Saint Joseph’s Hospital Foundation, Heart and Stroke Foundation or to the charity of the donor’s choice.
To send a message of condolence or to sign the memorial guest book please visit www.fundyfuneralhome.com

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