SKINNER, MELISSA - Melissa Skinner of Arthurette passed away peacefully at Hotel Dieu St. Joseph Hospital on June 8, 2013. Born in Cupid, NB, on June 27, 1924, she was the daughter of the late John and Florence (Mackellar) Wright. Melissa leaves behind her daughters Suzanne Skinner (Mark) of Bloomfield, Sandra Tremblay (Glenn) of Fredericton, Jennifer Sappier (Roland) of Fredericton; her sons Peter Skinner (Wendy) of Arthurette, David Skinner (Brenda) of California; sisters Eloise Mackenzie of Hope, BC, Mary Jane Jones (Harvey) of Vagerville, AB; 10 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. She also leaves behind her special friend and caregiver Andree Morin. She was predeceased by her parents; her husband Harold Skinner; daughter Janice Skinner and her sister Geraldine Archer-Shee. Melissa was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary Branch #85 and also a member of St. Helen's Anglican Church. She enjoyed playing 45 with the grandchildren and great grandchildren. The kids called her "Nana Heat" when she played cards with them. She was very active with the Ladies Auxiliary and loved spending time at the camp and fishing.
A private memorial service will be held at St. Helen's Anglican Church in Licford, NB. Interment will follow in the adjoining cemetery. For those who wish, memorial donations to St. Helen's Anglican Church Building Fund or to the Victoria County SPCA would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brunswick Funeral Home, Perth-Andover.