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ROBERTA MacFARLANE GADDESS

GADDESS, ROBERTA MacFARLANE The death of Roberta MacFarlane Gaddess of Fredericton occurred on Friday on June 11, 2004 at her residence. Born in Scotchtown, NB, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Pearl (MacFarlane) Palmer and the wife of the late Andrew Gaddess. Roberta was a member of St. Paul's United Church, Past President and Unit leader and life member of the UCW, member of Session; member of the Saturday Night Club and was a life member holding many offices in the Sir Howard Douglas Chapter of the IODE as well as a member of the Provincial Chapter of IODE. She was a member of the P.C. Women's Association and the Fredericton Fort Nashwaak P.C. Association. She was also a member of the Society of St. Andrew's and the Retired Teachers Association. She attended school in Douglas Harbour, and High School in Minto, and then she attended the Provincial Normal School, she received her BA and B.Ed from UNB. She taught School in Minto for 16 years and in Fredericton for 21 years. Survived by one son, Dwight (Heather) Gaddess of Saskatoon, Sk; one daughter, Eloise (Fred) Rowan of Fredericton; one brother, Dr. Marven (Diana) Palmer of Fredericton; six grandchildren, Michael Rowan of Fredericton, Darryn Gaddess, Eloise Gaddess, Dustyn Gaddess, David Gaddess and Christine Gaddess all of Saskatoon, SK; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents; her husband, Andrew; one son, Richard and two grandchildren, Sean and Katie Gaddess. Visitation will be held at McAdam's Select Community Funeral Home on Monday, June 14th, 2004 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Funeral service will be held at St. Paul's United Church on Tuesday, June 15th, 2004 at 2:00 pm. Rev. Paul Ross officiating and assisted by Rev. David Fisher. Interment will be in the Forest Hill Cemetery. For those who wish, memorial tributes made to the New Brunswick Heart and Stroke Foundation, Canadian Cancer Society, CNIB or the charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated by the family. www.mcadamsfh.com

 

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