McCOY, LEORA MAUDE (CURTIS) A gracious woman who retained honor. She left her family a greater inheritance than wealth could ever obtain, "Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above Rubies". She left a Christian foundation on which to build our futures. When we were sick, she prayed, When we were in trouble, she prayed, When we were upset, she prayed, When someone done us wrong, she prayed. She opened her mouth in skillful and Godly wisdom and on her tongue was the law of kindness; she stretched out her hand to the poor. Her children rise up and call her Blessed. Born and raised in Grey Rapids on the Miramichi, she left home as a young lady at the age of 19 to move to Fredericton where she and Donald became husband and wife. Now it is with saddened hearts that we announce the passing of our Dearly Beloved Mother, Leora Maude McCoy (Curtis) at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital on November 3rd, 2007. Born May 14th, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Howard David and Violet (Smallwood) Curtis. She is survived by her nine children, Joy Nash (Donald), Richibucto Road, Cam (Linda) Noonan, Eugene (Susan) Mazerolle Settlement, Dwight (Debbie) Noonan, Gregg (Joanne) Alberta, Aubrey (Shirley) Keswick, Gaye Piercy (Dale) Noonan, Beverly Monteith (Allison) Keswick and Rita Comeau (Norm) Penniac. Her memory will be forever treasured by her 35 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. She is also survived by four sisters, Frances Betts of Fredericton, Lillian Sturgeon of Blackville, Phoebe (Perley) Clowater of McNamee and Eloise McLeod of Ontario; one brother, Burns Curtis (Donna) of Ontario. Predeceased by her husband, Donald Theodore McCoy (July 5, 2002) and a son, Donald David (June 26, 1988); 4 brothers, Chester, Charles, Howard and David. Resting at Cornerstone Christian Outreach Church on the Richibucto Road, Fredericton, where visitation will be held Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM. The service will be held from the church on Tuesday, November 6, 2007 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Lloyd Pangburn officiating. Pallbearers will be her sons, Cam, Eugene, Dwight, Gregg and Aubrey and grandson Tony. Interment will be held at the Sunny Bank Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions be sent to Bridges of Canada or to charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Bishop's Funeral Home, 540 Woodstock Road, Fredericton (458-1885). Online condolences may be expressed at www.bishopsfuneralhome.com