FOWLER, CHRISTINE FLORENCE The passing of Christine Florence Fowler, wife of the late Eugene Fowler, of Astle, occurred on Friday, May 16, 2008, at home. Born in Marysville on September 1, 1923, she was a daughter of the late Bernard and Rose Pond. Christine was a member of the Boiestown United Church. She enjoyed crafts and knitting. She is survived by three daughters, Noreen Moir (Ken) of Boiestown, Joanne Hunter (MacDonald) of Shediac, Carole Ouderkirk (William) of Toronto, ON; three sons, Dale Ross of Fredericton, Gary Ross (Judy) of Fort McMurray, AB, Bernard Ross (Gail) of Astle; 23 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; step-children, Eugene Fowler Jr. (Sharon) of Fredericton, Dorothy Fowler of Vancouver, BC, Eleanor McLaughlin of Fredericton; four step-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by her first husband, Ellis Ross; granddaughter, Amanda Hunter; brother, Melvin Hallett; and sister, Bertha Boone. Visitation will take place at Miramichi Valley Funeral Home, New Bandon on Saturday, May 17, 2008 from 7 to 9 pm. A Funeral Service will be held from the funeral home on Sunday, May 18, 2008 at 4 pm with Rev. Murray McFarlane officiating. Interment will take place at the Boiestown United Church Cemetery. Donations made to the church or to the Boiestown Community School Library would be appreciated by the family. Personal condolences may be offered through www.miramichivalleyfh.com