Elby W. Donnelly 1925-2008 MIRAMICHI - Elby Walter Donnelly, husband of Shirley Donnelly, of Black River Bridge, passed away at the Miramichi Regional Hospital, on Monday, August 4, 2008, at the age of 83. Born in Storytown, on January 9, 1925, he was the son of the late Allen E. and Pansy (Beek) Donnelly. Prior to retirement, he was an employee of Shell Oil Canada Ltd., and the owner / operator of Donnelly's Shell, in Moncton for many years. He was a member of St. Stephen's United Church, Black River Bridge; a former member of the Board of Stewards of St. Stephen's Church; a member of the Black River Senior Citizens Club. He was a Veteran of the Second World War, serving in Canada with the Canadian Army. Elby took pride in everything he did, as was witnessed by the appearance of his property and the dedication he gave to ensuring the church property was always kept neat & tidy. His greatest pride; however, was toward his wife, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. A legacy that will continue through them. He is survived by his wife, the former Shirley MacRae; one daughter, Blyn Donnelly-Jardine (Doug), of Napan; two sons, Brian Donnelly (Pam), of Moncton and Grant Donnelly (Sylvia), of Bathurst; one daughter in law, Judy Donnelly, of Napan; 10 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; two sisters, Norma Moore, of Fredericton and Ruby Kostiuk, of Westlock, Alta; one brother, Rex Donnelly, of Doaktown; one half sister, Valerie O'Donnell, of Doaktown; two half brothers, York Donnelly (Brenda) and Selwin Donnelly (Trudy), all of Doaktown; as well as, numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by one son, Marven Donnelly; one grandson, Gregory Bruce Donnelly; two brothers, Glen and Roy Donnelly; one sister, Evelyn Donnelly. Visiting will be at Adams Funeral Home Ltd., 140 King Street, on Wednesday only, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. The funeral service will be held from St. Stephen's United Church, on Thursday, August 7, 2008, at 2 pm, conducted by Rev. David Cleveland. Interment will be in the Black River Community Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Black River Cemetery Fund, or any charity of the donors' choice, would be appreciated by the family. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Adams Funeral Home Ltd., 140 King St., Miramichi, telephone 773-3492 or messages of condolence may be forwarded online to: www.adamsfh.ca