Elma Marguerite Black passed away peacefully August 30, 2010 at the Harvey Community Hospital, Harvey Station, N.B.. Elma was born August 6, 1917 in Acton, N.B., the daughter of the late Murray R. and Ethel G (Coffee) Davis. Elma taught school for several years. In 1946 she married Russell and became a permanent resident of Fairhaven, Deer Island. She worked for many years in the labelling/packing room at Conners Brothers Ltd. in Fairhaven. Elma was a very faithful member of the Fairhaven United Baptist Church, taught Sunday School, an active member of the Women's Institute, the Women's Missionary Society, the Seniors Group, and very active in her community. Her home was always open to family, friends and visitors. She is survived by her brother Douglas Davis (Pauline) Hanwell, N.B., sister-in-law Emma Davis, Acton, N.B., brother-in-law Donald Garwood, California and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to her parents, Elma was predeceased by her husband Russell, a sister Helen Garwood, a brother Dayton Davis, and infant brother Donald Davis, a brother-in-law Milton Black and his wife Marion.
Visitation will be held at Swan's Funeral Home, 1826 Route 3, Harvey Station, on Wednesday, September 1, 2010 from 6 to 9 P.M. Visitation will also be held at Fairhaven United Baptist Church, Deer Island, on September 2, 2010 from 1 to 2 P.M.. The funeral service will be at 2:30 P.M. with Rev. Dean Annis officiating. Interment to follow at Fairhaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested donations may be made to Harvey Outreach, Fairhaven United Baptist Church or a charity of the donors choice. www.flewellingswan.com