Peacefully at her residence, at Pennfield, NB on December 24, 2010, Mrs. Alice Eva (Shaw)(Hooper) Wilcox, wife of Mr. Ellsworth Wilcox. Born at Hartland, NB on January 25, 1930, she was a daughter of the late Harold and Alma (Delong) Shaw. A loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister, in addition to her husband Ellsworth, she is survived by four sons; Carl (Linda) Hooper of St. George, NB, Joseph (Analee) Hooper of Spruce Grove, AB, Ronald (Suzanne) Hooper of St. George, NB and Robert (Jill) Hooper of Hamilton, ON, two daughters; Judy (Emile) Boudreau of Pennfield, NB and Peggy (Steve) Galbraith of Little Lepreau, NB, one step son, Larry (Kandi) Wilcox of Pennfield, NB, numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren, brothers; Dale (Crystal) Shaw of Utopia, NB, Earl (Joan) Shaw of St. George, NB and Larry (Martha) Shaw of Lepreau, one sister, Eldene Powell of St. George, NB and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Alice was predeceased by her first husband, Joseph Earl Hooper, one grandson, Kyle Hooper and by three brothers; Floyd, Cedric and Jack. Prior to her retirement, Alice was a cook and waitress for restaurants in the local area and also worked as a packer at Connors Bros until her retirement. In her spare time she enjoyed playing Bingo, and when able, traveling with Ellsworth.
Resting at the St. George Baptist Church, St. George, NB from where the service will be held on Monday at 2 pm with Rev. Darren Millett officiating followed by the interment at the St. George Rural Cemetery. Visiting at the church will take place on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. In Alice's memory, donations to the NB Extra Mural Program or to a charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements in the care of the St. George Funeral Home & Crematorium (755-3533) 26 Portage Street, St. George, NB (www.stgeorgefh.ca)