The unexpected death of Gloria Lily Arris, age 82, wife of Frank Arris of Apohaqui, formerly the proprietors of the Eveleigh Hotel, Evandale, NB, occurred at her residence on Friday, February 25, 2011. She was born on July 30, 1928, in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, UK, the daughter of the late John and Agnes (McArthur) Carse. Gloria is survived by her husband Frank; sons John Arris of Apohaqui, Keith Arris of Calgary, AB; daughters Lynn Arris and Sylvia Grant, both of Calgary, AB and Nancy and Brian Clark of Evandale; grandchildren Michael, Gloria Lynn, Amber, Ryan, Richard, Erich, Isaac, Levi and Dyson; great grandchildren Erich and Isaac; brother John and Rene Carse of England; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sister Sylvia Graham.
She is resting at Sherwood’s Funeral Home and Life Tribute Centre (506-839-2156), 18 Scovil Road, Norton, NB, with visitation on Wednesday from 3 to 5 and 6 to 8 pm. A Celebration Service of Gloria’s life, conducted by celebrant Bill Sherwood, will be held from Sherwood’s Chapel at 11:00 am. on Thursday, March 3, 2011, followed by a reception, from 12:30 to 2:30 pm, open to those who attended the service and those who were not able to, at the Evandale Resort. Memorials in memory of Gloria, may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the memorial of the donor’s choice would be appreciated. Personal condolences to the family may be made through www.sherwoodsfuneralhome.com