With grace and dignity Barbara (nee Blanchard) Maher, wife of Gerry Maher, Quispamsis, N.B., daughter of Melvin and Annette (Gallant) Blanchard, Saint John, passed away on April 15, 2008, after a heroic struggle with cancer. Barbara was born on May 8, 1954, in Alberton, P.E.I. Mother to Jennifer, Crystal (Cliff Godsoe) and Matthew, grandmother to Austin and Emma Rose. She leaves behind her father and mother, sister Donna LeBlanc, Saint John, (nieces Renee and Andrea); brothers Barry (Sharon), Kars, (nephew Michael, niece Stacey); Ricky (Cindy), Saint John, (nephews Jesse and Jay); Dwayne (Sandra), Grand Bay-Westfield; Randy (Debbie Barrett); Darrell (Sherry) (nieces Ashley and Theresa); and Darren (Karen Burr) of Saint John. Barb was a true sister to Gerry's family of brother Bob and sisters Judy, Betty, Patricia, Florence and Audrey. She had a wonderful 30-year friendship with Davina and Deanna Weaver. She will be missed by her beloved shih tzus Jake and Toby. Barb will be resting at Kennebecasis Select Community Funeral Home, 152 Pettingill Road, Quispamsis, N.B., (849-2119) with visitation Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A mass of christian burial will be celebrated at St. Rose of Lima Church, Saint John, on Saturday at 11 a.m. Interment will take place in P.E.I. at a later date. Memorials to the Canadian Cancer Society, Community Autism Centre, Saint John, Kennebecasis Valley Association for Community Living or to the Canadian Celiac Association would be greatly appreciated by the family. www.kennebecasisfh.com

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