PALMER, FREDA The passing of Freda Palmer of Taymouth, NB, wife of Lawrence Palmer occurred on Tuesday, January 13, 2009 at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital. Born on July 17, 1926 in Mount Eagle, NB, she was the daughter of the late John and Jessie (Lewis) Dobson. Freda was a member of the Devon Park Baptist Church and the Ladies Auxiliary. In addition to her husband, Lawrence, Freda is survived by her daughters, Shirley (Neil) Collins of Worchester, Massachusetts and her two children, G. Jean Palmer of Anchorage, Alaska, Joan Rock and her two children of Hampden, Maine; sons, Melvin Palmer and his three children of Dorchester, Massachusetts, Richard (Brenda) Palmer their two children of Readfield, Maine and John Palmer and his two children of Augusta, Maine; eleven grandchildren; five great grandchildren; sisters, Viola Lutes of Moncton, NB, Stella (Freeman) Lewis of Mount Eagle, NB; brother, Kenneth (Mavis) Dobson of Taymouth, NB and several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her sisters, Eva, Edith and Shirley; brothers, George, Rosco, Paul and James. Visitation will take place at York Funeral Home, 302 Brookside Drive on Friday, January 16, 2009 from 4 to 7 pm. A Funeral Service will take place at Devon Park Baptist Church, 114 Clark Street, Fredericton, NB on Saturday, January 17, 2009 at 11am with Pastor Lawrence Meade officiating. Interment will take place in Astle Community Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, remembrance may be made to the Devon Park Baptist Church. Personal condolences may be offered through www.yorkfh.com