VANSLYKE, NORMA MAE The death of Norma (Chaplin) VanSlyke of Fredericton, NB, occurred at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital on April 23, 2009. She was married for 59 years to the late Arthur VanSlyke. Norma was born in Perth, Ontario, in 1926 and was a graduate of Perth Collegiate School. She was employed for a short time in the Wampole office in Perth. When she was married, Norma made her first home in the Gaspe region and she later moved to Fredericton. Norma dedicated most of her life to the care and comfort of her family and others. She was a stay at home Mom who was always there for her husband Arthur and her sons David and Stephen. Her kitchen was a constant source of wonderful meals and treats and the smell of homemade bread often welcomed the family home in the afternoon. She loved to tend her gardens, play bridge with friends and spend time at the lake. Her back yard was always open for her children and their friends for wide ranging boys' games which often put the gardens at risk. As the children grew, she was increasingly involved in caring for her neighbours through visiting, running errands and providing meals. She enjoyed visits and hearing updates from her grandchildren and her great-granddaughter. Norma attended Brunswick Street Baptist Church where she was a member of the Harriett Clark WMS and the Get-Together Club. She remained active in these groups and was looking forward to hosting an IODE meeting at her new home at Ste. Anne's Court. She is survived by her sons, David (Marsha) of Enfield, NS and Stephen (Deborah) of Fredericton; her grandchildren Chris, Greg, Andy (Jorge), Kelly (Jay), Brent, Jeremy and Kristen and a great-grandchild, Amber. She is also survived by her sister Jean of Perth, ON. She was recently bereaved by her husband Arthur. Visitation will be held at McAdam's Select Community Funeral Home on Sunday, April 26, from 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 8:30 pm. A memorial service will be held at Brunswick Street Baptist Church on Monday, April 27 at 2:00 pm with Rev. Greg Geldart officiating. There will be a reception immediately following the service in the church gym. In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be made to the Brunswick Street Baptist Church Building Fund or to a charity of the donor's choice. www.mcadamsfh.com