BOONE, ROBERTA ANN (BIRDIE) (THE BIRD) On June 10, 2009, Roberta Ann Boone passed away peacefully at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born February 21, 1963 in Edmonton, Alberta and raised in Fredericton, NB. Birdie loved fishing, camping, the great outdoors and photography. Birdie is survived by her son Nigel Boone of Victoria, BC; her mother Mary Christine Boone (Gabriel) of St. Mary's First Nation, Fredericton; her brothers Roger Boone of Abbottsford, BC, Harold Gabriel of Tracy, NB and her brother and friend Sye Gabriel of Calgary, Alberta; one uncle Tony Gabriel (Cindy) of St. Mary's First Nation, Fredericton; several aunts and uncles. Birdie had one God-Child Brett Leon; her special cousins Lorie Leon, Jackie Lola and Lorie Keezer; her best friends Mary Paul and Brenda Campbell; also her cat Bugsy. A special "thank you" to Cher of Saint John, NB. Birdie was predeceased by her father Charles Robert Boone; grandparents Caroline and Edward Boone, Walter and Marion Gabriel. Birdie's request for no service, flowers or visitation will be respected. Memorial contributions to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Online condolences may be expressed through www.bishopsfuneralhome.com