AKERLEY, BESSIE EUGENIA (MacQUARRIE) - Was born on February 22, 1909 in Caledonia, Guysborro County, Nova Scotia and passed away November 9, 2003 while residing at Pine Grove Nursing Home, Fredericton. She was predeceased by her husband of twenty-five years, Lt. Col. William B. Akerley, PE, RCE. Also predeceased by her father, John Lauchlan MacQuarrie of Caledonia, her mother Mary (Mame) Frances (Bubar) MacQuarrie of Baring Maine; her brother, James MacQuarrie, and sisters, Ethel MacLean, Agnes Fraser and Clara Boddington. She is survived by her son W.J. Brian Akerley (Nancy) of New Maryland, NB, by her daughter A. Suzanne Toole (Frederick) of Saint John, NB, and by her grandchildren Anna-Marie Burris (Dayle), James B. Akerley (Monica), William T. Akerley (Sherry), Colleen R. Toole (Colin Nordholt), Erin M. Toole (Ian Rice), and Sean M.F. Toole (special friend Tamara Chase). Bessie is also survived by her great grandchildren Erika R. Mollegaard, Amy E. Mollegaard, Kate O. Burris, Jason J.R. Akerley, Bradley T. Akerley, Emilie L.G. Akerley, Morgan S. Akerley, Caleb G. Akerley, Luca J. Akerley, Garrett W. Akerley, Finn G. Nordholt, and Jack F. Rice. As well as special nieces Mary Kegley-Bucklin, of Wytheville, Virginia, Elma Perry of Brick, New Jersey and many other nieces and nephews throughout much of Eastern North America. Bessie began her education in Nova Scotia and completed her education in Saint John where she worked as a hairdresser until the time of her marriage in 1939. Later she went on to become a Registered Nursing Assistant. Bessie loved nursing and was dedicated to patient care until the time of her retirement. She was instrumental in establishing the University of New Brunswick William and Edward Akerley Scholarship Fund in 1992. She is noted especially for her mobility, which began with her marriage to Bill when he was employed with the Armed Forces. They traveled back and forth across Canada from Whitehorse, the Yukon, to Montreal, Fredericton and eventually to Oromocto. Bessie lived in what may be a record number of places during her lifetime, if only someone had kept count. Bessie enjoyed playing bridge, cooking, gardening, crocheting, knitting and sewing. She also had a great love for cats. She was a proud mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She had a very large circle of friends, many of whom predeceased her and she will be missed by all who loved her. At Bessie's request, there will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held at Bishop's Funeral Home, 540 Woodstock Road, Fredericton, on Tuesday, November 11th at 2PM. Interment will take place in the Forest Hill Cemetery. For those who wish, donations may be made to the NB Heart & Stroke Foundation, local SPCA or a charity of the donor's choice will be appreciated by the family. www.bishopsfuneralhome.com