ECKSTEIN, F. VERA - Passed away peacefully following a brief illness at the SJRH (Palliative Care Unit) on Friday, January 14, 2005 in her 101st year. She was born in Montreal, Quebec in 1904 and was the daughter of the late John and Alice (Young) Hall and dearly beloved wife of the late Frederick Eckstein. She is survived by one loving daughter Alyson Hamilton (widow of Charles) of Quispamsis and one son Robert Eckstein (Shirley) of Fredericton. She is also survived by six grandchildren: Alyson's daughter, Leslie Hamilton (Dana Brown) of Quispamsis and Robert's children, Janet Waugh (Peter) of Port Hawkesbury, N.S., Robert Eckstein Junior (Debbie) of Fredericton, Judy Dykeman (Shawn) of Prince George, B.C., Jill Johnston (Edward) of Rothesay and Jennifer Brewer (Mark) of Quispamsis. Also survived by cherished great grandchildren Joshua; Spencer and Meredith Brown; and Christopher, Stephanie and Kelsey Waugh; Sean and James Eckstein; Leah and Evan Dykeman; Kailey and Garett Johnston and Rachel and Paige Brewer; as well as one niece, Beverly Morrish of Hudson, Quebec. Besides her parents, Vera was predeceased by her husband Fred (1901-1987), son-in-law Charles (1920-1969), her sister Doris Whittall and several nieces and nephews. Following cremation, a memorial service will be held by Dr. Rev. Ron Vincent at Saint David's United Church in Rothesay, N.B. on Thursday January 20, 2005 at 1pm followed by a reception in the church hall. In lieu of flowers, donations to the charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements by Dignity Cremation Services.