SINGLETON, COURTNEY LEIGH ESTES - Courtney Leigh Estes Singleton passed away on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2008, in Fresno, Calif., with her husband and mother by her side, after a courageous year-long battle with brain cancer. She was 32 and is survived by husband, Duane Singleton; father, Robert (Jura) Estes; mother, Lynda Chambers; grandmother, Louise Thomason; aunt, Becky (Jerry) Hollis; brother, Todd (Sandy) Estes; sister, Tami Estes; niece, Madeline Estes; nephews, Tyler Estes, Hunter Nunns and Ryan Nunns; also her favourite (and only) cousin, Cathy (Joey) Coy and her boys. Courtney was born in Torrance, Calif., and grew up in southern California, until moving to St. Andrews in the mid-1980s. She attended school in St. Andrews and briefly went to RCS Netherwood in Rothesay, N.B., Courtney started travelling at a very young age, flying between New Brunswick and California or Florida in her teens. She then lived in Florida and Texas for a few years, always returning to St. Andrews to re-group and recharge herself. She attended NBCC St. Andrews, taking the Hospitality Course, which seemed a natural fit for her vibrant personality. Her love of travel and new places took her from Florida to Columbia, Aruba, Mexico and Italy, in addition to many of the states. She recently returned to California with her dog, Bella, by her side, to be close to her ailing grandmother; married the love of her life, Duane; and was so proud of her success in pursuing a continuing career of management of an upscale restaurant. Courtney's mantra during the last year of her short life was "Live, Laugh, and Love" and she did all of these to the fullest. Her last trips home to St. Andrews and Dallas were filled with laughter and love, joyous reunions with family and close friends, and she treasured every hug and embrace. All of the good days were filled with confidence and plans for the future, thus inspiring her friends to be closer to their loved ones and to appreciate life more. Courtney has left a large hole in our lives. A memorial service will be held at the St. Andrews Anglican Church, St. Andrews, N.B., on Feb. 23, 2008 at 2 p.m., with a reception to follow in the church hall. In lieu of flowers, donations in Courtney's memory to the Charlotte County Cancer Society or the Hospice of Charlotte County will be greatly appreciated.