DYER, FREDA JANE (MACINNES) - May 13, 1922 -November 1, 2008. Freda Jane (MacInnes) Dyer was the only daughter of the late Gerald and Fannie (Steeves) MacInnes of Maple View. She was born in Ore Hill, Jacksonville on May 13, 1922. She attended the country school at Maple View and graduated from the Plaster Rock Superior High School in 1939. This was no small task as she had to walk miles each day regardless of the weather. Her graduation was a proud day. After high school, Freda worked in Fredericton as a switchboard operator at the Fredericton Hospital. She also worked at Ganong's, St. Stephen, NB in the candy factory, and briefly at the Anchorage Hotel in Grand Manan, NB. In 1966 she began working at the Victoria Glen Manor, Perth-Andover and presided over the supper hour for 22 years. Her main joy was her family. In 1944 she married Ralph Dyer and had four children. They moved to Lower Perth in 1952 and bought the house on Beech Glen Road where they remained. Ralph and Freda were members of the Reformed Baptist Church. Lately, Freda was the missionary president of the Perth-Andover Wesleyan church for many years. She put a lot of work and creativity into her programs. She was an avid reader and researcher. Lighthouses, churches, geography and royalty were some of her favorite topics. She had a thirst for knowledge and a memory for details. Freda was a lover of all beauty around her, whether in nature, literature, art, or music. She enjoyed photography and loved Scrabble and could spell amazing words. Freda was a keen researcher of family heritage. She had a tremendous memory for dates and family history. She was proud of her MacInnes Scottish heritage and the Steeves family name. In later years, she enjoyed the Keenagers activities and working on her computer. Her pets were her joy and she loved cats. Max was her recent cat. Freda believed in faithfulness to her family and her God. She was true to her convictions and was willing to sacrifice for and to work hard. Her ideals and values live on in those she loved so much. She is survived by daughters, Catherine Graves (Reg) of Calgary, Alberta, Charlotte Durling (Jim) of Riverview and Frances Dyer-Zimmerman (Andrew) of Alabama; eight grandchildren; two great- granddaughters; and several cousins. Special caregivers including her special friend Margaret and many other friends. She was predeceased by her father and mother; two infant brothers, Donald and George; brother, Alton; son, Weldon; and husband, Ralph. Resting at the Perth-Andover Wesleyan Church with visiting hours on Monday, November 3, 2008 from 12-2pm with funeral service to follow at 2pm with Rev. Ryan Farrell officiating. Interment in the Larlee Creek Cemetery. Memorial donations to the SPCA would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements are entrusted to White's Funeral Home, Perth-Andover, NB. (506) 273-3133 www.whitesfh.com