STAIRS, MARION BOYNE - Following a brief illness, Mrs. Marion Boyne (Hope) Stairs, wife of the late George G. Stairs of Utopia NB and formerly of Little Lepreau NB passed away at her daughter's residence on April 19, 2009. Born at Little Lepreau on July 12, 1918, she was the daughter of the late Harvey and Caroline (Boyne) Hope. A loving mother and grandmother, she is survived by two daughters; Carol (Bill) Buchanan of Utopia NB and Donna (Joseph) Sheehan of Saint John NB, four grandchildren; Randy (Rose) Buchanan of New River NB, Lisa Buchanan of Utopia, Tony (Cynthia) Sheehan and Jeffery (Melinda) Sheehan both of Saint John, seven beautiful great grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her husband, George of 50 years, who passed away in 1991, and brothers; Harold, Douglas, Wilfred and Alfred. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Marion spent her life in Little Lepreau until her illness after which she moved to Utopia with her daughter Carol. When she was able, she enjoyed flowers and working in the garden. By Marion's request, there will be no visitation or service. A graveside committal service will be held at the Maces Bay Community Cemetery at a later date. In Marion's memory, donations to the Charlotte County Cancer Society or the NB Extral Mural Program would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements in the care of the St. George Funeral Home & Crematorium (755-3533) 26 Portage Street, St. George NB (www.stgeorgefh.ca)