Edith M. Bishop Edith M. Bishop, 86 of the Dr. V.A. Snow Center, Hampton and formerly of McLaughlin Dr. Moncton passed away at her residence on Saturday, March 10, 2007. Born in Dover, she was the sixth child of the Late George Albert and Annie Maude( Doucett) Steeves. It was in Dover as a young woman that she would meet her future husband, William C. Bishop. She was devoted to him for sixty one years. Edith obtained her early education in Dover, and later Moncton where she graduated from Moncton High School. Following school she worked for General Motors, and subsequently the Moncton Board of School Trustees for 15 years, at first until her daughters were born. Eventually, she returned to the Board when her daughters were in middle school. Edith loved handiwork, she was an excellent seamstress and needle worker. As a young mother she sewed her daughters' clothes, knitted and crocheted. These interests continued through her retirement years as she knitted for her grandchildren, as well as made quilts. While Bill was alive, Edith enjoyed traveling, and attending N.B. county fairs. Later, she enjoyed floral shows, craft fairs, and especially the Rothesay quilt fairs. Edith was an avid reader and instilled a love of reading in her children and grandchildren. Edith spent most of her adult life in Moncton. All four of her sisters lived in the vicinity. Throughout her life she enjoyed many happy times with them and their extended families. She was a long time member of First United Baptist Church, and the Dr. Zella Clark missionary group. For several years, she was part of a birthday group with ladies from the church. The Christmas lunch was often at Edith's home. For a time she wondered if she would ever be a grandmother as her grandchildren were late in arriving. However, she delighted in them and was very proud of the young adults they have become. Edith endured many serious health problems in her later years yet faced these, as she did other problems throughout her life, with incredible inner strength and an unfailing positive attitude. Besides her parents, Edith was predeceased by her husband, Bill in 2002; and her sisters,, Mildred Dernier, Ruth Steeves, Jean Keith and Annie Maude Steeves. She is survived by her sister, Nellie Hains of Sackville, and; several nieces and nephews. She is lovingly remembered by her daughters, Linda and her husband, Gordon Mann of Rothesay and Patricia and her husband, Hans Deutschmann of Calgary. She is the cherished grandmother of Martha Mann of Halifax, NS, Michael and Andreas Deutschmann of Calgary, AB Visitation at Ferguson Knowles Funeral Home 1657 Mountain Rd. Moncton (858-1995) Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. Funeral Service at First Baptist Church, Queen St. Wednesday, March 14, 2007 1:30pm with Rev. Delbert Bannister officiating. Reception in the church hall following the service. Interment, Elmwood cemetery. In Edith's memory donations to memorial of choice would be appreciated. www.fergusonknowlesfh.com