Ethel May Deas, wife of the late Bernard Nelson Deas, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 26, 2011 at the Kennebec Manor Nursing Home.
Born April 4, 1926 in East Royalty, PEI, she was the daughter of the late Leslie Huestis and Ethel Gertrude (Tarpy) Roper. In addition to her husband and parents she was predeceased by her brothers, Leslie Roper and wife Mary, Clifford Roper and wife Mary; Arthur Roper and George Roper; sister Winnifred Walker and husband Lorne Walker; and grandson James Colpitts.
Ethel was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church and looked forward to the coming of her Lord on the resurrection morning.
She will be sadly missed by her family. She is survived by her sons Bernard Deas (Edwina) of Saint John, George Deas (Margaret) of Saint John and Robert Deas (Flor de Maria) of BC; daughters Alice Homer (Bruce) of PEI, Ruth Stuart (Donald) of Quispamsis and Nancy Lea Legge (Bruce) of Australia; 14 grandchildren: Alicia Homer, Andrew Homer; Sherry Deas, Tina Chappell (Ron), Robert Deas, John Deas; Christopher Deas, Sheila Logan (Mike), Faith Jacques (Eric), Jamie Stuart, Jonathon Stuart, Erin Tralnberg (Corey), Caitlin Kelder and Meagan Deas; 23 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Lillian Roper (George) and Shirley Roper (Arthur); and many nieces and nephews who she loved dearly.
There will be a memorial service at a later date. Donations in memory of Ethel made to the Kennebec Manor Inc. or to the charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated by the family.
Arrangements are under the care of Fundy Funeral Home, Saint John (646-2424). www.fundyfuneralhome.com

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