DORCAS, ANNIE PEARL - Annie P. Dorcas age 91 of Fredericton passed away peacefully on February 1, 2012 at the Dr. Chalmers Regional Hospital. Born in Napadogan, NB, she was a daughter of the late Bertram and Mary (Dorcas) Bavis and wife of the late Austin Francis Dorcas. Annie was United by faith and a member of the Nashwaak Auxilary Branch #67, Napadogan. Annie is the last surviving member of her immediate family. Survived by her daughter Linda O’Shaughnessy (Sean) of Saint John; sons Paul (Jackie) of Edmundston and Jeff of Fredericton; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by two daughters Gail and Carol, son Terry, son-in-law Lynwood, sisters Hazel, Mabel, Jennie, Elsie and Helen, brothers Harry and Albert.
As honoring Annie’s request, there will be no visitation or service. A graveside funeral service will be held in the Hillcrest United Cemetery, Stanley NB in the spring. Bishop’s Funeral Home have been entrusted with arrangements.
Memorial donations may be made to the Diabetic Association or NB Heart and Stroke Fund. www.bishopsfuneralhome.com