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Bryon Allison Taylor
Marguerite Lottie Theriault
Lawrence Elliot Thomas
Douglas Fraser Thorburn
James Galen Tracy
 

 

Bryon Allison Taylor

At Lynnfield, NB, October 21, 2004, Bryon Allison Taylor, husband of Linda M. (Casey) Taylor, of Lynnfield Road, Lynnfield, NB.

Survived by his wife, 1 son, Jeff of St. George, NB, 1 daughter, Sabrina of St. Stephen, NB, 5 grandchildren, 1 brother, Verroll of McAdam, NB, 1 sister, Elsie of Ontario, several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be held at St. Georges Anglican Church, McAdam, NB on Tuesday October 26, 2004 at 2 PM with Rev. Eric E. Caldwell officiating.

Interment at Rockland Cemetery, McAdam, NB.

Arrangements in care of The S.O. Mehan & Son Funeral Home Ltd., 23 Main Street, St. Stephen,

 

 
Ethel M. Tenney

Ethel M. Tenney, 101, formerly of 76 Sullivan Street in Claremont, died Tuesday, February 12 at the Westgate Manor Nursing Home in Bangor, ME, following a period of failing health. She was born in Broadlands, PQ, Canada on January 23, 1901 the daughter of Nathaniel and Mary (Furlotte) Comely and had been a Claremont resident for the past 50 years before moving to Maine in 2000 to live with her niece and her family before entering Westgate Manor. She had been employed as a Registered Nurse by Claremont General Hospital until her retirement in 1965. She was a former member of the Claremont Grange. She was the widow of George Tenney. Members of her surviving family include a niece, Linda Kaine, Orrington, ME; a sister, Eliza McIntyre, Campbellton, New Brunswick. She was predeceased by two sisters, Beatrice Barnes and Janie Ohlsen and two brothers, Herbert Comely and Ford Comely. There will be no visiting hours. Graveside services will be held later in the spring in Rockland Cemetery in McAdam, New Brunswick. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Roy Funeral Home, 93 Sullivan Street, Claremont, NH.

 
Marguerite Lottie Theriault

Marguerite, Lottie Theriault at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital, In Fredericton N.B. On December the 19th 2003. Marguerite Lottie Theriault of McAdam N.B. Born March 17th 1935. Daughter of the late Annie McIntyre. Survived by: Common Law Husband: Wilfred J. Sauliner. Of McAdam, N.B. Son: Russell J. Theriault (Rose) of McAdam N.B. Daughter: Brenda M. Libby (Robert) of Nacwick N.B. Son: Gregory L. Theriault (Ann) of Harvey N.B. Son: Dale J. Theriault (Delphine) of Christie Ridge N.B. Daughter: Leonora T Mott (Kevin) of Tracy N.B. One Brother Paul Leavitt (Stella) of Wiewig N.B. 15 Grandchildren, 8 Great grandchildren. Several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by: Husband. Leonard Joseph Theriault, One daughter: Pauline Marie Theriault. One Step Son: Wilfred Joseph Sauliner Jr, Four sisters and one Brother. Resting at the Roman Catholic Church in McAdam N.B. where funeral services will be held December 22nd 2003 at 11am. Father.Brennan. officiating. The family will receive friends at the church on, December 21st 2003, from: 4 to 9 pm. For those who wish, in lieu of flowers, memorials to the charity of choice would be appreciated by the family. S.O. Mehan and Son Funeral Home Ltd. 23 Main Street, St. Stephen N.B. (506-466-1844) in care of funeral arrangements.

 
Arnold Osborne Thomas

The death of Arnold O. Thomas of McAdam occurred at Pine Grove Nursing Home, Fredericton, on July 12, 2004. Born in McAdam on January 15, 1912, he was a son of the late Hugh A. and Millicent (Nason) Thomas. Following High School graduation he apprenticed as a machinist at the CPR shops in McAdam. Since there was no work available with the CPR upon completion of his apprenticeship, he worked on the McAdam to St. Stephen highway, at the Milltown Cotton Mill and at the CNR shops in Moncton before returning to McAdam in 1942 to work for the CPR, retiring in January of 1975. He was a Life Member of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers.

Survived by two daughters, Gail (Brian) Gilliss of Oromocto and Janet Thomas of London, ON; two grandchildren, Stephen Gilliss of Halifax, NS and Krista Gilliss of Oromocto; two brothers, Lawrence (Mary) Thomas of McAdam and Blaine (Idella) Thomas of Fredericton; a sister, Phyllis Walsh of Fairfield, Connecticut; several nieces and nephews.

Predeceased by his wife, the former Dorothy E. Gibson of Debec; his parents; his stepmother, the former Dorothy E. Robison of Harvey; two brothers, Irving Thomas of McAdam and Stanton Thomas of Peterborough, ON.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 17, 2004, at 2 p.m. from St. Paul's United Church, 155 Saunders Road, McAdam, where he had served as an Elder. Following the funeral service, friends are invited to join the family at a reception in the church hall. Interment will then take place in St. Stephen Rural Cemetery.

Arrangements by Swan Funeral Home, Harvey Station 366-1994 or www.flewellingswan.com

 
Lawrence Elliot Thomas

At Wauklehegan Manor, McAdam, N.B. April 25, 2008, Lawrence Elliot Thomas. Husband of Mary Christine (Little) Thomas of McAdam, N.B.
Survived by his wife, 3 sons, Richard (Judith) of Newmarket, ON., Wayne(Judy) of Lake George, N.B., Paul of Fredericton, N.B., 7 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild, 1 brother, Blaine Thomas(Idella) of Fredericton, N.B., 1 sister, Phyllis Walsh of Connecticut, USA, several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at 2PM from the Rockland Drive Baptist Church, Rockland Dr., McAdam, N.B. There will be no visitation by request.
Interment at Rockland Cemetery, McAdam, N.B.
Funeral Arrangements in care of The S. O. Mehan & Son Funeral Home Ltd.,23 Main Street, St. Stephen, N.B.
In lieu of flowers remembrances to the Rockland Drive Baptist Church or the Diabetes Fund would be appreciated by the family. Condolences may be sent online at www.mehanfuneralhome.ca.

 
Evelyn Dorothy Thompson
(Thurlow)

After passing away Saturday, February 25, 2006, a Committal Service and Interment for Evelyn will take place at Rockland Cemetery in McAdam, N.B. on Saturday, June 17th at 1:00 pm. Rev. Paul Donison officiating.

 
Douglas Fraser Thorburn

Douglas Fraser Thorburn, 90, of McAdam, N.B. passed away at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital, Fredericton, N.B., on Tuesday, March 2, 2004. Son of the late Fraser and Margaret (Best) Thorburn of McAdam, N.B. Husband of the late Doris (Hay) Thorburn. Doug was retired from Canada Customs and a veteran of World War II. Survived by two daughters, Alicia Leger (Alonzo), Riverview, N.B., Sheila Scott (Shane), Fredericton, N.B.; three sons, Ted (Caroline) and Frank Thorburn, McAdam, N.B., David Thorburn (Anne), Fredericton, N.B.; grandchildren, Shawn, Jeff, Sarah and Kyle Thorburn, Marc and Angela Leger (Stephane) and Matthew, Nathan and Tyler Scott; two great grandchildren, Alexandre and Maya Cyr; one brother, Harry, Mission, B.C.; three sisters, Gertrude Glancy, Seattle, Wa., Jessie McFarlane, Hamilton, ON, and Martha Butland, Saint John, N.B.; nieces and nephews. Predeceased by brothers, Toby, Bill, Howard and Stanley. Funeral service will be held from St. Paul's United Church, Saunders Road, McAdam, N.B., on Friday, March 5, 2004 at 2:00 P.M. with Rev. Bob McDowell officiating. Visiting at the church on Thursday, March 4, 2004 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. Interment at Rockland Cemetery, McAdam, N.B. Pall Bearers are Marc Leger, Kyle Thorburn, Steve Thorburn, Tom Thorburn, Raymond Thorburn and Rick Miles. In lieu of flowers, remembrances to St. Paul's United Church or charity of one's choice would be appreciated by the family. Funeral arrangements in care of The S.O. Mehan and Son Funeral Home Ltd., 23 Main Street, St. Stephen, N.B., (506-466-1844).

 

Ruth Purves Thorburn

Ruth Purves Thorburn

The death of Ruth Purves Thorburn (nee Anderson) of McAdam, NB occurred on July 30, 2008 at Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital surrounded by her family.

Ruth was born in Salmon River, Victoria County, NB on July 23, 1912 to Charles and Mae (Gardiner) Anderson. They moved to McAdam at an early age where she spent the remainder of her life. She married her high school sweetheart, Ced, and raised a family. Ruth attended McAdam Composite School graduating in 1929 and then went on to attend the Provincial Normal School and the Royal Victoria School of Nursing in Montreal. Ruth applied her nursing skills in her community, administering palliative care to friends and family. In 1965 she went to work at McLean Memorial Hospital for eleven years-retiring in 1976.

Ruth enjoyed handiwork, knitting, sewing, playing cards with her "club" friends, bridge, bingo and crosswords. She was active in the McAdam Curling Club in the ‘60’s and 70’s. She made many friends and wonderful memories which sustained her in later years. Ruth enjoyed many visits with family and friends and received great support from her neighbors and homemakers which enabled her to reside in her beloved home until the last six months of her life.

Ruth was a proud, loving mother to her children Beverley(Judi) of Kentville, NS; Karen Lister (Duane) Rothesay, NB; Joan Dixon (Curtis) Fredericton; James Thorburn(Heather) Lake George, NB.

Ruth was equally proud of her eight grandchildren; Mark(Ann) Thorburn, Quispamsis, NB; Lori Forbes , Halifax, NS; Todd (Martha) Lister, Rothesay, NB; Tanya(Eric) Seely, Riverview , NB; Kim(Todd) Stephens, Fredericton,NB; Peter (Jodi) Dixon , Miramichi City, NB; Craig Dixon, Brockway,NB and Christie (Paul) MacKeigan, Lake George, NB as well as 18 great grandchildren. She is also survived by a sister-in-law, Mavis Boudreau, two cousins and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband of 48 years, H Cedric Thorburn in 1984 and brothers Frank(Sadie) Anderson, Laurie (Lillian) Anderson, Keith(Doris) Anderson, and sisters, Mabel (Oswald) Coburn and Reta (Arthur) Estey.

Grateful thank you to staff at Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital for their kindness to mother and our family at this difficult time. Special thanks to Doctor Hayter and Doctor Hartt for their care.

Thank you mom for being the "wind beneath our wings" for so many years. This will continue as a mother’s love is forever.

Memorial service will be held at St. Paul’s United Church in McAdam on Sunday, August 3, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Ellen Beairsto officiating. Visitation will be Saturday, August 2 at St. Paul’s from 6-9 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. - 12 noon. Interment will be in Rockland Cemetery. Remembrances would be appreciated to the St. Paul’s United Church Fund or charity of donor’s choice. Condolences can be made online.

 
Larry Barton Tracy

A graveside service was held for Larry B. Tracy of Port Hope, Ontario and formerly of McAdam, NB at Rockland Cemetery in McAdam, NB on Monday, November 14, 2005. Born in McAdam, NB in 1946, he was a son of the late Aden and Lorraine (Christie) Tracy. Larry passed away November 5, 2005 and funeral services were held in Ontario.

Larry is survived by four children, Wade Tracy, Ontario, Misty Tracy, British Columbia and their mother Iris, Chad Tracy and Ryan Tracy of Ontario and their mother Carmen; three grandchildren, Rachel Tracy, Amelia Tracy Jeffrey Tracy; a brother, Wayne Tracy, Campbellton, NB; three sisters, Judy Tracy, Amherst, NS, Debbie Phillips (Clinton), Tracy and Diane Tracy, Brampton, ON; two aunts, Muriel Swan (Ernest) and Elinor Holland (Frank), both of Harvey, NB.

Arrangements were by Sw
an Funeral Home, Harvey Station, NB

 
James Galen Tracy
At Harvey Hospital, Harvey, N.B, November 10, 2003, James Galen Alfred Tracy, husband of Dorothy J. (Reid) Tracy, of Lake Ave, McAdam, N.B. Survived by his wife, two sons, Wayne and Wendell of California, one daughter, Bonnie MacDonald of Massachusetts, one sister, Eleanor Messer (Lester) of New Hampshire, one brother, Lyndon (Jeannette) of Red Deer, Alberta, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Resting at The Voice of Pentecost Church, Harvey Road, McAdam, N.B from where funeral service will be held on Thursday November 13, 2003 at 2PM with Pastor Terry Kennedy officiating. Interment at Rockland Cemetery, McAdam, N.B. Visiting hours will be held at the Voice Of Pentecost Church on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9PM. In lieu of flowers, remembrances to the Voice of Pentecost Church Building Fund or charity of ones choice would be appreciated by the family.
 
   
 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

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