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Calvert "Cal" Elbridge Day

 

Calvert "Cal" Eldridge Day

 

Section 12

Calvert E. Day, 76, died unexpectedly Oct. 4, 1998, at a Calais Hospital.  He was born Dec. 20, 1921 in McAdam, N.B., the son of Laurence Greenville and Eva Amelia (Tracy) Day.
Calvert was the first man to retire from the Georgia-Pacific Chip-N-Saw Mill, Woodland Division, Feb. 1, 1985.  He was a member of the Royal Canadian Air Force for eight years, serving five years overseas in WWII and three years in Search and Rescue in the Canadian Artic.  He was a Free Mason, a member of the Royal Canadian Legion and the Lord Beaverbrook RCAF Club, Fredericton.  He was a New Brunswick registered guide for many years.  He worked on the log drives on the St. Croix River through the last drive.
He was predeceased by two sons, Ronald Day of Simcoe, Ont., and David Day of Baring, Me., and one brother, Laurence "Arlie" Day of McAdam, N.B.
He is survived by his wife, Geraldine V. (Scott) Day, of Baring; five sons, Harvey Day of Meridian, ID, Calvert Day and his wife Kathleen, of Greenfield, MA., Allan Day and his wife Kathryn, and Leslie Day, all of Calais, Lynn Day and his wife Tina, of Baring; four daughers, Donna Kreizenbeck and her husband, Mark, of Meridian, ID, Dianna Shannon and her husband, Gary, Darleen Furry and her husband, George, all of Simcoe, ON. and Laura Wilson and her husband, Robert, of Calais; one sister, Avis Boon and her husband, Arnold, of McAdam, N.B.; one sister-in-law, Georgina Day of McAdam, N.B.; 23 grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, many great-nieces and nephews, many cousins and many friends.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held 4 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 9, 1998 at the First Baptist Church in Milltown with Pastor Bob Hinton officiating.  Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Atlantic time at the Rockland Cemetery, McAdam, N.B.

 

Georgina May Day

 

Section 12

At the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital, Fredericton, NB, August 2, 2002, Georgina May (Folland) Day, widow of Lawrence A. Day of McAdam, NB. Survived by two sons, Wayne and his wife Laura and Larry and his wife Jean, both of McAdam, NB; two daughters, Loraine, Mrs. Ralph MacDonald of Prince Edward Island, and Gloria, Mrs. Jack Thornton of McAdam, NB; sixteen grandchildren and twenty-six great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Rested at the Rockland Drive United Baptist Church, McAdam, NB, from where funeral service was held on Sunday, August 4, 2002 at 2p.m. with Pastor David Ingalls officiating. Visitation was held at the church on Saturday evening 7-9 p.m. Interment in the Rockland Cemetery, McAdam, NB. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Diabetes Association, Rockland Drive United Baptist Church or charity of ones choice would be appreciated by the family. The S.O. Mehan and Son Funeral Home Ltd, 23 Main Street, St. Stephen, NB (506-466-1844) in care of the funeral arrangements.
[Telegraph-Journal]
 

Arthur Gerald DeWitt

 

Section 16

DEWITT-at Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital, Fredericton, NB, January 5, 2006, Arthur (Bob) Gerald Dewitt of McAdam, NB.

Survived by best friend and companion, Jean Coburn, 1 daughter, Judy Kaupp, Didsbury, AB., 1 son, Gary Dewitt (Robea), Baie, Ste. Anne, NB, 8 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, 1 brother, 3 sisters, several nieces and nephews.

Predeceased by his wife, Georgina Ruth (Armstrong) Dewitt.

Funeral Service will be held at St. Paul’s United Church, Saunders Road, McAdam, NB on Friday January 13, 2006 at 2 PM.

Visiting hours will be held at St. Paul’s United Church on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM.

Interment at Rockland Cemetery, McAdam, NB.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, Alzheimer’s Society or charity of ones choice would be appreciated by the family.

Arrangements in care of The S.O. Mehan & Son Funeral Home Ltd., 23 Main Street, St. Stephen, NB. (506-466-1844)

 

 

Margaret Agnes DeWitt

 

Section 5

Margaret A. DeWitt of McAdam died March 27, 2002 at the Charlotte County Hospital, St. Stephen.
Born at McAdam on September 3, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Irving and Roseanna (Clifford) Nicholson. Margaret devoted her life to her husband, her family and St. Clements Catholic Church in McAdam. She was a member of the CWL for more than 60 years. She is survived by five daughters, Peggy Ansems, Montague, PEI, JoAnne Ponevas (Alfred), Manitoba, Jinny Morgan (Jack), Brantford, Ontario, Gale DeWitt (Ken), Stoney Creek, Ontario and Bonnie DeWitt (Jack), Barrie, Ontario; five sons, Wayne DeWitt (Nancy), Collingwood, Ontario, Ron DeWitt (Kathy), Dale DeWitt (Nancy, both of Dunnville, Ontario, Don DeWitt, Caistor Centre, Ontario and Dan DeWitt (Marlene), Stoney Creek, Ontario; several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Margaret was predeceased by her husband, William T. DeWitt in 1997 and a son-in-law, Ted Ansems in 1996. Resting at Swan Funeral Home, 1826 Highway 3, Harvey Station with visiting hours Sunday, March 31, 2002 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Visiting hours will be held Monday, April 1, 2002 at St. Clements Catholic Church, McAdam from 10 a.m. until the hour of service at 11 a.m. when a Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Bill Brennan. Interment will be later at Rockland Cemetery.
For those who wish to make a donation in memory of Margaret,
the family has suggested the Candian Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

 
Stephen Stillman DeWitt

At the Saint John Regional Hospital December 7, 2007 Stephen Stillman Dewitt, of Farm Road, McAdam, N.B. son of the late Norman Earl and Almeda (Gallison) Dewitt. Survived by his wife, Madeline (Melvin) Dewitt, one daughter, Darlene Fraser (Phillip) of St. Stephen, N.B., two sons, Stephen Dewitt and Norman Dewitt (Kathy) of McAdam, N.B. , five grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, three sisters and several nieces and nephews.

No visiting or funeral service by request. Graveside service will be held at the Rockland Cemetery, McAdam, N.B. at a later date. Remembrances to the Cancer Society or the charity of ones 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) .

 

H. Stanley Dixon

 

Section 4

The death of H. Stanley Dixon, husband of the late Fraetha Louise (White) Dixon, occurred on Monday September 20, 2004 at York Manor. Born in Lawrence Station, Charlotte County, NB. He was the son of the late Walter and Bessie (Conley) Dixon. Mr. Dixon was a retired Federal Civil Servant for the Department of Immigration. He worked as a Special Inquiries Officer in both McAdam and Fredericton. He was a York County Councilor for several years and also Warden for the County of York in 1965 and 1966. He was the first Mayor of the village of McAdam and was the Chairman of the Board of York Manor and County Properties for 17 years, including during the construction phase. He was also a former city of Fredericton Councilor. He joined the Ashlar Lodge F&AM in McAdam in 1939 and was the Worshipful Master in 1950. He later joined the Alexandria Lodge F&AM in Fredericton. Mr. Dixon had been a member of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite since 1963. He was a former District Deputy Grand Master of the Masonic Lodge. H. Stanley Dixon is survived by two sons, Donald Stanley Dixon of Fredericton, NB and Curtis Brian Dixon (Joan) of Fredericton, NB; seven grandchildren, Ted (Susan), Stephen, Stephanie, Jennifer, Kimberley (Todd), Peter, Jodi and Craig and ten great grandchildren. Besides his wife and parents, Mr. Dixon was predeceased by one brother William Edward Dixon. Visitation will take place at Saint Paul's United Church, McAdam, NB on Thursday, September 23, 2004 from 7 to 9 pm. Funeral Service will be held at St. Paul's United Church, McAdam, NB on Friday, September 24, 2004 at 11 am with Rev. Ellen Beairsto officiating and Rev. Gil MacKenzie assisting. Interment will take place at Rockland Cemetery, McAdam, NB. Pallbearers for the service are, Peter Dixon, Craig Dixon, Stephen Dixon and Todd Stephens. For those who wish, remembrances made to the CNIB would be appreciated by the family. Personal condolences may be offered through www.yorkfh.com
[Daily Gleaner]

 

James Archibald Doherty

 

 

At the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital Fredericton NB.
Survived by two daughters Sheila Christian (Melvin) of Fredericton, N.B. Theresa Messer (Chris) Tweedside, Harvey, N.B. One granddaughter, two grandsons, two brothers Keith (Glenys) Doherty, Vincent (Mina) Doherty of McAdam, N.B.
One special niece Donna Styant of Fredericton, N.B. and several nieces and nephews.
Resting at The S.O. Mehan and Son Funeral Home Ltd 23 Main Street St. Stephen, N.B. (506-466-1844) Where visiting will be held on Saturday April 6, 2002 2-4 p.m.
Visiting at St. Georges Anglican Church, McAdam, N.B. on Sunday April 7, 2002 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held from the St. Georges Church on Monday April 8, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Wendy Amos-Binks officiating.
Interment Rockland Cemetery McAdam, N.B. In lieu of flowers remembrances to the charity of ones choice would be appreciated by the family.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

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