Obituaries

Jack Wallace of Chipman passed away at the Chalmer’s Regional hospital on Thursday, May 23, 2013.  Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Carl Dean Pelton passed away peacefully on Friday, May 17th, 2013 at the White Rapids Manor, Fredericton Junction, NB.  Carl is the last surviving member of his immediate family and was the son of the late Carl and Jesse (Keyes) Pelton.  Survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Barbara (Urqhart) Pelton and daughter, Darlene (Ken) Cogswell.  Interment will take place at a later date in Moncton.

It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Robert Marshall Boudreau at the Chalmer’s Regional Hospital on Thursday, May 9^th, 2013. Born in Chipman on June 28^th, 1933, son of the late Edmund Boudreau and Josephine (LeBlanc). Bobby is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Lynn (Bishop); their daughters, Michelle (Kevin) Copeland and Lisa (Charlie) Bourgeois; beloved grandchildren, Jeremy Copeland of Fredericton, Jenna (Adam) Bennett of Fort St. John, BC, Robbie Chavarie of Chipman and great-granddaughter Natalie Bennett; brothers, Stan (Elaine) Boudreau of Chipman, Mike(Donna) Boudreau of Coal Creek, Paul (Betty) Boudreau of Chipman , Roger (Odette) Boudreau of Bronson, Alphie Boudreau of Campbell River; sisters, Lorraine Murphy of Vista California, US, Mary Boudreau of Montreal, sister-in-law, Delores Boudreau of Chipman; 15 nieces; 10 nephews, 15 great nieces and 14 great nephews.

Bobby was predeceased by his brother Angus Boudreau and sisters, Eva Saulnier and Exelda Boudreau.  Bob was a man of many talents. As a young man he worked in the tabacco and potato fields of Grand Falls and also for a time with CN Railroad, his passion was woods work. He was declared by a Chipman woodsman as “The one true Lumberjack this man ever knew”. Bob loved to hunt and he looked forward to hunting season every year. Bob was a generous man, he would be the first person to offer help to family, friends and neighbours, he was loved and respected very much and will be sadly missed by all.

By Bob’s request there will be no visiting hours. Family and friends are invited to a graveside service celebrating Bob’s life on Wednesday, May 15^th, 2013 at 2:00 PM at the Chipman United Pentecostal Church Cemetery with Rev. Ron Cole officiating.  Donations to the United Pentecostal Church Memorial Fund or the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family.

Clara E. Beers, 78, of People’s Park Tower and formerly of Harcourt, with her loving family at her side, passed away peacefully at The Moncton Hospital on Wednesday, May 8, 2013. Born in Harcourt, she was the daughter of the late Tupper and Alice (McCleary) Agnew. Clara was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great great grandmother and sister. She enjoyed her many friends at People’s Park Tower, especially her outings and visits with special friend, Marjorie and spending time in the Puzzle Room.

Clara will be sadly missed by her children, Eunice Thibodeau (Valmond), Sandra Young, Brenda Beers (late Douglas), Cheryl Kenney (Raymond), Allen Beers (Margo), Kathy Tyler (Stephen), Cynthia Beers, Lisa Agnew (Michel) and Judy Morrison (David); nineteen grandchildren; eighteen great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; sisters, Jessie Donaghy (Harry) and Lois Gallant (Joe); several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Clara was predeceased by her brother and sisters, Wilfred Agnew, Loretta Sullivan, Dorothy Lamkey, Sadie Ford and Almosa Rose Roberts.

Visitation at Ferguson Knowles Funeral Home, 1657 Mountain Road, Moncton (858-1995) on Friday from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. Funeral Service at Ferguson Knowles Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday, May 11, 2013 at 11:00 am, with Rev. Cathy Laskey officiating. Reception in the Funeral Home Reception Centre following the service. Interment, Harcourt Joint Cemetery.  The family would like to thank the 3^rd Floor and 4200 Wing at The Moncton Hospital for the care and compassion shown to our mother.  In Clara’s memory, donations to Harcourt Joint Cemetery Corp. would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences at may be offered at  www.fergusonknowlesfh.com or www.chipmanfuneralhome.ca.

A Celebration of Life will be held for Harry and Evelyn at the Chipman United Church, Chipman, NB on Thursday, May 30^th, 2013 at 2:00 pm.  Interment will be in Williams Town, NB.

EVELYN  DORA (neeFulton) KIERSTEAD

At the Rockyview General Hospital, Calgary, Alberta, April 19^th, 2013 Evelyn Dora Kierstead (nee Fulton) passed away peacefully at the age of 72. She was born in Salmon River on December 3^rd, 1940, daughter of the Late Fred and Dora Fulton. Survived by brothers, Burns and Garnet Fulton both of Salmon River, NB; sisters, June (George) Hennecke of Edmonton, AB, Marjorie (David) Stilwell of Chipman, NB, Marlene (Doug) O’Leary of Carsonville, NB and Paulette Harding of Chipman, NB; sister-in-law Marlene Fulton of Fredericton, NB; brother-in-law, Bob Harding of Chipman, NB; Mother-in-law, brother-in-laws and sister-in-laws; several neices and nephews; also survived by two very good friends in Calgary, Kathi and Tannis Brown.  Predeceased by her husband, Harry; brother, Amos Fulton and sister Shirley Dawson.

HARRY  NATHAN “Bing” KIERSTEAD

The death of Harry Nathan “(Bing”) Kierstead occurred January 24, 2013 at the Rockview Hospital in Calgary, Alberta.  Harry was born in Plaster Rock, NB on March 23, 1942.  He is survived by his mother, Norma (Kierstead) Trewin; sisters, Gertrude (Clayton) Edgar, Patricia (John) Anderson, Karen (Dereck Johnston) Kerstead; brothers, Watson (Shelley), Raymond (Barbara) and Clair (Barbara).  Also survived by several nieces and nephews and special niece Tanis Brown and her mon, Kathy Brown of Calgary, Alberta.  Predeceased by his father, Harry Kierstead Sr., Step-father Henry Trewin and his brother Eugene.  Harry lived in Calgary, Alberta since 1980, where he worked for the city of Calgary until his retirement.  Harry (Bing) was best known for his sense of humour and his devotion to his wife Evelyn.