Obituaries

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of LINDA MARGARET LEBLANC of Chipman. Linda passed away peacefully, with her family by her side at the Chalmer’s Regional Hospital on February 20th, 2012. She was born on August 18th, 1950, daughter of the late Walter (Evelyn Clark) Targett. Linda will be sadly missed by her son, Troy; sisters, Myrna (Arthur) Leger of Minto, Sharon (Carl) Sears of Coal Creek, Irene (Bill) Morrison of Rothesay and Shelley (Steven) LeBlanc of Sparwood, BC; Aunts, Uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Predeceased by her sister Diane Mowatt.

Resting at Chipman Funeral Home with visitation on Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012 from 2-4 and 6-9 pm. Funeral service will be held from the St. Augustine’s Anglican Church on Thursday, February 23rd, 2012 at 1:00 pm with Rev. Phillip Pain officiating. Interment will be made in the Red Bank United Church Cemetery in the spring. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Augustine’s Anglican Church or the Chipman Poohs, ” Relay For Life” Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of EMSLEY SPURGEON JARDINE  of Chipman.  Emsley was the last surviving member of his immediate family.  He passed away peacefully at the Oromocto Public Hospital on February 13^th, 2012 at the age of 80.  He was born on August 8^th, 1931, son of the late Spurgeon and Violet (Corey).  Emsley will be sadly missed by his loving wife, Muriel (Briggs), their children, Mark (Beth Corey) of Upper Kingsclear, Janet (Randy) Roberts of Chipman, Darren (Katrina) of Gaspereau Forks and Paul (Tracy) of Fredericton; grandchildren, Alexander, Jillian, Amanda, Corey, Tyler and Tyson; great-grandson, Dawson Emsley; nieces, nephews and cousins. Predeceased by his brothers Lowell and Donnie; sister Lorraine.

Resting at Chipman Funeral Home with visitation on Wednesday, February 15^th, 2012 from  2-4 and 7-9 pm. Funeral service will be held at the Second Chipman United Baptist Church on Thursday, February 16^th, 2012 at 2:00 pm with Pastor David Egers officiating.  Interment will be made in the First Chipman United Baptist Cemetery, Gaspereau Forks  following the reception.  In lieu of flowers, donations to the First Chipman United Baptist Church or the Second Chipman United Baptist Church  would be appreciated   by the family.  

GEORGE WALTER CHASE of Chipman passed away at the Chalmer’s Regional Hospital, Fredericton on Thursday, February 2^nd, 2012 at the age of 82. Walter was born in Brigg’s Corner on September 10^th, 1929 son of the late Cecil and Verna (Murray) Chase.
Survived by his loving wife, Joyce; three daughters, Tamara (David) Duke of Lorneville, NB; Karen (Scott) McCoy of Lincoln and Kathy Chase of Kingston, Ontario; two sons, Nicholas (Jo-Ann) Chase and Dale (Dyann) Chase, both of Chipman; four step-daughters, Carla Briggs (Kevin Fairweather) of Chipman, Jill (Tony) Branscombe of Chipman, Valerie (Lowell) Blyth of Chipman and Nancy Briggs of Fredericton; two brothers, Wendell (Joanne) Chase and Allison (Rowena) Chase both of Chipman,  also survived by 14 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by brothers, Willard and Burns.

Walter loved bowling, curling and his church, where he would ring the bell for the Sunday morning service. Walter was first employed as a logger, then worked for DOT. In 1959 he joined the military where he served in the Canadian Military as MCpl CHASE, G.W. CD RCCS from October 1959 to February 1985. Walter had a large and extended family that he loved dearly.

Resting at the Chipman Funeral Home until Tuesday, February 7^th, 2012 when funeral service will be held from the Chipman United Church at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Yvette Swan officiating. The family will receive visitors at the funeral home, on Monday, February 6^th, 2012 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Legion service will be held on Monday evening at 6:45. Memorials to the Chipman Bowlarama, Chipman United Church or donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family. Spring interment will be in the Red Bank United Church Cemetery.

At the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital, Fredericton on Thursday February 2, 2012 LOWELL B. JARDINE passed away peacefully with family at his side at the age of 76.  He is survived by his wife Rosebud (Davidson) Jardine, one son Tyronne (Janet) Jardine of Gaspereau Forks, NB; by two daughters, Stephanie (Rick) Richardson of Gaspereau Forks,  Colleen Brown  (Wade Hargreaves) of Fredericton, NB;  4 grandchildren; Travis, Morgan, Kristi & Mason; one great grandchild, Liam and one brother Emsley (Muriel) Jardine of Chipman, NB and several nieces and nephews.    Predeceased by his parents Spurgeon & Violet Jardine; one sister Lorraine Brown and brother Donnie. Resting at the Chipman Funeral Home.  Visitation will be received by the family on Saturday February 4^th from 2-4 and 7-9 followed by a funeral service at the Chapel at Chipman Funeral Home on Sunday February 5^th at 2:00 pm with Rev. David Egers officiating.  Interment will be held immediately following the ceremony at the First Chipman United Baptist cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family is requesting a donation to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or a charity of their choice.

At the Chalmer=s Regional Hospital in Fredericton on Monday, January 23^rd, 2012 JOHN RICHARD SHORROCK of Chipman, passed away peacefully with his family by his side.  Born in Montreal on September 14^th, 1938, son of the late John Willam and Mary Hogan.  John is survived by his loving wife, Betty, Son Donald (Nicole) Shorrock of Oromocto, Karen Shorrock (Brian Richard) of Ontario; grand-daughter, Emma Shorrock and two step grandchildren, Ashley Maxwell and Bryon Richard; four step great-grandchildren, Xavier Maxwell, Abigayle Maxwell, Skylar Richard and Breanna Richard; many nieces and nephews.

Resting at Chipman Funeral Home where funeral services will be held from the Chipman Funeral Home Chapel at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 26^th, 2012.  The family will receive visitors on Wednesday, January 25^th, 2012 from 2-4 and 7-9. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the New Brunswick Heart and Stroke Foundation or donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family.  Spring internment at the Red Bank United Church Cemetery