It is with sadness that the family announces the passing of  LILLIAN ESTELLA GARVEY (nee Roberts), widow of the late John Ronald Garvey, at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital on August 9th, 2008.  Lillian was born in Roberts’ Island, Nova Scotia in 1914 to the late Clifton Woods Roberts and Erma (Spinney) Roberts.

 

Lillian will be missed by her son John Richard (Delores) of Fredericton, daughters, Cheryl Davidson of Campbell River, BC and Marilyn (David) Merke of British Columbia, sisters Deborah McInnis, Phyllis (Otty) Glenn and Ruth (Floyd) Murray, nine grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, several great-great grand children, nieces, nephews along with many friends including Gladys Tapley.  Along with her parents and husband, Lillian was also predeceased by a son Clifton, a grandson Jeremy, brothers Lloyd, Wilbur (Bud) and sister Clara.

 

Resting at the Chipman Funeral Home until Tuesday, August 12, 2008 when funeral services will be held from the Second Chipman United Baptist Church at 2:00 p.m.with Rev. David Egers officiating. Interment to follow at the Second Chipman United Baptist Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Monday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m.   The ladies auxiliary will hold a tribute service for Lillian on Monday evening at 6:45 p.m.    In Remembrance of Lillian donations may be made to the Second Chipman United Baptist Church.   


“When God dipped down upon the earth and chose to put blessings there, He gave the gift of tenderest worth – Mother”