The passing of A. Charles Pyne II occurred at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital on Thursday, June 5, 2003. He was 56. Born in Fredericton, he was Baptist by faith. Charles was employed by the RCMP in the Property Management Department. He was an instructor with the NB AKIDO Association and was a National Archery Judge. Survived by his wife Corliss (Percy); a son A Charles Pyne III and wife Rebecca of Fredericton; a daughter, Laura Maude Shirley Pyne of Charters Settlement, NB; grandchildren, Cassandra Lynne Pyne and Taylor Dawn Pyne both of Fredericton; a sister, Judy Anne McWaid and husband George of McLeod Hill, NB; two aunts, Doris Smith and Myra Smith both of Fredericton; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Predeceased by his mother, Shirley Louise Pyne. Resting at Bishop's Funeral Home, 540 Woodstock Road, Fredericton, where visitation will be held Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held from Bishop's Funeral Home Chapel on Wednesday, June 11, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Bruce Alcorn officiating. Interment at a later date. Memorials to the Canadian Cancer Society. Ileitis and Colitis Foundation or the Diabetes Association would be appreciated by the family. Personal condolences may be expressed through www.bishopsfuneralhome.com

William B. Rae of Dumfries passed away July 20, 2003 at Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital. Born in Bristol, Connecticut on August 26, 1926, he was a son of the late Walter W. and Annie M. (Biden) Rae. Bill was a woodsworker, then owned and operated Kim Karen Campground at Davidson Lake from 1965 to 1988 and was a school bus driver for thirteen years.He was a member of the Alexandria Masonic Lodge # 33 as well as the Loyalist Unit # 7 and went on to be a Shriner (Scottish Rite). Bill served as Secretary of the Lodge for six years and in May of 2003, he was a recipient of the Quinn Medallion. He served on the Board of Directors of the Alzheimer Society and the Harvey Seniors Outreach. Bill enjoyed carpentry work, reading, gardening and spending quality time with his granddaughters.He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Iris (Boone) Rae; two daughters, Kim Niles (Donald), Woodstock and Karen Cloutier (Guy), Dumfries; two granddaughters, Jennie Niles of Woodstock and Mariah Cloutier of Dumfries; one brother, Allen Rae (Edith), Dumfries; one sister, Marjorie Jones (Ernest), Fredericton; two sistersin-law, Dorothy Hall (Roland), Brunswick Maine and Helen Wood, Saint John; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Bill was predeceased by a sister-in-law, Marion Harrison. The family invites relatives and friends to Flewelling Funeral Home, 585 Otis Drive, Nackawic for visiting on Tuesday, July 22, 2003 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service will be held at St. Clement's Anglican Church, 6832 Route 2, Prince William on Wednesday, July 23, 2003 at 11 a.m. Rev. Robert Barry officiating assisted by Archdeacon Walter Williams. Interment will take place later, along with a Masonic Lodge Service, at St. Clement's Anglican Cemetery on Thursday, July 24 at 7 p.m. Honorary pallbearers will be Gerry Covey, Robert Charters, Alfie Reid, Fred Shaw and David Corey. Active pallbearers will be Wendell Flewelling, Rev. John Roy, Gordie Thompson, Merlin Fox, Arnold Wright and Bob Wilson. In lieu of flowers, for those who wish to make a donation in memory of Bill, the family has suggested the Dumfries Fire Hall Wheels to Meals Program & Harvey Outreach. Condolences can be made through the funeral home (575-8988) or the website www.flewellingswan.com

Melissa previously married to a Hayden.

At 91 years young, Brenda (Ryder) Wood passed away, January 29. 2024 at Loch Lomond Villa in Saint John, N.B. Born in Harefield, Middlesex, England to Robert E. Ryder (VC) and Rose (Fairbrother) Ryder on November 20. 1932. Brenda emigrated to Canada with her parents aboard the Queen Elizabeth I in 1946, settling in Hartland, New Brunswick. She married Thomas Wood of Fosterville on October 11. 1950 and settled on a farm in Waterville, N.B, where they raised their three children.Brenda was an active member and past president of the Woodstock Forever Young Seniors Club. She enjoyed her various hobbies such as knitting, sewing, bird watching, gardening and was a very good painter. She also enjoyed time with her family at their cottage on First Eel River Lake for many years. Brenda was predeceased by her husband, Thomas, her parents, Robert and Rose Ryder, brother Frank Ryder (UK) and several half brothers and sisters. She is survived by her three children, Rodnie Wood (Shirley), Saint John, Lorna Wood and Elizabeth Turner (Gordon) of Woodstock. She is also survived by several grandchildren, Jamie Wood (Monica), Heather Wood (Mark), Laura Beuhner (Trevor) and Shonda Burgess of Saint John, Thomas Clark (Jill), Amanda Campbell (Casey), Angela Turner of Woodstock and Ginny Hartwick (Jeff) of Calgary.Brenda is also survived by several great grandchildren, Thomas and Ava Clark, Luke Hartwick, Eve, Jade and Rodnie Wood, Finesse Wood, Charlie Ivey and Jonathan Burgess , Bowen and Jaxton Campbell and great -great grandson, Thomas Roy. There will a private family service at Carleton Funeral Home on Wednesday, February 7 at 11:00 A.M. Internment will follow in the spring.

The death of Helena Irene Boone of Estey's Bridge, NB, wife of the late Rupert Boone, occurred on Monday, April 19, 2004 at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital, Fredericton, NB.Born in Kingsley, NB on May 17, 1913, she was the daughter of the late William F. and Alice Maude Mary (Elder) Seymour. A 1932 graduate of the Provincial Normal School, Mrs. Boone was an active member of the Kingsley United Church, Elder for a number of years, honourary member of the UCW, Sunday School Teacher, member of the Senior Citizens (Silver Tops) and the Kingsley Ladies Auxiliary.
She is survived by two sisters, Grace Richardson of Fredericton and Eldona McCullough (Beverly) of Keswick Ridge; sisters-in-law Marjorie Seymour, Helen Smith and Elaine Shanks; brother-in-law Don Boone; loving caring friend, Rev. Bob Johnson; numerous nieces and nephews. Besides her husband and parents she was predeceased by one brother, Watson Seymour and brother-in-law Gordon. There will be no visitation by request of the family.The Memorial Service will be held on Friday at 2 pm from the Kingsley United Church, with Rev. Joanne Barr officiating and Rev. Bob Johnson assisting. Reception to follow the service in the Church Hall. Interment will be in the Seymour Memorial Cemetery, Kingsley, NB. For those who wish, remembrances to the Kingsley United Church or Seymour Memorial Cemetery would be appreciated by the family.

Claudia Evelyn Graham of Canterbury passed away November 24, 2004 at Carleton Memorial Hospital. She was born at Woodstock on November 3, 1921, a daughter of the late F. Earl and H. Bessie (Smith) Shannon. Claudia operated the telephone switchboard in her home from 1963 until 1969. She also was employed as a clerk at Derrick's General Store and later at the Canterbury Irving. She was an active member of St. Mark's United Church of Canada, serving as Clerk of Session and a choir member. Claudia is survived by four daughters, Lois Cummings, Deanna Grant (Orville), both of Canterbury, Carolyn Wood (Paul), Quispamsis and Marilyn MacMillan (David), Nackawic; two sons, Carl Graham (Vesta) and Curtis Graham (Gail), both of Canterbury; fifteen grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; two daughters-in-law, Brenda and Wendy; several nieces and nephews.She was predeceased by her husband, Arthur Graham in 1968, two sons, Roy in 1974 and Clayton in 1996, a son-in-law, Keith Cummings in 1996 and a brother Charles Shannon. Resting at Flewelling Funeral Home, 585 Otis Drive, Nackawic with visiting hours Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service will be held at St. Mark's United Church of Canada, Canterbury on Friday, November 26, 2004 at 2 p.m. Rev. Dr. Bev. Brazier officiating. Interment will be in Canterbury Cemetery.
Honorary pallbearers will be John Smith, Clifton Furrow, St. Mark's Church Elders and members of the church choir.Active pallbearers will be grandsons, Randy Graham, Karl Grant, Daniel Cummings, Graham Wood, Stephen Cummings and Peter MacMillan. For those who wish to make a donation in memory of Claudia, the family has suggested St. Mark's United Church.The family mailing address is 39 Maple Street, Canterbury, NB E6H 2J4

Passed away peacefully at home on April 23, 2020. Beloved wife to Jerry of 57 years and cherished mother of Debbie (Scott). Donna was predeceased by her son Chris, parents Charles & Minnie Shannon and brothers Raymond (Mary), Winston (Rose), and Stirling (Ann). Donna will be sadly missed by her brothers Tom (Brenda), Charles (Lori) and sister Doreen (Gary), as well as many nieces, nephews and friends. The family would like to thank the compassionate care from Donna's PSWs, and nurses and physicians of the Palliative Care Team at Lakeridge Health Oshawa. A private family service of remembrance will be held April 27, 2020 at The Oshawa Funeral Home (847 King St. W, Oshawa 905-721-1234). A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date. In memory of Donna, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Durham Region.

The United Church hall was decorated with a profusion of early autumn flowers when many relatives and friends gathered to offer congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Earl Shannon on their 50th wedding anniversary.
Receiving the guests was their daughter, Mrs. Arthur Graham, Canterbury, and Mrs. John Smith, Nashwaaksis, and Mrs. D.M. Flewelling, Fredericton.
Presiding over the tea cups in the afternoon were Mrs. Hedley Graham, Mrs. Charles Lewis of Hartland. In the evening, Mrs. William McKee of Saint John and Mrs. Aubrey Hutchinson of Chatham presided.
Serving the guests were the Misses Hilda and Emily Smith, Deanna and Carolyn Graham, Audrey Hutchinson and Mrs. Carl Merritt.
Mr. and Mrs. Shannon were married at Lower Woodstock by Rev. C.D. Barton. The bride was Miss Bessie Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Smith and the groom was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Shannon.
Their family consists of two children, one daughter, Mrs. Arthur Graham and one son, Charles, residing at Canterbury, fifteen grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Among the many gifts received by the honored couple was purse of money, a dual control electric blanket, gifts of gold and china. A golden anniversary book was presented by Mrs. Roy Graham, accompanied by a poem composed by Mrs. Graham.
They received many cards and messages of congratulations, including telegrams from Rev. and Mrs. Fred Burrill, Berwick, N.S.; Mr. and Mrs. Gary Smith, Bridgewater, N.S.; and Hon. John Diefenbaker. Letters from Hon. Hugh John Flemming and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ames, extending best wishes.
At the tea hour the table was covered with a line cloth and centered with a three-tiered wedding anniversary cake, made by Mrs. Laura Pineo, Ogunquit, Maine. (Below Portland). The cake was encircled at the base with gold-colored hulls and flanked by golden candles in silver holders. Vases of yellow and white flowers decorated the table.
Mrs. Roy White proposed the toast and Mr. Shannon responded. Special guests were Rev. and Mrs. Roy White.

The death occurred at his home on January 3rd of Thomas Shannon after a lengthy illness. Mr. Shannon, who had reached the age of 79 years, was well and favorably known, a man of sterling character, and will be greatly missed in the community.
He is survived by one son, Earl, with whom he made his home; one daughter, Mrs. Richard Derrick, (May) of Canterbury, and one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Boardman, of Canterbury. His wife, who was formerly Miss Margaret Cunningham, pre-deceased him several years ago.
The funeral was held on Saturday at the United Church, Skiff Lake, conducted by Rev. H.S. Raynor. Among the many floral tributes was a wreath from the United Church, Skiff Lake, of which the deceased had been a faithful member.

Chadwick Shaw records Frank Shaw's middle name as "Lorne". E-mail dated Dec 4, 2001