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06/01/2002
RAIRDON, SUSAN VIVIAN -
Of Lower Woodstock passed away at her home on Thursday, May 30, 2002, at the age of 45. Susan is survived by two sons John P. Rairdon of Lower Woodstock and Adam L. Rairdon of Ottawa, Ont; 2 daughters Amanda V. Rairdon of Lower Woodstock, and Victoria L. Caines of Lower Woodstock; mother D. Pauline MacArthur of Grafton; two brothers Peter MacArthur and his wife Bev of Ottawa, Ont, and Brent MacArthur and his wife Nola of Woodstock, nieces and nephews. Resting at the Scott Funeral Home, 815 Main Street, Woodstock NB. With visiting on Saturday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Funeral Service will be held on Sunday at 2:00 pm from The Scott Chapel. Captain Nelson Walkins will be officiating, with interment in the Kirk Cemetery, Northampton, NB.

Raymond, Annie E.
Died 31 May 1859 in Woodstock, N. B., of scarlet fever, Anne E. Raymond, third
daughter of George L. and Lydia Raymond, 4 yrs., 2 mos.-----Mary J. Raymond.  World's Crisis, 13 Jul 1859. Thanks to Duane Crabtree

Raymond, Mrs. Lulu
(Portland Press Herald, March 10, 1978)
Augusta, Maine--Mrs. Lulu M. Raymond, 93, died at her home, 11 Crosby Street., on Friday.
She was born March 12, 1884, in Middle Simonds, New Brunswick, the
daughter of Elizah L. and Margaret Christian Shaw.  
She was the widow of Byron C. Raymond.
She is survived by a son, Gordon B. Raymond, North Falmouth; a daughter, Mrs. Margaret R. Small, Augusta; four grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.  She was predeceased by a daughter, Mrs. Irvine (Gertrude) Anderson.
Private funeral services will be held at 15 Flagg Street., Augusta.

Submitted by Carolyn McLeod, 72 Carter Drive, Tolland, CT, USA  

RAYMOND, Hiram
From OBSERVER, 16 Sep 1920: "Death - There died at Woodstock on Sep 9, Rev. Hiram Raymond, a minister of the Adventist  Church at the ripe old age of 92 years and six months.  Mr. Raymond was born and lived the whole of his long life at Middle Simonds, but during his late illness he lived with his daughter, Miss Maud Raymond, a trained nurse.  Other daughters are Mrs. Fred Everett of Jacksonville and Mrs. John Farley of California.  Two daughters are dead.  Sons are George Raymond on the old homestead at Middle Simonds and David W. in Montana.  His wife was Charlotte, daughter of the late Elisha Shaw of Simonds.  The
son of the late Newman Raymond, he was one of six brothers, the others being David, Abijah, Daniel, Samuel, and John, all of whom are dead.  Sisters were Mrs. Elizabeth Raymond Wheeler of Florenceville, and Harriet who was the wife of the late Daniel Shaw of Simonds."
Thanks to Duane Crabtree. 

06/25/2002
RAYMOND, MADELINE CATHERINE -
The death of Madeline Catherine Raymond, of Woodstock, NB occurred at the Dr. Chalmers Hospital on Sunday, June 23, 2002. Born in Woodstock on February 14, 1921, she was
the youngest daughter of John J. and Minnie (McIntosh) Raymond, she was predeceased by her parents and two brothers, Boyd Raymond and Perley Raymond; one sister Ernestine Raymond. Madeline is survived by her older sister, Mary Kirkpatrick. Madeline graduated from Woodstock High School and the Carleton County Vocational School, following graduation she was employed as office manager in the firm of Newnham and Slipp for over 40 years. She was a member of St. Paul\rquote s Presbyterian Church, a member of Brunswick Rebekah Lodge, a member and Past Matron of Victoria Chapter No 1 Order of the Eastern Star and Past Grand Matron of the Grand Chapter of New Brunswick, Order of the Eastern Star. In her younger days, she enjoyed bowling, curling and golf. Resting at The Scott Funeral Home, 815 Main Street, Woodstock, with visiting on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday at 2:00 PM from Scott Funeral Home Chapel. Dr. Paul Brown will be officiating assisted by Dr. Bruce Redding. Interment will be in the family plot in the Old Methodist Cemetery. Remembrances in memory of Madeline may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children.

Raymond, Susannah S.
March, 1859
Died 28 Mar 1859 in Richmond, N. B., of consumption, Susannah S. Raymond, youngest daughter of Samuel and Magdalene Raymond, 22 yrs., 9 mos., 13 days.  Died 31 May 1859 in Woodstock, N. B., of scarlet fever.
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Duane Crabtree

12/11/2002
REDMOND, GOLDIE MARIE
Goldie Marie Redmond, of Fredericton passed away at Carleton Memorial Hospital in Woodstock on Monday, December 9, 2002, at the age of 73. She is survived by her husband Malcolm A. Redmond of Fredericton, NB; One daughter Lynn and Ben Goguen of Fredericton, NB; three sisters Minnie Riley of Windsor, NS; Ruby A. Baker of Petawawa, Ont; and Juanita Davidson of Windsor, NS. Three brothers Robert Aker of Windsor, NS; Walter Aker of Windsor, NS; and Douglas Aker of St. Stephen, NB. Resting at The Scott Funeral Home, 815 Main Street, Woodstock, NB with visiting on Friday from 1-2 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday at 2 p.m. from Scott Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Fred Snyder will be officiating. If desired donations can be made to the Alzheimer Society of New Brunswick.\par \f1 Rees, Myrtle\line Ripley-Mrs.Myrtle D. Rees,86,widow of Leslie Rees,died Tuesday December 19,1967 in a Dexter hospital following a short illness.She was born at Mars Hill,March 19,1881 the daughter of George and Evelyn (Tompkins)Broad.In her earlier years she was a teacher at Mars Hill. Surviving are six daughters,Mrs Hazel Downing of Ripley,Mrs.Beulah Nelson of Stoney Point,N.Y.,Mrs Amy Rotell of Haverstraw,N.Y.,MrsElizabeth Smith of Kennebunk,Mrs Bernice Dailey of Old Orchard,Mrs. Coris Haskell of Dover-Foxcroft,two sons,William of Stoney Point and Harold of Sangerville;grandchildren,neices and nephews. Funeral services will be held Friday at 1:30 p.m.in the first Bapist church of Dexter with the Rev.Philip Mather officiating. Burial will be in Mt.Pleasant Cemetery,Dexter,next spring.Friends may call at the residence in Ripley.\line (Bangor Daily News)

 

12/20/2003
REES, EDITH ADA -
Passed away on December 19, 2003 at the Carleton Manor in Woodstock, N.B.. E. Ada Rees, of Woodstock, N.B., was born on October 6, 1913 in Manitoba to the late Fred and Grace (Marple) Davis. She is survived by two sons Ronald (Anna) of Lower Woodstock, Norman (Inez) of Trenton, Ont. one brother Donald of Winnipeg, and one sister Grace of British Columbia, 14 grandchildren, and 21 great-grandchildren and one daughter-in-law, Jean Rees of Woodstock, N.B. She was predeceased by one son Wilfred and one brother Wilfred. Resting at The Carleton Funeral Home, 337 Lockhart Mill Road, Jacksonville, N.B. where friends may call on Saturday December 20, 2003 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held on Sunday December 21, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. from the Carleton Funeral Home. Internment will be in the Woodstock Rural Cemetery at a later date. For those who wish, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society, Heart and Stroke or donor choice.


07/05/2002
REES, WILFRED JAMES Wilfred J. Rees of Riceville died July 3, 2002 at Meductic. Survived by his wife, Jean A. (Ginson) Rees; three daughters, five sons, his mother Ada Rees of Woodstock; two brothers, 16 grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Resting at Flewelling Funeral Home, 585 Otis Drive, Nackawic with visiting hours Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held from the funeral home chapel on Saturday, July 6, 2002 at 2 p.m. Rev. Dan Melanson officiating. Interment will take place in Lower Meductic Cemetery. The family mailing address is 10970 Route 2, Riceville, NB E7N 2Z1.

10/16/2002
REID, JANET WELCH -
The death of Janet Reid of the Victoria Glen Manor, occurred on October 15, 2002, at the Hotel Dieu Hospital at the age of 90. Born in Bristol, NB, she is survived by two daughters Marie (Claude) Crawford of Perth-Andover and Shirley Reid of London, Ont.; one son Burnell (Esther) Reid of Kitchener, Ont.; 9 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren; one brother Donald (Marion) Curtis of Bristol, NB. Predeceased by her husband Blair Reid, parents Henry and Elva (Tapley) Curtis, one daughter Norma, 7 sisters and one brother. Resting at White\rquote s Funeral Home with visiting hours on Wednesday, October 16, 2002, from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 17, 2002, at 1 pm from White\rquote s Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. H.M. Lewis officiating. Interment in the United Baptist Cemetery, Centreville, NB. Donations to the Heat and Stroke Foundation, Calvary Tabernacle Fund or donor\rquote s choice would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements by WHITE'S FUNERAL HOME, Perth-Andover, NB.

05/31/2002
RICHARD, GERALD JOSEPH -
Passed away at the Carleton Memorial Hospital in Woodstock, N.B. on May 29, 2002. He was 83. Gerald Richard of Woodstock was born on February 13, 1919 in Douglas Town, N.B. to the late Edmond and Cryiene (Gallant) Richard. His wife, Alexina Richard and six children survive him. Remains resting at the Carleton Funeral Home, 337 Lockhart Mill Road, Jacksonville, N.B. where friends may call 2-4 and 7-9 PM on Friday, May 31, 2002. Funeral service will be held Saturday at 11:00 AM from St. Gertrude\rquote s Catholic Church in Woodstock, N.B. with Father Sam Diotte officiating. Interment will take place in the Calvary Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to one of the donor\rquote s choice.

04/11/2002
RICHARDSON, ERNEST RONALD -
On Tuesday, April 9, 2002, at the Carleton Memorial Hospital at Woodstock, N.B., Ernest Ronald Richardson of Woodstock, N.B. Born in 1921 to the late
Howard and Clara (Johnson) Richardson. Survived by his wife Edith (Phillips) Richardson, a son Ron, Woodstock, N.B., brothers Maurice, Woodstock, N.B., Donnie (Norma), Woodstock, N.B., two grandchildren, Melanie and Andrew Richardson, several nephews and one niece. Predeceased by a brother Gordon. Resting at the Carleton Funeral Home 337 Lockhart Mill Rd. Jacksonville, N.B. where friends may call 2-4 and 7-9 on Thursday April 11, 2002. Funeral service will be on Friday, April 12, 2002 at 2:00 pm from the funeral home. Rev. Malcolm Card officiating. Interment will be at a later date in the Woodstock Rural Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

12/24/2001
RIDEOUT, EMMA Emma Rideout of Belleville,
daughter of Gerald and Mary Faith (Stinson). Sister to Kathleen and Benjamin Rideout. Granddaughter of Lauretta Stinson, George and Inez Rideout. Visiting hours on Sunday, December 23, 2001 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Resting at The Culberson Funeral Home, 188 Connell Street, Woodstock (325-1130 - 2005@nb.sympatico.ca) Funeral service to be held Monday, December 24, 2001 at 1:00 pm from Belleville Baptist Church. Donations to the Dr. Walter Chestnut Library would be appreciated by the family. Family address: Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Rideout, 4659 Route 540, Belleville, N.B. E7M 5T7.

08/20/2002
RILEY, THOMAS PERCY -
Passed away at the Carleton Memorial Hospital on August 19, 2002. He was 81. Thomas P. Riley of Woodstock, N.B. was born on February 25, 1921 to the late
Charles and Nora (Pickard) Riley. He is survived by one daughter Pat McLellan (James) of Woodstock, N.B.; one son Charles of Woodstock, N.B.; three sisters: Sister Patricia Riley of Saint John, N.B., Monica Brennan of Presque Isle, Me., and Celine Calhoun of Saint John, N.B.; one brother Clarence Riley of Moncton, NB; three grandchildren: Lucy Green, Scott McLellan and Andrew McLellan; and one sister-in-law Veronica McGuire of Woodstock, N.B. He was predeceased by his wife Lucy; one son Tommy; two sisters Dorothy and Dean; and two brothers Don and Carney. Resting at the Carleton Funeral Home, 337 Lockhart Mill Road, Jacksonville, N.B. where friends may call 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday, August 21, 2002. Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. from St. Gertrude\rquote s Catholic Church in Woodstock, N.B. on Thursday, August 22, 2002. Interment will take place in the Calvary Cemetery, Woodstock. If you wish, expressions of sympathy may be made to Heart and Stroke or St. Gertrude's Catholic Church.

Telegraph Journal, Saturday, August 22, 1998, p. C13
RIPPON - Rippon, Mary E. -
Mary E. (McSheffery) Rippon, beloved wife of Norman J. of Mississauga, Ont.  Mary was born in Bath, N.B.,
daughter of the late Edward McSheffery and Margaret Crain.  Also survived by two daughters, Mary Lou (John) McCormick, Calgary, Nadine (Dave) Smith, Calgary.  Also three sons Norman J. of Mississauga, Glen, Petawawa, and Shawn (Eileen) of Mississauga, six grandchildren, one sister Martina Morris of Saint John.  Special aunt Sister Bridget Crain and special niece Peggy Nickerson of Saint John, nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial was held at Our Lady of Peace Church, Islington, Ont.
Thanks to
Louise Bettle

09/13/2002
ROBINSON, GRAYDON RALPH -
age 82 of Avondale passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2002 at the Carleton Memorial Hospital in Woodstock. He was predeceased by his wife Beatrice and one daughter, Cora Burke. He is survived by his daughter Marie (Brian) McLaughlin of Deerville, son-in-law Raymond (Karen) Burke of Williamstown, six grandchildren, sisters-in-law Blanche Rideout and Jean Robinson, nieces and nephews. Resting at the Britton Funeral Home, High Street, Hartland with visiting hours on Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral service will be held on Saturday at 2:00 PM from the Lorne Britton Memorial Chapel in Hartland. Interment will be in the Waterville United Baptist Cemetery. Donations to the Parkinson Foundation would be appreciated.

01/23/2002
ROGERS, GERALD DAVIS
Peacefully at the Northern Carleton Hospital on January 20, 2002, Gerald Davis Rogers, 77 of Bristol was taken home to be with his Lord with his journey completed. Although many hearts are saddened, he will be lovingly remembered forevermore. He was the
son of the late Duncan and Edna (Davis) Rogers and was the last surviving member of his family. Gerald is survived by his devoted wife and tireless care giver of 58 years, Mildred (Jensen) Rogers; four daughters, Geraldine Reilly, Doreen (Dale Giberson) both of Bristol, Barb (Gary Clark) and Wanda (Gaylon Giggie) both of Fredericton. Gerald was both Grampie an privileged to be acting father to two granddaughters, Wendy (Jeff Hewitt) of Pembroke, Ontario and Nanette (Charles Walker) of Bristol; grandchildren, Kirk (Sherry) Giberson, Tina and Lee Clark, Jacob, Janaya and Julia Giggie; great grandchildren Cole and Brody Giberson, Lucas, Landan and Braedon Hewitt, Mariah Walker and Veronica Clark. Gerald Rogers served his country overseas in World War II. He was a member of the Bristol United Baptist Church, The Royal Canadian Legion and the Pipefitters Association of NB. Although he worked away from home, he spent his entire life in Bristol. Gerald also belonged to Mont McLean's Bristol Boy's Club where he spent many mornings enjoying coffee and fellowship with his many friends. Visiting hours will take place Wednesday January 23, 2002 at Kilcollins Chapel, 18 Station Street, Florenceville, 2-4 and 7-9 pm Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 24, 2002 at 3:30 pm from Kilcollins Chapel, Florenceville. Rev. Rick Bruce officiating. Interment will take place in The Rogers Cemetery, Bristol at a later date. A legion memorial service will take place Wednesday evening at 6:45 pm. For those who wish, donations may be made to a Memorial of the donors choice.

07/20/2002
ROGERS, JEAN ALICE,
1904-2002 Jean Alice Rogers, of Windsor Court in Fredericton, died July 18, 2002 at the Death Notice for McAdam's Funeral Home Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital after a short illness. She was born February 23, 1904 in Northampton, NB, the
youngest child of Harrison W. and Emily (Knox) Rogers. She was predeceased by her parents, her brothers Clifford (Ethel Hanson), LaFayette (Evelyn Dodge), Harrison (Adelais MacCuish), Howard (Marion Fleet), and Douglas (Ileen Hunter), and sisters Esther (John Draper) and Louise (William Robinson), and by nephews Frank Rogers and Paul and Dalton Robinson. She is survived by, and was held in great affection by, nephews and nieces Laurence (Muriel) and Clair (Mae) Rogers and Marjory (Allan) Donaldson; Esther and David (Iris) Rogers; Franklin (Jean), Carl (Marion) and Shirley Robinson, Emily (Roy) Fox and Betty (Ron) Kitchen; Howard (Joan) and David (Jane) Rogers; Glenn (Maxine) and Gary (Jannis) Rogers, Dorothy (Ralph) Donnelly and Lois (Edward) Degelman, and by many grand- and great-grand nephews and nieces. She was the Rogers family historian. Jean trained as an RN at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Montreal, and for most of her career did private nursing at the Royal Vic and the Ross Memorial. She retired to Fredericton in 1969, living at Churchill Gardens until she moved to Windsor Court in 1999. She was a member of Wilmot United Church. By her request, there will be no visitation or funeral, but a memorial service will be arranged for a later date. McAdam's Select Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

09/13/2002
ROSBOROUGH, GEORGE CLOWES -
Passed away at Carleton Memorial Hospital in Woodstock, N.B. on September 12, 2002. He was 73. Mr. George Rosborough of Jacksonville was born on August 23, 1929 in Fredericton, N.B. to the late
Alexander and Lillian (Jarvis) Rosborough. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Audrey (MacMaster) Rosborough, four children, Sandra Billings (James) of Cloverdale, N.B., Gloria Brown (Gerald) of Woodstock, N.B., Eleanor McKinney (Carl) of Brenton, N.B., and Glendon Fox of Woodstock, N.B., nine grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, one brother, William (Vi) of Fredericton, N.B. and several nieces and nephews. Resting at Carleton Funeral Home, 337 Lockhart Mill Rd. Jacksonville, N.B. where friends may call 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Sunday, September 16, 2002. Funeral service will beheld on Monday at 2:00 pm from the funeral home with Rev. Luke Weaver officiating. Interment will take place in the Woodstock Rural Cemetery. In memory of George, donations made to the Alzheimer\rquote s Society, Heart and Stroke or Parkinson's Disease would be appreciated by the family.

11/07/2003
ROSBOROUGH, DONALD C.
Donald C. Rosborough of Carleton Manor and formerly of Avondale, NB, on Tuesday November 4, 2003 at Carleton Manor. Survived by sister Norma Bird, brothers George, Fred, Robert (June) Rosborough, nephews Larry and Brian Rosborough, great nephews Jake and Luke. Resting at the Culberson Funeral Home, 188 Connell Street, Woodstock, NB with visitation on Thursday, November 6, 2003 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service to be held on Friday, November 7, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. from Culberson Funeral Chapel. Interment to follow at the Barony Cemetery.

04/23/2002
ROSEVEAR, DENNIS HOWARD -
Of Jacksontown passed away at Carleton Memorial Hospital in Woodstock on Monday, April 22, 2002, at the age of 76. Dennis is survived by his wife Dorothy; four daughters, Doreen Antworth and her husband Dale of Rosedale, NB; Marilyn Rossignol and her husband Maurice of Jacksonville, NB; Darlene Davis and Crystal Rosevear both of Sussex, NB; two sons, Larry Rosevear and his wife Ricky of Lower Woodstock, NB; and Bradley Rosevear; two sisters, Cleda Hatt of Woodstock, NB; Isabella Estabrook of Upper Waterville, NB. He is also survived by ten grandchildren; five great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Dennis was pre-deceased by his
parents, Fred and Martha (Carthew) Rosevear and four brothers, Jack; Ronald; Tom and Gerald. Resting at The Scott Funeral Home, 815 Main Street, Woodstock, with visiting on Tuesday from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday at 2:00 pm from The Scott Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Robert Burns will be officiating, with interment in the Upper Waterville Cemetery. www.scottfh.com

ROSS LOUISE E.
SCARBOROUGH — E. Louise Mutch Ross, 86, formerly of Augusta, died Feb. 20, 2001, at a Cape Elizabeth nursing home. She was born in Woodstock, New Brunswick, a daughter of Charles Edward and Fannie Amelia Pickle Mutch, attended Woodstock schools and graduated from Woodstock High School. She graduated from Community College of Carleton County with honors. She married Leland A. Ross of Monticello. They moved to Augusta and had four children.
Mrs. Ross was a member of the Zonta International's Augusta and Maine chapters, and served as chairman of the service committee. She also served on the executive council for the Kennebec County Extension Service. For the past 20 years she was a member of the South Portland Church of the Nazarene
She studied interior decorating at the University of Maine in Orono. She served as church board secretary for the Augusta Church of the Nazarene and taught college and high school-age Sunday school classes. She was vice president and co-owner of Ross Construction Co., which built several Maine highways. She served as clerk for several legislative committees and was a member of the Legislative Finance Staff for 15 years.
After retirement she spent winters in Florida and moved to South Portland.
She liked traveling, antiques and enjoyed studying early glass, and had a collection of Portland Glass. She owned an antique shop in Augusta and spoke at women's clubs on antiques.
Her husband died in 1978. An infant daughter, Cleo Ross, a son, Richard L. Ross, and a grandson, Bradford W. Ross, also died previously.
Surviving is a son, Wayne H. Ross of South Portland; a daughter, Marie R. Ross of Alton, N.H.; a brother, Edward C. Mutch of Woodstock, New Brunswick; 10 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be 9:30 to 10 a.m. Thursday at the South Portland Church of the Nazarene. A funeral will follow at 10 a.m. at the church with the Rev. Roland Dunlop officiating. Burial will be at noon in the Maine Veteran's Memorial Cemetery, Augusta, with the Rev. Stanley Ross officiating. Arrangement are by the Hobbs Funeral Horne, South Portland. Portland Press Herald, 21 Feb 2001
Submitted by Duane Crabtree 

07/15/2002
ROURKE, LENARD FREDERICK -
Of Hampton, 39 years of age, beloved husband of Sherrie (Gillen) Rourke and loving father to Nicholas and Mitchell, died suddenly July 12, 2002 at his residence. He was born at Woodstock,
son of Allison (Allie) and Alice (Long) Rourke of Quispamsis. Fred spent his formative years in Hampton where he was very involved in many sporting activities. Through the years Fred had volunteered at the Simonds Fire Department, was an avid fisherman, hunter, and woodworker. He enjoyed NASCAR and played in the local co-ed softball league. Fred played hockey for a number of years before becoming a full time hockey father. Survived along with loving wife and parents, are two sons, Nicholas and Mitchell, at home; one sister, Debbie Hatt (Tim) of Quispamsis; three brothers, Danny (Pauline) of Montreal, Dale (Cathy) of Forest Glen, Brent (Susan) of Hampton; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Resting at Reid's Funeral Home (832-5541), 1063 Main Street, Hampton. The funeral will be held Monday at St. Alphonsus Church with service at 10:00 am. Rev. Peter Bagley officiating. Interment in Hampton Rural Cemetery. Memorials to Hampton Minor Sports would be appreciated by the family. Visiting 2-4pm & 7-9pm Saturday and Sunday.

Carleton Sentinel 1944
RUSH, Mrs.Etta Mae (Crabbe) Rush 
Mrs. Etta Rush, 48, wife of John Rush, passed away in the Madison Hospital, Houlton Maine, January 21,1944 after a short illness of pneumonia. She is survived by her husband, her father Richard Crabbe of Debec, N.B. and two sons, Donald Rush, Houlton, Paul at home, one daughter Muriel at home, three brothers, Clayton, Debec: Roy and Donald, Houlton: two sisters, Mrs. Jennie McGuire, Woodstock; and Mrs. Arthur Kallenburg, Calais. The funeral was held at St. Agnes Church, Debec, where High Mass of Requiem was celebrated by Father MacFarlane. Interment was in St. Agnes Cemetary.
The Crabb, McGuire and  Sharkey family obituaries courtesy of
Sharon Webb

Rush, Donald F.
Donald F. Rush, Dover-Foxcroft
Donald F. Rush, 57, died unexpectedly Dec. 24 at his residence, 36 Essex St. He was born in Houlton Oct. 8, 1920, son of John and Etta (Crab) Rush.  Mr. Rush was the proprietor of the Rush Boarding home. He is survived by his wife, S. Beatrice (Johnston) Rush; a son Donald J.; both of Dover-Foxcroft; a brother, Paul Rush of Toronto, Canada; two grandchildren. Funeral prayers were said Dec. 26 at the Lary Funeral Home.  Father Coleman O'Toole of the St. Thomas Roman Catholic Church offficiated.  Spring burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery, Houlton.
Piscataquis Observer, Dover-Foxcroft, ME, 5 Jan 1978 / Submitted by Duane Crabtree

RUSH Jr. James Murray   
HOULTON - James Murray Rush Jr. passed away in Houlton on Nov. 24, 1999, after a brief illness. He was born in Richmond Corner, New Brunswick, on June 3, 1916,
son of James Murray and Matilda (McLaughlin) Rush.  His family moved to Hodgdon in 1928.  After serving with the U.S. Navy in the Pacific Theater during World War II, he returned to Houlton and in partnership with his brother ..., operated a potato farm on the White Settlement Road.  He was an active member of St. Mary's Parish in Houlton.  Predeceased by his wife, Ruth Marie Cumming,  he is survived by his brother..., sisters, ....; sons, ....; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Visitation will be at Dunn Funeral Home in Houlton from 7-9 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 28. A funeral Mass will be held at St. Mary of the Visitation Church in Houlton at 10 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 29. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery. Contributions to the American Heart Association or the American Lung Association in memory of James Rush are welcomed. 
Bangor Daily News online, 27 Nov 1999  Submitted by Duane Crabtree

12/13/2003
RYAN, FREDA M.
Passed away on December 11, 2003 at the Carleton Manor in Woodstock, NB at the age of 87. Freda May (Smullin) Ryan of Woodstock. was born on September 14, 1916 to the late Burns and Flecta (Dow) Smullin. She is survived by her son Richard (Susan), grandchildren Genevive and Jillian Ryan all of Woodstock, NB; daughter Myla Ruby Loose and grandchildren Kim and Gordon of Ontario, and several great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Gordon, sisters Ella and Thelma, brothers Charles and Cecil and twin brother Fred. Resting at The Carleton Funeral Home in Jacksonville, NB where friends may call on Saturday, December 13, 2003 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. O.E.S.tribute will be held Saturday evening. Funeral Service will be held on Sunday December 14, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev.Chris Vanbuskirk officiating. Interment will be in the Woodstock Rural Cemetery at a later date. For those who wish, donations may be made to the Diabetic Association or donor's choice.

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