The death of Barbara Rosemary Small, 63, of Castalia, N.B. occurred at the Atlantic Health Science Centre Palliative Care Unit, Wednesday, August 6, 2003. Barbara was the cherished mother of Warren Spires (Leslie), Milton, Ont., and Adam Spires (Petra), Lethbridge, Alberta and grandmother to Scott, Shannon, Quinn, Neil and Kelvin. She will also be sorely missed by her mother, Marjorie Small (Leon), Castalia, N.B., her sister, Carmen Roberts (Peter), Seal Cove, N.B. and several aunts, uncles, cousins and two nephews. She was predeceased by her father, Leon Small, and a beloved son, Leon Spires. Barbara loved children and taught Sunday School 7 years, coached Little League Baseball 10 years and was a school bus driver for 28 years, where all her children were special to her. She was a member of St. Andrews & St. David's United Church, Saint John, N.B. and for the past 5 years was largely responsible for the rebirth of the Castalia United Baptist Church Summer Services. Her clear alto voice could be heard with various choirs and musical groups. She played many instruments and for several years performed with the Saturday Night Jamboree and with Aubrey Hanson on CFNB, Fredericton, N.B. Barbara played softball for many years and was an avid fan of the Montreal Expos. The family will receive friends and relatives at Ells' Funeral Home, Grand Harbour, N.B. on Monday, August 11, 2003 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. The Memorial Service will be held from St. Paul's Anglican Church, Grand Harbour on Tuesday, August 12, 2003 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. William Randall, Rev. Howard Anningson and Kevin Frankland officiating. Interment to follow in the family plot Maple Grove Cemetery, Hill Rd., Grand Manan, N.B. At Barbara's request any donations may be made in her memory to Cherry Brook Zoo, Saint John Rescue League or Grand Manan Library for childrens books. Funeral arrangements in care of ELLS FUNERAL HOME, 1199 Route #776, Grand Manan, N.B., E5G 1G2. (506-662-3116 or www.ells.ca).