Michael Oscar WRIGHT

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The unexpected passing of Michael Oscar Wright of Fredericton, NB occurred on August 9, 2020. Born on December 2, 1972 in Newmarket, Ontario, he was the son of the late Leslie Wright and Sharon (Avery) Wright.

He leaves behind his most precious baby girl, Peanut (Michaela Grace Wright) and his fur grandbabies, Truffles and Misfit; sisters, Mary (Steve) Milberry and Tammy (Jeff) Jenkins; brother, Basil Wright; two nephews, Tyler Jenkins and Bradley (Sheryl) Jenkins; favourite niece, Abby Wright; his favourite little, little buddy Clayton (great nephew). Predeceased by his father, Leslie; paternal grandmother, Alevia Wright; maternal grandmother, Mary Avery; maternal grandfather, Alton Avery.

Besides being around his family, he enjoyed fishing, hunting and cheering for the Boston Bruins and Boston Red Sox, and teasing the “Habs” fans. He would be the first to help anyone in need and will be missed by all.

At Mike’s request, there will be no visitation. A Celebration of life will be held at a later date. For those who wish, remembrances may be made to the Canadian Mental Health Association of New Brunswick. Personal condolences may be offered through www.yorkfh.com

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Leslie married Sharon Elaine AVERY on 9 Apr 1966 in Dumphies, York County. Sharon (daughter of Alton Day AVERY and Mary Saphira CLARK) was born on 22 Nov 1947; died on 10 Jul 2021 in Upper River Valley Hospital, Waterville, Carleton, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried in 2021 in Esdraelon (Forest Hill) Cemetery, Esdraelon, Carleton, New Brunswick, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Sharon Elaine Wright of Hartland passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2021 at the Upper River Valley Hospital in Waterville. She was born November 22, 1947, and was the daughter of the late Alton and Mary Avery. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her son, Michael Wright and brother, Alton Avery.

Sharon is survived by her children, Basil of Bath, Mary of Fredericton, Tammy of Plaster Rock; sisters, Colleen Avery of Knowlesville, Yvonne Sarchfield of Wakefield; and her two best friends, her cat Cole, and Jim Patterson.

In keeping with Sharon’s wishes, there will be no visitation or funeral service. Arrangements are under the care of the Britton Funeral Home, 2 High Street, Hartland, NB. www.brittonfh.ca. 506-375-4343

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Alton married Mary Saphira CLARK on 27 Dec 1945 in Somerville, Carleton, New Brunswick, Canada. Mary (daughter of Earl Elwood CLARK and Cora Alberta FOSTER) was born on 27 Nov 1920 in Mainstream, Carleton, New Brunswick, Canada; died on 17 Nov 2003 in Knowlesville, Carleton, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried in 2003 in Esdraelon (Forest Hill) Cemetery, Esdraelon, Carleton, New Brunswick, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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The Observer (Hartland, N.B.), 01 Nov 1973, p. 11, The Years Gone By, reprinted from The Observer, 03 Nov 1949: The death of Arthur K. Avery occured on Oct. 25 at his home in Knolesville. He was 90 years of age and the son of the late John & Julia (Dickinson) Avery. Born in Corn Hill, Kings Co., he came to Knowlesville at the age of 4. On Oct. 8, 1888, he married Alice Day at Gull River, Minn., who predeceased him four years ago. He is survived by 4 sons and 3 daughters; Cecil of N.Y., Earl of Foxboro, Mass., Alton of Knowlesville, King at home, Mrs. Clarence Manual, (Hester) of Knowlesville, Mrs. Walter Clyde (Jennie), N.Y., Mrs. Maddock McGinn (Lillie) of N.Y.; also one sister, Mrs. James Linney of Old Orchard Beach, Maine.

Arthur married Alice Ada DAY. Alice was born on 25 Apr 1866 in Chipman, Queens, New Brunswick, Canada; died on 24 Jan 1946 in Knowlesville, Carleton, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried in 1946 in Esdraelon (Forest Hill) Cemetery, Esdraelon, Carleton, New Brunswick, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Knowlesville Loses Well Known Lady
Mrs. Arthur K. Avery, 80 Had Lived in Community 56 Years
Many will regret to learn of the death of Mrs. Arthur K. Avery of Knowlesville, Carleton County, on January 24, 1946. Mrs. Avery, nee Alice Ada Day, was born in Chipman, N.B. on April 25, 1866. She moved with her family to Gull River, Minnesota in 1881, was married there in 1888 and in 1890 moved to Knowlesville, where she resided until her recent death. In this time she has become widely known and respected in the community, having taken an active part in community and church work. She was a member of the United Church of Canada. The funeral, at the Knowlesville Church, and conducted by the Rev. William C. Amey, was well attended. The hymns sung were "Sunrise", a solo by Lorne Britton, "Good Night and Good Morning", "Rock of Ages", and "In the Sweet Bye and Bye", by the quartette consisting of Lorne Britton and son, Thomas Patrick and Richard Bramley. The organist was Mrs. Claude Manuel. Pallbearers were grandsons; Robert Avery, Blair Avery, John Avery, Ronald Avery, Garnet Manuel and Gerald Manuel. Her passing leaves to mourn her husband, Arthur K. Avery; four sons, King, at home; Alton in Knowlesville; Cecil, New York; and Earle, Woodstock; three daughters, Mrs. Clarence Manuel, Knowlesville; Mrs. Walter Clyde, Burnt Land Brook, N.B.; and Mrs. M. McGinn, New York; twenty-two grandchildren and four great grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Sarah Cobb and Mrs. Mark DeLong of Vallejo, Calif.; and two brothers, Bedford and Chipman Day of San Francisco. There were many beautiful floral tributes. Interment was in the Forest Hill Cemetery.

Earl married Cora Alberta FOSTER on 3 May 1919 in Hartland, Carleton, New Brunswick, Canada. Cora was born on 1 Nov 1900 in Coldstream, Carleton, New Brunswick, Canada; died on 1 Dec 1961 in Pole Hill, Carleton, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried in 1961 in Coldstream Hillside Cemetery, Coldstream, Carleton, New Brunswick, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]