Mary Frances KILFOIL

1921 - 2020  (98 years)

• Name	Mary Frances KILFOIL  [1, 2]
  Birth	20 Oct 1921	Johnville, Carleton, New Brunswick, Canada   [1, 2]
  Gender	Female
  Burial	2020	Saint Joseph's Cemetery, Newburg, Carleton, New Brunswick, Canada   [1]
  Death	14 Mar 2020	Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada   [1]
  Origins
  Patriarch & Matriarch	John KILFOIL           b. 2 Feb 1832, County Donegal, Ireland           d. 12 Apr 1914, Johnville, Carleton, New Brunswick, Canada  (Age 82 years)  (Great Grandfather)  Mary Catherine CRAIN           b. 22 Aug 1896, Johnville, Carleton, New Brunswick, Canada           d. 1986  (Age 89 years)  (Mother)
  Person ID	I18265	Carleton

  
  

  Father	Vincent Joseph KILFOIL           b. 25 Jan 1895, Johnville, Carleton, New Brunswick, Canada           d. 25 Dec 1952, Johnville, Carleton, New Brunswick, Canada (Age 57 years)
  Relationship	natural
  Mother	Mary Catherine CRAIN           b. 22 Aug 1896, Johnville, Carleton, New Brunswick, Canada           d. 1986 (Age 89 years)
  Relationship	natural
  Family ID	F9973	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Clarence Joseph JOHNSTON           b. 18 Dec 1918, Newburg, Carleton, New Brunswick, Canada           d. 28 Sep 2002, Newburg, Carleton, New Brunswick, Canada (Age 83 years)
  Marriage	7 Aug 1945	Johnville, Carleton, New Brunswick, Canada
  Children	1. Marie JOHNSTON           b. 16 Feb 1947, Woodstock, Carleton, New Brunswick, Canada           d. 19 Feb 2019 (Age 72 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]   2. Jerome Edward JOHNSTON           b. 23 May 1958, Bath, Carleton, New Brunswick, Canada           d. 23 May 1958, Bath, Carleton, New Brunswick, Canada (Age 0 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
  Family ID	F9997	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Event Map

  Birth - 20 Oct 1921 - Johnville, Carleton, New Brunswick, Canada Marriage - 7 Aug 1945 - Johnville, Carleton, New Brunswick, Canada Burial - 2020 - Saint Joseph's Cemetery, Newburg, Carleton, New Brunswick, Canada Death - 14 Mar 2020 - Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada  = Link to Google Earth

  
  

• Documents		d_Kilfoil.Mary.Frances_Birth_1921
  		d_Johnston.Clarence.Joseph_Kilfoil.Mary.Frances_Marriage_1945

  
  

  Headstones

  Johnston.Clarence.Joseph_Kilfoil.Mary.Frances Photo courtesy Aaron Gullison

  
  

• Notes

  Obituary: In celebration of a life well lived, the family of Frances (Kilfoil) Johnston announces her peaceful passing on March 14, 2020 at Rocmaura Nursing Home, Saint John, NB. Born on October 20, 1921 in Johnville, NB, she was the daughter of the late Vincent and Mary Catherine (Crain) Kilfoil. She will be remembered for being a tireless volunteer at many events, including the CWL, St. Vincent de Paul Society and Epsilon Y’s Menettes’ Club. Frances will be remembered for being an exceptionally hard worker, with her knitting, sewing, quilting, and baking - hence the nickname "Gramma Cookie". She welcomed and entertained, any and all company, and could prepare a delicious meal at a moment’s notice. Her interest in all ages, and her listening ear to many, was reflected in her multitude of visits, calls and letters from near and far. Frances is survived by her only sister, Margaret McHarg; two sister-in-laws, Anna Kilfoil and Peggy Kilfoil; her four children, Patricia Mabey, Dan Johnston (Rosemary), Joe Johnston (Joan) and Rob Johnston (Tracey); eight grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; multiple nieces and nephews; as well as her dear friend, Marg Gorman. She will now be reunited with her husband of 57 years, Clarence J. Johnston; daughter, Marie Johnston, who died in 2019; as well as her five brothers, Bill, Gerald, Raymond, Harold and Murray Kilfoil. Frances was a beautiful person, that led a beautiful life, always content and felt blessed. She loved her friends, family and faith unconditionally. In her words, she never expected to live "this" long. One of her many quotes that we will recall fondly, is her genuine thank you for every item, especially a bag of potatoes, "this will do me out", said with a smile. At this time, due to the current health recommendations pertaining to large gatherings, the funeral mass will be for family members only. A celebration of Frances’ life and reception will be held at a later date in the spring. For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to the Martin Kilfoil Memorial Fund, The Newburg Cemetery Fund or a charity of the donor’s choice. www.mcadamsfh.com

  
  

• Sources

  [S544] FamilySearch.org, Find A Grave Index, "Find A Grave Index," database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Z557-5V3Z : 16 December 2020), M. Frances Kilfoil Johnston, ; Burial, Newburg, Carleton, New Brunswick, Canada, Saint Joseph's Cemetery; citing record ID 208045053, Find a Grave, http://www.findagrave.com. https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Z557-5V3Z [S541] FamilySearch.org, Canada, New Brunswick Provincial Marriages 1789-1950, "Canada, New Brunswick Provincial Marriages 1789-1950," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVBN-XC1S : 20 February 2021), Clarence Joseph Johnston and Mary Frances Kilfoil, 07 Aug 1945; citing Kent, Carleton, New Brunswick, Canada, p. , Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton; FHL microfilm 2,320,261. https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVBN-XC1S