Ellen Esther STITHAM

Family/Spouse: William BOYD. William was born on 21 Feb 1845 in New Brunswick, Canada; died in Jul 1923 in Bangor, Penobscot, Maine, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Telegraph Journal
Wednesday, August 1, 1979

BOYD - At the Northern Carleton Hospital, Bath, July 30, 1979, Cloud Boyd of Johnville in his 89th year; survived by his wife Gertrude; three sons, six daughters, several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Resting at his home until Thursday morning when the funeral mass will be celebrated at Saint John the Evangelist Church at 10 a.m. Interment in adjoining cemetery.

http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~nbcarlet/obit-b.htm

Cloud married Gertrude Margaret PICKARD on 29 Jul 1920 in Woodstock, Carleton, New Brunswick, Canada. Gertrude was born on 25 Sep 1895 in Johnville, Carleton, New Brunswick, Canada; died on 27 Jun 1980 in Bath, Carleton, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried in 1980 in Johnville Cemetery, Johnville, Carleton, New Brunswick, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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The death of Walter Thomas Boyd “Sam” of Johnville occurred on Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at the Upper River Valley Hospital. Born July 18, 1927 in Johnville he was the son of the late Cloud and Gertrude (Pickard) Boyd. He was also predeceased by 1 brother, Basil.

Sam is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Betty, 8 children, Sean Boyd (Mary), Cathy Boyd-Brennan (Matt), Jean Nisbet (John), Martin Boyd (Joyce), Peter Boyd (Lisa), Denise Kilfoil (Stephen), Douglas Boyd (Sandy) and Kelly McCullough (Dave); 22 grandchildren, Colin (Susan), Alex, Haley, Luke, Ryan, Beth, Tara, Connor, Michael, Emily, David, Jordan, Janelle, Sarah, Caroline, Rachel, Nathan, Jeremy, Chase, Delaney, Nicholas and Jackson; 7 siblings, Helen Barry, Maddie Logue, Barbara Krochenski (Walter), Billy Benson (Joe), Arnold Boyd (Cecila), Denise Vanderklay (Karel), Pauline Lavery (Al); 1 sister in law, Teresa Boyd, and many nieces, nephews and extended family.

Visitation will be held from St. John the Evangelist Church, Johnville on Friday, June 22, 2012 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, June 23, 2012 at 11:00 am from the church. Fr. David Fulton as celebrant. Interment will be in the Johnville Cemetery. Donations made to St. John the Evangelist Church or the Martin Kilfoil Fund would be appreciated. L.R. Giberson Funeral Directors are entrusted with the arrangements.
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https://www.gibersonfuneraldirectors.ca/obituaries/71540

Walter married Alice Elizabeth "Betty" RING on 19 Oct 1957 in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada. Alice was born on 21 May 1935 in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada; died on 10 Nov 2019 in River View Manor, Bath, Carleton, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried on 14 Nov 2019 in Johnville Cemetery New Section, Johnville, Carleton, New Brunswick, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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The death of Arnold Joseph Boyd of Johnville occurred on Monday, August 17, 2015 at the Upper River Valley Hospital, Waterville. Born April 23, 1933 in Johnville he was the son of the late Cloud and Gertrude (Pickard) Boyd. He was also predeceased by 1 son, Stephen Andrew Boyd; 3 siblings, Basil Boyd (Theresa), Madeline Logue (Johnny) and Walter "Sam" Boyd; 3 brothers in law, Ronald Barry, Walter Krochenski and Joseph Benson.

Arnold is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Cecelia; 4 children, Robert Boyd; Michael Boyd (Jackie), Jackie Brennan (Paul) and Pauline McIntyre (Rob); 9 grandchildren, Lucas Boyd , Jared Boyd, Leslie Boyd, Ellen Boyd, Ben Brennan (Emily), Alice Brennan, Mollie Brennan, Emily McIntyre and Ethan McIntyre; 2 great grandchildren, Evoleht and Blane Brennan; 5 sisters, Helen Barry, Barbara Krochenski, Billie Benson, Denise Vanderkley (Karel) and Pauline Lavery (Alex); 1 sister in law, Betty Boyd as well as several nieces, nephews and extended family.

Visitation will be held from L.R. Giberson Funeral Directors, 207 Burnham Rd. Florenceville-Bristol on Wednesday, August 19, 2015 from 4-8 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, August 20, 2015 at 11:00 am from St. John the Evangelist Church, Johnville. Fr. Owen Burns as celebrant. Interment will be in the Johnville Cemetery with a reception following in the church hall. For those who wish donations made to the Martin Kilfoil Fund or St. John the Evangelist Church would be appreciated.

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Arnold married Cecelia Gertrude DOHERTY on 9 Aug 1958 in St. John The Evangelist Church, after Banns, Johnville, Carleton, New Brunswick, Canada. Cecelia (daughter of Francis John DOHERTY and Dorothy Madonna COLLINS) was born on 23 Jun 1936 in Bath, Carleton, New Brunswick, Canada; died on 12 Aug 2023 in Fredericton, York, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried on 16 Aug 2023 in Johnville Cemetery New Section, Johnville, Carleton, New Brunswick, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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With appreciation of a life lived in full, the family of Ellen (Helen) Barry announce her peaceful death at home in Grand Bay-Westfield on Saturday, July, 22, 2017. Born on September 11, 1923 in Johnville, Carleton Co., NB. She was eldest daughter of the late Cloud and Gertrude (Pickard) Boyd.

Helen graduated high school in 1941 from St. Mary's Academy. The following year, she was granted a First Class Teacher's License from the Provincial Normal School in Fredericton. Always a teacher, in school or out, she began her first job at eighteen, teaching in a one-room school house in Kiloween, Carleton Co. She taught until 1976 and finished her classroom career as a grade one teacher at Grand Bay Elementary. Her 'little people', as she called her first-graders, grew up in her classes. Many of her pupils never forgot the help and care 'Mrs. Barry' gave to their first year of schooling.

Helen married Ronald Barry on June 30, 1948 in the Church of St. John the Evangelist, Johnville. They began married life in Petersville, Queen's Co., before moving to Grand Bay and raising six children. They were married for over thirty-five years when Ronnie died. She was also predeceased by two sons: Lynn and Louis; her first grandchild: Jennifer MacFarlane; sister: Maddie Logue (Johnny); brothers: Basil Boyd (Teresa); Walter (Sam) Boyd (Betty); and Arnold Boyd (Cecelia).

She is survived by her sons: Boyd and Paul, Grand Bay-Westfield; daughters: Suzanne MacFarlane, Saint John; Jacqueline Butler, Calgary AB; daughter-in-law: Joanne Barry, Quispamsis; grandchildren: Nicholas MacFarlane (Nicola), Caledonia, ON; Matthew Butler and Andrew Butler, Sydney, NS; Emily Butler, Calgary; Shannon Wentworth (Scott), Quispamsis; Jan Barry (Mike Mazerolle); Grand Bay-Westfield; and Shelby Barry, Saint John; great-grandchildren: Loucas and Bodhi Wentworth and Maisie Mazerolle; sisters: Barbara Krochenski (Walter, deceased); Wilhelmina (Billie) Benson (Joe, deceased); Denise Vanderkley (Karl); and Pauline Lavery (Alex); and many nieces, nephews and extended family.

Helen was a relentless reader. She also enjoyed knitting, sewing, cross stitch and refinishing furniture. She was an enthusiast at auctions and, in later years, revelled in deals found and negotiated via Kijiji. Virtually her whole life, she loved singing and dancing.

A devout Catholic, she practiced her faith with thought and grace. Family was her other abiding love. She was a devoted wife, a selfless mother and an adoring grandmother and great-grandmother. She filled everyone's bellies with homemade breads, pies and cookies and nourished hearts and minds with learning, love and laughter.

A heartfelt thank you to the wonderful and caring staff of the Extra-Mural Program, especially Mum's primary nurse, Ralph Johnson RN. To Judy Hickson, PSW, we will always be grateful for the uplifting and compassionate care you provided Mum when she needed it the most.

Resting at Fundy Funeral Home, 230 Westmorland Road (646-2424) on Thursday, July 27, 2017 from 1-8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from St. Matthew's Catholic Church, Grand Bay-Westfield on Friday, July 28, 2017 at 11 a.m. Internment will be held in St. Augustine's Cemetery.

Ellen married Ronald Philip BARRY on 30 Jun 1948 in Johnville, Carleton, New Brunswick, Canada. Ronald (son of Living and Living) was born on 25 Apr 1920 in Petersville, Queens, New Brunswick, Canada; died on 22 Jul 2017 in New Brunswick, Canada; was buried in Saint Augustine's Catholic Cemetery, Grand Bay, Grand Bay-Westfield, Kings, New Brunswick, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ROCHENSKI, Barbara Mary
July 12, 1929 - October 2, 2017
We are saddened to announce the passing of Barbara Krochenski, the morning of Monday, October 2, 2017 in Calgary at the Bow View Manor at the age of 88 years. Barbara was born on July 12, 1929, the fifth in a family of nine, three boys and six girls, to Cloud and Gertrude Boyd at the family home with no running water, telephone, or electricity in Johnville, Carleton County, New Brunswick. Barbara attended one room school houses up until high school, which she did by correspondence, then boarding in Newcastle, NB, for grade 11. Next was teacher's college in Fredericton. This was only six months long due to a teacher shortage, so she was in a classroom at 18 years of age. Two summer sessions in St. John, NB completed her requirements for her teacher's license. Barbara taught in one room school houses close to home for four and a half years, then William's Lake, BC, for two years, and Manitoulin Island for one more year for the Department of Indian Affairs. Finally, she ended up in Calgary at the Separate School Board at Sacred Heart and Holy Name schools. Teaching is how she met Walter, who was an accountant with the school board, whom she married on August 19, 1961 in the Church of St. John the Evangelist, Johnville and settled in Calgary, raising five children. They were married over 50 years before his passing. Barbara was also predeceased by, her sisters Maddie Logue (Johnny) and Helen Barry (Ronnie); brothers Basil (Teresa), Sam (Betty), and Arnold (Cecelia); and granddaughter Emily Guest. She is survived by, sisters: Wilhemina (Billie, Joe Benson), Denise (Karel Vanderkley), and Pauline (Alex Lavery); children: Stephen, Peter (Susan), Mary Jane (Gordon Matlock), Ellen Guest, and Suzanne; and grandchildren: Emma, Zoe, Laura, Shannon, Matthew, and Rachelle, Hannah, Conor, and Cassie. Barbara was known for her love of reading and a deep interest in any news of her children's school achievements. She had a seemingly infinite supply of wise Irish folk sayings - one of which she had ready for almost any situation. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Luke's Catholic Church (corner of Northmount Drive and Northland Drive NW) on Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. Graveside Service to follow at Queen's Park Cemetery. Photos, memories and condolences may be shared with Barbara's family through www.evanjstrong.com. If friends so desire, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Mental Health Association (Suite 400, 105 - 12 Avenue SE (Kahanoff Centre), Calgary, AB T2G 1A1; 403-297-1700; website: www.cmha.calgary.ab.ca). Arrangements in care of EVAN J. STRONG FUNERAL SERVICES. (403) 265-1199.
https://calgaryherald.remembering.ca/obituary/barbara-krochenski-1065784101

Barbara married Walter Stephen KROCHENSKI on 19 Aug 1961 in The Church of St. John the Evangelist, Johnville, Carleton, New Brunswick, Canada. Walter was born on 29 Apr 1926 in Kindersley, Saskatchewan, Canada; died on 28 Sep 2014 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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It is with appreciation for a long and blessed life that the family of Wilhelmina (Billie) Benson of Oshawa, Ontario announce her passing on July 29th, 2022. Wilhelmina (Billie) Benson, born in Johnville, NB April 1st, 1931 daughter of Cloud and Gertrude Boyd, was married to the late Joseph Benson. Billie was a graduate of St. Joseph’s School of Nursing in 1953 and started her lifelong career at the Bath Private Hospital. She continued on with the Victoria Order of Nurses in Saint John, NB and Oshawa, Ontario. Billie volunteered for hospice care and worked with the food kitchen in Oshawa. Billie was kindness itself, always with a smile and a good-will gesture. Her thoughtfulness will always be remembered by those who crossed her path. She had a genuine interest in all things family and kept abreast of the life events of her many nieces and nephews. Billie was active at Holy Cross Parish in Oshawa and was a member of the St. Vincent de Paul Society. She spent her life devoted to her faith. Billie has left a smile on the hearts all who loved her. Left to mourn her passing are her daughter Mary Benson of Oshawa, ON and son Paul (Gina) Benson of North Andover, MA., her sisters Denise (Karel) Vanderkley and Pauline (Al) Lavery of Calgary, AB., sister-in-law, Cecelia Boyd, numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Billie was predeceased by her parents, her husband Joseph Benson, brothers; Basil (Theresa), Walter (Betty), and Arnold Boyd and sisters; Helen (Ronnie) Barry, Madeline (John) Logue, Barbara (Walter) Krochenski. Mass of Christian Burial for Wilhelmina Benson will be held 11 AM Tuesday, October 4th at St. John the Evangelist Church in Johnville, N.B. celebrated by Father Gilbert Doddatto. Internment at the Johnville Cemetery and a luncheon provided by the Johnville ladies CWL at the church hall will follow the funeral service. For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to Saint John the Evangelist Church or the Johnville Cemetery. http://www.gibersonfuneraldirectors.ca/obituaries/165239

Family/Spouse: Joseph D. BENSON. Joseph was born in 1927 in Unknown; died in 2013 in Oshawa, Durham, Ontario, Canada; was buried in 2013 in Johnville, Carleton, New Brunswick, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Pauline Lavery (née Boyd) passed away peacefully on October 14th, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Pauline was born on February 23rd, 1938, in Johnville, New Brunswick, as the youngest of nine siblings. Her early years were marked by long walks to school, early mornings milking cows, potato picking; and fostering her lifelong love of music by learning to play the piano from the nuns at St. John the Evangelist Church.
After graduating from Bath Regional High School in 1955, Pauline pursued her passion for education and became a teacher. Her teaching career led her to Calgary, where she crossed paths with her future husband of 58 years, Alex. Pauline taught with the Calgary Catholic School District and as her family grew, she continued as a guest teacher. She later shifted to a role in Human Resources with the Calgary Health Region until she retired.
Above all, Pauline's greatest joy was her family. She was a dedicated sister, wife, mother, and grandmother. When not at home, she found solace in her faith as a devout Catholic, actively participating at Holy Spirit Parish. Pauline's voice filled the church choir, her piano playing was a staple during weekday masses, and enjoyed the fellowship of making rosaries with and for school children.
Pauline is survived by her loving husband, Alex, her cherished children, Jim (Marianne Bunker), Kate (Kevin Masters), Paul (Kyla Lavery), and Jenn (Ian Fero). Her memory lives on through her eight adoring grandchildren - Jakob, Tyler, Kyle, Alexandra, Brendan, Joel, Lukas, and Rachel. She is also survived by her devoted sister, Denise, and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family.
Pauline is now reunited in eternity with her parents, Cloud and Gertrude Boyd, and her siblings, Helen Barry, Maddie Logue, Billie Benson, Barbara Krochenski, Basil Boyd, Arnold Boyd, and Sam Boyd.
Pauline's family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Bouchard and the compassionate staff of the Applewood Unit at Providence Care Center for their unwavering kindness and support over the past seven years.
Pauline's memory will forever remain in our hearts. She will be deeply missed, but her spirit lives on in the lives she touched. May she rest in eternal peace.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to The Alzheimer’s Society of Calgary at 7015 Macleod Trail SW #800 , Telephone: 403 - 290-0110, https://www.alzheimercalgary.ca/get-involved/support-us/donate-now.
Funeral Services will be held at McInnis & Holloway (Fish Creek, 14441 Bannister Road SE, Calgary, AB) on Thursday, October 19, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. Reception to follow in the Hospitality Centre at the Funeral Home. Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared and viewed with Pauline’s family here.

In living memory of Pauline Lavery, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Fish Creek, 14441 Bannister Road SE, Calgary, AB T2X 3J3, Telephone: 403-256-9575.

Pauline married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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At his residence, Halifax, N.S. on August 3, 1997, Stephen Andrew Boyd formerly of Johnville, N.B. Born in Bath, N.B. he was the son of Arnold and Cecelia (Doherty) Boyd, Johnville N.B.

Besides his parents he is survived by two sisters, Jacqueline (Mrs. Paul Brennan) of South Johnville, N.B., Pauline (Mrs. Robert McIntyre) of Oakville, Ont., two brothers, Robert (Maureen) of Calgary, Alberta, Michael (Jackie) of Johnville, N.B., nieces and nephews and cousins.

Resting at Kilcollins Funeral Home, Bath, N.B. with visiting Wednesday 2-9 p.m. Funeral service at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Johnville, N.B. On Thursday, August 28, 1997 at 11 a.m. Interment in St. John the Evangelist Cemetery. Father Dan Melanson officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Martin Kilfoil Memorial Fund.

Telegraph Journal
Tuesday, August 26, 1997, p. B13