F. Bertha Babcock
1924-2019
With great sadness we announce the
passing of Florence « Bertha »
Babcock, 94, of Elgin, at the Jordan Life Care Centre on Wednesday,
February 27, 2019.
Born on October 29, 1924 in Mapleton,
she was the daughter of the late Weldon and Dorothy (Smith) Stiles and
widow of Claude Babcock (1995).
Bertha married Claude in 1944 and
enjoyed her life as a farmer’s wife on the century old
Babcock farm where she raised her 3 sons. Very hospitable to all who
came to their door.
Also creative, she knit, did needlework
and made beautiful quilts. Another love was nurturing either her
vegetable garden or her flowers, especially red
geraniums.
In later years, she travelled with her
beloved sister, Laura, to England, the Yukon and to Churchill to see
the polar bears.
Bertha had a deep spiritual faith and
loved her Goshen/Elgin church family.
Bertha will be lovingly remembered by
her sons, Robert (Linda) of Petitcodiac and Winston (Bev) of Steeves
Mtn; grandchildren, Alicia Toft-Hansen (Henrik) of Denmark, Susan
Allain (Mike) of Dieppe, and Steven Babcock of Steeves Mtn;
great-grandchildren, Markus, Hannah and Justin Toft-Hansen and Brayden
Allain; brother-in-law, Loyal Brace; and many nieces and
nephews.
Bertha was the last surviving member of
her immediate family. In addition to her parents and husband, Bertha
was predeceased by her eldest son, Walter (2016); grandson, Ryan
(1991); sisters, Louise Brace, Laura Hoar (Gerald); and brother, Ralph
(Elsbeth) Stiles.
Resting at Armstrong’s Funeral Chapel, 33 Russell
Street (756-3361) visiting is Friday, March 1st from 3:30 to 6:30 pm.
Funeral Service will be held at the First Elgin United Baptist Church
on Saturday, March 2nd at 2:30pm with Pastor James Hammond and Pastor
Rick Mitton officiating. Interment at Goshen Cemetery in the
spring.
Donations to Goshen Cemetery, Heart and Stroke
Foundation or a charity of donor’s choice would be
appreciated by the family.
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Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de F Bertha Babcock 19242019..
Décès pour la Ville: Petitcodiac, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick