Matilda May « Tilly » Barbour
1924-2019
Matilda « Tilly » May Barbour, 94, of Forest Dale
Home passed away peacefully on May 30th, 2019 at the Moncton City
Hospital.
Tilly was born on August 30th, 1924 the daughter
of the late Edward and Mabel (McKee) Black.
Tilly had a passion for cooking and shared her talent in
the kitchen at the Albert County Hospital and at Forest Dale Home
until her retirement. She was a member of the
Wesley United Church. Tilly was also a member of the Order of Eastern
Star. She loved to curl and was one of the original members of the
Fundy Curling Club. Her other hobbies included knitting, cooking, and
playing a games of cards. She was a very strong and
determined woman who had a very competitive side, but as much as she
liked to win, she also enjoyed a good laugh and spending time with
family and friends. Tilly and her daughter Mabel had a
special bond, she felt very blessed not only to have Mabel as a
daughter, but also as a best friend. « The loss of a
Mother can never be replaced but the Love of a Mother can never be
lost. »
Tilly was the last surviving member of her immediate
family. She will be deeply missed by her daughter Mabel
Spence (Frank) of New Horton. She will also be missed by many nieces
and nephews.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her beloved
husband, Wallace Barbour; sisters: Audrey, Lois, and Marie; brothers:
Arthur, Tracy, Russell, Clair, Keith, and
Victor.
Honouring Tilly’s own wishes there will be no visitation or
funeral service. A graveside service will be held at the
Hopewell Cemetery, Hopewell Hill, NB with date and time to be
announced.
For those who wish, donations to the charity of the donor’s
choice would be appreciated.
Arrangements are in the care of the Albert County Funeral
Home
4130 Route 114, Hopewell Cape, NB E4H-3K2 (506)
734-2780
www.albertcountyfh.com
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Matilda May Tilly Barbour 19242019..
Décès pour la Ville: Hopewell Cape, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick