Verna Louise Bell
1937-2019
The passing of Verna Louise Bell of Beaver Harbour NB, wife of the
late George Allison Bell, occurred at the Saint John Regional
Hospital, Saint John NB on September 5, 2019. Born in St. Stephen NB
on August 28, 1937, she was a daughter of the late Adolphus and Muriel
(Stuart) Hawkins. A loving mother, companion, sister and aunt, Verna
is survived by her son: Wade Hawkins of Beaver Harbour NB; her
companion: Danny Justason of Seeley’s Cove NB; sisters: Phyllis
Justason, Barbara Sloan, Carolanne (Joe) Cooke and Alice (Stanley)
Kaglar all of Beaver Harbour NB; brothers: Allison (Audrey) Hawkins of
Beaver Harbour NB and Clarence Hawkins of Terence Bay NS; several
nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents and husband,
she was predeceased by her brothers: Terry and Perry Hawkins; one
sister: Shirley Fraser.
Prior to retirement, Verna worked for Connors Brothers in both Blacks
and Beaver Harbour. She loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting,
fishing and ski-dooing. Verna was a people person who loved to help
others and if she saw you while out on her adventures you were sure to
get a hello and a hug. She loved music and dancing and enjoyed
attending the Sunday Jams in Blacks Harbour. In her free time, Verna
could be found travelling to St. Stephen and Calais for a shopping
trip. She was a longtime member of the Beaver Harbour Baptist Church
and also attended the Seeley’s Cove Pentecostal Church. Verna’s love
and care for her family and friends will truly be missed.
Arrangements in the care of the St. George Funeral Home (755-3533) 26
Portage Street, St. George NB. Resting at the funeral home on Sunday
from 2-4 and 6-8 pm. The service will be held from the funeral home
chapel on Monday at 2:00 pm with Rev. Bill Lea officiating followed by
the interment in the Beaver Harbour Community Cemetery. In Verna’s
memory, donations to a charity of the donor’s choice would be
appreciated by the family.
www.stgeorgefh.ca
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1937-2019
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Verna Louise Bell..
Décès pour la Ville: St-George, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick