Viola « Vi » Dean
1922-2020
Viola, better known to her family and friends as “Vi” died
peacefully at Riverview Manor in Bath on September 1, 2020 at the age
of 98. Viola was born on August 6th , 1922 in West Glassville, NB to
her parents Ted and Alice (Sweeney) Brewer who predeceased her. She
was predeceased by her first husband, John (Jack) Salthouse and her
second husband Forest William (Bill) Dean. Her siblings, Bessie Fouch
(Clarence), Annie Rediker (Don), and Marjorie Lamont (Ken) predeceased
her as well as her stepfather, Billy Banks and her sister, Kay Banks
and her brother, Jack Banks.
She is survived by her daughter, Elaine White and her husband, Bob,
her grandson, Michael White and his wife Gaynell and her great
grandchildren Carlie, and twins, Nicholas and Madison. As well, her
Sister, Jessie McKimm (Harold) and her many nieces, nephews, and
cousins.
Viola and Jack were married in West Glassville in 1940. Two years
after Elaine was born, they moved to Shaunavon, Saskatchewan where
Jack worked in a galvanizing tire company for three years. They
returned to New Brunswick and lived in West Glassville where Jack
worked at Alec McIntosh’s Mill in Kenneth. The family moved to
Bristol in 1948 and Jack began working at the Bristol Woodworking
Factory. Viola worked for the Somervilles and worked at the Cherrio
Restaurant in Bristol. She went to work at Marich’s Country
Store in Bristol where she worked in the clothing and china department
which she enjoyed immensely. She loved clothing and serving the
customers for over 25 years. She spent a few years working at
Phillip’s Home Hardware, however she missed working with
clothing and went to work at Buckingham’s Department Store in
Florenceville. She ended her working career when Jack became ill and
she stayed at home to take care of him.
Viola liked to travel. She and Jack were fortunate that they were
able to travel to England to visit his family in Kirkham. Later they
travelled back to England and visited the rest of Europe with friends.
They also visited Florida several times where Vi enjoyed the hot
weather. After Jack passed away, Viola continued to take several
trips with her close friend, Felicia Logue. They took bus tours in
the United States and Canada as well as driving to Ontario and other
short adventures. Her favorite was their trip to Bermuda. Vi visited
her sister, Bessie and her family in Wooster, Ohio. It was on one of
her trips that she met Bill Dean. Bill was a bachelor and eventually
they decided to get married on June 24, 1994. and settle down in
Wooster. They visited Bristol every summer especially for family
events such as when Michael and Gaynell were married and when her
great grandchildren were born. Bill and Vi had been married for 17
years when he passed away on May 31,2011. Vi then returned to live in
New Brunswick to be near her family. She lived in Brennan’s
apartments in Florenceville for two years. At that time Dr. Marco
thought that she should not live alone. She then moved in with Elaine
and Bob in Bristol where she lived for the last seven years.
Vi enjoyed living near Michael and his family. She dearly loved
Michael and enjoyed having the opportunity to see her great grand
children grow up. Vi led a very active social life. She loved
quilting at Annie Greens with her friends, UCW meetings, Seniors Club,
Bridge Club on Thursdays as well as Tim Hortons every Tuesday at 2:30
PM with her social group of ladies. She enjoyed going to the
Beechwood Baptist Church who cater to seniors each month. She loved
the music they shared. She attended church at Faith Memorial United
Church and loved her church family.
When Covid-19 arrived things changed greatly for her as it did for
everyone. As her dementia was getting more severe, her understanding
of what was happening became greater. No longer could she enjoy her
social gatherings and although her physical health was wonderful for
her 98 years, her mind was fleeting away.
The family want to thank VI’s many friends who helped her.
Betty Davenport and Annie Green who always took her to Tim’s and
church every Sunday, Sandra McIntosh who took her to Seniors each
month and Krista Drost at Spoil Me who continued to do her hair each
week, and Kim Brooks as well as looking after Bob watched Mum
carefully when I was not home. Also a special thanks to the nurses and
staff of River View Manor for their care shown to Vi during her stay
there.
Funeral arrangements are with L.R. Giberson Funeral Directors 207
Burnham Rd. Florenceville-Bristol. There will be no Funeral Service,
however visiting hours will be Friday, September 4, 2020 from 7 to 9
PM from the funeral home. Interment will be at the Bristol Community
Cemetery on Saturday, September 5 at 11:00 AM. with Rev. Susan
Estabrooks officiating. Anyone wishing to make donations may be made
to the charity of the donor’s choice or to Faith Memorial United
Church. www.gibersonfunraldirectors.ca (506) 392-1115
19222020
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Viola Vi Dean 19222020..
Décès pour la Ville: Florenceville-Bristol, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick