Madeline J. Blakley
1939-2021
It is with saddened hearts that we announce the death of
Madeline J. Blakley of St. Stephen, NB, wife of the late Herbert E.
Blakley, on Wednesday, May 19th, 2021 at the Charlotte County Hospital
surrounded by her loving family.
Madeline was born in Honeydale NB, daughter of the late
George and Mina McDougall of Lawrence, NB.
Mom was loved by all who had the pleasure of meeting her. She
had a « down to earth » personality that would draw people to
her. She loved to knit, especially socks and dishcloths so you knew
what you would be getting for Christmas. Anybody that has ever ate at
Carmans Diner, has had the privilege of meeting and talking with mom,
no matter how far away you went, you could probably run into someone
that had an encounter with mom. She worked there 30+ years off and on.
She really enjoyed the people she worked with and they still came to
visit with her to this very day. She was a people person, a real
social butterfly. She loved playing cards, bingo on Monday nights,
watching Wheel of Fortune and her Soap everyday. She really enjoyed
gathering with her friends in the « puzzle room » in her
retirement building and she could play a mean game of washers for
someone that « didn’t have very good eyesight ». She
was one heck of a cook and you never went home hungry. You
couldn’t visit at Mom’s without her being bound
and determined to either give you something to eat or send something
home with you.
Here is something that someone from Lawrence Station told one
of my sisters this morning. ‘God picks people like we pick
flowers; He picks the most beautiful ones, and your mother was one of
the most beautiful ones’. She had the biggest heart in the whole
community. The community is heartbroken’ A sentiment that
is felt by all.
There is so much more that we could say about mom, but we
know this, we are sure going to miss her.
Madeline leaves behind to mourn her loss four daughters:
Roseann Hall of Ledge Rd., Terry Hovey (Dale) of Canoose, Crystal
Morrow (Mark) of Oak Bay and Peggy Clifford (Larry Cooke) of St.
Stephen, six grandchildren: Keith Blakley of Lawrence Station, Katie
Snow (Chris) of Nunavut, Jillian Hall (Mike Wong) of Saint John, Erika
Morrow of Oak Bay, Ricky Hovey (Chelsey) of Murphy Rd., Michael Hovey
(Kathleyn) of Tower Hill, seven great-grandchildren. She also leaves
one brother Donald McDougall (Debbie) of Lawrence Station, eight
sisters: Jean Thomas, Viola Wilson, Charlotte Smith, Jackie
McCray (Dan), Connie McDougall, Holly Orr (Randy), Joanne Pauley,
Edwinna McDougall, several nieces, nephews and many, many
friends.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her
husband, son, Edward Blakley, daughter, Gail Blakley, brother, Junior
McDougall and sister, Helena Quinn.
A private family funeral service will be held;
however, the family will receive friends at The S.O. Mehan &
Son Funeral Home Ltd., 23 Main Street, St Stephen, NB on Saturday, May
22, 2021 from 2- 3 PM
Interment at Moores Mills Cemetery, Moores Mills,
NB.
For those who wish, donations in memory of Madeline may be
made to the Charlotte County Cancer Society or a charity of
one’s choice. Condolences may be sent to the family online
at www.mehanfuneralhome.ca
Our loss is Heavens gain. Till we meet again.
19392021
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Madeline J Blakley 19392021..
Décès pour la Ville: St-Stephen, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick