Barbara M. Fearnhead
1936-2017
Unexpectedly on Saturday, June 24, 2017, Barbara Fearnhead
wife of William H. Fearnhead passed at the Saint John Regional
Hospital. Born on March 15, 1936 in Saint John, she was the
daughter of the late Robert and Agnes (Porter)
Galbraith.
In addition to her husband, Bill, Barbara is also survived by
her daughter, Susan Knolla (Tim); brother, Lawrence Galbraith (Alice);
sister, Judith Galbraith; as well as grandchildren, Jacob and
Catherine Arisz. Besides her parents, she was also
predeceased by her son, Alan J. Fearnhead; brothers, Robert and Brian
Galbraith and sister, Patricia Irving.
Barb was a graduate of St. Vincent’s Girls School
and Mount Carmel Academy. In her youth, she was employed by
Traders Finance and after her children were grown she returned to NBCC
to obtain a Medical Secretary Certificate, subsequently being employed
by a prominent Saint John Neurosurgeon until his retirement in the mid
90s.
Being a mother of a child with special needs, Barb was always
a strong and tireless advocate for those with disabilities.
She was associated with CAMR/CACL, the Cerebral Palsy Association and
served many years on the Board of Coil Housing/Independence
Plus. Barb also served on the Mayor’s Committee
for Integrated Recreation.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of
Brenan’s Bay View Funeral Home,
1461 Manawagonish Road, West Saint John with visiting on Tuesday, June
27, 2017 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. A private family interment
will take place at St. Joseph’s Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances made to Independence Plus
Incorporated (211 Main Street, Saint John, NB, E2K 1H7) or a charity
of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the
family.
www.BrenansFH.com

Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Barbara Fearnhead – 1936-2017.source

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