Phoebe Ruth Craik
1921-2018
It is with heavy hearts the family
of Phoebe Ruth Craik, announce her passing on Thursday May31, 2018 at
Kings Way Care Centre, with her daughter and son-in-law by her side.
Born in Leeds, England on December 6, 1921, she was a daughter of the
late Samuel and Rose (Solomon) Iken.
Phoebe came to Canada in 1945 as a
widowed war bride and made her home in Miramichi. She and her second
husband owned and operated Underhill’s Grocery for several
years. She was later employed at CFB Chatham for 29 years as a clerk
stenographer. Phoebe was active in her community and enjoyed
volunteering at the hospital after her retirement. She was a
longstanding member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Royal Canadian
Legion Branch 10 and served as treasurer for over 20 years until the
age of 90. She participated in countless Remembrance Day services
where she often would lay a wreath.
Phoebe will be fondly
remembered by her friends for her kindness and welcoming ways. Her
door was always open, and the teapot was always on the stove ready to
serve all who dropped in for a visit, a chat, or a game of
cards.
Phoebe was very musical
– she played piano, sang, and loved to dance. Given her
British roots, she was a devoted follower of the Royal
family.
One of Phoebe’s greatest
joys was watching her grandchildren grow into young adults and being
an integral part of their lives.
Phoebe will be lovingly remembered
by her daughter Rosalie Love (Gary) of Quispamsis, grandchildren
Robert Love (Rae) of Calgary, and Emily Love of Calgary, as well as
several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Phoebe
was predeceased by her husbands Perley White, Howard Underhill and
William Craik, and special friend Edward Driscoll, brother Bernard
Iken, and sister Jessie Aiken.
Phoebe’s family would
like to thank the staff at Kings Way Care Centre for the exceptional
care provided while she was there. They became a second
“family” to her.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of
Kennebecasis Community Funeral Home, 152 Pettingill Road, Quispamsis
(849-2119). Visitation will be held at Bell’s Funeral Home, 651 King
George Hwy, Miramichi, NB on Thursday, June 7, 2018 from 10:15 to
11:45 AM with a funeral service immediately following at 12:00 PM in
Bell’s Funeral Home Chapel. Interment to take place at Miramichi
Cemetery. For those who wish remembrances may be made to St.
Mary’s Catholic Church (Miramichi), Kings Way Care Centre
(Quispamsis), or the charity of one’s choice.
www.KennebecasisFH.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Phoebe Ruth Craik 19212018.source
Death notice for the town of: Saint John, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick