Mary Veronica Fitzherbert
1933-2019
It is with heavy hearts
that the family of Mary “Veronica” (Curtis) Fitzherbert of
Saint John announces her passing on Tuesday, February 19, 2019, at
Tucker Hall (Shannex) Nursing Home in Saint
John.
Born in Halcomb, NB, on September 25, 1933, she was the
eldest child of the late Mary Elizabeth (Dennis) Curtis and William
Albert Curtis. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her son
Jerome (just one month ago), brothers; Patrick and William Jr.,
several aunts and uncles, daughter-in-law, Carol Fitzherbert,
brothers-in-law, Allison “Bud” Donovan and Lyman
Hayes.
Veronica is survived by her loving daughter, Colleen Donahue
(Burton) of Saint John, her son Tony Fitzherbert (Tracy) of Rusagonis,
her five granddaughters; Tara (Kyle), Meaghan (Justin), Kelly (Eric),
Mallory, and Shawna. She loved all of her grandchildren and is
survived by her beautiful great grandchildren; Livia, Laina, Slater,
Maverick, and Ryleigh. Veronica is also survived by her sisters;
Blanche Donovan, and Bernice Hayes; Aunt Vera Hamilton (Blake), as
well as many nieces and nephews and cousins.
Mom grew up on the northwest Miramichi in the little village
of Sevogle, NB. She attended school in Sevogle and Sunny Corner and
subsequently the NB Teachers’ College. She taught in small
country schools until her move to Saint John, where she raised her
family. Although she lived in Saint John her entire adult life, her
heart was still in the Miramichi.
A special thank you to all of the staff at both the Saint
John (Tucker Hall) and Quispamsis (Embassy Hall) Shannex nursing
homes. Their care of Mom and our family was beyond compare especially
in the past few days.
Mom lived a long and sometimes difficult life but the past
few years she was happier than ever and is now at peace. Mom loved to
sing and this was enjoyed by the staff and residents of her home as
well as by her family. Rest easy Mom and sing as loud as you can with
the angels!
Resting at
Brenan’s Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John
(634-7424), with visiting on Friday from 6-8 PM and Saturday from
10-12 PM. The funeral service will
be held at Brenan’s Chapel on Saturday, February 23, 2019,
at 12:00 PM. Interment to take place at St. Joseph’s
Cemetery at a later date. For those who wish, remembrances may be made
to the Alzheimer’s Society, the Salvation Army or to a
charity close to your heart.
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Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Mary Veronica Fitzherbert 19332019..
Décès pour la Ville: Kennebecasis-Valley, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick