Wilma M. Calder
1927-2019
CALDER WILMA M. … At the Northwood Nursing Home in West
Bedford, NS, on Sunday, April 21st, 2019; Wilma Margaret (Locke)
Calder, wife of the late Rev. Austin Gerald Calder. Born in Boston,
Massachusetts, U.S.A.; she is the daughter of the late Oscar Thomas
& Grace Mary (Wolfe) Locke.
Even though Wilma grew up on Grand Manan, NB; living the life of
pastor’s wife she spent time in several places assisting him
with his ministry in Allagash, Maine for 4 years, then went on to
Moncton, NB for 10 years, Truro, NS for 16 years, the North Road
Baptist Church in North Road, NB for 2 years and Wilson’s Beach
Baptist Church for 2 years. They also dedicated 10 years while her
husband was an evangelist and spiritual motivational speaker in
Eastern Canada and the United States.
She is survived by her children; daughter Grace Patterson – Lord of
Halifax, NS, daughter Lorraine Mahan, son Rev. Austin Calder Jr. all
of Florida, 8 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, brother Wendell
Calder of Maine, and sister Margorie Lank of Campobello, NB.
The funeral service in celebration of Wilma’s life will be
held at North Road Baptist Church, Campobello, NB, at a later date
with time and date to be announced.
The interment will take place in North Road Cemetery following the
service followed by a reception in the church hall. Donations to the
North Road Baptist Church, 500 North Road, Welshpool, NB, E5E 1C7,
would be appreciated by the family.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care & direction of
Humphreys Funeral Home, 20 Marks Street, St. Stephen, NB E3L 2B2 (506
… 466 … 3110)
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Wilma Calder 19272019..
Death notice for the town of: St-Stephen, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick