The death of Geraldine Myrna (Sherrard) Fitzpatrick RN wife of the late William “Bill” Fitzpatrick of Losier Hall and formerly of Sunny Corner, NB, occurred on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at the age of 88. Born in Whitney, NB, she was the daughter of the late John Thomas “Jack” and Bernetta (Whitney) Sherrard. Geraldine was a Registered Nurse who was employed with Metropolitan Hospital in Ontario from 1954-1981. After moving back to New Brunswick, Geraldine volunteered at the Miramichi Hospital and also was the President of the Hospital Auxiliary. She also was involved with many other groups and organizations including: Nurses Alumnae, Retired Nurses, Sunny Corner Lionettes, Saint Philip’s U.C.W., President of General U.C.W., Hospital Foundation Board, Whitney Willing Workers and looked after the Hospital Gift Shop Volunteering and staffing.
Geraldine is survived by: two daughters: Heather Liffiton (Patrick) of Sunny Corner, NB; Ruth Ann Fitzpatrick (William Watton) of Calgary, AB; two sons: Stephen (Dianne) of Sunny Corner, NB; William (Suzanne) of Thunder Bay, ON; two sisters: Lorna Connell of Sillikers, NB; Yvonne Trites of Losier Hall; one brother: Vernon Sherrard of Boom Road, NB; 10 grandchildren: David, Jacqueline, John, Steve, Jason, Thomas, Jeryd, Justin, Jordan and Kelsey; 17 great grandchildren as well as several nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents and husband: Bill, Geraldine is predeceased by: daughter: Karen Fitzpatrick Miller; brothers: Russell Sherrard (Reen) and Wilson Sherrard and sister: Minerva Murray (Aubrey).
Due to Covid-19 there will be no visitation and a memorial service to celebrate Geraldine’s life will be held at a later date. Burial will take place in the Saint Thomas the Apostle Roman Catholic Church Cemetery.
In Geraldine’s memory, donations may be made to Saint Philip’s United Church Cemetery or Saint Thomas the Apostle Roman Catholic Church Cemetery. Messages of condolences can be sent through our website: www.bellsmeadows.com
Funeral arrangements are under the care of Bell’s Funeral Home, 651 King George Highway, Miramichi, NB, E1V 1N9. Telephone: 506-622-3600.
A special thank you to the Kelly Court staff at Losier Hall. They cared for Geraldine with love, respect and tenderness.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Geraldine Fitzpatrick 2020..
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Death notice for the town of: Miramichi, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick