Elizabeth “Betty” Saunders
1938-2021
A longtime resident of Fredericton, born in McGivney and
passed away in the early hours of June 8 at the Veteran’s
Health Unit after battling many health issues.
Mom had a zest for life that lead to many interests: she was
a member of the R.C.A.F. from 1957 – 1962 and shortly after
married Dad and raised five children.
One of Mom’s biggest passions was genealogy, it was
rare for her to meet someone and not know their family
history.
In the mid 80’s she had a weekly article in the
Miramichi Headwaters called Past Reflections.
In 1985 Mom was one of the founding members of the Boiestown
Genealogical and Historical Branch.
Mom played a role in founding the 2998 Upper Miramichi
Regional Cadet Corps. in 1983. She began as admin clerk and ended as
Capt. She was very proud of her “Cadet Kids” (In recent
months, she loved when her brother Winston called her
Capt.)
Mom played a big role in The Duke of Edinburgh Awards, loved
writing songs and stories and in 2002 was awarded the
Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal. Until retirement, Mom worked
in the Archives at the university.
She is survived by her loving and devoted husband Clarence,
whom was the reason Mom was able to live at home until January;
children Beth (Gary Skutar) of Penhold, AB, Clarence of Kevisville,
AB, Kelly (Christine) of Calgary, AB; grandchildren Tristan Calhoun
(Christina), Randall Calhoun, Jessie (Rodney Bryant), Emilia Thomson
(Julie Berry), Ryan Thomson, Sequoia Jackson-Saunders and her mother
Tina; 6 great grandchildren; sons-in-law Darren McIntosh, Danny
Calhoun; siblings Olivia Conroy, Winston Fairley (Linda) and John
Fairley; sisters and brothers-in-law Rose Fairley, David Saunders
(Mary), Larry Saunders (Bev), Terry Saunders, Patsy Saunders-Goguen,
Pamela (Philippo Scichilone), Dot Sullivan and Danny Saunders (Patsy),
as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and
friends.
Predeceased by her precious daughters Terri McIntosh (2020)
and Julie Thomson (2017); son-in-law John Thomson; parents Patricia
(1987) and William (1988); brother Pat; infant siblings William and
Lucy; nephew Owen Fairley; brothers-in-law Reg Conroy, and Norman
Saunders, as well as mother and father-in-law Dorothy and
Clarence.
A big thank you to Mom’s home care workers, Father
Bill Brennan, Dr. Pond, the Veteran’s Health Unit and God
Bless you Linda McNichol for all the care and assistance
you’ve given Mom and Dad.
Our Angel will be forever loved and always
missed.
A Funeral Mass will be held at a later date. For those who
wish, memorial donations may be made to a charity of the
donor’s choice.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Elizabeth Betty Saunders 19382021..
Death notice for the town of: Fredericton, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick