UPDATE: Funeral service
to take place on Monday, November 29, 2021 at 2 pm at the Beaver
Harbour Baptist Church located at 543 Main
St. Beaver Harbour, NB E5H 1M6. Internment to
immediately follow, weather permitting, followed by reception at the
church.
L. Jane Waite Sabean – Peacefully at
Neill Hall, Shannex, Fredericton, N.B. on October 27,
2021
Born in Beaver Harbour on the Fundy Shores of Charlotte
County, N.B. on April 11, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Guy
Burrell Waite and Leona Frances (Eldridge) Waite. A loving sister and
devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Jane is survived by
her sister Judy (Mrs. William) McLeod of Smithville, Ontario,
daughters Holly Sabean of Fredericton and Wendy Sabean of Toronto, and
sons Kevin (Ellen) Sabean of Fredericton and Brent Sabean of Moncton;
six grandchildren, Jennifer (Randy) Doiron of Longs Creek, N.B.,
Matthew (Meghan) Sabean of Kentville, N.S., Craig Sabean of
Tatamagouche, N.S., Zachary and Ashley Sabean of Toronto, and Tommy
(Mackayla) Sabean of Tweedside, N.B.; five great grandchildren, nephew
Scott (Katie) McLeod of Niagara-on-the-Lake, grand nephews and nieces,
and several cousins. She is predeceased by two nephews, Robert (Lila)
McLeod and Rick (Ashleigh) McLeod.
A gifted student, Jane became a high school teacher
(specializing in Mathematics) at the tender age of 17 years, teaching
in several schools across southern New Brunswick, ending up at Albert
Street School in Fredericton. She briefly retired from teaching to
raise a family, returning as a private kindergarten teacher where her
students included her two sons. Jane’s devotion to teaching
extended beyond the classroom, where for several years she was the
Division Manager for World Book Encyclopedia. Her acts of altruism
inspired the company to give away millions of dollars in free
encyclopedias to families in need each year. Jane was also an
underwriter for Prudential Assurance, a realtor, and a car
salesperson.
A life-long poet, Jane was a published author of several
poetry books and past recipient of the Editor’s Choice Award
of the National Library of Poetry in Maryland, U.S.A., whose catalogue
of works include Jane’s poetry. She was a Distinguished
Member of the International Society of Poets, a Member of the
Writers’ Federation of New Brunswick, and a Juried Member of
the Atlantic Craft and Trade Show, where she enjoyed many years
selling her poetry at the Fredericton Boyce Farmers
Market.
Jane was an avid bowler, downhill skier and softball player.
She was a car enthusiast and a proud owner of classic convertibles,
enjoyed spending her winters with family in Florida and summers at
Pirates Cove on the Belleisle Bay with her grandchildren. She was a
volunteer with York Manor and recipient of the Alzheimer Society New
Brunswick Award for Service and Dedication and spent many years
volunteering in Baptist Churches where she was a
member.
The family would like to thank the staff at Neill Hall, the
Oromocto Public Hospital and the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional
Hospital in Fredericton for their care and attention over the past few
months, and the support provided by family friend Sandy Rivenbark and
the home care workers whose support over the past few years made a
difference in the quality of Jane’s life. Details of the funeral
service will be forthcoming. In Jane’s memory, donations to
the Beaver Harbour Baptist Church, the Alzheimer’s Society,
or a charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by
the family.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Bishop’s
Funeral Home.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of L Jane Sabean 1935 2021..
Death notice for the town of: Fredericton, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick