Alta M. Wright
1938-2022
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved
Mother Alta Melba Wright (Crain) on April 15, 2022 at the age of 83.
She was born on the farm in Holmesville, N.B. on September 7, 1938 to
the late William Crain and Carrie Demerchant. She was the 4th oldest
in a family of sixteen children. She was very proud to be part of this
big beautiful family.
Alta was affectionately known by her siblings as “Mig”. She
was a kind thoughtful woman who treated everyone with kindness and
respect. She loved the farm she grew up on and all of her
siblings.
She left home at 17 to join the Royal Canadian Air Force for an
adventure of a life time. While in the RCAF she met her husband
Russell Wright. They were married in 1959 in St Jerome, Quebec. She
travelled the world with her husband and children only to settle back
in her hometown in 1977.
Russ and Alta were married for 63 years. During this time they had
five children and eleven grandchildren, all of whom she loved very
much and was very proud of.
Alta was a wonderful mother to her five children and a loving
grandmother. She believed hugs made children grow and gave them out
generously to her family.
Alta enjoyed being a full time, stay at home mom. She spent much of
her time cooking, baking, pickling, crafting, and gardening. In her
spare time she loved bird watching, reading the newspaper, keeping up
on current events and word searches. Family meant everything to Alta,
so she enjoyed it when family came to visit and friends stopped by for
cup of tea and something good to eat. She always had the best stories
to share. Her recall of dates and details was truly phenomenal. She
was often called upon by many for a history lesson of the area and the
people.
She enjoyed her morning coffee on the deck while watching and
listening to the birds. She liked the warmth of the sun and the fresh
country air. She was an avid gardener and loved being outside.
Mom taught us that family was important and that kindness went a long
way. “You catch more flies with honey than you do vinegar ”
she would say. Alta had a million sayings some of which were her own
and others she had adopted over the years. She was very wise.
Alta and Russ moved to Fredericton in 2012, they wanted to be closer
to their youngest daughter Wendi and her twin girls Hazel and Ila. The
twins were very special to Alta. She took great pride and joy in
helping to raise them. She loved watching them grow up and supported
them in all their activities.
She was so proud of her children and grandchildren success and always
loved to hear about their lives. She will be missed now and forever by
those who knew and loved her. She lives on in her children and
grandchildren. We will always love you Mom.
Alta leaves behind her husband, Russell W. Wright; children, Terence
R. Wright (Carol-Ann), Tania E. Bourret (Marc), Bryce R. Wright
(Joni), Kim A. Wright and Wendi A. Wright; grandchildren, Eric
Bourret, Brendan Wright, Meaghan Wright, Amie Wright, Ben Wright,
Patrick Bourret, Tara Wright, Kaylee Wright, William Bourret, Hazel
Wright and Ila Wright. Alta is survived by three sisters and five
brothers including Connie Flemming, Lauraine Hoyt, Andria Lint,
Charles, Clifford, Hugh-John, Wavel, David and dozens of nieces and
nephews.
Alta was predeceased by six of her bothers, Duncan, Hilton, Gaylon,
Donnie, Earl and Larry and her eldest sister Shirley Clowater.
In respecting Alta’s wishes no funeral service will be held. Her
family will have a private Celebration of Life later this year. Her
ashes will be buried in the Fredericton Rural Cemetery. Donations made
to a charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Alta Wright 19382022..
Death notice for the town of: Florenceville-Bristol, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick