It is with deep
sadness that our family is announcing the passing of Avis Dunbar
(88yo) at home on February 9th, 2022, surrounded by her loving
family.
Avis was born,
raised, and lived in the Fredericton area. Her gentle manner, great
laugh and kind listening way drew people to her. This tenderness was
balanced by an incredible work ethic and determined focus. She was a
quality soul. She retired from NB Power and many coworkers remained
lifelong friends. Her deep faith and active participation in the Devon
Park Baptist Church provided her comfort and
support.
Her
home was her haven and she scrubbed, polished, mowed, gardened, and
vacuumed to create the “shiny” house we all knew. Avis cared
for many during her full life; her mom; her husband Alec, Aunt Gladys
and fur babies Duke, precious Rusty, and recently “borrowed”
Molly. Though she did not realize her desire to become a mom,
throughout her life she lovingly and generously nurtured family and
friends with her delicious preserves and baked
goodies.
She is survived
by her brother Patrick Fletcher (Barbara), his children Shelley
(Larry); Kelly (Richard); Krista (Gordon); Mark (Maureen) and Brent
(Janice); her stepson Harry (Rip) Dunbar; nephews/nieces Eddie (Barb);
Kevin; Andy (Joyce); Kathy; David (Shelley); Sandra (William); David;
Peter; Lana; Linda.
Predeceased by
husband Alec Dunbar; her parents Eunice and Thomas Fletcher; siblings
Alton (Betty); Leo (Betty); Phil (Mary); Marie (Bud);
Minnie. Nieces Joella;
Jennifer.
The family
wishes to extend special thanks to Dr. Anne Colpitts and her staff;
the staff of Extra Mural; the staff at the Heart clinic and the
palliative care team. Heartfelt thanks to nieces Shelley, Kelly, and
Krista for providing the care which allowed Avis to pass at home. A
lifetime of appreciation to her neighbors and friends who filled her
life with joy.
Visitation will
be held at Bishop’s Funeral Home & Crematorium 540
Woodstock Road Fredericton, on Sunday February
13th from 2-4 pm with current covid-19
guidelines in place. A memorial service will take place in
Bishop’s Funeral Home Chapel on Monday, February 14th, 2022,
at 11:00am. For those who cannot attend, the service will be
livestreamed by clicking on her obituary. Due to current restrictions,
we kindly ask those who wish to attend to please call 458-1885 or
email bishops@nb.aibn.com
the number of attendees.
In lieu of
flowers, Avis requested people consider donating to the City Animal
Hospital via the Atlantic Vet College trust at go.upei.ca/givetoavc or
the Fredericton SPCA email donations@fredrictonspca.ca
Bishop’s Funeral Home
& Crematorium 540 Woodstock Road Fredericton have been
entrusted with the arrangements.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Avis Dunbar 1933 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Fredericton, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick