Barbara Margaret Blacquier
1922-2022
Barbara Margaret Blacquier (nee Lyons) a lifelong resident of
Fredericton, NB passed away peacefully from this life in her 100th
year on April 29, 2022 at York Care Centre. She was predeceased by her
husband, Richard Blacquier “Uncle Dick” in 1991. After his
passing, she lived independently until the last nine months. Family
and friends always enjoyed dropping in for a visit at her welcoming
home at St. Anne’s Lodge on George Street.
“Aunt Barb” was a loving and thoughtful aunt to her
nieces and nephews, Patricia Dixon, Luke Kelly (Dianne), Robert Lyons,
Fred Lyons (Diana), Mary Gorham (Dick), Barbara Herd (Grant), Barbara
Thomas (Roger), Rick Harten (Pat), Peter Harten (Renée),
Elwanda Gillis (Archie). Aunt Barb, as she was affectionately known to
many, will be greatly missed by the next generation including Andrew
and Karen Dixon, their sons, Charlie and Alex; and Tammy and John
Vennavally-Rao. She will be especially missed at family gatherings and
celebrations.
Barb was a 55 year member of the Royal Canadian Legion and
Ladies Auxiliary. She loved to play cards and crib with friends,
participating in tournaments and hosting games in her home. Her
passion for current events, politics and sports allowed her to relate
to family and friends of all ages.
A graveside service will be held in the Fredericton Rural
Cemetery Extension on Saturday, June 11 at 3:00 pm. For those who wish
to make a donation in her memory Barb requested contributions to the
Fredericton SPCA or a charity of the donor’s
choice.
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Death notice for the town of: Fredericton, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick