Bella Dutcher, 91, of Moncton, passed away on Friday,
November 11, 2022 at The Moncton Hospital. Born in Lakeburn, she was
the daughter of the late Cléophas and Edna (LeBlanc)
Melanson.
Bella was an avid gardener and bird watcher. Her gardens were
never complete without her birdbaths or her birdhouses and feeders.
Her favourite flowers were roses, tulips and chrysanthemums. Gardening
became her hobby and passion during her retirement, and resulted in
many fresh tomatoes and vegetables for her larder and friends. She
would make some of the best strawberry and blueberry jams. She was
also the unofficial matron of her cottage neighborhood in Shediac,
where she was happy to talk with neighbors and friends while watching
the beautiful Shediac Bay sunsets. She was loved and will be missed by
all her friends and family.
She is survived by her son, Charles Dutcher of Ottawa and
formerly of Moncton, her sister Pauline Shea of Moncton; as well as
many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband, Paul Dutcher; a son
Peter; three brothers: Yvon, Aurele, and Normand; and three sisters:
Freda, Clara, and Doris.
In keeping Bella’s wishes, there will be no
visitation and no funeral service. Interment will be at Our Lady of
Calvary cemetery in Dieppe cemetery. In memory of Bella, a
contribution to the Friends of The Moncton Hospital Foundation
(Geriatrics) would be appreciated. Funeral arrangements are in the
professional care of Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, Moncton
(858-1900).
Words of comfort and donations may
be made at www.frenettefuneralhome.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Bella Dutcher 1931 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Shediac, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick