Obituary
Forever in the hearts of her family and friends, Elizabeth Viola (Blair) Bowers, also known as Super Grammie, passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born April 30, 1938, in Great Village, NS, she was the daughter of the late Fred Blair and Grace (Mattatall) Blair-Feran.
Elizabeth graduated from Saint John Vocational School in 1956. She was then employed for over 42 years as a receptionist/secretary with Eastern Paper, Algoma Ore, Dun and Bradstreet, and retiring from Coates Distributors LTD. She would often regale family and friends with funny stories from her typewriting days. And like so many of the stories she loved to share, quite a few were at her own expense.
She was a loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed family gatherings and preparing many delicious meals for family and friends over the years. The highlight of her life was her three precious grandchildren, and she was so proud of their many accomplishments.
Generosity defined Elizabeth’s life. Everything was about giving. She always knew what to do and say to make a person feel better, smile and give them hope with a word, card or phone call. The countless cards and notes she sent to her friends and family over the years are a testament to how much love she had to share.
To her grandchildren, Super Grammie always knew how to make even the most mundane task fun and exciting. She had a knack for turning simple moments into cherished memories of love and laughter. These, too, were the gifts she so generously shared. She could always be counted on to come to the rescue no matter how last minute – and you always knew Grammie would keep it a secret.
Elizabeth gathered friends wherever she went. People liked her and enjoyed her company. Her keen sense of humour and devotion to her family and friends, which were many, will be greatly missed.
She will live on in the hearts and memories of her beloved daughter Cyndi (Michael) McPhee and grandchildren Emma, Johanna and Aaron McPhee, as well as extended family Todd, Phyllis and Christian Morrell. Aside from her parents, she was predeceased by her brother Gary (Dayle) Blair, and her longtime partner and companion Fred Morrell, who passed in 2013.
Arrangements are under the care of Fundy Funeral Home, 230 Westmorland Road, Saint John, NB (646-2424). A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, May 2, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. at Fundy Funeral Home. Interment will take place following the service at Fernhill Cemetery. For those who wish, donations in Elizabeth’s memory to the Children’s Wish Foundation and the Saint John Animal Rescue League would be appreciated.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Elizabeth Viola Blair Bowers April 30 1938 April 26 2022 (age 83)..
Death notice for the town of: Saint-John, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick