Martha “Jeanne” Anderson
1929-2022
The passing of Martha “Jeanne” Anderson, wife of
the late Gerald W. Anderson formerly of Grand Manan NB occurred at the
Grand Manan Nursing Home, Grand Manan NB on June 8, 2022 with her son
and daughter at her bedside. Born on July 22, 1929, she was a daughter
of the late Charles “Steadman” and Arla (Lambert) Fountain.
A loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Jeanne is survived
by her children: Sybil Wilmot (Fred) of Saint John NB and John
Anderson (Charlotte McAdam) of St. Andrews NB; her grandchildren:
Christopher Simms (Michelle), Meaghan Harrigan and Signe Anderson;
great-grandchildren: Cassidy Simms, Maria Simms, Maeve Harrigan and
Nolan Harrigan; and by several nieces, nephews and cousins. In
addition to her parents and husband, Jeanne was predeceased by her
sister: Abby Allen; and nephew: Teddy Allen.
Jeanne spent her early years growing up in Lord’s Cove on
Deer Island until taking up permanent residence on Grand Manan in
1949. After attending Mount Allison University and Normal School, she
pursued a lifelong career as a teacher on Grand Manan. She loved
teaching and was fondly remembered by her students and fellow teachers
for her dedication long after her retirement. While attending Mount
Allison University, Jeanne also studied music, more specifically
voice, and she had a beautiful soprano voice that was often heard at
Seal Cove Baptist Church or in her classroom where she taught her
students some of her favourite songs including, “Waltzing
Matilda.” In her spare time, Jeanne loved being surrounded by her
family and friends and enjoyed reading a good book or listening to
music. She had a great sense of humor and always being a teacher, she
often told her children that they never went on summer vacation but
instead were on Research Development, looking for the perfect lobster
trap and Labrador Retriever.
The family wishes to extend a gracious thank you to the staff
at the Grand Manan Nursing Home for the respect, compassion, love and
care they provided to Jeanne over the years.
Arrangements in the care of the St. George Funeral Home
(755-3533) 26 Portage Street, St. George NB. There will be no
visiting. A memorial service will be held on Grand Manan on a date and
time to be announced. In lieu of flowers, donations in Jeanne’s memory
to the NB Heart & Stroke Foundation or to a Grand Manan High
School Scholarship Fund would be appreciated by the family.
www.stgeorgefh.ca
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Martha Jeanne Anderson 19292022..
Death notice for the town of: St-George, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick