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“Already in
Heaven … Forever in My
Heart.”
It is with deep sadness that Doreen’s family announce their
mother’s death on February 17th, 2024. at Dr. Everett Chalmers
Hospital, Fredericton, NB, following a massive stroke. Born
on October 7th, 1937 in Zealand, she was the daughter of the late
Beatrice (Estey) and Angus Brewer. She lived in Zealand since
birth until 2014 before moving into a nursing home at York
Manor, Fredericton, NB.
Doreen is survived by her children: Susan (Dwight) Morehouse,
Burtt’s Corner, NB; Linda (Stephen) Nevers, New Market, NB;
Gloria (Widow of Paul) Partington, Spruce Grove, AB; and Jason
Morehouse, Sudbury, ON; her siblings, Dean (Bertha) Brewer, Zealand,
NB; Christina (widow of Flavis) Brewer, Burtt’s Corner, NB,
Gayle Hanson, Fredericton, NB, Gerald (Edie) Morehouse, Lincoln, NB
and Arnold (Leslie) Morehouse, Fredericton, NB; her grandchildren,
Natasha Arsenault, Tiffany Hoskins, Jonathan Morehouse, Holly Nevers,
Ryan Nevers, Gregory R. Morehouse, Jessica Holland, Justin Partington,
Rachel Hanson, Crystal Morehouse, along with several nieces and
nephews, ten great-grand children and one
great-great-granddaughter,
Like generations before her, Doreen came from a large family.
After she became a bride in 1955, she was blessed with a family of
seven children and several grandchildren. Doreen doted on her
children/grandchildren when they were young. The family
cherished the memories of many day trips, mini-golf, camping, dining
out, etc. The family also enjoyed memorable trips with her
to tourist destinations such as PEI, Nova Scotia, Quebec, Maine and
New Hampshire, and train rides to Ontario.
Doreen was known for her generosity, sense of humor, and she
loved to share stories about her large family from past generations
and about her life growing up. She enjoyed many activities, which
included sewing, various book puzzles, listening to country music from
the 50’s to the 70’s. Doreen enjoyed
cooking, canning, pickling and making jams; she had volunteered to
cook for church dinners, and her family had always looked forward to
turkey dinners during the holidays and special
occasions.
Doreen had a long employment history which includes
housekeeping in private homes, working at the Keswick Apple house, as
custodian at the Keswick Valley School, a nurse aide at York Manor, to
name a few.
Besides her parents, Doreen was predeceased by her husband of
62 years, Vernon I. Morehouse (2017); Her sons, Gregory V. Morehouse
(1977), Bradley A. Morehouse (2014); her father Angus (1940); her
mother, Beatrice (1996); her infant sister, Judith (1942 ? ); her
step-father Elwood Morehouse (1996). She was also predeceased by her
favorite cousin and best friend, Catherine (Garnet)
Brewer.
“You
may be gone from my sight, but you are never gone from my
heart.”
There will be no visitations or funeral service. A
private interment/graveside service will take place at a later date.
For those who wish to make a donation in Doreen’s
memory, the family suggests either the Alzheimer’s Society
of NB or the Heart & Strike Foundation.
1937 2024
Death notice for the town of: Fredericton, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick
death notice Doreen Bernice nee Brewer Morehouse 1937 2024
obituaries notice Doreen Bernice nee Brewer Morehouse 1937 2024
We offer our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Doreen Bernice nee Brewer Morehouse 1937 2024 and hope that their memory may be a source of comfort during this difficult time. Your thoughts and kind words are greatly appreciated.
