It is with heavy hearts that the family
of Catherine Esther MacIntosh announce her passing in her 98th year on
February 15, 2017 at Foyer Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes in Bathurst,
NB. Born in Sunnyside, Restigouche County, she was
a daughter of the late Lester and Emiline (MacLean)
Smearer-Freer.
She came to Bathurst as a young woman
and following her marriage to Gordon MacIntosh in 1938 she moved to
the family farm in nearby Rosehill. She was an
excellent homemaker and cook. Her hobbies included
painting; landscape and flowers; swimming; crafts; knitting and
sewing. She loved to travel, Hawaïi,
Vancouver and Florida being among the
destinations. She was a member of United Church of
Canada a life member of the South Tetagouch women’s institute and
belonged to the South Tetagouche United Church
women.
Esther is survived by twin sons: Donald
(Lorraine) of South Tetagouche and Glendon (Patricia) of
Rosehill.
Two daughters: Norma (Ben) Carson of New
Glasgow, NS and Sandra (James) Ward of
Janeville.
Nine grandchildren; twelve
great-grandchildren and one
great-great-grandchildren.
Daughter-in
law, Beverly
(MacIntosh) Branch.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased
by her husband, Gordon in 2001; a sister, Mabel and a brother, Alvin;
stepfather, John Freer.
For those who wish remembrances may be
made to the South Tetagouche United Church Cemetery, the General Fund
at First United Church in Bathurst or a charity of the donor’s
choice.
The family wish to extend profound
thanks to the compassionate staff of Foyer Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes and
Dr. Barnhill for health care and support over the
years. A special thank to staff that
walked the journey with us the last few
days.
Visitation will be held on Saturday
Februray, 18, 2017 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9.
Funeral service will be held on Sunday, Februray 19 2017 at 3
pm fron First United Church,
Bathurst.
Arrangements are in the care of Elhatton
Funeral Home, Bathurst
(www.elhatton.com).
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Catherine Esther MacIntosh.source
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