19322017
Geneva J. King
1932-2017
The death of Geneva Jane King of Woodstock and formerly of Alberton,
PEI occurred on Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at the Upper River Valley
Hospital, Waterville, NB. Born March 24, 1932 in Greenfield, NB she
was the daughter of the late Beverley and Florence (Girouard) White.
She was predeceased by 1 brother, Garfield “Bud” White; 1
sister in law, Mona White.
Prior to her marriage to Don King in 1953, Geneva taught school in
various places in the Centreville area. After marriage, Geneva and her
husband Don (who was involved in the field of education) moved to
Campbellton, Bathurst and then to Kenya for 5 years. During her time
in Kenya she became aware of the many challenging issues facing
families in that part of the World. She joined the East Africa Women’s
League to aid with the needs of families there. From Kenya, Geneva and
Don moved to Iqaluit (then Frobisher Bay) for 4 yrs were Geneva was
the Town’s Public Librarian. Then to Alberton, PEI where Geneva was
very involved with UNICEF and the Women’s Institute serving in various
capacities with each service group.
Geneva held the Association Country Women of the World in high regard.
This worldwide organization of three million women in 70 countries, in
part promotes and works for world peace. Geneva was a dedicated member
of the Alberton Women’s Institute holding offices of convener and
President at both local branch, district and international level.
She was the president of the PEI Women’s Institute from 1987-1989 and
also served on the National FWIC Board. She was elected to the United
Nations Standing Committee of ACWW at Kansas City in 1989 and was
re-elected at The Hague for three more years in 1992.Geneva served 2
terms on the PEI Status of Women Board, PEI Council of the Arts, Arts
Funding Board, Theatre PEI Board, Red Cross Youth Committe and Unicef
Committee. She was a Canadian delegate to United Nations for NGO
members. While Geneva served on the United Nations Committee, she had
many speaking engagements in the UK and the work of ACWW and
Canada.
Geneva recently received the “Diamond Jubilee Metal” Created
in 2012 to mark the 60th anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth
II’s accession to the Throne as Queen of Canada, the Queen
Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal was a tangible way for Canada to
honour Her Majesty for her service to this country. At the same time,
this commemorative medal served to honour significant contributions
and achievements by Canadians.
Geneva is survived by her husband, C. Donald King; 6 children,
Reginald King (Ruby), Veronica Harley (Larry), Michael King, Joseph
King (Linda), David King and Charles King; 5 grandchildren, Michelle
King, Melissa King, Jacquelyn King (Brian Stenyk), Stephanie King and
Marcel King; 2 great grandchildren, Lexie and Fischer; 1 brother,
Gilbert “Gib” White sister in law, Sadie White; special
friend, Jan MacDonald as well as many nieces, nephews and extended
family.
Visitation will be held from L.R. Giberson Funeral Directors, 207
Burnham Rd. Florenceville-Bristol on Friday, December 15, 2017 from
2-4 and 7-9 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on
Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 11:00 am from St. Leo’s Catholic
Church, 60 Perkins Way, Florenceville-Bristol. Fr. John Bowmaster as
celebrant. Donations made to the Canadian Cancer society or the
Greenfield Cemetery would be appreciated.
www.gibersonfuneraldirectors.ca (506) 392-1115

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Death notice for the town of: Florenceville-Bristol, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick

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