2017
Reta Cameron
Reta May Cameron (nee Elliott) passed away at home
in Timberlea, NS, Saturday Nov. 4th at the age of 97
years.
Born in Hastings, NB, 1920, she moved to
Petitcodiac NB in the late summer of 1937 for work where she met her
future husband, Raleigh Cameron. She lived in Petitcodiac
until 2008 when she and her son, Bill, moved to Timberlea NS to live
with her daughter, Janet, and son-in-law, Jerry
Gallant.
Reta was the daughter of James (Jim) William
Elliott 1886-1939 and Catherine (Cassie) Elizabeth (Bogle) Elliott
1889-1959.
She is survived by sons, Roger (Judy) Pointe
Claire, Quebec; Gary (Norma) River Glade, NB; Bill, Timberlea, NS and
daughter, Janet Gallant (Jerry) as well as sisters Helen Black,
Hillsborough, NB, Catherine (Kay) Swim, Kamloops BC.; three
great-great grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, seven grandchildren
and many loved nieces and nephews.
Her grandchildren are Scott (Kathy), Jamie (Nina),
Heather (Pat Bennatar), Emmanuel “Peggy” (John Thomson),
Chris, Stacey (Josh) Phelps and Stephanie Ogilvie (Brock Unger).
Step-grandchildren, Jana and Jason Gallant and Marianne and Janet
Copp.
Reta’s great grandchildren are Robert and
Elizabeth; Angela (Tyler) Le; Nathaniel, Aimee and Killian;
Molly and Thadius, Lily and Abbi. Step-great grandchildren,
Brandon and Jesse.
Her great-great grandchildren are Evan, Jordan and
Galen Patrick.
Predeceased by her husband, Raleigh Karl Cameron
1907-1983 and brothers,
Charlie 1911
-1986
Walter 1916
– 2002
Victor 1918
– 2000
Parker 1922
– 1984
Weldon 1924
– 2012
Winston 1928 – 1974
And sisters,
Hazel 1912
– 1965
Ethel 1914
– 1970
Edna 1926
– 1975, who passed away exactly 42 years earlier on the same
day as Reta.
Reta was the longest living person of their
Elliott Clan. An adherent of St. James United
Church, Petitcodiac and proud to receive her 50 year pin from the
Church in June 2004. A former member of the UCW
and Life Member of the New Brunswick Women’s Institute since
July 1992, she cherished them all for their friendship and
fellowship.
The well-being of her family and friends meant
everything to Reta. Our Mom was without ego, completely
non-judgemental and selfless. She provided care, compassion
and love for her husband, Raleigh, for 12 years after his initial
stroke and heart attack until his passing in 1983.
After Raleigh’s passing, and from that time
forward, her son Bill would remain the focus of her love and devotion
which will forever abide.
If kindness were a currency, then Mom would be our
Wall Street. Her humble, yet strong, quiet wisdom was
instilled through her life as an example to her
children.
In 2016, her niece, Angela Swim posted on
Facebook, ‘Blessed are those who can give without
remembering and take without forgetting’ and this WE BELIEVE
perfectly described how our Mom lived her life.
In keeping with Reta’s wishes, a
memorial service will be held at the Salisbury Funeral Home, 3350
Route 106, Salisbury, NB at 11:AM on Friday, November
10th followed by a light
lunch.
As you know, she would want you to enjoy
conversation and companionship over a cup of tea and a
sweet.

Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Reta Cameron – 2017.source

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

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