114. Susan BANNISTER
Cause of death: Clothes caught fire from open hearth.
Residence--Shelbourne, NS
149. Ethel J. LEAMAN
Ethel Irene Collier ,93, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2008 at the Jordan Lifecare Center, the Glades N.B. Ethel was the only daughter of the late Arthur and Etta (Bannister) Leaman. She spent most of her years living in Riverview with her daughter Erma Kyle who predeceased her in 1990. She was also predeceased by her husband Manley Collier in 1975 and by her brothers, Omer, Walter, Henry, Bazil, Kenny and Woodrow Leaman. Survived by her grandchildren, Stephen Kyle (Roxanne) of Sussex and Cherry Seely (Richmond) of Upper Coverdale, great grandchildren Mitchell and Michaila Kyle and Jared Seely, step-grandchildren Carol Weaver of Ottawa, Gerald Kyle of Saint John, step-great grandchildren Hayley and Jason Kyle of Saint John and many nieces and nephews. Affectionately know as 'Nana', not only to her grandchildren but to anyone who got to know her, she loved to dance, knit and cook and had a wonderful sense of humour. She will be greatly missed by all of her family. Resting at the Salisbury Funeral Home, 3350 Salisbury Road (372-4800) with visiting Monday 7-9 p.m. The funeral will be held in the funeral home chapel on Tuesday November 11 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Mark Smith officiating. Interment will be at Hillside Cemetery. If desired memorials to the Cancer or Diabetic societies would be appreciated by the family. www.keirsteads.ca
161. Edith COLLIER
MARTIN, EDITH - Edith Bernice Martin, 97, of Elgin, passed away at the Moncton Hospital on Friday, October 12, 2012. Born at Collier Mountain, she was a daughter of the late Samuel and Mary (nee Bannister) Collier. Edith was a member of the First Elgin Baptist Church. She was a Dominion Life Member of the Women’s Missionary Society, and taught Sunday School for over 20 years. She enjoyed making quilts and homemaking. She was thankful that her desire was granted to stay home until the end. Edith was the last surviving member of her family. She is survived by her daughters: Phyllis Linkletter of Elgin, and Shirley Hall (Ralph) of Norton; her sons: Laurence Martin and Dean Martin (Carol), all of Elgin, and Edward Martin (Carole) and Kenneth Martin (Myrna), all of Petitcodiac; 19 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren; as well as by many extended family members. Besides her parents, Edith was predeceased by her husband, Cyril Martin; infant son, Ronald Martin; son-in-law, Parker Linkletter; daughter-in-law, Shirley Martin; great-grandson, Ryan Babcock; two brothers, and six sisters.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Armstrong’s Funeral Home, 33 Russell Street, Petitcodiac, from where visitation will be held on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm; the funeral service will be held on Tuesday at 11:00 am with Pastor David Hawkesworth presiding, at the First Elgin Baptist Church. Interment will be held in the New Elgin Cemetery. Donations to First Elgin Baptist Church, or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. On-line condolences are available at: www.armstrongsfh.com
MARTIN, EDWARD HARLAN - Edward Harlan Martin of Petitcodiac, passed away peacefully at the Moncton City Hospital on January 16, 2015 at the age of 73. Born in Elgin, Edward was a son of the late Cyril and Edith (nee Collier) Martin, and the loving husband of Carole (nee MacPhee) Martin. Edward was retired from CNR. He worked for 34 years, starting on a gang at age 18 and worked to become a leading signal communications technician in Canada. He was an adherent of St. James United Church, and a member of the 1st Elgin Baptist Church. He enjoyed snowmobiling and was an avid hockey and NASCAR fan, but his greatest joy was time spent with his family, especially his children and grandchildren. Edward took delight in giving the grandkids treats, and always made sure he had some with him. He spent many hours coaching minor hockey; he followed his grandchildren’s hockey games wherever they were playing. Besides his loving wife Carole, Edward is survived by his daughter Paula Martin; his sons: Greg (Bronwen) Martin and Jason (Angela) Martin; six grandchildren: Riley, Chloe, Quincy, Jesse, Eden and Lauren; his sisters: Phyllis Linkletter of Elgin and Shirley (Ralph) Hall of Norton; his brothers: Laurence Martin and Dean (Carol) Martin of Elgin, and Kenneth (Myrna) Martin of Petitcodiac; as well as by many extended family members and friends. Besides his parents Edward was predeceased by his brother Ronald Martin, sister-in-law Shirley Martin and brother-in-law Parker Linkletter.