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Murray Ralph Sewell was born 25 Mar 1945, Saint John, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada (son of Ralph Gordon Sewell and Annie Ruth Fillmore); died 15 Jan 2013, Saint John, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried , Rothesay Baptist Cemetery, Fairvale, , New Brunswick, Canada.

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Misc: Jan 2013; grandchildren Mikala, Cameron, Nicholas and Emma Lou
Obituary: Jan 2013, Saint John, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada; Fundy Funeral Home

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With sadness the family announces the passing of Murray Ralph Sewell, which occurred on Tuesday January 15, 2013 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born 1945 in Saint John, he was the son of Ruth (Fillmore) and the late Ralph Sewell. Murray was an avid sportsman and loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Besides his mother, he is survived by his wife Carol (Bishop) Sewell; sons Murray A. (Sandra) Sewell, Mark Sewell, Kevin (Nicole) Sewell and Kristopher (Monique) Sewell; brother Daryl (Shirley) Sewell; sister Cheryl (Brian) Boudreau; grandchildren Mikala, Cameron, Nicholas and Emma Lou; mother-in-law Eva Bishop; brother-in-law Richard Bishop; several cousins, nieces and nephews.
By request there will be no visitation or funeral service. Interment will take place in Rothesay Baptist Cemetery in the spring.

Murray married Carol Lou Bishop [Group Sheet]

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Generation: 2

Ralph Gordon Sewell was born 10 Apr 1925, Saint John, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada; died 6 Jul 2008, Saint John, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada.

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Occupation: a painter
Occupation: Between 1962 and 1990, Saint John, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada; employee of Saint John Dry Dock in Paint Dept
Misc: Jul 2008; eight great grandchildren
Obituary: Jul 2008, Saint John, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada; Fundy Funeral Home

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The death of Ralph Gordon Sewell, loving husband of Ruth (Fillmore) Sewell, occurred on Sunday July 6, 2008 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born 1925 in Saint John he was the son of the late Fred and Sara Elizabeth (Jennings) Sewell. He worked for the Saint John Dry Dock in the Paint Department for 28 years, retiring in 1990. Ralph's greatest joy was watching his children and grandchildren play hockey and spending time with them. He was active in Coldbrook Community Centre and was a member of the Star Light Promenades Square Dancers in Fairvale.
Besides his loving wife Ruth of 64 years, he is survived by his sons Murray Sewell (Carol) and Daryl Sewell (Shirley); daughter Cheryl Boudreau (Brian) all of Saint John; 10 grandchildren: Murray A. Sewell (Sandra), Mark Sewell, Kevin Sewell (Nicole), Kristopher Sewell (Monique), April Hanley (Cory), Jason Sewell (Ashley), Jody Sewell (Amber), Shawn Boudreau (Alicia), Adam Boudreau (Stephanie) and Cory Boudreau; eight great grandchildren; one sister Marion Avard of Aura, ON; several nieces and nephews and many friends. Besides his parents he was predeceased by his sister Evelyn Mowery and brother Murray Sewell.

Ralph married Annie Ruth Fillmore 7 Jun 1944, Saint John, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada. Annie (daughter of George Herbert Fillmore and Ida May Marr) was born 12 Feb 1925, Glen Falls, Kings, New Brunswick, Canada; died 3 Dec 2016, Saint John, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried 7 Dec 2016, Gondola Point Baptist Cemetery, Gondola Point, , New Brunswick, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Annie Ruth Fillmore was born 12 Feb 1925, Glen Falls, Kings, New Brunswick, Canada (daughter of George Herbert Fillmore and Ida May Marr); died 3 Dec 2016, Saint John, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried 7 Dec 2016, Gondola Point Baptist Cemetery, Gondola Point, , New Brunswick, Canada.

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Residence: 1974, Saint John, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
Residence: Aug 2009, Saint John, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
Misc: Dec 2016; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren
Obituary: Dec 2016, Saint John, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada; Fundy Funeral Home

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Ruth Sewell of Glen Falls passed away at the Saint John Regional Hospital on Saturday December 3, 2016. Ruth was born in Saint John February 12, 1925, the youngest of 12 children of the late George and Ida May (Marr) Fillmore. Ruth was a member of Glen View United Church, in her younger years was on the board of elders, a life member of UCW and was devoted to church and community by serving as Sunday school teacher, Cub leader and leader of the CGIT girls; was past president of the Glen Falls Home and School Association and member of Coldbrook Community Center. In 1963, she was one of the founding members of Glen View United Church Ladies Bowling Group. She loved to knit, crochet, sew and do bead work and was a talented seamstress. Ruth is survived by her daughter Cheryl Boudreau (Brian), son Daryl Sewell (Shirley); daughter-in-law Carol Sewell all of Saint John; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and friends. Besides her parents, Ruth was predeceased by her husband Ralph Gordon Sewell, son Murray Sewell and all of her siblings Muriel, Myrtle, Lillian, Greta, Grace; Harold, Brundage, Stewart, Willard, Sterling and Ernest.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Fundy Funeral Home, 230 Westmorland Road (646-2424) By request there will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held at Glen View United Church, 8 Uplands Road on Wednesday December 7, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. Private family Interment to follow at Gondola Point Baptist Cemetery. Donations in Ruth’s memory can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or to Glen View United Church or the charity of the charity of the donor’s choice.

Children:

1. Murray Ralph Sewell was born 25 Mar 1945, Saint John, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada; died 15 Jan 2013, Saint John, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried , Rothesay Baptist Cemetery, Fairvale, , New Brunswick, Canada.
Daryl Barry Sewell
Cheryl Dawn Sewell

Generation: 3

George Herbert Fillmore was born 30 Jan 1880, Golden Grove, Kings, New Brunswick, Canada (son of Edward Harris Fillmore and Frances Jane Stears); died 26 Nov 1977; was buried , Gondola Point Cemetery, Gondola Point, , New Brunswick, Canada.

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Residence: Saint John, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
Residence: Glen Falls, Kings, New Brunswick, Canada
Occupation: Between 1916 and 1955, Saint John, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada; carpenter with Saint John Dry Dock and Shipbuilding Company

George married Ida May Marr 12 Nov 1902, Quispamsis, Kings, New Brunswick, Canada. Ida was born 11 Jan 1884, Quispamsis, Kings, New Brunswick, Canada; died 7 Jan 1963; was buried Aft 7 Jul 1963, Gondola Point Baptist Cemetery, Gondola Point, , New Brunswick, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Ida May Marr was born 11 Jan 1884, Quispamsis, Kings, New Brunswick, Canada; died 7 Jan 1963; was buried Aft 7 Jul 1963, Gondola Point Baptist Cemetery, Gondola Point, , New Brunswick, Canada.

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Residence: Bef 1902, Fairvale, Kings, New Brunswick, Canada
AltDeath: 7 Jan 1962, Saint John, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada

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George Harold Harris Fillmore was born 21 Oct 1903, Saint John, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada; died 28 Aug 1904; was buried , Gondola Point Baptist Cemetery, Gondola Point, , New Brunswick, Canada.
Arthur Stewart Fillmore was born 30 Oct 1904, Saint John, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada; died 19 May 1974, Saint John, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried , Rothesay Baptist Cemetery, Fairvale, , New Brunswick, Canada.
Guilford Claude Brundage Fillmore was born 12 Jan 1907, Perry's Point, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada; died 6 Oct 1988.
Muriel Georgia Fillmore was born 10 May 1908, Gondola Point, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada; died 18 Aug 1953; was buried , Rothesay Baptist Cemetery, Fairvale, , New Brunswick, Canada.
Ida Grace Fillmore was born 3 Dec 1909, Torry Burn, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada; died 24 Jan 2003, Saint John, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried , Gondola Point Baptist Cemetery, Gondola Point, , New Brunswick, Canada.
Greta Eileen Fillmore was born 11 Feb 1911, Brookville, Albert, New Brunswick, Canada; died Bef Mar 2005.
Sterling Worth Fillmore was born 6 Feb 1912, Saint John, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada; died 5 Mar 2005, Saint John, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried , Rothesay Baptist Cemetery, Fairvale, , New Brunswick, Canada.
Willard Robert Fillmore was born 15 Dec 1913, Saint John, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada; died Bef Mar 2005.
Lillian May Fillmore was born 7 Oct 1915, Rothesay, , New Brunswick, Canada; died Bef Mar 2005.
Walter Ernest Fillmore was born 1 Jun 1920, Saint John, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada; died 30 Jul 2006, Saint John, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried , Gondola Point Baptist Cemetery, Gondola Point, , New Brunswick, Canada.
Myrtle Christiana Fillmore was born 19 Jul 1922, Saint John, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada; died 23 Oct 1995; was buried , Gondola Point Cemetery, Gondola Point, , New Brunswick, Canada.
3. Annie Ruth Fillmore was born 12 Feb 1925, Glen Falls, Kings, New Brunswick, Canada; died 3 Dec 2016, Saint John, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried 7 Dec 2016, Gondola Point Baptist Cemetery, Gondola Point, , New Brunswick, Canada.

Generation: 4

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Edward Harris Fillmore was born 15 Nov 1849, , Albert, New Brunswick, Canada (son of Silas Sterling Fillmore and Charlotte Pauline Lavinia Sterling); died 23 Dec 1927, Saint John West, , New Brunswick, Canada; was buried , Greenwood Cemetery, Saint John West, , New Brunswick, Canada.

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Occupation: farmer, lumberman, butcher and sea captain
Residence: Saint John, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
Residence: Damascus, , New Brunswick, Canada
Census: 1851, Hillsborough Parish, Albert, New Brunswick, Canada
Census: 1861, Hillsborough Parish, Albert, New Brunswick, Canada

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1 in 1851 census

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11 in 1861 census

Edward married Frances Jane Stears 1877, Saint John West, , New Brunswick, Canada. Frances was born 14 Jul 1854, Sherbrook, , New Brunswick, Canada; died 23 Dec 1927; was buried 31 Dec 1928, Greenwood Cemetery, Saint John West, , New Brunswick, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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Frances Jane Stears was born 14 Jul 1854, Sherbrook, , New Brunswick, Canada; died 23 Dec 1927; was buried 31 Dec 1928, Greenwood Cemetery, Saint John West, , New Brunswick, Canada.

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AltBirth: Jul 1855
AltDeath: 28 Dec 1928
AltDeath: 28 Dec 1931, Saint John West, , New Brunswick, Canada

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Leonard Harris Fillmore was born 1878, Saint John, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada; died May 1960.
6. George Herbert Fillmore was born 30 Jan 1880, Golden Grove, Kings, New Brunswick, Canada; died 26 Nov 1977; was buried , Gondola Point Cemetery, Gondola Point, , New Brunswick, Canada.
Arthur Calvin Fillmore was born 1883, Saint John, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada; died 30 Oct 1952; was buried , Fox Hill Cemetery, Billerica, , Massachusetts, United States.
Roy Leslie Fillmore was born 1885, Damascus, Kings, New Brunswick, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
John Wellington Fillmore was born 1887, Damascus, Kings, New Brunswick, Canada; died 21 Sep 1960, Saint John, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried , Cedar Hill Extension Cemetery, West Saint John, , New Brunswick, Canada.
Willard Fillmore was born 15 Apr 1890, Damascus, , New Brunswick, Canada; died 24 Jun 1975, Damascus, Kings, New Brunswick, Canada.
Edward Fillmore was born 1892, Damascus, , New Brunswick, Canada; died 1919, East Saint John, Saint John , New Brunswick, Canada; was buried , Greenwood Cemetery, West Saint John, , New Brunswick, Canada.
Edith Fillmore