Our Maritime Ties
William Henry Blatch Stright
1872 - 1945 (72 years)1. William Henry Blatch Stright was born 20 May 1872, Crapaud, , Prince Edward Island, Canada; died 17 Apr 1945, Murray Corner, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried , Bayfield Cemetery, Bayfield, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada. Other Events:
- AltBirth: Summerside, Prince, Prince Edward Island, Canada
- Occupation: fisherman, farmer, boat builder and captain of govt patrol boat Whippet
- AltBirth: 16 Nov 1866
- AltBirth: 1871
- AltBirth: 20 May 1871, Crapaud, , Prince Edward Island, Canada
- AltDeath: 23 Apr 1945
William married Mary Maria Fields 18 Oct 1893, , Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada. Mary (daughter of Job Fields and Elizabeth Spence) was born 10 Apr 1876, Murray Corner, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 2 Sep 1950, Murray Corner, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried , Bayfield Cemetery, Bayfield, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 2. William Charles Stright was born 25 Mar 1893, Murray Corner, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 30 Sep 1948, Murray Corner, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried , Bayfield Cemetery, Bayfield, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada.
- 3. Elizabeth Sophia Stright was born 18 Jun 1896, Murray Corner, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 30 Apr 1988, Sackville, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried , ? Cemetery, Spence Settlement, , New Brunswick, Canada.
- 4. Edith Rowena Stright was born 17 Jan 1899, Murray Corner, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 8 Jan 1966, Bayfield, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried , Spence Settlement Cemetery, Spence Settlement, , New Brunswick, Canada.
- 5. Frederick Field Stright was born 25 Jan 1902, Murray Corner, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 16 Jan 1987, Murray Corner, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried , Bayfield Cemetery, Bayfield, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada.
- 6. Hester S Stright was born 22 Feb 1904, Murray Corner, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 31 Mar 1976, Murray Corner, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada.
- 7. Nellie Olga Stright was born 1 Feb 1907, Murray Corner, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 30 May 1925, Amherst, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 2 Jun 1925, Bayfield Cemetery, Bayfield, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada.
- 8. Lester Ernest Stright was born 5 Sep 1909, Murray Corner, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 19 Nov 1990, Murray Corner, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried , Bayfield Cemetery, Bayfield, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada.
- 9. Sterling MacKay Stright was born 21 May 1912, Murray Corner, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 12 Oct 1979, Pictou, , Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , Heatherdale Memorial Gardens, Pictou, , Nova Scotia, Canada.
- 10. Maria Stright was born 19 Sep 1914, Murray Corner, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada.
- 11. Edward Thomas Stright was born 10 Feb 1917, Murray Corner, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 13 Feb 1983, Pictou, , Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , Heatherdale Memorial Gardens, Pictou, , Nova Scotia, Canada.
Generation: 2
2. William Charles Stright (1.William1) was born 25 Mar 1893, Murray Corner, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 30 Sep 1948, Murray Corner, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried , Bayfield Cemetery, Bayfield, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada. Other Events:
- Occupation: fisherman and boat builder
- Residence: Murray Corner, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
- AltBirth: 25 Mar 1894, Murray Corner, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
- AltBirth: 25 Mar 1897, Murray Corner, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
- AltDeath: 10 Oct 1949, Bayfield, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
William married Helen Elizabeth Beale 14 Jun 1916. Helen was born 6 Aug 1894, Birmingham, , , England; died 27 Mar 1967, Sackville, , New Brunswick, Canada; was buried , Bayfield Cemetery, Bayfield, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 12. Austin W Stright was born 10 Nov 1918; died 23 Aug 1942; was buried , Bayfield Cemetery, Bayfield, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada.
- 13. Norman Albert Stright was born 24 Feb 1920, Murray Corner, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 9 Feb 1989, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- 14. Stella Roberta Stright was born 14 Aug 1922, Sackville, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 24 May 2005, Moncton, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Memorial Cemetery, Lower Coverdale, , New Brunswick, Canada.
- 15. Charles William Beal Stright was born 6 Dec 1931, Murray Corner, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 2 Jul 1995, Miramichi, Northumberland, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried , Bayfield Cemetery, Bayfield, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada.
3. Elizabeth Sophia Stright (1.William1) was born 18 Jun 1896, Murray Corner, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 30 Apr 1988, Sackville, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried , ? Cemetery, Spence Settlement, , New Brunswick, Canada. Other Events:
- Residence: Little Shemogue, , New Brunswick, Canada
- AltBirth: 18 Jun 1896, Bayfield, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
Elizabeth married Russell Trenholm 1 Oct 1911, Murray Corner, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada. Russell was born 20 Aug 1890, Spence Settlement, , New Brunswick, Canada; died 12 Nov 1972, Sackville, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried , ? Cemetery, Spence Settlement, , New Brunswick, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 16. William Albert Trenholm was born 21 May 1912, Little Shemogue, , New Brunswick, Canada; died Nov 1941, , , , England.
- 17. LeRoy Randall Trenholm was born 21 Mar 1914, Little Shemogue, , New Brunswick, Canada; died 2 May 1989, Little Shemogue, , New Brunswick, Canada; was buried , Fernwood Cemetery, Port Elgin, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada.
- 18. Mary Diannah Trenholm was born 15 Feb 1916, Little Shemogue, , New Brunswick, Canada; died 24 Mar 1987, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
4. Edith Rowena Stright (1.William1) was born 17 Jan 1899, Murray Corner, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 8 Jan 1966, Bayfield, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried , Spence Settlement Cemetery, Spence Settlement, , New Brunswick, Canada. Other Events:
- Residence: Bayfield, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
Edith married Wilbur John Briggs 17 Oct 1917, Port Elgin, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada. Wilbur was born 26 Jun 1892, Bayfield, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 30 Dec 1941, Bayfield, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 19. Kathleen Mary Briggs was born 15 Aug 1918, Bayfield, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 29 Dec 1992, Sackville, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada.
- 20. Cyril Cedric Briggs was born 2 Oct 1921, Bayfield, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died Bef Jul 2008.
- 21. Olga Nellie Briggs was born 14 Sep 1923, Bayfield, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 6 Jul 2008, Sackville, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried , Trenholm, Cemetery, Spence Settlement, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada.
- 22. Hilda Gertrude Briggs
5. Frederick Field Stright (1.William1) was born 25 Jan 1902, Murray Corner, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 16 Jan 1987, Murray Corner, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried , Bayfield Cemetery, Bayfield, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada. Other Events:
- Occupation: farmer
- Occupation: Aug 1928, Murray Corner, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; fisherman
- Residence: 1973, Spence Settlement, , New Brunswick, Canada
Frederick married Ola Theresa Briggs 8 Aug 1928, Bayfield, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada. Ola was born 11 Jan 1902, Spence Settlement, , New Brunswick, Canada; died 6 Aug 1982; was buried , Bayfield Cemetery, Bayfield, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 23. Neil William Stright was born 8 Mar 1932, Bayfield, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 28 Dec 2014, Sackville, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada.
6. Hester S Stright (1.William1) was born 22 Feb 1904, Murray Corner, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 31 Mar 1976, Murray Corner, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada. Other Events:
- Residence: Bayfield, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
Hester married Thomas Lipton Briggs 15 Nov 1925, Port Elgin, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada. Thomas was born 25 Feb 1904, Bayfield, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 29 Mar 1998, Spence Settlement, , New Brunswick, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 24. Zora Clarene Briggs was born 31 Oct 1927, Bayfield, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 15 Apr 1993, Murray Corner, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada.
- 25. Thelma Juanita Briggs was born 8 Feb 1930, Bayfield, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 1 Mar 2015, Sackville, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried , Trenholm, Cemetery, Spence Settlement, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada.
- 26. Vera Blanche Briggs
- 27. Clarence Stright Briggs was born 21 Apr 1934, Bayfield, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 17 Feb 1949, Bayfield, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada.
- 28. Basil Arthur Briggs was born 21 Jan 1936, Bayfield, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 21 Jan 1979, Murray Corner, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried , Fernwood Cemetery, Port Elgin, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada.
- 29. Frances Elisabeth Briggs
7. Nellie Olga Stright (1.William1) was born 1 Feb 1907, Murray Corner, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 30 May 1925, Amherst, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 2 Jun 1925, Bayfield Cemetery, Bayfield, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada. Other Events:
- Residence: Spence Settlement, , New Brunswick, Canada
- AltBirth: 1906, Bayfield, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
- AltDeath: 25 Jan 1925, Amherst, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
Nellie married Belford Everett Spence 25 Oct 1922, Bayfield, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada. Belford was born 31 Oct 1871, Spence Settlement, , New Brunswick, Canada; died 4 Mar 1936, Spence Settlement, , New Brunswick, Canada; was buried 6 Mar 1936, Bayfield Cemetery, Bayfield, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada. [Group Sheet]
8. Lester Ernest Stright (1.William1) was born 5 Sep 1909, Murray Corner, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 19 Nov 1990, Murray Corner, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried , Bayfield Cemetery, Bayfield, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada. Other Events:
- Occupation: farmer, fisherman and boat builder
- Residence: Bayfield, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
Lester married Faye Merilda Simpson [Group Sheet]
Children:
9. Sterling MacKay Stright (1.William1) was born 21 May 1912, Murray Corner, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 12 Oct 1979, Pictou, , Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , Heatherdale Memorial Gardens, Pictou, , Nova Scotia, Canada. Other Events:
- Occupation: electrician
- Residence: 1973, Pictou, , Nova Scotia, Canada
Sterling married Lillian Deborah Shirley [Group Sheet]
Children:
10. Maria Stright (1.William1) was born 19 Sep 1914, Murray Corner, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada. Other Events:
- AltBirth: 14 Sep 1914, Murray Corner, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
- Residence: 1973, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Maria married Joseph Jones 7 Mar 1936. Joseph was born 19 Nov 1913, Dudley, , Staffordshire, England; died 6 Sep 1997, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , ? Cemetery, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
11. Edward Thomas Stright (1.William1) was born 10 Feb 1917, Murray Corner, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 13 Feb 1983, Pictou, , Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , Heatherdale Memorial Gardens, Pictou, , Nova Scotia, Canada. Other Events:
- Occupation: foreman with Maritime Packers, National Sea Products
- Occupation: Pictou, , Nova Scotia, Canada; forman for Maritime Packers, division of National Sea Products Ltd
- Military: Between 9 Apr 1942 and 26 Feb 1946, WW II
- Residence: 1973, Pictou, , Nova Scotia, Canada
Edward married Florence Evelyn Crawford [Group Sheet]
Children:
Generation: 3
12. Austin W Stright (2.William2, 1.William1) was born 10 Nov 1918; died 23 Aug 1942; was buried , Bayfield Cemetery, Bayfield, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada. 13. Norman Albert Stright (2.William2, 1.William1) was born 24 Feb 1920, Murray Corner, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 9 Feb 1989, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Other Events:
- Occupation: Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; ship's carpenter at Halifax Shipyards
- Residence: 1973, Dartmouth, , Nova Scotia, Canada
- AltDeath: 6 Feb 1987
Norman married Mildred Hazel Tower [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 38. Violet Carlotta Stright
- 39. Helen Louise Stright
- 40. Charles Frederick Stright was born 22 Jan 1950, Sackville, , New Brunswick, Canada; died 29 Sep 1951, Murray Corner, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried , Bayfield Cemetery, Bayfield, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada.
- 41. Brayden Crandell Stright
- 42. Shane Wilson Stright was born 23 Aug 1952, Sackville, , New Brunswick, Canada; died 24 Aug 1952, Sackville, , New Brunswick, Canada; was buried , Bayfield Cemetery, Bayfield, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada.
- 43. Phyllis Jean Stright
- 44. Elizabeth Olga Stright
- 45. Glenn Norman Stright
- 46. Starr Kevin Stright
- 47. Ada Irene Stright
- 48. Peter Anthony Stright
14. Stella Roberta Stright (2.William2, 1.William1) was born 14 Aug 1922, Sackville, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 24 May 2005, Moncton, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Memorial Cemetery, Lower Coverdale, , New Brunswick, Canada. Other Events:
- AltBirth: 14 Aug 1923, Murray Corner, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
- Misc: May 2005; nine grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren
- Residence: May 2005, Lower Coverdale, , New Brunswick, Canada
- Obituary: 26 May 2005, Moncton, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; the Moncton Times & Transcript
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Stella Roberta Parsons 1922 - 2005
Stella R. Parsons, of Lower Coverdale, NB, passed away at The Moncton Hospital on Tuesday, May 24, 2005 at the age of 82 years. Born in Sackville, NB on August 14, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Helen (Beal) Stright. She was adherent to the Lower Coverdale Baptist Church. In her earlier years she was an employee of The T. Eaton Co. working in the Alterations Department. She is survived by sons, Garry (Linda) of Murray Corner, Myles (Sharon) of Moncton, Blaine (Anne) of Riverview, and Joel (Valerie) of Lower Coverdale; nine grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Edmond in 1994; also by brothers Austin, Norman and Junior. Resting at The Riverview Funeral Home Chapel, 214 Pine Glen Rd. on Thursday, May 26, 2005 from 11:00am until time of service at 1:30pm with Rev. Gordon Horsman officiating. Interment will be in Wilmot Memorial Cemetery. In Stella's memory, donations made to the memorial of the donor's choice would be appreciated by the family. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Riverview Funeral Home, (506) 857-9544. www.tuttlefuneralhome.com
Stella married Edmond Mariner Parsons 1945. Edmond (son of Bliss Morris Parsons and Bertha Marie Oulton) was born 13 Feb 1925, Jolicure, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 28 Feb 1994. [Group Sheet]
Children:
15. Charles William Beal Stright (2.William2, 1.William1) was born 6 Dec 1931, Murray Corner, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 2 Jul 1995, Miramichi, Northumberland, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried , Bayfield Cemetery, Bayfield, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada. Other Events:
- Misc: Fernwood Cemetery, Port Elgin, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; is also reported to be buried
- Occupation: fisherman, carpenter and boat builder
- Residence: 1973, Bayfield, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
Charles married Maxine Edith McGlashing [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 53. WIlliam Charles Stright
- 54. Leigh Franklin Stright
- 55. Judy Ann Torie Stright
- 56. Susan Stella Stright
- 57. Rose Mary Stright
- 58. Harold Louis Stright
- 59. Janet Sandra Stright
- 60. Geraldine Ruth Stright
- 61. Monica Bonnie Jean Stright
- 62. Robert Stanley Stright
- 63. Richard Darren Stright
- 64. Angela Joy Stright
- 65. Dwight John Matthew Stright
- 66. Jamieson Andrew Stright
16. William Albert Trenholm (3.Elizabeth2, 1.William1) was born 21 May 1912, Little Shemogue, , New Brunswick, Canada; died Nov 1941, , , , England. Other Events:
- Military: WW II
- AltDeath: Nov 1942
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in Merchant Navy, ship was torpedoed, he was rescued but died later of the effecte of the exposure.William — Amy Hicks. [Group Sheet]
17. LeRoy Randall Trenholm (3.Elizabeth2, 1.William1) was born 21 Mar 1914, Little Shemogue, , New Brunswick, Canada; died 2 May 1989, Little Shemogue, , New Brunswick, Canada; was buried , Fernwood Cemetery, Port Elgin, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada. Other Events:
- Occupation: Little Shemogue, , New Brunswick, Canada; farmer
- Residence: Little Shemogue, , New Brunswick, Canada
LeRoy married Lois Isabelle Peacock [Group Sheet]
Children:
18. Mary Diannah Trenholm (3.Elizabeth2, 1.William1) was born 15 Feb 1916, Little Shemogue, , New Brunswick, Canada; died 24 Mar 1987, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Other Events:
- Occupation: secretary
- Residence: Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Mary married Gideon LeRoy Blacklock 12 Sep 1942, Moncton, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada. Gideon was born 21 Feb 1911, Little Shemogue, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 30 Jul 1976, Amherst, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
19. Kathleen Mary Briggs (4.Edith2, 1.William1) was born 15 Aug 1918, Bayfield, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 29 Dec 1992, Sackville, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada. 20. Cyril Cedric Briggs (4.Edith2, 1.William1) was born 2 Oct 1921, Bayfield, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died Bef Jul 2008. 21. Olga Nellie Briggs (4.Edith2, 1.William1) was born 14 Sep 1923, Bayfield, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 6 Jul 2008, Sackville, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried , Trenholm, Cemetery, Spence Settlement, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada. Other Events:
- Occupation: teacher
- Obituary: 7 Jul 2008, Moncton, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; the Times & Transcript
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Olga Briggs
1923-2008
The death of Olga Briggs, age 84, of Sackville, occurred peacefully in the early morning of Sunday, July 6, 2008, at the Sackville Memorial Hospital.
Born in Bayfield, she was a daughter of the late Wilbur and Edith (Stright) Briggs.
Olga lived a life devoted to helping others, including the hundreds of students she taught in a career that spanned 49 years. Blessed with a quick wit and a way with words, she took great pleasure in composing poems to mark special occasions. She also enjoyed dancing, playing cards, tutoring and walking in the Waterfowl Park.
Olga will be sadly missed by her sister Hilda Ripley of Sackville; nephews, Bill (Kendra) Sloan, of Moncton and Eric (Debbie) Sloan of Murray Corner; and several great-nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by sister Kathleen, brother Cyril, brother-in-law William "Bill" Sloan and nephew Gary Sloan.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Jones Funeral Home, 70 Bridge St., Sackville (506-364-1300) where visitation will take place on Tuesday from 7 to 9 pm. The funeral service will take place at the funeral home on Wednesday, July 9, 2008 at 11 am, William Drysdale LPMiT officiating. Burial will follow in the Trenholm Cemetery, Spence.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice.
www.jonesfuneralhome.ca22. Hilda Gertrude Briggs (4.Edith2, 1.William1) Hilda married William John Sloan [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 70. Gary Leigh Sloan was born 7 Sep 1950, Sackville, , New Brunswick, Canada; died 1981.
- 71. Cyril William Sloan
- 72. Eric James Sloan
Hilda — Clayton Ripley. [Group Sheet]
23. Neil William Stright (5.Frederick2, 1.William1) was born 8 Mar 1932, Bayfield, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 28 Dec 2014, Sackville, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada. Other Events:
- Occupation: fisherman & handyman
- Residence: 1973, Spence Settlement, , New Brunswick, Canada
- Misc: Dec 2014; six great-grandchildren, Bryson and Drew Chambers, Ava and Emmett Stright, Sawyer Stright and Lucy Earle
- Obituary: 30 Dec 2014, Moncton, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; Moncton Times & Transcript
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STRIGHT, NEIL WILLIAM - March 8, 1932 - December 28, 2014 - It is with much sadness that we must announce the passing of Neil William Stright. Surrounded by his loving family and his dog Zoe, Neil passed away at the Sackville Hospital on December 28, 2014. Born on March 8, 1932 in Bayfield, N.B., he was the son of the late Fred and Ola (Briggs) Stright. Neil was a life-long fisherman and handyman until his health declined. He loved playing cards and going to local card parties and socializing with his many friends at the 50 Plus Club in Amherst, N.S. Neil was well known for his sense of humor, wherever he was. Neil will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 61 years, Carol (Spence); his son, Bruce (Cathy) of Timber River, N.B.; his daughter, Sherry (Robert) Burns of Murray Corner, N.B.; six grandchildren, Stacy (Mark) Chambers, Marc (Tessa) Stright, Michael (Nikki) Stright, Shawn Stright, Natalie (Oliver) Earle and Peter Burns (Stacey Fawcett) and by six great-grandchildren, Bryson and Drew Chambers, Ava and Emmett Stright, Sawyer Stright and Lucy Earle.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Campbell’s Funeral Home, 89 Bridge Street, Sackville, N.B. (506) 364-8188. In keeping with Neil’s wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation or funeral service. Donations in memory of Neil may be made to the Sackville Memorial Hospital Foundation Palliative Care Program, Bayfield/Cape Tormentine Fire Department or to the charity of one’s choice. The family would like to thank all of the doctors and nurses at the Dr. Georges L. Dumont Hospital and the Sackville Memorial Hospital, who cared for Neil and helped him through his difficult times, especially the Dialysis Unit Staff. He loved you all. Thank you to our family and friends for your visits to the hospital and for your support, we all appreciated it very much. www.campbellsfuneralhome.comNeil married Carol Louise Spence (daughter of Walter Roy Campbell Spence and Clara Ilba Allen) [Group Sheet]
Children:
24. Zora Clarene Briggs (6.Hester2, 1.William1) was born 31 Oct 1927, Bayfield, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 15 Apr 1993, Murray Corner, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada. Other Events:
- Residence: Bayfield, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
- AltDeath: 5 Apr 1993, Murray Corner, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
Zora married Robert A Simpson 14 Feb 1946, Bayfield, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada. Robert was born 4 Nov 1918, Little Shemogue, , New Brunswick, Canada; died 6 Jan 1994, Moncton, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 75. Thomas R Simpson
- 76. Arthur Harris Simpson
- 77. Nettie Hester Simpson
- 78. Arlene B Simpson
- 79. Lois Jean Simpson
- 80. Gwenyth Irene Simpson
- 81. John Roger Simpson
- 82. Cora Christine Simpson
- 83. Merton Simpson
25. Thelma Juanita Briggs (6.Hester2, 1.William1) was born 8 Feb 1930, Bayfield, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 1 Mar 2015, Sackville, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried , Trenholm, Cemetery, Spence Settlement, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada. Other Events:
- Residence: Bayfield, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
- AltBirth: 1930, Murray Corner, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
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Thelma J Trenholm 1930-2015
It is with deep sadness that the family must announce the peaceful passing of Thelma J. Trenholm, age 85, of Murray Corner. Thelma passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2015 at the Sackville Memorial Hospital surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Murray Corner, NB, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Hester (Stright) Briggs.
Thelma was a member of the Silver Pioneers, the Women's Institute, the Murray Corner United Church Women. She enjoyed spending time with friends and family and bowled with the Seniors for many years. She was an avid card player and loved a game with anyone that would join her.
She will be sadly missed by two sisters Vera Spence, Murray Corner, and Frances (Francis) Boyd, Murray Corner; sister-in-law Gwenyth Briggs, Murray Corner; several nieces and nephews and grand nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her brothers Clarence, Basil and sister Zora Simpson.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Jones Funeral Home. Visiting hours will be held at the Jones Funeral Centre, 3 West Main St., Port Elgin, NB (506-538-2241) on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. The funeral service will be held at the Jones Funeral Centre, Port Elgin on Thursday, March 5, 2015 at 2 pm, William Drysdale, DLM officiating. Burial will take place in the Trenholm Cemetery at a later date.
The Family would like to thank Sackville Special Care Home for their dedication and care to Thelma over the last year, as well as the Sackville Memorial Hospital, Dr Alison Dysart and Dr. Natalie Sheehan for their support.
Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Thelma may do so to the Trenholm Cemetery or the Bayfield-Cape Tormentine Fire Department.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.jonesfuneralhome.ca or the funeral home Facebook page.Thelma married Melvin Albert Trenholm [Group Sheet]
26. Vera Blanche Briggs (6.Hester2, 1.William1) Vera married Horace Alvin Spence [Group Sheet]
Children:
27. Clarence Stright Briggs (6.Hester2, 1.William1) was born 21 Apr 1934, Bayfield, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 17 Feb 1949, Bayfield, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada. 28. Basil Arthur Briggs (6.Hester2, 1.William1) was born 21 Jan 1936, Bayfield, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 21 Jan 1979, Murray Corner, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried , Fernwood Cemetery, Port Elgin, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada. Other Events:
- Occupation: commercial fisherman
- Occupation: house construction
- Residence: Bayfield, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
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drowned while lobster fishingBasil married Gwenyth Georgina Allen [Group Sheet]
Children:
29. Frances Elisabeth Briggs (6.Hester2, 1.William1) Frances — Francis Boyd. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 89. Brian Thomas Boyd
- 90. Robert Joseph Boyd
- 91. Donna Marie Boyd
- 92. Gerald Edward Boyd
30. Pauline Heather Stright (8.Lester2, 1.William1) Pauline — Robert Fraser. [Group Sheet]
31. Brian Edward Stright (8.Lester2, 1.William1) Brian — Shelley Pauley. [Group Sheet]
Children:
32. Donna Darlene Stright (8.Lester2, 1.William1) Donna — Walter Jarway. [Group Sheet]
Children:
33. Clifford William Stright (9.Sterling2, 1.William1) Clifford married Susan Barbara Alessi [Group Sheet]
34. Shirley Joan Stright (9.Sterling2, 1.William1) 35. Harold Burnell Jones (10.Maria2, 1.William1) Harold married Marie Pauline Germaine Lucienne MacDormand [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 97. William Joseph Jones
- 98. Philip Lee Jones
- 99. Stephen Elbridge Jones
- 100. Linda Marie Jones
36. Lester William Jones (10.Maria2, 1.William1) Lester married Pauline Joan Dunn [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 101. Michael Gregory Jones
- 102. Jennifer Lesley Jones
37. Ethel Tessie Stright (11.Edward2, 1.William1) Ethel married John Patrick Terrance Vincent [Group Sheet]
Children: