Our Maritime Ties
Velma Ruth Hunter
1939 - 2018 (78 years)1. Velma Ruth Hunter was born 15 Oct 1939, Indian River, , Prince Edward Island, Canada; died 19 Feb 2018, Fredericton, York, New Brunswick, Canada. Other Events:
- Misc: grandchildren; Amanda (Dennis), Sarah (Adam), Michael (Stacey), Tiffany (Mark), Gary, Amber, and Katie, nine great–grandchildren
- Occupation: owner of Meaford Nursing Home in Ontario and Molly's Canteen and Cottages in PEI
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Obituary:
Obituary for Velma Owen
The passing of Velma Ruth Owen of Fredericton, NB occurred on Monday, February 19, 2018 at Paradise Villa Seniors Residence. Born in Indian River, PEI on October 15, 1938 she was the daughter of the late Erskine Hunter and late Rosie (Wall) Brown.
Before retirement, Velma was an owner of various businesses, most notably the Meaford Nursing Home in Ontario and Molly's Canteen and Cottages in PEI. She was also a globe trotter, had many furry companions over the years, and was known to lend a helping hand up to those in need.
Velma is survived by her daughter, Sue Carr (Bruce); sons, Preston (Sharon), Paul (Tanya) and David (Charmaine); sister, Olive Bryanton; sister–in–law, Linda Hunter; grandchildren; Amanda (Dennis), Sarah (Adam), Michael (Stacey), Tiffany (Mark), Gary, Amber, and Katie, nine great–grandchildren, many nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents, Velma was predeceased by a grandson, Justin Owen; brothers, Preston and Elwood Hunter.
There will be no public services at the family’s request. Interment will take place at a later date in Meaford, Ontario.
Donations in Velma’s memory may be made to the Humane Society or the Alzheimer Society.
We would like to acknowledge and thank the staff and management at Paradise Villa for their compassionate and loving care. She had many friends there. We would also like to thank Dr. Saunita MacMullin for her dedication to mom's needs and always being there when needed.
Personal condolences may be offered through www.yorkfh.com
This obituary is protected by copyright by York Funeral Home. Proudly Serving the Community of Fredericton. York Funeral Home is located in the province of New Brunswick, Canada.
All rights reserved. This obituary is also archived at ObitsforLife.comVelma — Leith Owen. Leith (son of Glen William Owen and Helena Beatrice White) was born 2 Mar 1932, Warren Grove, , Prince Edward Island, Canada; died 10 May 2017, Hamilton, , Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
Generation: 2
2. Preston Owen (1.Velma1) Preston — Brenda Vail. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 5. Justin Lee Owen was born 29 Jul 1981, Meaford, , Ontario, Canada; died 19 Feb 2016, Meaford, , Ontario, Canada.
- 6. Tiffiney Owen
Preston — Sharon ?. [Group Sheet]
3. Helen Rose (Sue) Owen (1.Velma1) Helen — Wayne Gallinger. [Group Sheet]
Children:
Helen married Bruce Alexander Carr [Group Sheet]
4. David Leith Owen (1.Velma1) David — Charmaine ?. [Group Sheet]
Generation: 3
5. Justin Lee Owen (2.Preston2, 1.Velma1) was born 29 Jul 1981, Meaford, , Ontario, Canada; died 19 Feb 2016, Meaford, , Ontario, Canada. Notes:
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!NAME:Justin Owen - PER0258 PARN:Preston and Brenda (Dale) Owen BD:29 Jul 1981
Obituary:
OWEN, Justin Lee - Born in Meaford on July 29, 1981 and lovingly remembered by his mother Brenda (nee Vail) Owen of Owen Sound and father Preston Owen and his wife Sharon of Thornbury, Justin passed away peacefully and in the presence of his loving family in Meaford on Friday February 19, 2016 at the age of 34. He will be remembered as a beloved husband and companion by his wife Becky (nee Gallinger) of Meaford and as the cherished Daddy of their son Bentley. He will be sadly missed as a loved brother of Tiffany Owen and her dear friend Mark Ross of Barrie and as a dear brother to Brooke Satchelle of Thornbury. Justin will be recalled with affection by his mother-in-law Sherry Gallinger of Meaford and as a special brother-in-law to Brady Gallinger and Connie Rogers of Meaford, and Bob and Nicole Gallinger of Cambridge and also by his several nieces and nephews. He will be remembered also by grandparents Velma Owen of Fredericton, NB, Bill Vail of Meaford and Bruce and Betty Osborne of Thornbury. Cremation has taken place and a memorial gathering celebrating Justin's life will be shared at the Meaford and St. Vincent Community Centre on Saturday March 19th from 4 until 9 p.m. Justin's ashes will be interred at Lakeview Cemetery, Meaford. In keeping with Justin's love of children and family and as your expression of sympathy in lieu of flowers, donations to an educational trust fund established for Bentley at the TD Canada Trust in Thornbury or to Bobi's Play School in Meaford to support programming and equipment there would be appreciated and may be made through the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME , 48 Boucher St. E., Meaford, ON N4L 1B9 (519-538-1320) to whom arrangements are entrusted.Justin — Becky Gallinger. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 10. Bentley Owen
6. Tiffiney Owen (2.Preston2, 1.Velma1) Tiffiney — Mark Ross. [Group Sheet]
7. Amanda Sue Gallinger (3.Helen2, 1.Velma1) Amanda — Dennis ?. [Group Sheet]
8. Sarah Gallinger (3.Helen2, 1.Velma1) Sarah — Adam ?. [Group Sheet]
9. Michael Gallinger (3.Helen2, 1.Velma1) Michael — Stacey ?. [Group Sheet]
Generation: 4
10. Bentley Owen (5.Justin3, 2.Preston2, 1.Velma1)