Jean Russell

M. Jean Russell, resident at Forest Dale Home, Riverside-Albert, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 20, 2017 on her 87th birthday at the Moncton City Hospital surrounded by her loving family. 

Born in Hebron, Albert County, Jean was the daughter of William and Arletta (Walton) Hoar. Growing up in a family of eleven children, life on the family farm brought many adventures and fun times together, but also much hard work. Jean often worked in the hay fields or in the woods side-by-side with her brothers. This instilled a strong work ethic which remained a part of her character throughout her life. Whether Jean was playing gospel hymns on the pump organ for family sing-songs, playing guitar and singing country & western songs or attending blue grass festivals, music always brought her great joy.  Being resourceful and creative, her talents were many, but she was certainly well known for her delicious "home cooking" which was generously shared with her family, friends and the community in which she lived. When Jean and Joe retired from light-keeping on Whitehead Island and Quaco Light, she was never happier to be "back home" and closer to her family. Jean was a loving "Mom" and "Nana" who cherished every moment spent with her children and grandchildren.

She will be dearly missed by her daughters, Dawne McLean (Roger) of Shepody, Connie Sarchfield (Darrel) of Boundary Creek, Bonna Bouchie of Upper Coverdale; her sons, Sterling Wright (Dawn) of Cornwall, PE and Scott Wright (Rhonda) of Riverside-Albert; her grandchildren, Stephanie, Bradley (Stephanie), Andrew (Keshia), William (Nickie), Alicia, Katelyn and great grand-daughter Abigael; sisters, Della Dowe and Marilyn Wortman; brothers, Donnie (Mabel), Sterling (Velma), Reginald (Dorothy), George (Vivian) and Everett (Mary); step-daughters, Debbie Stewart (Jamie), Dawn Bennett (Bill); step-sons, Jack Russell and Jeff Russell (Angela); as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Besides her parents, Jean was predeceased by husband, Joe Russell (2013), sister, Verna Moore; brothers Gerald and Frank Hoar, and the father of her children, Carl Wright (1994).

The family extends their appreciation and thanks to the home-care workers, extra mural nurses and friends at Caledonia Place, Hillsborough as well as to the staff and care attendants at Fundy Royal Manor, Hillsborough and Forest Dale Home, Riverside-Albert. Also, a heart-felt thanks to Aunt Velma who was Mom’s special friend and whose care and attention always brought a smile to Mom’s face.

Visitation will be held at the Albert County Funeral Home on Sunday, July 30 from 1:00pm-2:30pm. The funeral service will follow visitation at 3:00pm. Reception to follow service. Interment in Hopewell Cemetery. In Jean’s memory, donations to Forest Dale Home Foundation, Hopewell Cemetery or to a charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated.

Arrangements in care of Albert County Funeral Home, 4130 Route 114, Hopewell Cape, NB E4H 3K2Phone (506) 734-2780

On line condolences and donations can be sent to www.albertcountyfh.com