Edna Laveria Elliott
1920-2012
Edna Laveria Elliott, 92, of Alma, who had been
residing in Saint John with her daughter for the past few years,
passed away peacefully on January 20th, 2012 at the Saint John
Regional Hospital with her family by her
side.
Edna was born in Alma West
(Fundy National Park) on January 4, 1920 the daughter of the late
Roland "Doc" and Pearl (McKinley) Dixon. Her main goal in
life was taking care of her family, she was proud of her daughters and
loved helping with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She
was a very devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed the
outdoors and just being in nature, she loved fishing and going on
hikes in the park especially to Dixon Falls, she was also an avid card
player. Edna was a very special lady whose good character
and the kindness of her heart won the affection of her loved ones,
she was loved by all. She will be remembered for her sweet smile and
for her kind and generous ways. She has left her family with a lot
of good memories to cherish. "What we keep in memory
is ours forever."
She will be deeply missed by her daughters, Carol
Steeves of Saint John and Ann Elliott of Lower Coverdale; her
treasured grandchildren, Peter Rossiter, David Rossiter (Linda),
Darren Rossiter (Melanie), Patricia Green (Larry) , Michael Steeves
(Susan), Andrew Steeves (Krista) and James Steeves (Pam); several
cherished great grandchildren; sister, Winnifred Burns (Leo) of Alma
and sister-in-law, Norma Dixon of Riverside-Albert. She will also be
missed by several nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents she was predeceased by her
beloved husband, Floyd Elliott; infant daughter, Patricia; sister,
Georgia Kane (Hamilton); brothers, Lawson Dixon (Lena) and Roy Dixon;
sister-in-law, Georgia (McKinley)
Dixon.
There will be no visitation. The Funeral Service
will be held at the Albert County Funeral Home on Tuesday, January
24th, 2012 at 2:00pm with Pastor Paul Steeves officiating. Following
the service the family will be meeting with relatives and friends for
further sharing of memories and for refreshments at the funeral
home.
Interment will be in the Alma United Cemetery, Alma,
NB at a later date.
Donations to the charity of the donor's choice would
be greatly appreciated by the family.
Arrangements are in the care of the Albert County
Funeral Home, 4130 Route 114, Hopewell Cape, NB, E4H-3K2 (506)
734-2780.
Service Date
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Service Time
2:00pm
Visitation
No visitation
Burial Location
Alma United Cemetery, Alma, NB
Requested Charity
Donations to the charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated by the family